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VAN WERT MANORCMS #3652468 citations on this visit
8 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 8 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0655 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Based on observation, record review, staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure a base line care plan included oxygen usage and respiratory treatments. This affected one (#196) of 14 residents reviewed for care plans. The facility census was 42. Findings include: Review of medical record for Resident #196 revealed an admission date of 11/30/22, with diagnoses including: dementia with agitation, respiratory failure with hypoxia, hyperlipidemia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), hypotension, unspecified body in respiratory tract part unspecified causing other injury, cardiomyopathy, paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, allergic rhinitis due to animal hair and dander, atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery, hypertension, depression, anxiety, personal history of malignant neoplasm of breast, insomnia, and gastro-esophageal reflux disease. Review of base line care plan dated 11/30/22 revealed no care plan for oxygen therapy or respiratory issue. Review of physician orders for Resident #196 revealed order for humidified oxygen at two to five liters (L) via nasal cannula (nc) per concentrator to keep oxygen saturation greater than 90 percent (%), albuterol sulfate (hydro fluoroalkane) HFA inhalation aerosol solution 108 (90 base) microgram (mcg)/ACT- two puffs orally every six hours as needed for shortness of breath (SOB)/wheezing, albuterol sulfate nebulization solution (2.5 milligrams (mg)/three milliliters(ml)) 0.083% take one unit dose per aerosol every four hours as needed for dyspnea (SOB), budesonide inhalation suspension 0.5 mg/2 ml inhale 2 ml orally twice daily for COPD, elevate head of bed to reduce SOB while lying flat as tolerated, and yupelri inhalation solution 175 mcg/3 ml daily for COPD. Observation on 12/04/22 at 9:49 A.M., of Resident #196 revealed the resident had on oxygen at two liters via nasal cannula. Resident #196 appeared anxious and stated I need oxygen. Interview on 12/04/22 at 4:07 P.M., with Registered Nurse (RN) #366 stated Resident #196 needed oxygen and would call out she needed oxygen often. RN #366 stated she had taken the resident's vital signs and the oxygen level was 98% on two liters. Interview on 12/05/22 at 1:21 P.M., with the Director of Nursing (DON) verified Resident #196 did not have a care plan for oxygen use or respiratory issue. DON verified resident had oxygen order on admission and respiratory treatments. Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation. LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE TITLE (X6) DATE FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Facility ID: If continuation sheet Page 1 of 4 Event ID: 365246 Printed: 05/15/2026 Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0391 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION 365246 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 12/07/2022 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Van Wert Manor 160 Fox Rd Van Wert, OH 45891 For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency. (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0689 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Based on medical record review, observations, staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to implement a fall care plan intervention to prevent falls. This affected one (#16) of four residents reviewed for falls. The facility census was 42. Findings include: Review of the medical record for Resident #16 revealed an admission date of 09/20/22. Diagnoses included: other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field, anxiety disorder, depression, essential (primary) hypertension, hyperlipidemia, type two diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia, and insomnia. Review of the form titled Nursing Fall Assessment Review, dated 09/20/22, revealed the resident was at moderate risk for falls. Review of the care plan, updated 09/21/22, revealed the resident was care planned for falls with an intervention included the bed to be in the lowest position with mats to the floor on each side of the bed. Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 09/27/22, revealed the resident was cognitively intact. Observation on 12/04/22 at 2:20 P.M., revealed Resident #16 was in bed, the fall mat on the resident's right side was laying on the floor against the all and not next to the bed. Interview on 12/04/22 at 2:25 P.M., with State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) #180 verified the fall mat was not in the proper location. Observation on 12/06/22 at 11:50 A.M., revealed Resident #16 was in bed, the fall mat on the resident's right side was laying on the floor against the wall and not next to the bed. Interview on 12/06/22 at 11:58 A.M., with the Director of Nursing (DON) verified the fall mat was not in the proper location. Review of the policy titled, Fall Reduction Policy, revised April 2016, revealed the facility will identify residents at risk for falls and to implement a fall reduction program to reduce the risk of falls and possible injury. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365246 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 4 Printed: 05/15/2026 Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0391 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION 365246 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 12/07/2022 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Van Wert Manor 160 Fox Rd Van Wert, OH 45891 For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency. (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0692 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on medical record review, observation, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure a resident's nutritional needs were met as care planned. This affected one (#26) of three residents reviewed for meals. The facility census were 42. Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Review of the medical record review for Resident #26 revealed an admission date of 02/11/21. Diagnoses included: schizoaffective disorder, liver disease, obstructive sleep apnea, major depressive disorder recurrent, cognitive communication deficit, dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere with agitation, anorexia, chronic kidney disease, essential (primary) hypertension, bipolar disorder current episode depressed, hyperlipidemia, Alzheimer's disease. Review of monthly physician orders revealed an order dated 08/05/22 for regular diet, regular texture and regular consistency liquids. Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 11/01/22, revealed the resident was moderately cognitively impaired. Review of the care plan, reviewed on 11/15/22, revealed Resident #26 was care planned for impaired nutritional status with interventions including to provide diet as ordered with regular diet, regular texture, regular consistency liquids. Provide double portions entrée every meal and give ice cream lunch and supper meals for weight loss. Review of meal ticket revealed, dated lunch 12/06/22, revealed Resident #26 received regular diet, regular texture, and thin liquids. The meal included creamy potato soup, one fried bologna sandwich, condiment, milk, and double chocolate chip cookie. Observation on 12/06/22 at 11:03 A.M., of Resident #26 meal revealed a single bologna sandwich and no ice cream. Interview on 12/06/22 at 11:05 A.M., with State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) #322 verified Resident #26 did not have double portions or ice cream as care planned. Interview on 12/06/22 at 11:36 A.M., with Dietary Technician #314 verified Resident #26 should be receiving a double entrée at every meal and ice cream twice a day. Review of the policy titled, Nutrition Policy, dated April 2016, revealed the facility will ensure that a resident maintains acceptable parameters of nutritional status. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365246 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 4 Printed: 05/15/2026 Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0391 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION 365246 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 12/07/2022 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Van Wert Manor 160 Fox Rd Van Wert, OH 45891 For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency. (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0812 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Many Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Based on observation, staff interview, and policy reviews, the facility failed to maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen area and store food appropriately. This had the potential to affect 41 (excluding #92) of 41 residents who received meals in the facility. The facility identified Resident #92 as receiving no food from the kitchen. The facility census was 42. Findings include: Observation of the kitchen, on 12/04/22 at 8:15 A.M., revealed debris and a build up of dirt on the floor of the storage area, kitchen, refrigerator, and freezer. Observation of kitchen storage surface areas revealed a heavy build up of dust and dirt. Observation of the refrigerator revealed steam table containers of cooked food including sloppy joe, gravy, chicken noodle soup, and cream of chicken unlabeled and undated. Additional food unlabeled and undated in the refrigerator included two eggs in a container. Subsequent observations of the freezer revealed two rolls of beef on freezer floor. Interview on 12/04/22 at 8:23 A.M., with Dietary Staff #353 verified the kitchen, storage area, refrigerator, and freezer were dirty and in need of cleaning. Dietary Staff #353 verified the unlabeled and undated food in the refrigerator and beef on the freezer floor. Review of the policy titled, Sanitation, dated February 2016, verified the dish room, kitchen, and storage area will be kept clean, and free from litter and rubbish. All utensils, counters, shelves, and equipment will be kept clean, maintained in good repair. Review of the policy titled, Food Storage, dated January 2018, revealed food storage areas will be clean at all times. All foods stored in walk-in refrigerators and freezers will be stored above the floor on shelves, racks, dollies, or other surfaces that facilitate thorough cleaning. Previously cooked foods should be stored in shallow pans, covered, double dated (day in, day out) and placed in the cooler immediately. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365246 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 4

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Citations

8 citations recorded*CMS

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0655GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F655 - Comprehensive Person-Centered Care Planning

    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

  • 0689GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F689 - Accidents

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • 0692GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F692 - Assisted nutrition and hydration

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

  • 0812GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    F812 - Food safety requirements

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  • 0211GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

  • 0222GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

  • 0293GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

  • 0918GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    F918 - Bathroom Facilities

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the December 7, 2022 survey of VAN WERT MANOR?

This was a inspection survey of VAN WERT MANOR on December 7, 2022. The surveyor cited 8 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at VAN WERT MANOR on December 7, 2022?

Yes, 8 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted"

What type of survey was this?

This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.

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