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Inspection

COUNTRY COURTCMS #3652693 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 3 deficiencies, 1 of them serious (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0684 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Level of Harm - Actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on closed record review and interview the facility failed to adequately monitor Resident #50 related to non-pressure skin ulcers and failed to ensure wound care was completed as ordered. Residents Affected - Few Actual harm occurred on 07/04/23 when staff identified a decline in the resident's non-pressure skin ulcer to the left foot with an increase in drainage, necrosis (dead tissue) and slough (dead tissue, usually cream or yellow in color that impeded healing and increases the potential for infection) to the wound without evidence the physician or wound clinic were notified of the decline. The facility also had no evidence of wound monitoring, especially after the identified decline in the status of the wound. The resident was subsequently admitted to the hospital in serious condition on 07/16/23 with cellulitis to the left lower extremity and possible sepsis. This affected one resident (Resident #50) of four sampled residents. Findings include: Review of Resident #50's closed medical record revealed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including diabetes mellitus, atrial fibrillation, high blood pressure, peripheral vascular disease, end stage renal disease with hemodialysis and lower extremity wounds. The resident was discharged to the hospital on [DATE] and did not return to the facility. Review of the physician's orders revealed Resident #50 had an order for Doxycycline (antibiotic) 100 milligrams twice day for infection dated 05/10/23. He took the medication twice a day until he was admitted to the hospital on [DATE]. Review of the facility wound Nurse Practitioner (NP) #500 notes dated 05/10/23 revealed Resident #50 had a vascular wound to the left lower extremity which measured 20 centimeters (cm) in length by 13 cm in width by 0.1 cm in depth with moderate amount for serous (clear fluid drainage) drainage. A wound to the foot (left or right not documented) which measured 1.2 cm in length by 0.3 cm in width by 0.2 cm in depth with a moderate amount of serosanguinous (fluid with some blood cells noted) drainage. A diabetic wound to the right planter foot which measured 6.5 cm in length by 5.3 cm in width by 0.0 cm in depth with a moderate amount of serosanguinous drainage. The wound bed was 100 percent covered in slough and the wound had a mild odor present. The last wound documented was a diabetic wound to the left lateral foot that had full thickness loss. The wound measured 15.2 cm in length by 4.0 cm in length by 0.3 cm in depth with moderate serosanguinous drainage. The wound bed was covered by 50 percent slough and had a mild odor. The wounds to the bilateral feet needed debridement; however the resident expressed he did not want the NP to do the debridement because he had his own physician who would do it for him. He was educated on the appearance and that debridement would help heal the wounds. The resident stated he spoke to his wife, and she told him to do what he felt was best. (continued on next page) 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 7 Event ID: 365269 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 365269 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/10/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Country Court 1076 Coshocton Ave Mount Vernon, OH 43050 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 0684 Level of Harm - Actual harm Review of the admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident's cognition was intact, he required extensive assistance of two or more staff for transfers, toilet use and extensive assistance of one staff member for bed mobility, dressing and personal hygiene. The resident was admitted with one venous/arterial ulcer/diabetic foot ulcer/open lesion to the foot. Residents Affected - Few Review of the treatment administration records for 05/2023 revealed a treatment order for a wound to the resident's right plantar foot. The order was to cleanse with normal saline and cover with calcium alginate and apply an ABD and Kerlix. Record review revealed no evidence the wound treatment was completed as ordered on 05/12/23 or 05/18/23. Review of the 06/2023 treatment administration record revealed no evidence the treatment was completed as ordered on 06/01/23, 06/08/23, or 06/13/23. Review of the treatment administration records for 05/2023 revealed a treatment order for a wound to the fourth and fifth web space of the resident's toe/foot. The order was to cleanse with normal saline and apply silver alginate every day and when needed. Record review revealed no evidence the wound treatment was completed as ordered on 05/12/23, 0515/23, 05/18/23, 05/20/23, 05/21/23 or 05/28/23. Review of the treatment administration record for 06/2023 revealed an order for wound care to the resident's left dorsal hand. The order indicated to cleanse with normal saline, apply hydrogel to the wound, cover with bordered dressing, change daily and as needed. Record review revealed no evidence the wound treatment was completed as ordered on 06/03/23, 06/11/23, 06/13/23, 06/15/23 or 06/18/23. Review of the vascular physician's note dated 06/09/23 revealed Resident #50 was an established patient who presented to the office from the nursing home for concerns of possible need of wound debridement to bilateral lower extremities. The resident had refused to allow the facility physician to do the debridement. He was last seen on 05/16/23 with good granulating base on the left foot however the right foot continued to show some necrosis of the planter fascia. Review of the wound clinic notes dated 06/20/23 revealed the wounds for Resident #50 were improving at this time. The left planter foot measured 10.8 cm in length by 3.1 cm in width by 0.2 cm in depth with some muscle involvement, the right planter foot measured 4.6 cm in length by 2.1 cm in width by 0.3 cm in depth with muscle involvement, and the right lateral lower leg measured 1.7 cm in length by 2.4cm in width by 0.2 cm in depth with a fat layer exposed. He was to return in one week. However, there was no evidence the resident returned for the follow up appointment or any appointments after this date. Review of the July 2023 TAR revealed no documentation the treatment was completed to the resident's left foot on 07/01/23, to the medial right lower extremity on 07/01/23 and 07/07/23, or to the right foot on 07/01/23. Review of a nursing progress note, dated 07/04/23 at 11:59 P.M. revealed change in condition to left foot, prior to dressing change, an excess amount of drainage was noted to be covering the entire plantar area of Kerlix (gauze bandage used to wrap a wound), Abdominal pad (ABD pad (large gauze pad used for larger wounds or wounds with more drainage)) completely saturated. Upon careful removal of ABD, dated with the previous date, a large amount of tissue came off onto (the) ABD and hung from (the) peri wound (tissue surrounding the wound). Area of necrosis has increased in size. Amount of slough has increased as well. Open area separate from the large main wound, towards the center of the foot, has also become more open and deep. Resident had large amount of debris from the day in Hoyer (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365269 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 7 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 365269 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/10/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Country Court 1076 Coshocton Ave Mount Vernon, OH 43050 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 0684 (brand of mechanical lift) pad under legs, food and firework debris. Clear bugs also noted to have been under bilateral lower extremity dressings. No signs of bugs in wounds, wounds washed thoroughly. Level of Harm - Actual harm Residents Affected - Few Review of this progress note revealed no evidence that the physician, nurse practitioner or wound clinic were notified of this change in condition/deterioration of wound. From 07/05/23 to 07/16/23 there were no progress notes, assessment, or evidence of monitoring of the condition of the resident's wounds, including the left foot/leg wound noted in the medical record. A progress note dated 07/11/23 at 8:04 P.M. revealed the resident's wound clinic visit for this date was canceled and rescheduled for 07/18/23. Review of the July 2023 Medication administration record revealed Resident #50 received two 325 milligram tablets of Acetaminophen on 07/15/23 at 7:46 P.M. for a fever of 100.2. There was no documentation the physician was notified. Review of a Skilled Observation Summary dated 07/16/23 at 12:38 A.M. reflected the most recent temperature of 100.2 on 07/15/23 at 7:46 P.M. and noted no new skin issues. Review of the nurse's note dated 07/16/23 at 2:01 P.M. revealed Resident #50 went to the hospital on [DATE] while on a leave of absence (LOA) with his wife. Review of hospital documentation, dated 07/16/23 at 12:04 P.M. included a history of present illness which noted the resident was a nursing home resident who was brought to the hospital by his wife on account of fevers, worsening lower extremity wounds and generalized weakness. The resident's wife had initially picked him up (from the nursing home) for church on this date. He had had a fever the last night and took some Tylenol. At church he was very weak, complained of shortness of breath and broke out in another fever so the wife brought him to the hospital. The resident was febrile with a temperature of 102.6 degrees Fahrenheit and he presented in mild distress. Assessment of his extremities revealed upon removal of his walking boots from his legs the resident was noted to have severe venous insufficiency bilaterally with a lot of skin breakdown on the volar aspects; however the left was quite deep with some black eschar and worsening redness. The resident's white blood cell count was elevated at 12.24 (normal 4.80-10.80) and sepsis alert was called source appears to be the left foot and leg. The plan was for antibiotics as well as fluid resuscitation. Hospital records noted Clinical Impression: Cellulitis left lower extremity with possible sepsis. Disposition: Admit; Patient Condition: Serious. On 07/31/23 at 2:10 P.M., an interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) verified wound care was not completed as ordered for Resident #50 during the dates noted above. On 08/09/23 at 10:55 A.M. a phone interview with Resident #50 revealed he only left the facility for dialysis, on Saturdays from 10:30 A.M. to 7:30 P.M. and on Sundays from 9:00 A.M. to 7:30 P.M. He stated the nurses changed his dressings to his legs on the midnight shift whenever they had time and sometimes, they did not get done. He stated on 07/16/23 his wife took him to the hospital because he had a fever and was weak. He also stated there was increased drainage and some odor coming from his leg and the hospital told him his legs were infected from not being taken care of properly. He stated he was in the hospital for ten days and his legs had to be debrided. He clarified he stayed out late on 07/04/23 to watch fireworks at church and there were bugs crawling on his dressings but (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365269 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 7 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 365269 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/10/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Country Court 1076 Coshocton Ave Mount Vernon, OH 43050 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 0684 stated they were not in his wound. Level of Harm - Actual harm On 08/09/23 at 2:20 P.M. an interview with the DON revealed the facility did not maintain or have any wound clinic notes for Resident #50, but stated she could call and get those notes. She stated staff should have been measuring his wounds, but verified facility staff weren't measuring his wounds. She stated the wound NP would come into the facility every Monday and Resident #50 was at dialysis on Mondays so she could not see him. The DON stated the resident was out of the facility so much and his wound care was hard to do while he was up in the chair, so they decided to move his dressing changes to night shift and the nurses just dropped the ball when it came to his wound assessment and measurement. She stated they were just not doing them. Residents Affected - Few On 08/09/23 at 2:32 P.M. an interview with the DON revealed she spoke to the wound clinic and obtained information the resident had not been seen at the clinic in May 2023 and was only seen on 06/13/23 and 06/20/23. She stated Resident #50 refused to see their house wound NP and requested to go back to the wound clinic he had previously been going to and that was how he started going to the wound clinic to begin with. A follow-up interview at 2:41 P.M. revealed the facility had not set up any of the wound clinic appointments for Resident #50. She stated the wound clinic would give the resident an appointment card and he would set up his own transportation. She stated the facility was not tracking or coordinating care with the resident and the wound clinic to ensure a continuity of care was being provided. On 08/09/23 at 4:00 P.M. an interview with the DON revealed the expectation was when the nurse saw a decline in a wound, they were to notify the provider who was taking care of the wound. She stated she became aware of his decline in his wound on 07/05/23, but could not remember what they had done about it the resident's wound decline. The resident was subsequently taken to the hospital by his wife on 07/16/23 and admitted for medical intervention/care of his wounds. This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00144774. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365269 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 7 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 365269 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/10/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Country Court 1076 Coshocton Ave Mount Vernon, OH 43050 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 0686 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, record review, and interview the facility failed to ensure pressure relieving interventions, including a low air loss mattress was in place for Resident #3 as ordered to promote healing the resident's pressure ulcer. This affected one resident (#3) of three residents reviewed for pressure ulcers. The facility census was 48. Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Review of Resident #3's medical record revealed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including Alzheimer's disease, delusional disorders, type 2 diabetes, anxiety disorder, malignant neoplasm of left breast, and protein-calorie malnutrition. Review of a wound consult note dated 06/12/23 revealed Resident #3 had an in-house acquired Stage III (full-thickness loss of skin, in which adipose (fat) is visible in the ulcer. Slough and/or eschar may be visible) pressure wound to coccyx that measured 3.4 centimeters (cm) long by 0.8 cm wide with 0.6 cm depth. Review of a nurse's note dated 07/28/23 at 5:05 P.M. revealed Resident #3 was transferred to the hospital for seizure activity. A nursing note dated 08/02/23 revealed Resident #3 returned to the facility. Review of a Braden Scale for Predicting Pressure Sore Risk assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #3 was at high risk for the development of pressure ulcers. Review of the 5-day Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #3 had cognitive impairment and required extensive assistance from two staff for bed mobility and transfers. The MDS also revealed Resident #3 had a Stage III pressure ulcer that was not present on admission. Review of a wound consult note dated 08/28/23 revealed Resident #3 had an in-house acquired Stage III pressure wound that measured 2.2 cm long by 2.5 cm wide with 0.4 cm depth. Review of a plan of care revised on 08/31/23 revealed Resident #3 was at risk for alteration in skin integrity. Interventions included peri care after each incontinence episode and a low air loss (LAL) mattress (dated 05/12/18). Review of physician's orders and treatment administration record (TAR) for August and September 2023 revealed no evidence of LAL air mattress being in place. On 09/05/23 at 9:51 A.M. Resident #3 was observed lying in bed on her back. An interview with Resident #3 at the time of the observation revealed the resident indicated she had a sore on her bottom and stated staff did not turn and reposition her frequently. A LAL mattress was not observed to the resident's bed. Interview on 09/05/23 at 1:39 P.M. with the Director of Nursing (DON) verified Resident #3 did not have a LAL mattress in place. The DON stated Resident #3 had a hospital stay the end of July 2023 and the LAL mattress must have been removed while Resident #3 was at the hospital. The DON also verified the use of a LAL mattress was care planned but there were no orders or documentation on the (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365269 If continuation sheet Page 5 of 7 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 365269 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/10/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Country Court 1076 Coshocton Ave Mount Vernon, OH 43050 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 0686 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm August or September 2023 administration records of the LAL being in place. The DON verified Resident #3 was identified as being a high risk for the development of pressure ulcers and had developed a Stage III pressure ulcer at the facility. Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365269 If continuation sheet Page 6 of 7 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 365269 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/10/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Country Court 1076 Coshocton Ave Mount Vernon, OH 43050 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 0842 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on closed record review and interview the facility failed to ensure Resident #50's medical record was maintained in a complete and accurate manner related to wounds and wound care. This affected one resident (#50) of four sampled residents. The census was 49. Findings include: Review of Resident #50's medical record revealed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Diagnoses included diabetes, atrial fibrillation, high blood pressure, peripheral vascular disease, end stage renal disease with hemodialysis and lower extremity wounds. The resident was discharged to the hospital on [DATE] and did not return to the facility. Resident #50 had vascular/diabetic wounds, identified on admission to multiple areas of his lower extremities/feet. The resident was noted to receive wound services from an outside provider (wound clinic). Further review revealed the facility had no comprehensive documentation from the wound clinic maintained as part of the resident's medical record to ensure a continuity of care. Review of the admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident's cognition was intact, he required extensive assistance of two or more staff for transfers, toilet use and extensive assistance of one staff member for bed mobility, dressing and personal hygiene. On 07/31/23 at 2:10 P.M. interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) verified the facility did not obtain or maintain records of care/services provided to the resident by the outside wound clinic to ensure a continuity of wound care. This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00144774. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365269 If continuation sheet Page 7 of 7

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Citations

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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.

  • 0684SeriousS&S Gactual harm

    F684 - Quality of care

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  • 0686GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F686 - Skin Integrity

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

  • 0842GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F842 - Resident-identifiable information

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

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What happened during the August 10, 2023 survey of COUNTRY COURT?

This was a inspection survey of COUNTRY COURT on August 10, 2023. The surveyor cited 3 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at COUNTRY COURT on August 10, 2023?

Yes, 3 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."

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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