F 0755
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a
licensed pharmacist.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
medical record review, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure medications were
administered as ordered. This affected one (#93) of three residents reviewed for medications. The facility
census was 83.
Findings included:
Review of Resident #93's medical record revealed an admission ate of 10/02/24. Diagnoses included
cellulitis of the left lower extremity, diabetes mellitus, ulcerative colitis, and schizophrenia. The resident was
discharged on 10/09/24.
Review of Resident #93's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident had
an intact cognitive function and was independent of most activities of daily living (ADLs).
Review of Resident #93's nursing progress note dated 10/02/24 revealed the resident arrived to the facility
at 2:00 P.M. from a local hospital. The resident's medications were reviewed and confirmed with the
physician.
Review of Resident #93's physician orders while in the facility included orders dated 10/02/24 for
atorvastatin calcium tablet 40 milligrams (mg) one table by mouth at bedtime for hyperlipidemia, the
antipsychotic medication quetiapine furnarate (Seroquel) oral tablet 150 mg at bedtime for schizophrenia,
doxycycline monohydrate (antibiotic) 100 mg to be administered by mouth twice daily for a right toe
infection/cellulitis for seven days, Fluticasone-Salmetrerol inhalation aerosol powder breath activated
150-50 micrograms to be administered twice daily for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and
memantine five (5) mg to be administered twice daily for Alzheimer's disease.
Review of Resident #93's medical record revealed a physician order dated 10/03/24 for mesalamine
delayed release tablet 1.2 grams to be administered once daily for ulcerative colitis.
Review of Resident #93's medical record revealed a physician order dated 10/04/24 for the anticoagulant
warfarin sodium 10 mg to be administered every evening on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and
Sunday.
Review of Resident #93's medication administration record (MAR) for October 2024 revealed on 10/02/24
the resident was not administered atorvastatin calcium and Seroquel as ordered. Further review revealed
Resident #93 was not administered Fluticasone-Salmeterol on 10/02/24 at 7:00 P.M. or 10/03/24 for the
morning dose as ordered. On 10/03/24 and 10/05/24, mesalamine was not administered as
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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)
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Event ID:
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Printed: 05/15/2026
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No. 0938-0391
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
365279
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
11/06/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Merit House LLC
4645 Lewis Ave
Toledo, OH 43612
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 0755
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
ordered, on 10/05/24 warfarin was not administered as ordered, on 10/06/24 doxycycline monohydrate was
not administered as ordered for the 8:00 A.M. dose, and on 10/02/24 at 7:00 P.M. and on 10/06/24 (the
morning dose) memantine was not administered as ordered.
Review of Resident #93's nursing progress notes dated 10/02/24 revealed the ordered memantine was not
available. Review of subsequent nursing progress notes revealed Resident #93's Fluticasone-Salmeterol
was not available on 10/03/24, mesalamine was not available on 10/04/24, warfarin was not available on
10/04/24 and 10/05/24, and doxycycline monohydrate was not available on 10/06/24.
Interview on 11/06/24 at 8:16 A.M. with the Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed the missing doses of
medication documented on the October 2024 MAR were not administer as ordered to Resident #93. The
DON stated the medications were in the facility, but were not given to the resident.
Review of the facility policy titled, Administering Medications, dated 10/03/24, revealed medications are
administered in accordance with prescribers' orders, including any required time frame.
This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00158933 and
represents continued non-compliance from the survey dated 09/23/24.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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Event ID:
Facility ID:
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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
365279
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
11/06/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Merit House LLC
4645 Lewis Ave
Toledo, OH 43612
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 0925
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
record review, staff interview, review of exterminator documents, and policy review, the facility failed
maintain a pest free environment. This affected one (#84) of two residents reviewed for environmental
concerns. The facility census was 83.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings included:
Review of Resident #84's medical record revealed an admission date of 01/01/20. Diagnoses included mild
intellectual disabilities, congestive heart failure, and diabetes mellitus.
Review of Resident #84's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident had
an intact cognition and was at risk for skin impairment related to weakness.
Review of Resident #84's nursing progress note dated 10/08/24 revealed the resident was showered and
staff noticed small bug bites all over the resident's legs and arms. The nurse practitioner was notified.
Review of Resident #84's nursing progress note dated 10/11/24 revealed the resident was showered with
assistance from a nurse aide and bite marks on her bilateral upper and lower extremities were found.
Review of the exterminator service record and related documentation dated 10/10/24 revealed a lot of dead
bed bugs were found in Resident #84's room on the mattress. Staff bagged everything so the exterminator
could treat the room and bed bugs were vacuumed off the mattress and chair. The mattress, chair, dresser
drawers, armoire, and perimeter baseboards were treated.
Interview with the Director of Nursing on 11/06/24 at 9:52 A.M. verified Resident #84 suffered bed bug bites
due to an infestation.
Review of the undated facility policy titled, Preventing and Managing Infestations of Bed Bugs, revealed
staff will employ infection control strategies to prevent and manage infestation of bed bugs.
This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00158774.
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