F 0550
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or
her rights.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, record review and review of the facility policy the facility failed to ensure Resident #9
was treated with respect and dignity. This affected one resident (Resident #9) out of three residents
reviewed for abuse prevention. The facility census was 76.
Findings include:
Review of Resident #9's medical record revealed an admission date of 07/26/24 and diagnoses including
dementia, unspecified severity with dementia, major depressive disorder, unspecified psychosis not due to
a substance or known physiological condition.
Review of Resident #9's care plan dated 11/05/24 revealed Resident #9 exhibited verbal aggression, and
paranoid delusions at times. Resident #9 reported everyone was talking about her and laughing at her,
reported that she was being singled out and lied to, and believed people were taking her things and hiding
them in her room. Resident #9 forgot where she put her things. Resident #9 would not harm self or others
with daily care and activity routine through the target date of 06/25/25. Interventions included to avoid
overstimulation if not tolerated by Resident #9; maintain a calm environment and consistent approach with
Resident #9 as able; notify physician of new or escalated behaviors and safety concern for Resident #9 or
staff; staff to observe for any activity or events that triggered Resident #9's behavior and redirect, divert
attention to prevent escalation.
Review of Resident #9's Quarterly Minimum Data Set 3.0 assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #9
was cognitively intact. Resident #9 required supervision or touching assistance for toileting and personal
hygiene. Resident #9 reported feeling down, depressed and hopeless, had a poor appetite and trouble
concentrating.
Review of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #439's Personnel Action Form dated 02/27/25 included on
02/25/25 CNA #439 stated to a resident that a person she was afraid of was going to come and get her in
the night. Trump (the president of the United States/POTUS) is going to come get you tonight. The violation
was on employee code of conduct #6 for intimidating other employees, residents or families.
Review of a witness statement dated 02/27/25 included Nurse #433 notified the Administrator that CNA
#439 was saying things to Resident #9 causing anxiety. Resident #9 confirmed this occurred. Resident #9
stated she was afraid of the POTUS and CNA #439 kept saying the POTUS was going to get her at night.
Resident #9 voiced her anxiety and fear.
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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.
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Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
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F 0550
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Review of Resident #9's witness statement included when CNA #439 was caring for Resident #9 she kept
making jokes about Trump coming to get me at night. CNA #439 knew Resident #9 was afraid of the
POTUS, and thought it was funny. That night she could not sleep, was anxious and stayed in the common
area with other aides for company and to calm her anxiety. Resident #9 did not want CNA #439 to take care
of her because CNA #439 upset her on purpose and thought it was funny.
Residents Affected - Few
Review of CNA #439's witness statement included I said Trumps coming for us, you. CNA #439 wrote it was
a joke and they were laughing.
Review of Nurse #433's witness statement dated 02/27/25 included on 02/25/25 CNA #439 told Resident
#9 the POTUS was going to come into her room tonight and attack her. CNA #439 knew Resident #9 did
not like the POTUS. The night nurse told Nurse #433 that Resident #9 sat in the common area for seven
hours because she was believed the POTUS was going to come into her room to attack her.
Review of Resident #9's progress notes dated 02/01/25 through 06/05/25 did not reveal evidence Resident
#9 was afraid to sleep in her room during the night of 02/27/25 and stayed in the common area during the
night because she was afraid the POTUS was going to come in her room and attack her. There was no
documentation stating why Resident #9 was afraid to sleep in her room.
Observation on 06/03/25 at 8:11 A.M. of Resident #9 revealed she was sitting on her bed in her room.
Resident #9 was pleasant, alert, oriented and in no distress. Resident #9 stated she was outspoken against
policies promoted by the POTUS Trump and some of the staff and residents won't talk to her because she
was outspoken and she felt they were not nice to her. Resident #9 stated she did not know the names of
the staff or residents who were not nice to her. Resident #9 stated she was mocked because she did not
like the POTUS. Resident #9 did not indicate she felt abused and was not currently fearful at the time of the
interview.
Interview on 06/04/25 at 7:17 A.M. of Nurse #433 and CNA #420 revealed Resident #9 thought everyone
was against her because she was against the POTUS and there was an aide who was disciplined because
she said something to Resident #9 about the POTUS sneaking into her window to attack her. The night
nurse told them Resident #9 stayed up all night, and sat in the common area because she was scared and
would not sleep in her room. CNA #420 stated another aide heard CNA #439 tell Resident #9 that the
POTUS was going to attack her, and CNA #439 admitted to him she said it. Nurse #433 stated she
reported the situation because Resident #9 stayed up all night, and if it was causing her this much anxiety
then it should be reported.
Interview on 06/05/25 at 8:56 A.M. of the Director of Nursing (DON) revealed she had some personal
issues she was dealing with and did not know a lot about the situation where CNA #439 told Resident #9
that the POTUS was going to come in her room and attack her. The DON stated she signed CNA #439's
discipline form and the Administrator handled everything else, but she was on maternity leave right now
and could not be contacted. The DON stated Resident #9 was anti president, had delusions about other
residents trying to get her, and gets in a tizzy when the POTUS name and politics were brought up. This
had been going on since before the election in 11/2024. The DON stated staff or residents bringing up
politics or the POTUS triggered Resident #9, and when Resident #9 got worked up it took about a half hour
to calm her down. The DON indicated the nurses and aides knew not to talk about politics, especially
politics regarding the POTUS around Resident #9 because it would set her off. The DON verified the
actions of CNA #439 were not respectful nor dignified treatment of Resident #9
Review of the facility policy Resident Rights, updated 05/01/25, revealed the facility would make
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Altercare of Cuyahoga Falls Ctr for Rehab & Nursin
2728 Bailey Rd
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
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F 0550
every effort to ensure residents were always treated with respect, kindness, and dignity.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00164353 and
OH00165488
Residents Affected - Few
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2728 Bailey Rd
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
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F 0584
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited
to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. Review of
the medical record for Resident #61 revealed a date of admission of 05/07/24 with diagnoses including
chronic kidney disease, anxiety disorder, and unspecified abnormalities of gait and mobility.
Review of the comprehensive Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment, dated 02/11/25, revealed the
resident had intact cognition. The resident required supervision for activities of daily living.
Observations on 06/02/25 at 9:35 A.M. noted Resident #61 lying in bed on a clearly visible fitted sheet that
had multiple dry stains of various colors covering 50 percent of the sheet. Resident #61 stated staff don't
change the sheets that often.
A interview on 06/02/25 at 9:42 A.M. with Activity Coordinator (AC) #377 in Resident #61's room revealed
AC #377 observed the stained sheets and stated the sheets were unacceptable and needed to be changed
immediately.
This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Numbers OH00165064,
OH00165843, OH00164353 and OH00165488.
Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility did not ensure carpeting throughout the
facility was maintained in a manner to promote a clean, comfortable and homelike environment, and did not
ensure Resident #61 had clean bed linens. This affected 27 residents (#1, #4, #6, #12, #14, #15, #21, #24,
#26, #29, #34, #42, #49, #52, #57, #58, #59, #61, #67, #75, #136, #137, #234, #237 #238, #284, and
#287) out of 76 residents reviewed for environment. The facility census was 76.
Findings include:
1. Review of an email document, dated 04/18/25, provided by the Administrator revealed Procurement
Specialist #601 placed an order for a [NAME] Clipper 12 Carpet Extractor machine on 04/18/25 and
shipping was expected two weeks after the order had been placed.
Review of invoices from a professional carpet cleaning company between the time frame between 06/02/24
and 06/02/25 revealed on 08/05/24 the facility carpets in the hallways, dining room and living room common
areas had been professionally cleaned, on 09/03/24 the carpet in a currently empty resident room on the B
unit had been professionally cleaned, and on 04/30/25 the carpet in Resident #70's room had been
professionally cleaned to help remove the urine smell.
Review of an email document, dated 08/29/24, provided by the Administrator revealed Regional Plant
Maintenance Director (RPMD) #602 indicated the facility carpet was installed in the facility to allow moisture
to escape from the concrete underneath the carpet, and RPMD #602 indicated a company could come to
the facility to do the moisture testing in the dining areas over a six-month period to capture any moisture
changes per season. If the moisture testing would come back okay, then any new flooring could be
installed.
Observation was conducted on 06/02/25 between 10:28 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. with Environmental Service
Coordinator (ESC) #345 of the carpeting throughout the facility in resident common areas. The carpeting
had multiple areas that would cause shoes to stick to the carpet while walking throughout the
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Altercare of Cuyahoga Falls Ctr for Rehab & Nursin
2728 Bailey Rd
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
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facility. ESC #345 confirmed the findings at the time of the observation.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
An interview on 06/02/25 at 3:14 PM with the Administrator revealed she was aware of the carpet concerns,
and the facility had ordered a new carpet cleaner on 04/18/25, and it has since arrived. Prior to the new
carpet cleaner arriving, the facility had a spot cleaner machine. She indicated the facility did have a couple
resident rooms cleaned by a professional carpet cleaning company. The Administrator verified there was a
moisture issue identified related to facility flooring by RPMD #602.
Residents Affected - Some
Observation on 06/03/25 at 9:29 A.M. revealed Maintenance Assistant (MA) #358 was using a carpet
cleaning machine to clean Residents #26 and #29's room. Interview at the time of the observation revealed
MA #358 stated the carpets in the facility were disgusting and hadn't been cleaned in three and a half
years. He stated the facility had recently purchased a carpet cleaner, and he was the only one who knew
how to operate the machine. He stated since the carpet cleaning machine had arrived, he had been able to
clean common areas and some of the residents' rooms with more serious carpet concerns. He stated there
was no schedule for the cleaning of the carpets in the facility and many resident rooms and common areas
still needed to be cleaned.
Interview on 06/03/25 at 9:55 A.M. with Ombudsman #600 revealed there had been concerns voiced by
residents and/or resident family members regarding the carpets not being clean and having a urine smell in
some of the rooms.
Interview on 06/04/25 at 9:55 A.M. with Housekeeper #326 revealed the carpet was always sticky and she
could hear her feet sticking to the carpet as she walked on it. She stated the facility recently had purchased
a new carpet cleaning machine, and there was no schedule for carpet cleaning. She stated some rooms
had a urine smell since the urine smell was hard to get out of the carpet. She stated prior to the facility
purchasing the new carpet cleaner, the facility had a small carpet spot cleaner which she had used a
couple times if the carpet was really bad, but she didn't have the time to use the small carpet spot cleaner
to routinely clean carpets in the residents' rooms.
Interview on 06/04/25 at 1:33 PM ESC #345 revealed when the facility was renovated three to four years
ago, the flooring provider had recommended the facility needed to be carpeted due to the moisture content
coming from the foundation slab of the building. ESC #345 indicated the restrooms and the community
shower rooms were the only resident areas in the facility without carpet. She stated some of the resident
rooms didn't have a restroom, and the residents who resided in those rooms could either use a bedside
commode sitting on the carpet or could use a community restroom. ESC #345 indicated the bedside
commodes sitting on the carpet would cause the carpet to smell from spills from the bedside commode
collection basin or if the residents missed the collection basin. ESC #345 stated prior to receiving the new
carpet cleaner, the facility had a carpet cleaner which would put cleaning solution down but there was no
way to remove the solution from the carpet so the carpets were not being adequately cleaned. ESC #345
stated the facility had a smaller spot cleaner machine, and the carpet in the resident rooms were just being
spot cleaned. ESC #345 indicated there was no master schedule for when carpets were to be cleaned, and
everyday housekeeping staff were spraying a deodorizing solution throughout the facility, and it was a no
win situation.
Observation was conducted on 06/04/25 between 1:45 P.M. and 2:45 P.M. with ESC #345 of all resident
rooms and common areas, and the following concerns were identified which were confirmed by ESC #345
at the time of the observations.
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2728 Bailey Rd
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
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the carpet in front of the recliner in Resident #1's room was very sticky.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
•
the carpet in front of the bathroom door was very sticky in the rooms of Resident #12, #67, #75, and #284.
Residents Affected - Some
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there were sticky areas to the carpet throughout the resident rooms for Resident #6, #15, #21, #24 #26
#34, #42, #52, #57, #59 #136, and #137.
•
the hallway carpeting in front of the supply room on Unit A was sticky.
•
there was a urine odor coming from the carpet in Resident #234's room. There was a bedside commode
sitting on the carpet. Interview at the time of observation with Resident #234 revealed she had seen the
bedside commode drip urine on the carpet, and she had also leaked urine on the carpet and the carpet
smelled like urine.
•
the carpet in Residents #237 and #238's room had a sticky feel throughout the room. Interview at the time
of observation with Resident #237 revealed she had spilled pop and dropped sandwiches on the carpet.
She said the carpet was dirty and she had never seen her carpets cleaned.
•
there was a strong urine smell in Resident #49's room. At the time of observation, ESC #345 stated
Resident #49's urine catheter sometimes leaked onto the carpeted floor.
•
there was a strong urine smell coming from Resident #29's side of the room. Interview with ESC #345
stated Resident #29 will spill his urinal or urinate or defecate on the floor of his room.
•
there was a strong urine smell coming from Resident #4's room. At the time of observation ESC #345
stated Resident #4's catheter leaked. She indicated the facility had cleaned her carpet three times in the
past month, and the facility was supposed to have a professional carpet cleaner come and clean her room
carpet to try to rid the odor of urine.
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the carpet in Residents #287 and #14's room had sticky areas throughout the room. Interview with
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2728 Bailey Rd
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
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family of Resident #287 revealed the carpets were very sticky and her shoes would stick to the carpet.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
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Residents Affected - Some
on the left side of Resident #58's bed was white spots on the carpet. At the time of observation, a family
member of Resident #58 confirmed the carpet was dirty and needed to be cleaned. He indicated Resident
#58 tended to drop items on the floor.
An interview on 06/09/25 at 8:49 A.M. with Maintenance Coordinator (MC) 322 revealed about four years
ago when the facility was being renovated, it was recommended by the flooring provider the luxury vinyl in
the facility be replaced with a breathable carpet due to the concrete foundation having too much moisture.
After the carpet had been placed, the facility had purchased a cleaning machine for cleaning the carpet, at
the recommendation of the flooring company, which consisted of a brush that went round and round but
picked up little to nothing. He stated the facility had been using the wrong cleaning machine for the carpet
and had recently purchased a new carpet cleaning machine. He stated he was not aware a moisture test
had ever been completed to see if different flooring could be installed.
Interview on 06/12/25 at 1:45 P.M. with Regional Nurse Consultant #431 revealed she was unaware a
moisture test had ever been done since the carpet had been put down and would assume if MC #322 was
unaware, it hadn't been done.
Review of the website for the Ohio Department of Aging located at
https://aging.ohio.gov/care-and-living/ombudsman/residents-rights/nursing-home-assisted-living-rights
revealed long term care residents have a right to a dignified existence which included a homelike
environment.
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2728 Bailey Rd
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper
authorities.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, record review and review of the facility policy the facility failed to ensure an
allegation of resident mistreatment by a staff member was reported to the State Agency. This affected one
resident (Resident #9) of three residents reviewed for abuse prevention. The facility census was 76.
Findings include:
Review of Resident #9's medical record revealed an admission date of 07/26/24 and diagnoses included
dementia, unspecified severity with dementia, major depressive disorder, unspecified psychosis not due to
a substance or known physiological condition.
Review of Resident #9's Quarterly Minimum Data Set 3.0 assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #9
was cognitively intact. Resident #9 required supervision or touching assistance for toileting and personal
hygiene. Resident #9 reported feeling down, depressed and hopeless, had a poor appetite and trouble
concentrating.
Review of Resident #9's care plan dated 11/05/24 included Resident #9 exhibited verbal aggression, and
paranoid delusions at times. Resident #9 reported everyone was talking about her and laughing at her,
reported that she was being singled out and lied to, and believed people were taking her things and hiding
them in her room. Resident #9 forgot where she put her things. Resident #9 would not harm self or others
with daily care and activity routine through the target date of 06/25/25. Interventions included to avoid
overstimulation if not tolerated by Resident #9; maintain a calm environment and consistent approach with
Resident #9 as able; notify physician of new or escalated behaviors and safety concern for Resident #9 or
staff; staff to observe for any activity or events that triggered Resident #9's behavior and redirect, divert
attention to prevent escalation.
Review of the document titled Personnel Action Form, dated 02/27/25, revealed on 02/27/25 Certified
Nursing Assistant (CNA) #439 was issued a first offense discipline for violation on 02/25/25. The employer
statement indicated CNA #439 stated to a resident that a person she was afraid of was going to come and
get her in the night Trump is going to come get you tonight. The violation was on employee code of conduct
#6, intimidating other employees, residents or families.
Review of Resident #9's witness statement, dated 02/27/25, revealed CNA #439 was caring for Resident #9
and CNA #439 kept making jokes about Trump (the president of the United States/POTUS) coming to get
me at night. She knows I am afraid of him and thought it was funny. That night she could not sleep, was
anxious and stayed in the common area with other aides to calm her anxiety. Resident #9 did not want CNA
#439 to take care of her because she stated she upset me on purpose and thought it was funny.
Review of CNA #439's witness statement, dated 02/27/25, revealed CNA #439 wrote I said Trumps coming
for us, you. CNA #439 wrote it was a joke and we were laughing. It did not indicate if Resident #9 was
laughing when it was said to Resident #9.
Review of Nurse #433's witness statement, dated 02/27/25, revealed on 02/25/25 CNA #439 told Resident
#9 the POTUS was going to come into her room tonight and attack her. CNA #439 knew Resident #9 did
not like the POTUS. The night nurse told Nurse #433 that Resident #9 sat in the common area for
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Altercare of Cuyahoga Falls Ctr for Rehab & Nursin
2728 Bailey Rd
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
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F 0609
seven hours because she was afraid to go in her room because the POTUS was going to attack her.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Review of Resident #9's progress notes dated 02/01/25 through 06/05/25 revealed no documentation in
regard to the incident involving Resident #9 and CNA #439.
Residents Affected - Few
Review of the facility Self-Reported Incidents (SRI) dated 02/25/25 through 06/09/25 revealed no evidence
the facility had reported an allegation of resident mistreatment to the State Agency.
Observation on 06/03/25 at 8:11 A.M. of Resident #9 revealed she was sitting on her bed in her room.
Resident #9 was pleasant, alert, oriented and in no distress. Resident #9 stated she was outspoken against
policies promoted by the POTUS Trump and some of the staff and residents won't talk to her because she
was outspoken and she felt they were not nice to her. Resident #9 stated she did not know the names of
the staff or residents who were not nice to her. Resident #9 stated she was mocked because she did not
like the POTUS. Resident #9 did not indicate she felt abused and was not currently fearful at the time of the
interview.
Interview on 06/04/25 at 7:17 A.M. with Nurse #433 and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #420 revealed
Resident #9 thought everyone was against her because she was against the POTUS and there was an
aide who was disciplined because she said something to Resident #9 about the POTUS sneaking into her
window to attack her. The night nurse told them Resident #9 stayed up all night, and sat in the common
area because she was scared and would not sleep in her room. CNA #420 stated another aide heard CNA
#439 tell Resident #9 that the POTUS was going to attack her, and CNA #439 admitted to him she said it.
Nurse #433 stated she reported the situation because Resident #9 stayed up all night, and if it was causing
her this much anxiety then it should be reported.
Interview on 06/05/25 at 8:56 A.M. of the Director of Nursing (DON) revealed she had some personal
issues she was dealing with and did not know a lot about the situation where CNA #439 told Resident #9
that the POTUS was going to come in her room and attack her. The DON stated she signed CNA #439's
discipline form and the Administrator handled everything else, but she was on maternity leave right now
and could not be contacted. The DON stated Resident #9 was anti-president, had delusions about other
residents trying to get her, and gets in a tizzy when the POTUS name and politics were brought up. This
had been going on since before the election in 11/2024. The DON stated staff or residents bringing up
politics triggered Resident #9, and when Resident #9 got worked up it took about a half hour to calm her
down. The DON indicated the nurses and aides knew not to talk about politics, especially the POTUS
around Resident #9 because it would set her off.
Interview on 06/05/25 at 9:33 A.M. with the DON confirmed there was no SRI initiated and reported to the
State Agency. The DON stated we did not know we had to report it.
Review of the facility policy titled Abuse, Mistreatment, Neglect, Misappropriation of Resident Property and
Exploitation, undated, revealed facility staff should immediately report all such allegations to the
administrator and the State Agency. Mistreatment was defined as inappropriate treatment of a resident.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
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365287
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Altercare of Cuyahoga Falls Ctr for Rehab & Nursin
2728 Bailey Rd
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
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F 0657
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed,
and revised by a team of health professionals.
Based on review of medical record, interviews, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure a
member from food and nutrition services was participating in the care conferences as required. This
affected one resident (#284) out of one resident reviewed for care planning. The facility census was 76.
Findings include:
Review of medical record for Resident #284 revealed an admission date of 03/29/25. Diagnoses included
displaced fracture of shaft of ulna, displaced intertrochanteric fracture of right femur, fracture of lower end
of right radius, Alzheimer's disease, and depression.
Review of Resident #284 admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment, dated 04/04/25, revealed
the resident was severely impaired cognitively, exhibited inattention and disorganized thinking which was
present and fluctuated, required supervision for eating and oral hygiene, substantial assistance from staff
for shower/bathe self, and was dependent on staff for toileting hygiene, lower body dressing, and personal
hygiene. The resident required substantial assistance from staff to roll left and right was dependent on staff
to transfer resident from bed/chair to chair. Walking had not been attempted and had not used a wheelchair
during the assessment reference period.
Further review of Resident #284's medical record revealed a facility document Initial Resident Care
Conference 081519, dated 04/07/25, which indicated a care conference meeting was held on 04/07/25 at
2:15 P.M. in the resident's room with Resident #284 and her husband, Assitant Director of Nursing #410,
and Former Social Service Coordinator #502. There had been no one at the meeting representing the
dietary department.
Interview on 06/05/25 at 3:52 P.M. with Dietitian #501 revealed she was in the facility four days a week and
wasn't attending care conferences. She stated the dietary coordinator was new to the position and the prior
dietary coordinator hadn't attended care conferences. She indicated she didn't fill out any information for
the care conferences and was not sure how the nutrition information was being relayed to the attendees of
the care conference meetings.
Interviews on 06/10/25 between 08:42 AM and 11:52 AM with Social Services Coordinator #414 confirmed
no one from dietary attended the conference meetings. She stated she was the person who filled out the
different sections of the document Initial Resident Care Conference 081519, and would obtain the
information from the resident's medical record.
Interview on 06/10/25 at 10:44 A.M. with Dietary Coordinator (DC) #378 revealed she had not attended a
care conference since she started. DC #378 stated she thought the dietitian was to attend care
conferences, and if the dietitian couldn't attend, she would attend.
Review of facility policy Care Plan Meeting, updated 05/01/25, revealed all disciplines needed to be
prepared and punctual to the meeting time and place, and during each meeting, each team member would
give insight into the resident assessments, achievements, goals, and needs.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
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365287
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Altercare of Cuyahoga Falls Ctr for Rehab & Nursin
2728 Bailey Rd
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
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F 0677
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, record review and review of the facility policy the facility failed to ensure all residents
who are unable to carry out activity of daily living (ADL) received the necessary services by staff. This
affected four residents (Resident's #4, #16 #20, and #65) out of five residents reviewed for ADLs. The
facility census was 76.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
1. Review of Resident #20's medical record revealed Resident #20 was discharged from the facility on
05/15/25 and readmitted to the facility on [DATE]. Resident #20's diagnoses included chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease, muscle weakness, major depressive disorder and chronic respiratory failure with
hypoxia.
Review of Resident #20's medical record including progress notes dated 05/23/25 through 06/12/25 did not
reveal evidence Resident #20 refused showers.
Review of Resident #20's admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment dated [DATE] revealed
Resident #20 was cognitively intact. Resident #20 did not reject care during the seven-day assessment
look-back period. Resident #20 used a walker and a wheelchair. Resident #20 required substantial to
maximal assistance for toileting hygiene and upper and lower body dressing. Resident #20 required partial
to moderate assistance for the ability to get on and off a toilet or commode and bathing. Resident #20 was
occasionally incontinent of urine and frequently incontinent of bowel. A bowel toileting program was not
currently being used to manage Resident #20's bowel continence.
Review of Resident #20's care plan dated 06/03/25 included Resident #20 had an impaired ability to
perform or participate in daily ADL related to diagnoses. Resident #20 would participate with ADL's as
much as possible and would remain clean, dry, comfortable and neat in appearance daily by the target date
of 09/03/25. Interventions included to provide every day and as needed, or per resident preference to
provide nail care, shampoo hair with showers per weekly schedule, to groom hair daily and encourage
resident to participate as able.
Review of the resident shower schedule for C unit revealed Resident #20 should receive showers on
Wednesday and Saturday during second shift. Showers were scheduled for 05/28/25, 05/31/25, 06/04/25,
06/07/25 and 06/11/25.
Review of Resident #20's shower sheets did not reveal showers were completed on 05/28/25, 05/31/25,
06/04/25, 06/07/25 and 06/11/25.
Observation on 06/02/25 at 3:14 P.M. of Resident #20 revealed he was laying in bed in his room with the
head of the bed elevated and was using oxygen via nasal cannula Resident #20's hair was oily and not
combed.
Interview on 06/09/25 at 5:45 A.M. of CNA #394 revealed Resident #20 had not received a shower since he
was admitted to the facility.
Interview on 06/09/25 at 1:57 P.M. of Resident #20 revealed they ask if I want a shower, I say yes, they say
okay and then they do not come back. I have not had a shower since i was admitted .
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
365287
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/12/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Altercare of Cuyahoga Falls Ctr for Rehab & Nursin
2728 Bailey Rd
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
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Resident #20's hair was not oily and not combed.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Interview on 06/10/25 at 12:32 P.M. of CNA #420 revealed he was walking hurriedly through the hall to
assist a resident. CNA #420 stated he typically worked second shift, often he was the only aide on the unit
and he had not given Resident #20 a shower since he was admitted . CNA #420 stated it was hard to get to
the showers when there was only one aide on the unit. CNA #420 stated the aide documentation looked
like he gave showers, but he charted incorrectly, and confirmed again he did not give Resident #20 a
shower.
Residents Affected - Few
Interview on 06/12/25 at 11:24 A.M. of the DON revealed the DON stated she had been in the role of DON,
Human Resources Director and Scheduler since 03/2025. The DON stated typically residents who did not
receive showers would be identified during morning clinical meetings, and she would follow up with the staff
that day to ensure they were completed. The DON indicated she was so busy being the DON, Human
Resource Director and Scheduler she didn't have time to follow up to ensure showers were being
completed as scheduled.
Interview on 06/12/25 at 10:10 A.M. of Regional Nurse Consultant (RNC) confirmed the missing shower
sheets and confirmed there was no proof Resident #20 was offered showers on other days.
Review of the facility policy titled Shower Tub Bath updated 05/01/25 included it was the facility policy to
promote resident hygiene by offering and assisting residents with bathing per their plan of care. Document
completion of services in the clinical record. Document refusals of care in the clinical record.
2. Review of Resident #4's medical record revealed an admission date of 04/18/24 and diagnoses included
flaccid hemiplegia affecting the left dominant side, vascular dementia, unspecified severity without
behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, or mood disturbance, bipolar disorder and obstructive and
reflux uropathy and urine retention.
Review of Resident #4's Annual MDS 3.0 assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #4 had moderate
cognitive impairment. Resident #4 was dependent for toileting hygiene, lower body dressing and putting on
and taking off footwear. Resident #4 required partial to moderate assistance for the ability roll from lying on
the back to left and right side and return to lying on back on bed.
Review of Resident #4's care plan dated 01/22/25 included Resident #4 had an impaired ability to perform
or participate in daily ADL (Activity of Daily Living) care related to diagnoses. Resident #20 would
participate with ADL's as much as possible and would remain clean, dry, comfortable and neat in
appearance daily by the target date of 09/03/25. Interventions included to assist with toileting if needed,
provide incontinence care as needed and apply moisture barrier cream after each incontinent episode.
Review of Resident #4's progress notes dated 05/08/25 through 06/09/25 did not reveal evidence Resident
#4 refused incontinence care.
Review of Resident #4's aide charting revealed Resident #4 was incontinent of bowel on 06/08/25 at 8:03
P.M. There was no additional documentation of bowel incontinence until CNA #367 documented on
06/09/25 at 3:14 A.M. that Resident #4 was incontinent of bowel.
Interview on 06/02/25 at 2:41 P.M. with Resident #4 revealed Resident #4 stated the residents at
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(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
365287
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A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Altercare of Cuyahoga Falls Ctr for Rehab & Nursin
2728 Bailey Rd
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
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F 0677
the facility were not taken care of, and the aides laughing among themselves and do not pay attention to us.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Observation on 06/09/25 at 5:10 A.M. with Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #394 of Resident #4's
incontinence care revealed a large amount of black tarry feces on her bed linens and incontinence brief.
CNA #394 stated Resident #4 was not cleaned properly from her last bowel movement, it went everywhere
and now Resident #4 needed an entire bed change. CNA #394 stated this was the first time she changed
Resident #4 since she arrived for work at 10:30 P.M., she checked her every two hours but this was the first
time she needed changed. Resident #4 stated she was last changed around 9:00 P.M. on 06/08/25, and
was waiting since 3:00 A.M. to be changed.
Residents Affected - Few
Interview on 06/09/25 at 6:00 A.M. with CNA #367 revealed when asked if Resident #4 was incontinent of
bowl on 06/09/25 at 3:14 A.M. CNA #367 responded with a yes, but did not verify he changed her
incontinence brief at that time.
Interview on 06/09/25 at 10:00 A.M. of the DON confirmed incontinent residents should be checked and
changed every two hours or as needed.
Review of the facility policy titled Perineal Care updated 05/01/25 included it was the facility policy to
provide perineal care to residents in order to promote cleanliness, comfort, and reduce the risk of infections
and promote skin integrity.
3. Review of Resident #65's medical record revealed an admission date of 10/19/24 and diagnoses
included cerebral infarction, dysphagia following cerebral infarction, unspecified dementia with other
behavioral disturbance, and anxiety disorder.
Review of Resident #65's care plan dated 03/18/25 revealed Resident #65 had impaired ability to perform
ADLs due to dementia and stroke. Interventions included to provide assistance with all ADLs.
The care plan also indicated a date of 01/23/25 to include Resident #65 had the potential for swallowing
problems related to dysphagia. Resident #65 would not choke or aspirate food, liquids. Interventions
included to observe resident closely for signs of difficulty swallowing and, or aspiration, and aid in
maintenance of proper body alignment and posture.
Review of Resident #65's Quarterly MDS 3.0 assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #65 had
moderate cognitive impairment. Resident #65 required supervision or touching assistance when eating.
Resident #65 was dependent for toileting hygiene, bathing and lower body dressing. Resident #65 required
substantial to maximal assistance for the ability to roll left and right. The ability to move from lying on the
back to sitting on the side of the bed and with no back support was not attempted and Resident #65 did not
perform this activity prior to the current illness, exacerbation or injury. Resident #65 was always incontinent
of urine and bowel. Resident #65 did not reject care during the seven-day assessment look-back period.
Review of Resident #65's Occupational Therapy Treatment Encounter Notes, dated 06/04/25, revealed
Resident #65 was observed at bed level and was leaning heavily to the right side with concerns for safety.
Resident #65 required maximum assistance to reposition to center of bed. A positioning wedge was
provided to Resident #65's right side, under her shoulder and the bed sheet to assist in maintaining safe
positioning for self feeding and overall safety while at bed level. Resident #65 had increased confusion and
decreased judgement requiring encouragement and education in importance of safe
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
365287
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/12/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Altercare of Cuyahoga Falls Ctr for Rehab & Nursin
2728 Bailey Rd
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
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F 0677
positioning.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Review of Resident #65's Occupational Therapy Treatment Encounter Notes dated 06/05/25 included
Resident #65 was observed at bed level with her bedside table pushed back to the wall out of her reach.
Resident #65 remained at midline with foam wedge in place on her right side and Resident #65 displayed
improved positioning with the use of the wedge. Nursing education provided on the importance of
positioning for safety with use of the wedge. Resident #65 expressed comfort with positioning.
Residents Affected - Few
Observation on 06/03/25 at 7:57 A.M. of Resident #65 revealed she was in bed and there were no staff
members in the room. Resident #65's head of the bed was raised about 30 degrees, she was laying back
and slumped to the right side and was leaning against the bed rails. Her bare arm was directly against the
bed rails and no pillows or foam wedge were positioned to help her stay upright in the bed. Resident #65's
breakfast tray was on a bedside table positioned over the bed and was about twelve inches above what
would be a comfortable height for her to eat. Resident #65 had to raise her arm while slumped to the right
to reach her food. Resident #65 stated she was not really comfortable and her right arm kept hitting the
railing. Resident #65 indicated she could barely use her left arm due to her stroke and observation revealed
she was struggling to open packets of condiments. There was dried food on her hospital type gown and
dried pieces of food was seen on the floor. The floor was carpeted and very sticky. Resident #65 stated she
dropped her dinner meal on the floor yesterday and that was why so much food could be seen on the floor.
Resident #65 stated no one brought her a new dinner tray or cleaned up from the tray that spilled and she
did not have a dinner to eat. Social Services Designee (SSD) #414 walked in the room pushing a sweeper
and confirmed Resident #65's floor was covered in pieces of food and the floor was sticky. SSD #414 stated
she was also a Certified Nursing Assistant, but she did not assist Resident #65 to sit up and position her
properly for her meal. SSD #414 stated she already positioned her when she brought her tray, and she slid
right back to the right side and it would not do any good to put her upright because she would just slide
right again. SSD #414 swept the room and left without helping Resident #65 to properly position while she
ate. Resident #65 stated if staff helped position her in a sitting position and upright as soon as they left she
slid right back to the right side of the bed against the bed rail and that was how she would have to try to eat
her meal. Resident #65 stated staff did not use pillows or foam to help her sit up in an upright position and
keep her from sliding to the right side of the bed next to the railing.
Interview on 06/03/25 at 8:09 A.M. of Nurse #320 confirmed Resident #65 was in bed, was almost laying
down and slumped to the right side of the bed and her arm was hitting the bed rail. Nurse #320 stated that
is what she does. When asked by the surveyor if a slumped position was appropriate for Resident #65,
Nurse #320 found an aide and Resident #65 was placed in an upright position and not slumped to the right
side of the bed.
Observation on 06/09/25 at 8:25 A.M. of Resident #65 revealed she was in bed, the head of the bed was
elevated, and Resident #65 was sitting upright and positioned with a foam wedge to keep her from sliding
to the right side of the bed.
Interview on 06/09/25 at 8:53 A.M. of Nurse #320 revealed when asked about Resident #65's foam wedge
Nurse #320 stated she did not know Resident #65 had a foam wedge to help with positioning but she was
glad someone put it there. Nurse #320 stated after she talked to the surveyor on 06/03/25 the nursing
management staff asked her what was brought up and what the surveyor wanted. Nurse #320 stated she
told them what was talked about and Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) #410 might have gotten an
order for the foam wedge.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
365287
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/12/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Altercare of Cuyahoga Falls Ctr for Rehab & Nursin
2728 Bailey Rd
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
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(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0677
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Interview on 06/09/25 at 10:13 A.M. of Director of Rehab (DOR) #726 and Occupational Therapist (OT)
#548 revealed therapy recently received a referral from Regional Nurse Consultant's (RNC) #431 and #547
for Resident #65's positioning. DOR #726 stated she put a foam wedge under her right side and it was
keeping Resident #65 from sliding to the right. DOR #726 stated she was waiting to make sure it was going
to work before she got a physician order. OT #548 stated Resident #65 was afraid of falling off the bed
because she had no control.
Interview on 06/09/25 at 2:45 P.M. of DOR #726 revealed Resident #65 was sitting at midline using the
foam wedge and it was working really well. DOR #726 stated she asked Nurse #320 to get an order for the
wedge. Resident #65 told her she was comfortable and not afraid of falling anymore.
,
4. Review of the medical record for Resident #16 revealed an admission date of 03/15/19. Pertinent
diagnoses included hemiplegia and hemiparesis following a cerebral infarction (stroke), anxiety, major
depression, contracture left hand, and difficulty in walking.
Review of care plan, dated 10/08/21, revealed Resident #16 had impaired ability to perform or participate in
daily activity of daily living care related to history of cerebral infarction with left hand side hemiplegia, left
hand contracture, weakness, debility, anemia, and osteoarthritis. Interventions included staff to provide nail
care and shampoo hair with showers weekly schedule, groom hair daily and encourage resident to
participate as able, provide/assist with morning and evening care, encourage resident to participate with
hygiene as tolerated; and assist with and/or shave facial hair daily or per resident preference.
Interview on 06/02/25 at 11:10 A.M. with Resident #16 revealed the resident wasn't receiving showers. She
indicated when it is her shower day, the staff would tell her they didn't have the staff to give her a shower.
Review of shower schedule for Resident #16 revealed the resident was to receive a shower Wednesday
and Saturdays during day shift.
Interview on 06/05/25 at 9:17 A.M. with Resident #16 revealed she should have had a shower the day
before but hadn't received a shower. She stated she couldn't remember the last time she had a shower. She
stated the day before she had pressed her call light to remind the staff it was her shower day, and when the
staff member answered the call light, the resident reminded the staff member it was her shower day, the
staff member said nothing and left.
Interview on 06/05/25 at 10:27 A.M. with Aide in Training #330 revealed she had worked on 06/04/25 and
confirmed Resident #16 should have had a shower on day shift. She stated Resident #16 had told her she
wanted a shower on 06/04/25 , however, Aide In Training #330 indicated she was unable give Resident #16
her shower since she was on the floor by herself most of the shift. She indicated when there was only one
aide on the floor, she couldn't get showers completed, and if she was able to bath a resident, it was a bed
bath.
Review of shower sheets for Resident #16 between 05/05/25 and 06/12/25 revealed there were four
completed shower sheets dated 05/17/25, 05/21/25, 05/24/25, and 06/11/25. There was no proof showers
had been offered/given on 05/07/25, 05/10/25, 05/14/25, 05/28/25, 05/31/25, 06/04/25, and 06/07/25.
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365287
B. Wing
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Altercare of Cuyahoga Falls Ctr for Rehab & Nursin
2728 Bailey Rd
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0677
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Interview on 06/12/25 at 10:10 A.M. with Regional Nurse Consultant #431 confirmed the missing shower
sheets and confirmed there was no proof Resident #16 had been offered to be bathed or had been bathed
on those days with the missing shower sheets.
Interview on 06/12/25 at 11:24 A.M. with the Director of Nursing (DON) revealed she had been filling in as
Human Resources/Scheduler in addition to being a DON since March of 2025. She stated normally she
would follow up with residents who missed their showers during clinical meetings to ensure they were
completed the next day, but she indicated with her being so busy completing tasks for Human
Resource/Scheduler/DON she hadn't had time to follow up to ensure showers were being completed as
scheduled.
Review of facility policy and procedure Shower-Tub Bath, updated 05/01/25, revealed it was the facility's
policy to promote resident hygiene by offering and assisting residents with bathing per their plan of care,
and the procedure was to document completion of shower/bath along with refusals in the clinical record.
This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00165843,
OH00165648, OH00165488, OH00165497, OH00164353, and OH00166251.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Altercare of Cuyahoga Falls Ctr for Rehab & Nursin
2728 Bailey Rd
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0684
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 4.Review of
the medical record for Resident #284 revealed an admission date of 08/06/23. Resident #284 was
discharged on 05/22/25. Diagnoses included peripheral vascular disease, hypertension, type two diabetes,
obstructive pulmonary disease, anxiety, and acute osteomyelitis.
Residents Affected - Some
Review of the comprehensive MDS 3.0 assessment, dated 02/21/25, revealed the resident had intact
cognition. The resident was dependent for activities of daily living.
Review of the Medication Administration Records (MAR) for Resident #284 revealed Resident #284 was
ordered fluticasone propion-salmeterol inhaler dated 08/06/23 twice a day. Further review noted the inhaler
was not available on 04/18/25, 04/20/25, 04/21/25 and 04/22/25.
Interview on 06/09/25 at 1:40 P.M., the Regional Nurse Consultant (RNC) #431 provided pharmacy
documentation indicating facility staff called in a refill on 04/21/25. The inhaler was delivered to the facility
on the evening of 04/21/25 but was not administered until 04/23/25. RNC #431 stated I have no good
answer as to why it took staff so long to reorder the inhaler or administer the medication after it was
delivered.
This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00164001,
OH00165488, OH00165648
Based on observation, interview, record review and review of the facility policy the facility failed to ensure
lab results were timely reported to the physician for Resident #20, Resident #82 had a comprehensive
assessment upon admission to the facility, Resident #234's appointment was scheduled timely, and
Resident #284's medications were available for administration. This affected one resident(Resident #284) of
seven residents reviewed for medications, one resident (Resident #20) out of three reviewed for reporting
lab results, one resident (Resident #82) out of three residents reviewed for comprehensive admission
assessments, and one resident (Resident #234) of one resident for scheduling appointments timely. The
facility census was 76.
Findings include:
1. Review of Resident #20's medical record revealed Resident #20 was discharged from the facility on
05/15/25 and readmitted to the facility on [DATE]. Resident #20's diagnoses included chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease, muscle weakness, major depressive disorder and chronic respiratory failure with
hypoxia.
Review of Resident #20's admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed
Resident #20 was cognitively intact. Resident #20 did not reject care during the seven-day assessment
look-back period. Resident #20 used a walker and a wheelchair. Resident #20 required substantial to
maximal assistance for toileting hygiene and upper and lower body dressing. Resident #20 required partial
to moderate assistance for the ability to get on and off a toilet or commode. Resident #20 was occasionally
incontinent of urine and frequently incontinent of bowel. A bowel toileting program was not currently being
used to manage Resident #20's bowel continence.
Review of Resident #20's care plan dated 06/02/25 included Resident #20 was at risk for bruising, bleeding
related to the use of anticoagulant medication. Resident #20 would have no signs and
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(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
365287
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/12/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Altercare of Cuyahoga Falls Ctr for Rehab & Nursin
2728 Bailey Rd
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0684
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
symptoms of bruising, bleeding daily by the target date of 09/02/25. Interventions included to administer
medication per physician order and to report any adverse side effects; obtain and report lab work per
physician order.
Review of Resident #20's physician orders dated 05/28/25 revealed Protime and INR every week on
Tuesday.
Review of Resident #20's medical record including progress notes dated 06/02/25 through 06/11/25 did not
reveal evidence Resident #20's INR result of 3.9 was reported to the physician.
Review of Resident #20's INR results dated 06/03/25 included the specimen was collected on 06/03/25 at
6:52 A.M. and reported on 06/03/25 at 3:41 P.M. Resident #20's INR was 3.9 (normal range was 0.9 to1.2)
and his Protime was 38.5 (normal range was 9.8 to 12.2 sec). Standard anticoagulant was 2.0 to 3.0 INR
and aggressive anticoagulant was 2.5 to 3.5 INR. There was no evidence in Resident #20's medical record
these results were reported to Resident #20's physician.
Review of Resident #20's physician progress notes dated 06/09/25 included on 06/03/25 a finalized INR of
3.9 was not reported to the team. Resident #20 was currently on warfarin 1 mg on Monday and 2 mg for the
remainder of the week for history of DVT (deep vein thrombosis).
Interview on 06/11/25 at 10:22 A.M. of Physician #437 and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #438 confirmed
they were not notified on 06/03/25 of Resident #20's INR of 3.9. LPN #438 and Physician #437 indicated
there was no on-call note or day shift note on 06/02/25 or 06/03/25 about Resident #20's INR of 3.9.
Physician #437 stated if he was notified he would have held Resident #20's warfarin for 48 hours then
recheck his INR.
Interview on 06/13/25 at 4:00 P.M. of the Director of Nursing (DON) revealed she thought Resident #20's
INR of 3.9 which was collected and reported on 06/03/25 was reported to Physician #437 and she would
check with him. No additional information was received from the DON.
Review of the facility policy titled Anticoagulation Clinical Protocol undated included Coumadin usage
possessed the highest risk for adverse reaction to residents, therefore strict monitoring of the medication
and side effects was required. Report associated lab work promptly to physician.
2. Review of Resident #82's closed medical record revealed an admission date of 03/14/25 and diagnoses
included metabolic encephalopathy, acute respiratory failure, cerebral infarction due to embolism of the
right anterior cerebral artery and osteomyelitis of vertebra. Resident #82 was discharged from the facility on
03/15/25.
Review of Resident #82's Clinical admission assessment dated [DATE] at 5:07 P.M. included Resident #82
was admitted for osteomyelitis of vertebra. Resident #82 was admitted from a hospital. Resident #82's short
and long term memory were impaired and Resident #82 was alert and oriented to self. Resident #82 was
disoriented times two. Resident #82 was incontinent of bowel and bladder. Administer and monitor enteral
feedings as per order, report concerns with placement, tolerance, site complications to physician and, or
Nurse Practitioner. Tube feeding as per order. Monitor, check, validate placement before any formula or
fluids. Report residuals per order. There were no vital signs documented. There were no notes pertaining to
Resident #82's feeding (PEG) tube, what the insertion site looked like, and if it was patent.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
365287
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/12/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Altercare of Cuyahoga Falls Ctr for Rehab & Nursin
2728 Bailey Rd
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0684
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Review of Resident #82's medical record dated 03/14/25 through 03/15/25 including vitals, progress notes,
Medication Administration Record and Treatment Administration Record did not reveal evidence vital signs
were checked and recorded. Further review did not reveal evidence Resident #82's feeding (PEG
(percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube) was checked for patency until 03/15/25 at 12:33 A.M. when it
was determined the PEG tube was unable to be accessed and Resident #82 was sent to the emergency
room for evaluation and treatment.
Review of Resident #82's progress notes dated 03/15/25 at 12:33 A.M. included the nurse was unable to
access Resident #82's PEG tube. Call placed to the on call Nurse Practitioner and notified her of being
unable to access Resident #82's PEG tube. A new order was received to send Resident #82 to the
emergency room for evaluation and treatment.
Review of Resident #82's Hospital Observation assessment dated [DATE] at 2:03 A.M. revealed it was not
recorded until 03/17/25 at 1:52 P.M. or completed until 03/18/25 at 8:26 P.M. which was over three days
after Resident #82 was transported to the hospital. The form stated Resident #82 was sent to the hospital
for a PEG tube replacement.
Interview on 06/10/25 at 2:22 P.M. with the Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed there were no vital signs
documented from the time of Resident #82's admission until he was transported to the hospital on [DATE]
at 2:03 A.M.
Interview on 06/10/25 at 4:03 P.M. with Physician #553 revealed she was not familiar with Resident #82 but
it would be expected as part of Resident #82's Clinical admission assessment that his PEG tube would be
checked for patency and if it was unable to be flushed or there were other issues then either the Nurse
Practitioner or Physician #553 should be called.
Interview on 06/11/25 at 11:31 A.M. with Nurse #554 revealed she did not arrive for work on 03/14/25 until
6:30 P.M. Nurse #554 stated when she received report on Resident #82 she did not remember the day shift
nurse telling her anything about Resident #82's PEG tube. Nurse #554 indicated Resident #82 had alot
going on and was really sick. Nurse #554 stated she did not try to access Resident #82's PEG tube until
later in the evening and when she checked it she realized the facility did not have to correct supplies to
access the PEG tube and that was when she called the on call Nurse Practitioner.
Interview on 06/11/25 at 11:54 A.M. with the Director of Nursing revealed when Resident #82 was admitted
his PEG tube site should have been evaluated for things like excoriation, drainage and should be
documented on the Clinical admission assessment. Resident #84's PEG tube should have been evaluated
for patency within three hours. The DON confirmed Resident #82's Clinical admission assessment did not
reveal evidence Resident #82's PEG tube site was checked for excoriation, drainage or Resident #82's
PEG tube was checked for patency and flushed within three hours.
Interview on 06/12/25 at 11:29 A.M. with the DON confirmed Resident #82 was transported to the hospital
on [DATE] at 2:03 A.M. but his Hospital Observation assessment was not completed until 03/18/25 at 8:26
P.M. The DON stated Nurse #554 did not complete Resident #82's Hospital Observation assesssment on
03/15/25 when he was transported to the hospital and it should have been completed at that time. The DON
stated it was brought to her attention the form needed completed and that was why it was not finished until
03/18/25. The DON stated she called Nurse #554 regarding the vital signs and Nurse #554 still had the
paper she wrote Resident #82's vital signs on when she sent him to the hospital.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
365287
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/12/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Altercare of Cuyahoga Falls Ctr for Rehab & Nursin
2728 Bailey Rd
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0684
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Review of the facility policy titled Resident Rights updated 05/01/25 included it was the facility policy that
employees should treat all residents with kindness, respect, dignity and health equity. Health equity referred
to the attainment of the highest level of health for all people.
3. Review of Resident #234's medical record revealed an admission date of 05/08/25 and diagnoses
included candidiasis of skin and nail, erythema intertrigo, and type two diabetes mellitus with diabetic
polyneuropathy.
Review of Resident #234's admission MDS assessment dated [DATE] included Resident #234 was
cognitively intact. Resident #234 did not reject care during the seven-day assessment look-back period.
Resident #234 required partial to moderate assistance with bathing, toileting hygiene and personal hygiene.
Resident #234 was occasionally incontinent of urine and frequently incontinent of bowel.
Review of Resident #234's care plan dated 05/21/25 included Resident #234 had the potential for alteration
in comfort related to chronic pain, skin candidiasis, erythema intertigo and decreased mobility. Resident
#234 would show evidence of relief from episodes of pain as evidenced by no episodes of breakthrough
pain, voiced feelings of comfort with care and routine, would have normal sleep patterns and pain would not
interfere with daily routine. Interventions included to assist Resident #234 to maintain the most comfortable
conditions, educate and work with direct care staff to promote resident comfort during care, to assess pain
for possible cause, location, duration.
Review of Resident #234's physician orders dated 05/29/25 revealed refer to [NAME] dermatology.
Discontinue when appointment was made.
Review of Resident #234's medical record including physician orders, progress notes dated 05/29/25
through 06/11/25 did not reveal evidence an attempt was made to schedule Resident #234's dermatology
appointment.
Observation on 06/02/25 at 1:45 P.M. of Resident #234 revealed she had a bad yeast infection. Observation
of Resident #234 revealed she had large areas of red and raw looking areas under her breasts, abdominal
folds in the bilateral groin area, buttock area, under her arms and perineal area. Resident #234 stated the
yeast infection was on her body for a long time.
Interview on 06/10/25 at 4:14 P.M. with Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) #410 revealed she was the
wound nurse for the facility. ADON #410 stated Resident #234 was admitted with a widespread fungal
infection on her body. ADON #410 stated Resident #234 had an order for a dermatology appointment, the
appointment had not been scheduled yet and she would have Nurse #391 call to schedule the
appointment.
Observation on 06/10/25 at 4:19 P.M. of Resident #234's with ADON #410 revealed ADON #410 stated it
still looks very red and irritated, but it was better than when she was admitted to the facility.
Interview on 06/11/25 at 2:13 P.M. with ADON #555 revealed she just made Resident #234's appointment.
ADON #555 stated she reached out today and was able to make the appointment.
Review of Resident #234's physician orders dated 06/11/25 revealed a dermatology appointment was
scheduled for 09/10/25 at 9:00 A.M. The order was written to schedule the appointment on 05/29/25 which
was 13 days ago.
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(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
365287
B. Wing
A. Building
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COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Altercare of Cuyahoga Falls Ctr for Rehab & Nursin
2728 Bailey Rd
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
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F 0688
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM
and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, record review and review of the facility policy the facility failed to ensure Resident
#32's care planned interventions were implemented and physician orders were followed for passive range
of motion exercises. This affected one resident (Resident #32) out of three residents reviewed for
restorative services. The facility census was 76.
Findings include:
Review of Resident #32's medical record revealed an admission date of 02/25/19 and a readmission date
of 12/19/24. Diagnoses included quadriplegia, muscle weakness, major depressive disorder and
contractures of right and left hands.
Review of Resident #32's Annual Minimum Data Set 3.0 assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #32
was cognitively intact. Resident #32 was dependent for all Activity of Daily Living (ADL) and mobility.
Resident #32 used a motorized wheelchair.
Review of Resident #32's care plan dated 07/11/19 included Resident #32 needed a restorative passive
range of motion program related to paraplegia and muscle weakness. Resident #32 would show no further
decline in range of motion to his bilateral upper extremities (BUE) by the target date of 08/01/25.
Interventions included at least 15 minutes per day of a restorative PROM (passive range of motion)
program; encourage Resident #32 to do 20 sets of repetitions; if Resident #32 refused to participate
approach at a later time and report to the nurse.
Review of Resident #32's physician orders dated 04/01/25 revealed restorative, encourage and assist with
PROM to BUE and BLE (bilateral lower), 15 reps times two sets for 15 minutes, four to seven times per
week as tolerated, twice a day.
Review of Resident #32's progress notes dated 05/01/25 through 06/09/25 did not reveal evidence
Resident #32 refused to have PROM completed as ordered.
Review of Resident #32's aide charting for passive range of motion dated 05/01/25 through 06/09/25
revealed there was no evidence passive range of motion was done two times a day as ordered on
05/01/25, 05/02/25, 05/04/25, 05/09/25, 05/13/25, 05/15/25, 05/16/25, 05/24/25, 05/26/25, 05/29/25,
05/30/25, 06/05/25, 06/07/25, 06/08/25.
Review of Resident #32's aide charting for passive range of motion revealed on 05/05/25, 05/06/25,
05/07/25, 05/08/25, 05/10/25, 05/11/25, 05/12/25, 05/14/25, 05/17/25, 05/18/25, 05/19/25, 05/21/25,
05/22/25, 05/23/25, 05/27/25, 05/28/25, 05/31/25, 06/01/25, 06/02/25, 06/03/25, 06/04/25, 06/06/25,
06/09/25 one session was completed but there was no evidence passive range of motion was completed
one additional time a day as ordered.
Review of Resident #32's aide charting revealed only two days (05/20/25 and 05/25/25) where Resident
#32's PROM was completed two times a day per physician orders.
Review of Resident #32's aide charting dated 05/01/25 through 06/09/25 revealed on the days Resident
#32 refused his passive range of motion there was no evidence a follow up attempt was made to
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
365287
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/12/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Altercare of Cuyahoga Falls Ctr for Rehab & Nursin
2728 Bailey Rd
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
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(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0688
complete it as ordered (except on 05/04/25 two attempts were made and refused).
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Observation on 06/09/25 at 10:29 A.M. of Resident #32 revealed he was lying in bed and Certified Nursing
Assistant (CNA) #435 was completing his morning care. Resident #32 stated the nursing staff spent too
much time socializing and not enough time taking care of the residents. Resident #32 stated often his range
of motion to his hands was not completed and he did not refuse to have it done. Resident #32 stated to
check what the aide charting had documented about his range of motion and the surveyor would be able to
tell it was not done as often as was ordered. CNA #435 stated she could tell Resident #32's range of
motion was not being done because he was limited in how much she was able to do. CNA #435 showed the
surveyor how Resident #32 did not have the range of motion he should have due to it was not being done
as ordered.
Residents Affected - Few
Observation on 06/10/25 at 2:03 P.M. of CNA #420 revealed CNA #420 was walking very fast in the hall,
breathing fast and with a harried look on his face. CNA #420 said he was really busy today, did not have
time for a break or lunch, and was running around like a chicken. CNA #420 stated he was able to complete
Resident #32's range of motion to his upper extremities today, but there were definitely days he was not
able to complete it because he was too busy and there was not enough staff. CNA #420 stated if there were
days it was not documented it was most likely not done. CNA #420 stated one reason he was so busy was
because for two to three hours he was the only aide on the nursing unit because the second aide assigned
went with a resident to an appointment and did not get back until 12:15 P.M. or so.
Interview on 06/13/25 at 4:00 P.M. of the Director of Nursing revealed when told Resident #32 did not have
PROM for his BUE and BLE per physician orders the DON stated Resident #32 refused his care at times
and was care planned for it.
Review of the facility policy titled Restorative Nursing Care undated included Restorative programs were
nursing programs and did not include procedures or techniques carried out by or under the direction of
qualified therapists. A Registered Nurse would complete an assessment of the resident and determine if
the resident would benefit from a Restorative program. Findings would be documented in the clinical
record. Restorative programs included assisting residents with their range of motion exercises. The
Restorative program would typically be delivered up to seven days per week by nursing staff and
documented in the clinical record.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
365287
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Altercare of Cuyahoga Falls Ctr for Rehab & Nursin
2728 Bailey Rd
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
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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.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
record review, interview and review of facility policy, the facility did not ensure post-fall investigations were
accurate and complete to mitigate risk of future accidents for Resident #3. This affected one resident (#3) of
six residents reviewed for accidents. The facility census was 76.
Findings include:
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #3 was admitted [DATE] with diagnoses including multiple
sclerosis, muscle weakness, and type II diabetes.
Review of the Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #3 had
a moderate cognitive impairment and required supervision with dressing, sit to lying, and sit to standing and
independent with chair/bed-to-chair transfers.
Review of the care plan revealed Resident #3 was at risk for falls or injury due to a diagnosis of multiple
sclerosis. Interventions included bilateral assist bars to aid bed mobility and promote independence and
encouraging Resident #3 to use call light for transfers and ambulation. Resident #3 was also care planned
for non-adherence to care and services.
Review of the progress notes revealed a note recorded as a late entry on 05/30/25 at 1:50 P.M. which
stated Resident #3 suffered a fall on 05/27/25 that was witnessed by Registered Nurse (RN) #417. RN
#417 noted Resident #3 lost her balance and slid to the floor. Resident #3 denied any pain or injury and RN
#417 notified the on-call nurse practitioner (NP).
Review of the incident log confirmed the fall occurred on 05/27/25 and that Resident #3 had not suffered
any other falls since admission.
Review of the fall investigation report revealed it was created on 05/30/25 at 1:52 P.M. with the event date
as 05/27/25 at 7:30 A.M. The fall occurred in Resident #3's room and Resident #3 had been lying in bed
prior to falling. The fall was witnessed, and adaptive equipment was not in use at the time of the fall. The
response included completing a post fall assessment and implementing call don't fall for safety.
Further review of the fall investigation revealed there was one witness statement dated 05/27/25 at 7:30
A.M. provided by RN #417. The witness statement indicated Resident #3 was observed transferring from
the bed to wheelchair, lost her balance, and slid to the floor. Resident #3 sat on the floor with her legs
extended and upon assessment, Resident #3 denied any pain and no injuries were noted. RN #417
assisted Resident #3 back to bed and educated Resident #3 on using call button to ask for help prior to
transferring from bed to chair. No additional witnesses to the fall identified.
Interview on 06/04/25 at 2:13 PM with Resident #3 revealed she remembered falling, her door was closed
at the time of the fall and no staff were present at the time of the fall. Resident #3 reported she did not use
her call button and opted to wait on the floor for staff to find her which took about 10 minutes. Resident #3
reported she was found by the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) assigned to the unit. Resident #3 was
assisted back in bed by two or three staff members. Resident #3 denied any pain or injuries following the
fall.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Altercare of Cuyahoga Falls Ctr for Rehab & Nursin
2728 Bailey Rd
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
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F 0689
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Interview on 06/04/25 at 3:33 P.M. with RN #417 revealed Resident #3's door was open, and RN #417
witnessed the fall out of his peripheral vision while standing in the hallway near the medication room. RN
#417 sought out the assistance of a CNA to assist with getting Resident #3 off the floor and back in bed but
was unable to recall which CNA assisted.
Interview on 06/05/24 at 8:43 A.M. with CNA #347 revealed she was present on the unit when Resident #3
fell on [DATE]. CNA #347 reported she went to Resident #3's room to check on her and found the resident
sitting on the floor with her legs extended. CNA #347 left Resident #3's room to get RN #417 to assist. CNA
#347 reported Resident #3's door was closed prior to entering per resident preference and that the fall was
unwitnessed. CNA #347 confirmed she did not provide a witness statement for the fall investigation.
Review of the Fall Risk Management Policy updated 05/01/25 revealed the facility was to obtain statements
from staff members, other residents, and visitors who witnessed or were in the area of the incident.
This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00163696 and
OH00166268.
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STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
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2728 Bailey Rd
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
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F 0690
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate
catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, record review and review of the facility policy the facility failed to provide scheduled
toileting to promote continence for Resident #20 and failed to ensure Resident #4's received the
appropriate care and services to prevent and treat a urinary tract infection (UTI). This affected two
resident's (Resident's #4 and #20) out of three reviewed for bowel and bladder. The facility census was 76.
Findings include:
1. Review of Resident #20's medical record revealed Resident #20 was discharged from the facility on
05/15/25 and readmitted to the facility on [DATE]. Resident #20's diagnoses included chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease, muscle weakness, major depressive disorder and chronic respiratory failure with
hypoxia.
Review of progress notes for Resident #20 dated 05/23/25 through 06/11/25 did not reveal evidence
Resident #20 refused to be assisted to the bathroom for toileting.
Review of Resident #20's medical record dated 05/23/25 through 06/13/25 did not reveal evidence a
Clinical admission assessment was completed to identify bowel and bladder needs.
Review of Resident #20's physician orders dated 05/28/25 revealed prompted toileting: offer and encourage
the resident to toilet upon rising, before meals and at bedtime.
Review of Resident #20's admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment dated [DATE] revealed
Resident #20 was cognitively intact. Resident #20 did not reject care during the seven-day assessment
look-back period. Resident #20 used a walker and a wheelchair. Resident #20 required substantial to
maximal assistance for toileting hygiene and upper and lower body dressing. Resident #20 required partial
to moderate assistance for the ability to get on and off a toilet or commode. Resident #20 was occasionally
incontinent of urine and frequently incontinent of bowel. A bowel toileting program was not currently being
used to manage Resident #20's bowel continence.
Review of Resident #20's care plan dated 05/30/25 included Resident #20 was incontinent of bowel per
tracking, assessment and was a candidate for a prompted bowel program. Resident #20 would reduce
incontinent episodes to zero to one episode weekly by the next review date of 08/30/25. Interventions
included to document restorative participation on restorative delivery record per program; encourage
Resident #20 to ask staff for help or make staff aware of the need to toilet between identified times; explain
program to Resident #20 as able before beginning and give positive feedback and praise Resident #20 for
participating in the program; if unable to use the bathroom use a bedside commode to promote bowel
movements per program safely; provide physical support, assistance for toileting safety as indicated for
resident.
Observation on 06/02/25 at 3:14 P.M. of Resident #20 revealed he was alert, oriented and was laying in bed
in his room with the head of the bed elevated and was using oxygen via nasal cannula A wheelchair was
placed by the side of his bed, there was no bedside commode in the room and Resident #20's room did not
have a bathroom. A bedpan was noted under the bed.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Altercare of Cuyahoga Falls Ctr for Rehab & Nursin
2728 Bailey Rd
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0690
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Interview on 06/02/25 at 3:14 P.M. with Resident #20 revealed he had to wait an hour or two to get changed
when he had a bowel movement. Resident #20 stated he put his light on for help and would loudly scream
when the call light was not answered to get a staff person in the room to help him. Resident #20 stated
there was no bathroom in his room, no bedside commode and they put a brief on me because the
bathroom was way down hall, and they don't want to mess with taking me to the bathroom. If I went home
today I could use the bathroom and I know when I have to go.
Observation on 06/05/25 at 1:15 P.M. of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #342 revealed she was walking
very quickly down the hall and was carrying one wet washcloth which was folded and laying on top of one
towel and one incontinence brief. CNA #342 had a harried, flustered look on her face. When asked where
she was going she said she was going to provide Resident #20's incontinence care. CNA #342 entered
Resident #20's room and a urinal with about 200 cc of urine was noted sitting on his bedside table. CNA
#342 proceeded to provide Resident #20's incontinence care and when his incontinence brief was removed
a large brown, formed bowel movement was in the brief. When asked if Resident #20 was assisted to the
community bathroom CNA #342 stated she never assisted Resident #20 to the community bathroom,
because he was a check and change and had always been a check and change. CNA #342 stated she had
not encouraged Resident #20 to use the community bathroom or asked Resident #20 if he wanted to use
the bathroom down the hall. CNA #342 stated Resident #20 was not on a schedule to use the bathroom
and verified there was no bedside commode or bathroom in his room. CNA #342 finished Resident #20's
incontinence care and left the room without emptying the urinal.
Interview on 06/05/25 at 1:59 P.M. of Director of Rehab (DOR) #726 and Physical Therapist (PT) #540
revealed Resident #20 had been admitted to the facility three or four different times and required alot of
encouragement to get out of bed. DOR #726 stated going home was very important to Resident #20 and
this time around was more motivated to participate in therapy. DOR #726 indicated therapy was focusing on
toileting, dressing, bathing, tub transfers, ambulation, bed mobility, functional transfers and medication
management. DOR #726 stated Resident #20 was a stand-by-assist for toileting, clothing managment and
hygiene. Resident #20 did not have a bathroom in his room and the community shower room and the
therapy bathroom was used during his therapy sessions. DOR #726 indicated Resident #20 was
supervision for toileting and therapy was there to add assistance if it was needed. DOR #726 stated
Resident #20 would use the bathroom if staff would help him and she definitely would not want him to be
incontinent. PT #540 stated Resident #20 could go to the bathroom with assistance even if the bathroom
was down the hall, it was absolutely within the realm, and he did not need alot of help.
Interview on 06/05/25 at 2:31 P.M. of Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) #541 revealed I
definitely think Resident #20 could go to the bathroom with stand-by-assistance of a nurse or aide.
Resident #20 was able to pull his pants up and could provide his hygiene. COTA #541 stated when she
went to Resident #20's room at around 7:45 A.M. to get him for his therapy sessions there was never a
nurse or aide around. COTA #541 indicated she talked to the nursing staff if a resident expressed difficulty
going to the bathroom, but if a resident was able to activate his call light and was a stand-by-assist that
would not prompt her to talk to nursing staff.
Interview on 06/10/25 at 7:36 A.M. of the Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed Resident #20's Clinical
admission assessment was not completed when he was readmitted to the facility on [DATE]. The DON
stated the expectation was that the Clinical admission assessment was completed when a resident was
admitted to the facility. The DON stated she could not say how the information for Resident #20's care plan
was obtained because the admission assessment was not completed. The DON indicated the nurses
probably used a previous assessment.
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365287
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Altercare of Cuyahoga Falls Ctr for Rehab & Nursin
2728 Bailey Rd
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Interview on 06/11/25 at 11:15 A.M. of CNA #420 revealed Resident #20 was not assisted to the bathroom.
CNA #420 stated Resident #20 was not encouraged to use the community bathroom and was not on a
schedule to ask if he wanted to use the community bathroom. CNA #420 stated Resident #20 started
asking to use the bathroom on 06/07/25, but he usually poops in his brief.
Interview on 06/11/25 at 12:10 P.M. of the DON revealed the nursing staff communicated with therapy and
therapy talked to the nurses and aides about any changes such as if a resident was using a bedside
commode or bedpan. The DON stated therapy was responsible to communicate with the nursing staff about
a resident and what they were working on and what the resident could do. If there was a change in a
resident's status therapy should communicate with the staff and put a memo out. The DON stated there
was no therapy memo for Resident #20 communicated to staff including the use of the bathroom. The DON
stated Resident #20 was very vocal about what he wanted.
Interview on 06/11/25 at 12:38 P.M. of COTA #541 revealed she had no idea staff were checking and
changing Resident #20, and she thought staff were taking Resident #20 to the bathroom. COTA #541
stated it was not up to the therapy staff to tell the aides to take Resident #20 to the bathroom. COTA #541
stated Resident #20 did really well in the bathroom and it was just awkward trying to position the oxygen
and wheelchair.
Review of the facility policy titled Restorative Nursing Care, undated, included Restorative programs were
nursing programs and did not included procedures or techniques carried out by or under the direction of
qualified therapists. A Registered Nurse would complete an assessment of the resident and determine if
the resident would benefit from a Restorative program. Findings would be documented in the clinical
record. Restorative programs included improving bowel and bladder continence. The Restorative program
would typically be delivered up to seven days per week by nursing staff and documented in the clinical
record.
2. Review of Resident #4's medical record revealed an admission date of 04/18/24 and diagnoses included
flaccid hemiplegia affecting the left dominant side, vascular dementia, unspecified severity without
behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, or mood disturbance, bipolar disorder and obstructive and
reflux uropathy and urine retention. Resident #4 discharged to the hospital on [DATE] and returned to the
facility on [DATE] with a hospital diagnosis of urinary tract infection (UTI).
Review of Resident #4's Annual Minimum Data Set assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #4 had
moderate cognitive impairment. Resident #4 was dependent for toileting hygiene, lower body dressing and
putting on and taking off footwear. Resident #4 required partial to moderate assistance for the ability roll
from lying on the back to left and right side and return to lying on back on bed. Resident #4 had an
indwelling catheter and was always incontinent of bowel.
Review of Resident #4's care plan dated 01/22/25 included Resident #4 had an impaired ability to perform
or participate in daily ADL (Activity of Daily Living) care related to diagnoses. Resident #20 would
participate with ADL's as much as possible and would remain clean, dry, comfortable and neat in
appearance daily by the target date of 09/03/25. Interventions included to assist with toileting if needed,
provide incontinence care as needed and apply moisture barrier cream after each incontinent episode.
Further review of Resident #4's medical record including progress notes, physician orders and laboratory
testing for date range of 04/10/25 to 05/02/25 revealed no evidence Resident #4 had a urinalysis and there
was no documentation regarding urinary symptoms and/or cloudy, foul smelling urine from
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Altercare of Cuyahoga Falls Ctr for Rehab & Nursin
2728 Bailey Rd
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
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F 0690
the facility.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Review of the police Case Report dated 05/02/25 and timed 10:49 P.M. revealed Resident #4 had called
the police because she was bedridden and had not been changed or cleaned and her urinary cathetar bag
had not been emptied since 05/02/25 at 5:30 A.M. causing her to lay in her own waste for an extended
period of time. Emergency Medical Services transported Resident #4 to the hospital for a medical
assessment and Adult Protective Services were notified.
Residents Affected - Few
Review of Resident #4's progress notes dated 05/02/25 through 05/05/25 did not reveal evidence as to why
Resident #4 called the police or why she was transported to the hospital.
Review of Resident #4's hospital admission records dated 05/02/25 through 05/06/25 revealed Resident #4
reported she was in soiled diapers at the facility for a long period of time and her indwelling catheter bag
was not emptied. Resident #4's problem list included UTI (urinary tract infection). Resident #4's urinalysis
showed brown urine with turbid clarity (cloudy, murky, appearing thick and opaque rather than clear),
leukocyte esterase (strong indicator for urinary tract infection), white blood cells (WBC) and a few bacteria.
A urine culture was sent. Resident #4 was treated with an antibiodic to treat the UTI.
Review of Resident #4's physician progress notes dated 05/08/25 at 2:15 P.M. included Resident #4 was
readmitted to the facility. Resident #4 had a urinary tract infection without hematuria and the plan was to
monitor her closely. Resident #4 was treated with ceftriaxone antibiodic while she was admitted to the
hospital.
An interview on 06/02/25 at 2:41 P.M. with Resident #4 revealed the facility aides were too busy laughing
among themselves and do not pay attention to resident needs. Resident #4 stated about a month ago she
had been in the hospital due to a urinary infection. Resident #4 stated the aids did not empty her urinary
cathetar bag and instead it would be completely full of urine and no one would come empty it. Resident #4
also stated she would be left to sit in her incontinence brief full of stool for long periods of time before
anyone would change her.
Interview on 06/05/25 at 11:36 A.M. with Nurse Practitioner (NP) #543 revealed Resident #4 was a long
term resident in the facility. NP #543 stated Resident #4 had a chronic indwelling catheter and had been
treated for multiple urinary tract infections. Two to three weeks ago Resident #4 called the police and it was
unusual she had called the police because she never complained. NP #543 stated she was not in the
facility the day the police were called but something happened and there was only one aide working on the
unit Resident #4 resided on. Resident #4 was transported to the hospital and was admitted for a few days.
Interview on 06/12/25 at 8:54 A.M. of Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) #410 revealed she stayed late
on 05/02/25 to finish up some work she had not been able to complete. The police dispatch operator called
and told her a resident had called the police. ADON #410 stated she started making rounds to figure out
what resident called and finally she talked to Resident #4 and Resident #4 confirmed she called the police
because she needed her incontinence brief changed. ADON #410 stated she talked to Agency Certified
Nursing Assistant (CNA) #544, and she said she would change Resident #4. ADON #410 indicated she did
not stay to ensure Resident #4 was changed, went back to her office and when the police arrived ADON
#314 handled everything from there.
Interview on 06/12/25 at 8:10 A.M. of CNA #394 revealed when she arrived for work at 10:30 P.M. on
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Altercare of Cuyahoga Falls Ctr for Rehab & Nursin
2728 Bailey Rd
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0690
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
05/02/25 Nurse #387 was the nurse on the unit, and there was also an agency aide who she did not know.
ADON #410 was walking out of Resident #4's room and ten minutes later the police arrived. CNA #394
stated here were more than two police cars in the parking lot and we did not know what happened. CNA
#394 indicated Resident #4 stated she activated her call light and was not attended to for three to four
hours. CNA #394 stated she did not know if that was true because she just got to work. The police took
pictures of Resident #4's room. CNA #394 stated a couple days before the police came to the facility
Resident #4's catheter bag was so full of urine that the bag leaked in the hall and made the whole hall smell
very bad, the bag was leaking and smelly. CNA #394 stated she could not remember the color, but it was a
very heavy smell. CNA #394 indicated the nurse was aware of the bad smell, but she could not remember
which nurse it was.
Interview on 06/12/25 at 9:38 A.M. of Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #320 revealed she was not working
on 05/02/25 when Resident #4 called the police, but she heard about it. LPN #320 stated Resident #4's
urine was cloudy before she was transported to the hospital, and it often looked cloudy. LPN #320 stated
she noticed Resident #4's urine had an odor, but she thought it was a typical catheter smell. LPN #320
verified she did not document anything regarding Resident #4's urine having odor and being cloudy.
Interview on 06/12/25 at 11:04 A.M. with Nurse #387 revealed on 05/02/25 he arrived for work around the
time Resident #4 called the police. Resident #4 reported she had not been changed for a long time. Nurse
#387 stated he was told Resident #4's soiled incontinence brief was changed before the police arrived to
the facility. Nurse #387 indicated he did not think Resident #4 was accurate in how long it took for her to be
changed because she was confused when the police were called to the facility. Nurse #387 stated Resident
#4 was usually not confused. The police arranged for Resident #4 to be transported to the hospital.
Review of the facility policy titled Catheter Care, Urinary updated 05/01/25 included it was the facility policy
to provide catheter care to reduce the risk of infection to the resident's urinary tract and to promote good
hygiene. Monitor the urine in the drainage bag for abnormal appearance (for example presence of blood,
cloudy, abnormal color etcetera) and report abnormal findings to the nurse.
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365287
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Altercare of Cuyahoga Falls Ctr for Rehab & Nursin
2728 Bailey Rd
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
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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 record review, interview and review of facility policy, the facility did not ensure a significant weight
loss was assessed by the dietitian for Resident #285 . This affected one resident (#285) of two residents
reviewed for nutrition. The facility census was 76.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
Review of closed medical record for Resident #285 revealed an admission date of 03/14/25 and a
discharge date of 04/11/25. Diagnoses included fracture of coccyx, dysphagia (difficulty swallowing),
cognitive communication deficit, type two diabetes, chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure, chronic
kidney disease stage four, vascular dementia, and depression.
Review of the admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment, dated 03/20/25, revealed Resident
#285 was cognitively intact, exhibited no behaviors, was dependent on staff for eating; had no significant
weight loss, and was on a mechanical soft and therapeutic diet.
Review of the care plan dated 03/21/25 for Resident #258 revealed the resident was at risk for altered
nutritional status related to therapeutic diet, mechanically altered diet due to dysphagia, varied meal
intakes, dependant for meal intakes and advanced age. Interventions included notifying the dietitian and
physician if there was a significant weight change.
Review of physician orders revealed a diet order dated 03/21/25 for LCS (low concentrated sweets) nectar
liquids, special instruction small bites 1800 calories/day dysphagia two diet and a no sugar added house
supplement four ounces daily. On 03/26/25 the order was updated for the diet to be LCS mechanical soft
thin liquids special instruction 1800 kcal/day.
Review of the initial nutrition assessment for Resident #258, dated 03/21/25 and authored by Dietitian
#501, revealed Resident #285 was on a low carb puree diet with nectar liquids with special instructions for
small bites, 1800 calories/day, dysphagia two. Food intake varied from 26-100% of meals being consumed.
The resident was not on any supplements and the area for the resident's usual body weight to be listed had
not been filled out. Estimated needs were between 2060 and 2470 for calories, 82 to 103 grams for protein
and 2060 milliliters (ml) for fluid. Dietitian #501 noted meal intakes were varied, the resident was dependent
on staff for meal intakes, the resident was working with the speech therapist for dysphagia, and the dietitian
was going to recommend a four ounce no sugar added house supplement daily, which was appropriate for
nectar thick liquids.
Further review of medical record revealed a progress note dated 03/27/25 which indicated a modified
barium swallow study ( a video study to evaluate the swallow function) had been completed on 03/26/25
and indicated Resident #285 had moderate oral dysphagia and moderate to severe pharyngeal dysphagia
with the resident aspirating (items enter airway or lungs) on all consistencies except the soft solids.
Recommendations included discussing options of continued oral intake with mechanical soft diet
consistency with thin liquids verses receiving nothing by mouth with alternate method of feeding/hydration
with family. Family wanted to continue to feed the resident an oral diet despite the risks of aspiration.
Review of Resident #285 recorded meal intakes between 03/15/25 and 04/10/25 revealed meal intakes
remained varied with 1 to 100% of meals being recorded.
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2728 Bailey Rd
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Review of Resident #285's weights revealed on 03/20/25 the resident weighed 226.2 pounds, on 04/02/25
the resident weighed 226 pounds, on 04/04/25 the resident weighed 175.2 pounds (50.8 pound weight loss
in two days), and on 04/07/25 the resident weighed 177 pounds.
Further review of Resident #285's medical record revealed other than the initial nutrition assessment on
03/21/25, there had been no additional documentation by the dietitian to address the resident's weight loss
and assess nutritional status.
Interview on 06/09/25 at 2:59 P.M. with Dietitian #501 revealed she was questioning the accuracy of the
175.2 pound weight for Resident #285, which was why she had requested a reweigh which had been
obtained and was 177 pounds. She confirmed the weight loss was not assessed to determine etiology of
the weight loss including whether or not the weights were accurate before the resident was discharged on
04/11/25. Dietitian #501 had no explanation why she had not addressed the significant weight change and
verified the physician had not been notified of the weight loss. Dietitian #501 stated normally when there
was weight loss, she would document the weight loss, try and determine the reason behind the weight loss,
and make a recommendation to the physician.
Review of the facility policy Weight/Reweigh Policy, dated 05/01/25, revealed there was nothing in the policy
indicating when a significant weight loss should be documented in the medical record.
This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00165488,
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Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
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F 0697
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, record review and review of facility policy the facility did not ensure Resident #20
was treated for pain in accordance with physician orders and care planned interventions. Also, the facility
did not ensure pain assessments were completed as ordered by the physician for Resident #3. This
affected two residents (Resident #20 and #3) out of three residents reviewed for pain. The facility census
was 76.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
1. Observation on 06/05/25 at 1:15 P.M. with Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #342 of Resident #20
revealed Resident #20 was laying in bed, had facial grimacing, dark circles under his eyes and his skin was
kind of grayish looking. Resident #20 stated he did not feel well, his foot hurt and his Percocet (pain
medication) was decreased to twice a day. Observation of Resident #20's right foot and heel revealed the
bottom of the heel was very red and when CNA #342 pressed on the reddened area on the heel Resident
#20 cried out in pain.
Observation on 06/09/25 at 1:57 P.M. of Resident #20 revealed the bottom of his heel was still very red and
swollen. Resident #20 stated he could not sleep because the pain woke him up.
Review of Resident #20's medical record revealed Resident #20 was discharged from the facility on
05/15/25 and readmitted to the facility on [DATE]. Resident #20's diagnoses included chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease, muscle weakness, major depressive disorder and chronic respiratory failure with
hypoxia. Physician orders dated 05/29/25 revealed oxycodone-acetaminophen tablet (Percocet) 5-325 mg,
administer twice a day as needed. Only administer BID (twice a day), for moderate pain (4-6) or severe pain
(7-10). Offer non pharmacological interventions prior to administration. A physician order for Tylenol
(non-narcotic pain medication) was noted on 06/10/25.
Review of Resident #20's admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment dated [DATE] revealed
Resident #20 was cognitively intact. Resident #20 did not reject care during the seven-day assessment
look-back period. Resident #20 required substantial to maximal assistance for toileting hygiene and upper
and lower body dressing. Resident #20 required partial to moderate assistance for the ability to get on and
off a toilet or commode. Resident #20 almost constantly had pain or hurting in the last five days and almost
constantly the pain made it hard for him to sleep at night. Resident #20 frequently limited participation in
rehabilitation therapy sessions due to pain. Over the last five days Resident #20 rated his pain at a seven
out of 10 on a pain scale of zero being not pain and ten the worst pain he could imagine.
Review of Resident #20's care plan dated 06/03/25 revealed Resident #20 had actual pain related to
chronic pain syndrome and thoracic thoracolumbar and lumbosacral intervertebral disc disorder. Resident
#20 would maintain daily routine and would verbalize he was comfortable daily by the target date of
09/03/25. Interventions included to administer pain medications as ordered and observe for effectiveness,
observe and report to physician any adverse side effects; observe for episodes of breakthrough pain and
medicate as ordered or contact physician as needed; offer non-pharmacological interventions such as dim
lights, soft music, position changes, TV and conversation/distraction; remind Resident #20 reporting pain
early might improve effectiveness of pain medication.
Review of the progress notes dated 06/05/25 revealed no evidence of nursing be alert by CNA #342
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2728 Bailey Rd
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
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F 0697
that Resident #20 was complaining of pain at 1:15 P.M.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Review of Resident #20's Medication Administration Record (MAR) dated 06/05/25 revealed
oxycodone-acetaminophen tablet (Percocet) 5-325 mg tablet was administered at 7:37 P.M. for complaints
of pain, but the pain level was not rated on a scale of zero to ten to determine severity of the pain. The
Percocet follow-up was documented as effective.
Residents Affected - Few
Review of Resident #20's MAR dated 06/09/25 revealed Percocet was administered at 11:45 A.M. for
complaints of pain but the pain level was not rated on a scale of zero to 10 to determine severity of the
pain. The follow up administration of the Percocet stated effective. Resident #20 was not given another
Percocet until 10:25 P.M. for complaints of pain, but the pain level was again not rated.
Review of Resident #20's progress notes and MAR dated 06/05/25 and 06/09/25 revealed no evidence of
non-pharmacological interventions being attempted.
Review of Resident #20's MAR dated 06/10/25 revealed the resident was administered no Percocet. On
06/10/25 at 5:36 P.M. the pain level was noted to be six out of 10 and Tylenol 650 mg was administered
instead of the Percocet as ordered to be given for moderate (pain level four to six) or severe (pain level
seven to 10) pain.
Review of Resident #20's physician progress notes dated 06/11/25 revealed Resident #20 was evaluated to
assess his right foot pain. Resident #20 continued to have ongoing complaints of right heel pain and had
three xrays completed with no fractures seen. Resident #20 had oxycodone-acetaminophen 5-325 mg
(Percocet) tablet ordered two times a day and as needed. Review of administration showed he was
consistently using the Percocet and tolerated it without reported side effects. Resident #20 endorsed
continued pain, and edema was noted to the bilateral lower extremities. The plan was to start lasix 20 mg
every day, increase oxycodone (Percocet) to TID (three times a day) and order and ECHO
(echocardiogram).
Interview on 06/10/25 at 3:27 P.M. of Nurse #433 revealed Resident #20 had an xray of his right heel about
a week ago because he was complaining of pain. The xray did not show a fracture. Nurse #433 stated
Resident #20's heel was not red and swollen the last time she looked at it, but she did not say when that
was. Nurse #433 stated Resident #20 had a marijuana vape a few days ago, he was high, she took the
weed vape away and called the physician because she was not comfortable giving Percocet when he was
in that state. Nurse #433 stated she had Physician #437 change the Percocet from every six hours to two
times a day. Nurse #433 stated Resident #20 also had Tylenol ordered for pain.
Observation on 06/10/25 at 3:58 P.M. with Nurse #433 of Resident #20 confirmed his right foot was very
reddened on bottom of heel and swollen. Resident #20 said his pain level was a nine out of a 10. Nurse
#433 pushed on the heel and Resident #20 cried out in pain. Nurse #433 stated Resident #20 had medical
issues and was non compliant with care and I do not know what more we can do, this is his baseline. Nurse
#433 did not ask Resident #20 if he wanted pain medication during the observation.
Interview on 06/11/25 at 8:43 A.M. with the Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed Resident #20's pain level
just said pain and the pain was not rated with a number on the MAR in order to determine if the Percocet
was being given according to the physician orders. The DON stated she checked with the corporate office
because she believed the nurses were unable to physically enter/document a pain scale number but the
corporate office was working to fix it.
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STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Altercare of Cuyahoga Falls Ctr for Rehab & Nursin
2728 Bailey Rd
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
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F 0697
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Interview on 06/11/25 at 9:28 A.M. with Resident #20 revealed Nurse #433 did not administer pain
medication on 06/10/25 when he said his pain was a nine out of a 10. Resident #20 stated he had to ask
and she gave him Tylenol, and the Tylenol helped a little but his pain was still a seven out of 10 after the
Tylenol. Resident #20 stated Nurse #433 did not ask him what his pain level was after she gave him the
Tylenol. Resident #20 said he was having right foot pain at an eight.
Residents Affected - Few
Interview on 06/11/25 at 9:32 A.M. with Nurse #433 revealed she gave Resident #20 Tylenol on 06/10/25
because he was out of Percocet. Nurse #433 stated she called the pharmacy and ordered Resident #20's
Percocet. Nurse #433 confirmed the facility had Percocet on hand, but she did not check to see if there was
any in the starter box and she did not call the pharmacy for an authorization number. Nurse #433 confirmed
if Resident #20's pain level was moderate to severe his physician orders were to administer Percocet.
Observation on 06/11/25 at 10:56 A.M. with Physician #437 and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #438 of
Resident #20 revealed Resident #20 stated his foot hurt. Physician #437 evaluated Resident #20's right foot
and the bottom of his heel and confirmed it was red and boggy. Physician #437 stated the pain was
probably due to the swelling, and he was trying to figure out why the foot was red and swollen. Physician
#437 stated Resident #20 recently had three xrays of his right foot for complaints of pain. Physician #437
stated the right foot needed padded and protected and he was going to order an echo of the right foot.
Physician #437 stated he was also going to increase Resident #20's Percocet to three times a day.
Interview on 06/11/25 at 11:26 A.M. with Pharmacist #542 revealed Resident #20's Percocet was filled on
06/10/25 and was delivered to the facility at 11:37 P.M. Pharmacist #542 stated Resident #20's refill order
was received on 06/09/25 directly from Physician #437, and there was no call from the facility requesting an
authorization code for the starter box to pull Resident #20's Percocet and administer it.
Review of the facility policy titled Pain Assessment and Management updated 05/01/25 included it was the
facility policy to assess, monitor, treat, and evaluate pain to ensure effective pain management was
provided. A resident's experience of pain was highly individual and subjective. As a general rule, pain was
whatever the resident said it was. Residents who have been identified to have acute or chronic pain were to
be assessed for pain in accordance with their plan of care. Residents who have been identified as
experiencing pain would be treated in accordance with their plan of care. Non pharmacological
interventions should be attempted first, if appropriate.
2. Record review revealed Resident #3 was admitted [DATE] with diagnoses including multiple sclerosis,
muscle weakness, and type II diabetes. Review of the Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment
dated [DATE] revealed Resident #3 had moderate cognitive impairment and required supervision with
dressing, sit to lying, and sit to standing and was independent with chair/bed-to-chair transfers. Review of
the physician orders revealed Resident #3 had an order to assess pain every shift using a scale of zero
to10 with a start date of 12/19/24.
Review of the progress notes revealed a note recorded as a late entry on 05/30/25 at 1:50 P.M. and stated
Resident #3 suffered a fall on 05/27/25 that was witnessed by Registered Nurse (RN) #417. RN #417 noted
Resident #3 lost her balance and slid to the floor. Resident #3 denied any pain or injury and RN #417
notified the on-call nurse practioner (NP).
Review of progress note dated 05/29/25 at 1:23 P.M. revealed Resident #3 complained of pain to her
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Altercare of Cuyahoga Falls Ctr for Rehab & Nursin
2728 Bailey Rd
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
bilateral lower extremities and had swollen legs that were red and painful to touch. The NP was contacted
and ordered x-rays. A progress note dated 05/30/25 at 9:53 A.M. revealed the results of the x-rays noted
left and right 3rd, 4th, and 5th metatarsal fractures and Resident #3 was referred to an orthopedist.
Review of the May 2025 MAR revealed Resident #3 was not assessed for pain on the night shift on
05/27/25. Further review of the MAR revealed pain was also not assessed at night on 05/07/25, 05/22/25,
and 05/23/25.
Interview on 06/10/25 at 2:02 P.M. with the DON revealed Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) #416 worked
the night of 05/27/25. Due to the limitations of the certification, CMA #416 only passed medications and
was unable to complete the pain assessment. The DON further reported the supervising nurse, Licensed
Practical Nurse (LPN) #349, was responsible for assessing and documenting Resident #3's pain.
Interview on 06/11/25 at 8:23 A.M. with LPN #349 confirmed a CMA passed medications the night of
05/27/25 and did not assess Resident #3's pain however LPN #349 stated she spoke with the resident and
she wasn't in any pain.
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2728 Bailey Rd
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
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F 0698
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on record review, interview and review of facility policy, the facility failed to work collaboratively with
the dialysis center to ensure person-centered care consistent with professional standards of practice was
provided to Resident #26. This affected one resident (#26) out of one resident reviewed for dialysis. The
facility identified one resident (Resident #26) as the only resident in the facility who was receiving dialysis.
The facility census was 76.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
Review of the medical record for Resident #26 revealed an admission date of 11/21/23. Pertinent diagnoses
included type two diabetes mellitus with diabetic kidney disease and end stage renal disease.
Review of quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment, dated 04/23/25, revealed Resident #26 was
cognitively intact, exhibited no behaviors including rejection of care during the assessment reference
period, and was on dialysis.
Further review of Resident #26's medical record revealed between 05/07/25 and 06/04/25, the facility had
completed a pre assessment on 05/07/25, 05/14/25, 05/19/25, 05/21/25, 05/23/25, 05/26/25, 03/26/25,
05/30/25, 06/02/25, and on 06/04/25. There was no pre assessment completed for 05/09/25, 05/12/25,
05/16/25, and 05/28/25.
Interview on 06/02/25 at 2:26 PM with Resident #26 revealed he used to take paperwork with him to the
dialysis center but the facility had stopped sending paperwork with him, and he stated sometimes he would
bring back paperwork from the dialysis center.
Interview on 06/04/25 4:28 P.M. with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Agency #503 revealed Resident #26
was usually leaving for dialysis prior to her shift, and she didn't know what paperwork was being sent with
the resident when he went to dialysis since the paperwork was prepared by the night nurse. She indicated
when Resident #26 had returned from dialysis that day, the dialysis center had not sent any paperwork with
him. LPN Agency #503 stated since the resident hadn't come back with any paperwork, she asked the
resident if he had any new orders, and he said no. She went on to state Resident #26 usually didn't come
back with paperwork from dialysis.
Interview on 06/04/25 at 4:48 P.M. with Medical Record Coordinator #376 revealed he does get some of the
dialysis center's communication sheets for Resident #26 and will upload the sheets into the medical record
but only remembers getting a few of them. He stated the communication sheets coming back from dialysis
were to be uploaded into the medical record and he confirmed the only communication sheet he had
uploaded into the medical record was the 05/22/25 dialysis communication sheet. Observation of Resident
#26's medical record at the time of the interview confirmed the only uploaded communication sheet from
dialysis was a document titled ECF (Extended Care Facility) Communication Sheet dated 05/22/25.
Interview on 06/05/25 at 10:15 A.M. with Register Nurse (RN) #329 revealed Resident #26 was rarely
coming back with a communication form from the dialysis center. She went on to state since she started at
the facility in January of 2025 she had seen two communication sheets from the dialysis center for Resident
#26. RN #329 indicated when Resident #26 hadn't come back with paperwork from dialysis, she just
assumed there were no changes.
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STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Altercare of Cuyahoga Falls Ctr for Rehab & Nursin
2728 Bailey Rd
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0698
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Interview on 06/05/25 at 10:54 A.M. with Dialysis Clinical Manager #504 revealed the facility was not
sending communication with Resident #26 when he came to the dialysis center, and the dialysis center was
not sending any communication back with the resident.
On 06/05/25 at 3:15 P.M. Regional Nurse #431 presented the state surveyor copies of communication
forms from dialysis titled ECF Communication Sheet dated 05/07/25, 05/09/25, 05/14/25, 05/16/25,
05/22/25, 05/23/25, 05/26/25, 05/28/25, 05/30/35, 06/02/25, and 06/04/25, which had all been filled out by
Dialysis Clinical Manager #504, who had stated earlier in the day the dialysis center was not sending
communication back with the resident. Regional Nurse #431 stated the facility was to send communication
with the resident and the dialysis center was to send communication back with the resident.
An additional interview on 06/05/25 at 4:15 P.M. with Dialysis Clinical Manager #504 revealed someone
from the facility had called on 06/04/25 inquiring about communication being sent from dialysis for Resident
#26. She stated she couldn't find proof the communication sheets had been sent from the dialysis center for
Resident #26, so she filled out new ECF Communication Sheets for the dialysis treatments between
05/07/25 and 06/04/25, since receiving the call from the facility on 06/04/25.
Interview on 06/10/25 at 12:58 P.M. with the Director of Nursing (DON) revealed the facility was to complete
a pre assessment for Resident #26 and send it with the resident when he went to dialysis. There was a
section on the pre assessment for dialysis center staff to fill out and return with the resident, but the dialysis
center preferred to fill out their own form, which was to be sent back with the resident. She stated if the
dialysis center hadn't sent back communication with the resident, the facility nurse was to call dialysis and
document the communication in the progress notes of the electronic medical record. She confirmed there
had not been consistent communication between the facility and the dialysis center on dialysis treatment
days for Resident #26.
Review of facility policy Dialysis Policy, updated 05/01/25, revealed residents utilizing renal dialysis would
receive comprehensive interdisciplinary monitoring to ensure resident safety and support of dialysis
services which included the facility completing pre and post dialysis observations and the dialysis center
sending reports from the resident's dialysis treatments to the facility after each visit.
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(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
365287
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Altercare of Cuyahoga Falls Ctr for Rehab & Nursin
2728 Bailey Rd
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
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Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on medical record review, interview, and review of facility policy, the facility did not adequately
assess Resident #285 for triggers and effective interventions to prevent the risk of re-traumatization related
to a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This affected one resident (#285) out of one
resident the facility identified with a diagnosis of PTSD. The facility census was 76.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
Review of the medical record for Resident #285 revealed an admission date of 05/16/25 with diagnoses
including PTSD, anxiety and depression.
Review of the admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 05/22/25, revealed Resident #285
was cognitively intact; wasn't showing little interest or pleasure in doing things and wasn't feeling down,
depressed, or hopeless; had rejected care one to three days during assessment reference period, required
substantial assistance from staff for showering/bathe self and personal hygiene, was dependent on staff for
toileting, required substantial assistance from staff to roll left and right with no other mobility attempted
during the assessment reference period; was always incontinent of bowel an bladder; and had a fall with
fracture within the six months prior to admission to the facility.
Review of the facility document Trauma-Informed Care Observation 2019.10.25, dated 05/27/25, for
Resident #285 revealed the form was incomplete. Questions about sexual assault, combat or war zone or
other very stressful events remained unanswered. Questions regarding if any of those events bothered her;
how long was the resident bothered by the event(S); how much did the event(S) bother the resident
emotionally; if there were any triggers that reminded the resident of the event(s); how the resident reacted
when reminded of the event(s); when the resident was reacting to the event(s) what helped the resident
refocus; and what type of help has the resident received to address the resident's response to the event(s)
all remained unanswered.
Further review of Resident #285's care plan, dated 05/27/25, revealed the resident had trauma and/or
PTSD with a goal of Resident #285 being able to identify triggers and would learn and utilize positive
coping strategies. Interventions included administer medications and observe/report and adverse side
effects; allow resident to express/discuss thoughts, feelings, and concerns; encourage resident to express
emotions in a safe environment; encourage resident to keep a journal of stressors and emotional reaction
to those stressors; encourage resident to verbally identify current ineffective coping techniques; identify
resident triggers and coping strategies for each trigger; maintain a calm environment and consistent
approach with the resident as able; notify for symptoms of fear, anxiety, restlessness, persistent
dissatisfaction or other dissociative symptoms such as avoidance or withdraw from people or places and
notify physician as warranted.
Interview with Resident #285 on 06/02/25 at approximately 3:30 P.M. confirmed she had a history of trauma
and felt safe in the facility.
Interview on 06/05/25 with Social Services Coordinator (SSC) #414 revealed when a resident was admitted
with a diagnosis of PTSD, social services was to ask all the questions on the trauma informed care
observation document and all questions should be filled out. At the time of interview, SSC #414 reviewed
Resident #285's Trauma-Informed Care Observation 2019.10.25, dated 05/27/25, and confirmed the
document hadn't been completed. She stated she needed to go in and edit the document to finish
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Altercare of Cuyahoga Falls Ctr for Rehab & Nursin
2728 Bailey Rd
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
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F 0699
answering all the questions and could not give an answer why the document had not been fully completed.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Interview on 06/10/25 at 10:51 A.M. with Regional Nurse #431 confirmed the trauma informed care
observation hadn't been completed for Resident #285 and should have been completed.
Residents Affected - Few
Review of facility policy and procedure Trauma-Informed Care, dated October 2019, revealed it was the
facility's policy to ensure all residents were assessed for a history of trauma and receive trauma-informed
care, and the social services coordinator and/or facility staff designee would assess residents upon
admission for a history of trauma utilizing the Trauma-Informed Care Observation in the electronic medical
record.
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Altercare of Cuyahoga Falls Ctr for Rehab & Nursin
2728 Bailey Rd
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in
charge on each shift.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observations, interviews, record reviews, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to provide nursing
staff in sufficient numbers to attain or maintain the highest practical physical, mental and psychosocial
well-being of each resident. This affected eight residents (#4, #6, #12, #16, #20, #32, #70, and #241) out of
37 residents reviewed for staffing with potential to affect all residents in the facility. The facility census was
76.
Findings include:
1. Review of Resident #20's medical record revealed Resident #20 was discharged from the facility on
05/15/25 and readmitted to the facility on [DATE]. Resident #20's diagnoses included chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease, muscle weakness, major depressive disorder and chronic respiratory failure with
hypoxia.
Review of Resident #20's medical record including progress notes dated 05/23/25 through 06/12/25 did not
reveal evidence Resident #20 refused showers.
Review of the resident shower schedule for C unit revealed Resident #20 should receive showers on
Wednesday and Saturday during second shift. Showers were scheduled for 05/28/25, 05/31/25, 06/04/25,
06/07/25 and 06/11/25.
Review of Resident #20's shower sheets did not reveal showers were completed on 05/28/25, 05/31/25,
06/04/25, 06/07/25 and 06/11/25.
Review of Resident #20's admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed
Resident #20 was cognitively intact. Resident #20 did not reject care during the seven-day assessment
look-back period. Resident #20 used a walker and a wheelchair. Resident #20 required substantial to
maximal assistance for toileting hygiene and upper and lower body dressing. Resident #20 required partial
to moderate assistance for the ability to get on and off a toilet or commode and bathing. Resident #20 was
occasionally incontinent of urine and frequently incontinent of bowel. A bowel toileting program was not
currently being used to manage Resident #20's bowel continence.
Review of Resident #20's care plan dated 06/03/25 included Resident #20 had an impaired ability to
perform or participate in daily ADL (Activity of Daily Living) related to diagnoses. Resident #20 would
participate with ADL's as much as possible and would remain clean, dry, comfortable and neat in
appearance daily by the target date of 09/03/25. Interventions included to provide every day and as
needed, or per resident preference to provide nail care, shampoo hair with showers per weekly schedule, to
groom hair daily and encourage resident to participate as able.
Interview on 06/02/25 at 3:39 P.M. of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #544 revealed she was often the
only aide scheduled to work on second shift on Nursing Unit C and that was not enough to watch the
residents on C hall, they were needy and the facility downplayed how much care the residents needed to
make it seem like it was okay to only have one aide scheduled to work on C hall. CNA #544 stated when
she was the only aide scheduled she was unable to give showers including Resident #20's shower.
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(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
365287
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A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/12/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Altercare of Cuyahoga Falls Ctr for Rehab & Nursin
2728 Bailey Rd
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Observation on 06/02/25 at 3:14 P.M. of Resident #20 revealed he was laying in bed in his room with the
head of the bed elevated and was using oxygen via nasal cannula A wheelchair was placed by the side of
his bed, there was no bedside commode in the room and Resident #20's room did not include a bathroom.
If Resident #20 needed to use the bathroom or to shower he had to use a walker or wheelchair and had to
travel down the hall and around the corner to use the community bathroom, shower. Resident #20's hair
was oily and uncombed.
Interview on 06/09/25 at 5:45 A.M. of CNA #394 revealed Resident #20 had not received a shower since he
was admitted to the facility.
Interview on 06/09/25 at 1:57 P.M. of Resident #20 revealed they ask if I want a shower, I say yes, they say
okay and then they do not come back. I have not had a shower since I was admitted on [DATE]. Resident
#20's hair was oily and uncombed.
Interview on 06/10/25 at 12:32 P.M. of CNA #420 revealed he was walking hurriedly through the hall with a
rushed look on his face to assist a resident. CNA #420 stated he typically worked second shift, often he
was the only aide on the unit and he had not given Resident #20 a shower since he was admitted . CNA
#420 stated it was hard to get to the showers when there was only one aide on the unit. CNA #420 stated
the aide documentation looked like he gave showers, but he charted incorrectly, and confirmed again he did
not give Resident #20 a shower. CNA #420 stated when he was the only aide on the unit showers were not
completed including Resident #20.
Interview on 06/12/25 at 11:24 A.M. with the Director of Nursing (DON) revealed the DON stated she had
been in the role of DON, Human Resources Director and Scheduler since 03/2025. The DON stated
typically residents who did not receive showers would be identified during morning clinical meetings, and
she would follow up with the staff that day to ensure they were completed. The DON indicated she was so
busy being the DON, Human Resource Director and Scheduler she didn't have time to follow up to ensure
showers were being completed as scheduled.
Interview on 06/12/25 at 10:10 A.M. of Regional Nurse Consultant (RNC) confirmed the missing shower
sheets and confirmed there was no proof Resident #20 was offered showers on other days.
Review of the facility policy titled Shower Tub Bath updated 05/01/25 included it was the facility policy to
promote resident hygiene by offering and assisting residents with bathing per their plan of care. Document
completion of services in the clinical record. Document refusals of care in the clinical record.
2. Review of Resident #241's medical record revealed an admission date of 05/15/25 and diagnoses
included acute appendicitis with localized peritonitis, without perforation or gangrene, atrial fibrillation, acute
and chronic respiratory failure, congestive heart failure and anxiety disorder.
Review of Resident #241's admission MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #241 was
cognitively intact. Resident #241 required substantial to maximal assistance for toileting hygiene. Resident
#241 was frequently incontinent of urine and bowel.
Review of Resident #241's care plan dated 05/28/25 included Resident #241 was incontinent of bowel and
was at risk for altered dignity, skin breakdown, diarrhea and constipation. Resident #241 would have soft
bowel movements at least every three days without complications by the target date of 08/27/25.
Interventions included to check and provide incontinence care as needed and apply moisture
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(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
365287
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/12/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Altercare of Cuyahoga Falls Ctr for Rehab & Nursin
2728 Bailey Rd
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0725
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
barrier cream after each incontinent episode; maintain resident dignity when checking and providing
incontinence care for Resident #241.
Review of Resident #241's aide charting dated 05/18/25 revealed at 4:47 A.M. Resident #241 was
incontinent of bowel. There was no further evidence Resident #241 was incontinent of bowel until 6:12 P.M.
Residents Affected - Some
Review of Resident #241's progress notes dated 05/18/25 revealed Resident #241 was incontinent of
bowel at 7:47 A.M., 9:30 A.M. and 12:05 P.M. There was no further evidence Resident #241 was incontinent
of bowel until 6:12 P.M.
Review of the facility Daily Roster dated 05/18/25 revealed from 6:30 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. CNA's #379 and
#549 were assigned to care for the residents residing on Nursing Unit C. Nurse #320 was assigned to
Nursing Unit C.
Review of the facility time punch details revealed CNA #379 did not work on 05/18/25 and was on a leave
of absence. CNA #549 was the only aide working with Nurse #320 on 05/18/25.
Review of Resident #241's police Incident Supplement Report dated 05/18/25 at 1:52 P.M. included Friends
#545 and #546 contacted the police to report concerns regarding the treatment of Resident #241. Friends
#545 and #546 stated Resident #241 was left lying in feces for an extended period and expressed serious
concerns about the overall quality of care Resident #241 was receiving at the facility. The police officers
spoke with Nurse #320 along with several other nurses and aides. Staff reported Resident #241 was
cleaned and changed four times throughout the day. Staff acknowledged that the facility was currently
experiencing significant staffing shortages, which required them to triage residents and prioritize care
based on urgency. The police mediated the discussion between the nursing staff and Friends #545 and
#546 and at the time appeared to be a complaint regarding facility conditions and staffing levels. Adult
Protective Services were notified.
Review of Resident #241's late entry progress notes dated 05/19/25 at 12:22 P.M. included on 05/18/25 at
4:45 P.M. the Director of nursing spoke with Resident #241's family. Resident #241 received incontinence
care at least three times during the day shift related to diarrhea. Resident #241 received Immodium for
diarrhea. Resident #241's family expressed concerns with his care, stating he had not been changed. The
DON explained the care Resident #241 received during the day. Further review of the progress notes
included Resident #241's light was answered and Nurse #320 asked Resident #241 to give her a few
minutes because she was about to change two other residents. Resident #241 said okay. Nurse #320
changed a resident across the hall and when she came out of the room a police officer was standing in the
doorway of Resident #241. The police officer told her Friend #545 called the police. Friend #546 began
making accusations about Resident #241 not being changed all day and saying Nurse #320 did not know
what she was doing. ADON #410 was notified of the situation and a nurse from another nursing unit
changed Resident #241's incontinence brief.
Observation on 06/02/25 at 3:21 P.M. of Resident #241 revealed he was sitting on his bed in his room.
Resident #241 was pleasant and willing to answer questions.
Interview on 06/02/25 at 3:21 P.M. of Resident #241 revealed he wanted to go home and was working hard
to get stronger. Resident #241 stated when he was admitted he could not stand up because he was so
weak. Resident #241 indicated when he was admitted the facility staff did not take good care of me. The
police were called and found me in feces. Resident #241 stated things changed after the
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Altercare of Cuyahoga Falls Ctr for Rehab & Nursin
2728 Bailey Rd
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
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police were called and now he was taken care of.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Interview on 06/03/25 at 9:20 A.M. of Friend #545 revealed she felt like Resident #241 was receiving poor
care at the facility and both she and her husband filed a police report. Friend #545 stated Resident #241
was sitting in feces for at least 30 minutes. A nurse said she would be in the room soon because she had
other things to do first, they waited but no one came in to provide incontinence care and she called the
police and Adult Protective Services. Friend #545 stated Resident #241 did not want to be in the facility but
he has anxiety and he was afraid to go to a new place. Friend #545 stated when the police arrived at the
facility a staff member she thought was the Director of Nursing was yelling at her and asking her why she
was stirring things up among other things. The police let her go on like that.
Residents Affected - Some
Interview on 06/09/25 at 5:45 A.M. of Nurse #320 revealed she was working the day the police were called
for Resident #241. Nurse #320 stated there was only one aide assigned to Nursing Unit C where she was
also assigned to work. There were only two staff for 25 residents and Nurse #320 stated I was doing nurse
and aide work. Nurse #320 indicated Resident #241 had diarrhea at least three times before noon and was
changed each time. Nurse #320 stated she administered Immodium for Resident #241's diarrhea. Nurse
#320 indicated she was assisting a resident with care who resided across the hall from Resident #241,
exited the resident's room carrying soiled linen and trash in bags and saw a police officer. The police officer
stated Resident #241's visitor called the police and Resident #241 told the police officer he needed his
incontinence brief changed. Nurse #320 stated she told the police officer she was going to dispose of the
soiled items she was carrying and then talk to him. Nurse #320 stated she was doing the best she could, it
was a nightmare of a weekend, she started crying and the police officer told Resident #241's visitors they
were being inappropriate and needed to calm down. Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) #410 was called.
Nurse #320 stated there were call offs and she was so busy she had not taken a break or gone to the
bathroom all morning. Nurse #320 stated she was not sure how long Resident #241 was laying in feces, but
she thought it was about 15 minutes.
Interview on 06/12/25 at 4:00 P.M. with the DON confirmed CNA #379 was on a leave of absence and did
not work on 05/18/25. The DON stated she forgot to take her off the schedule.
Review of the facility policy titled Perineal Care updated 05/01/25 included it was the facility policy to
provide perineal care to residents in order to promote cleanliness, comfort, and reduce the risk of infections
and promote skin integrity.
3. Review of Resident #32's medical record revealed an admission date of 02/25/19 and a readmission
date of 12/19/24. Diagnoses included quadriplegia, muscle weakness, major depressive disorder and
contractures of right and left hands.
Review of Resident #32's care plan dated 07/11/19 included Resident #32 needed a restorative passive
range of motion program related to paraplegia and muscle weakness. Resident #32 would show no further
decline in range of motion to his bilateral upper extremities by the target date of 08/01/25. Interventions
included at least 15 minutes per day of a restorative PROM (passive range of motion) program; encourage
Resident #32 to do 20 sets of repetitions; if Resident #32 refused to participate approach at a later time and
report to the nurse.
Review of Resident #32's Annual MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #32 was cognitively
intact. Resident #32 was dependent for all Activity of Daily Living's and mobility. Resident #32 used
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365287
B. Wing
A. Building
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Altercare of Cuyahoga Falls Ctr for Rehab & Nursin
2728 Bailey Rd
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
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a motorized wheelchair.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Review of Resident #32's physician orders dated 04/01/25 revealed restorative, encourage and assist with
PROM to BUE and BLE, 15 reps times two sets for 15 minutes, four to seven times per week as tolerated,
twice a day.
Residents Affected - Some
Review of Resident #32's progress notes dated 05/01/25 through 06/09/25 did not reveal evidence
Resident #32 refused to have PROM completed as ordered.
Review of Resident #32's aide charting for passive range of motion dated 05/01/25 through 06/09/25
revealed there was no evidence passive range of motion was done two times a day on 05/01/25, 05/02/25,
05/04/25, 05/09/25, 05/13/25, 05/15/25, 05/16/25, 05/24/25, 05/26/25, 05/29/25, 05/30/25, 06/05/25,
06/07/25, 06/08/25 as ordered.
Review of Resident #32's aide charting for passive range of motion revealed on 05/05/25, 05/06/25,
05/07/25, 05/08/25, 05/10/25, 05/11/25, 05/12/25, 05/14/25, 05/17/25, 05/18/25, 05/19/25, 05/21/25,
05/22/25, 05/23/25, 05/27/25, 05/28/25, 05/31/25, 06/01/25, 06/02/25, 06/03/25, 06/04/25, 06/06/25,
06/09/25 one session was completed but there was no evidence passive range of motion was completed
one additional time a day as ordered.
Review of Resident #32's aide charting revealed only two days (05/20/25 and 05/25/25) where Resident
#32's PROM was completed two times a day per physician orders.
Review of Resident #32's aide charting dated 05/01/25 through 06/09/25 revealed on the days Resident
#32 refused his passive range of motion there was no evidence a follow up attempt was made to complete
it as ordered (except on 05/04/25 two attempts were made and refused).
Review of the facility Daily Roster dated 06/10/25 from 6:30 A.M. through 2:30 P.M. revealed all four
Nursing Units (A, B, C, and D) only had one aide assigned to work on the unit. There were other aides
scheduled but it was unclear what their assignments were or if they were actually working on 06/10/25.
CNA #335 did not have an assignment identified but was scheduled as working. There was nothing on the
Daily Roster about CNA #335 accompanying Resident #6 to an appointment.
Observation on 06/09/25 at 10:29 A.M. of Resident #32 revealed he was lying in bed and CNA #435 was
completing his morning care. Resident #32 stated the nursing staff spent too much time socializing and not
enough time taking care of the residents. Resident #32 stated often his range of motion to his hands was
not completed and he did not refuse to have it done. Resident #32 stated to check what the aide charting
had documented about his range of motion and the surveyor would be able to tell it was not done as often
as was ordered. CNA #435 stated she could tell Resident #32's range of motion was not being done
because he was limited in how much she was able to do. CNA #435 showed the surveyor how Resident
#32 did not have the range of motion he should have due to it was not being done as ordered.
Interview on 06/10/25 at 8:50 A.M. of CNA's #335 and #420 revealed today there was only one aide
assigned to work on each of the nursing units. CNA #335 stated her assignment was split between Nursing
Unit C and D and CNA #420 was the only aide scheduled on Nursing Unit C. CNA #335 stated she had a
split assignment which meant she could not be on either Nursing Unit C or D all day and she was also
assigned to accompany Resident #6 to an appointment and the transportation was arriving at 9:50 A.M. to
pick Resident #6 up and take to her appointment. CNA #335 stated she would most likely be gone
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Altercare of Cuyahoga Falls Ctr for Rehab & Nursin
2728 Bailey Rd
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
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F 0725
two to three hours.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Observation on 06/10/25 at 2:03 P.M. of CNA #420 revealed CNA #420 was walking very fast in the hall,
breathing fast and with a harried look on his face. CNA #420 said he was really busy today, did not have
time for a break or lunch, and was running around like a chicken. CNA #420 stated he was able to complete
Resident #32's range of motion to his upper extremities today, but there were definitely days he was not
able to complete it because he was too busy and there was not enough staff. CNA #420 stated he chose to
complete Resident #32's range of motion rather than take a break because it was important to do it. CNA
#420 stated if there were days it was not documented it was most likely not done. CNA #420 stated one
reason he was so busy was because for two to three hours he was the only aide on the nursing unit
because CNA #335 went with Resident #6 to an appointment and did not get back until 12:15 P.M. or so.
Residents Affected - Some
Interview on 06/13/25 at 4:00 P.M. of the DON revealed when told Resident #32 did not have PROM for his
BUE and BLE per physician orders the DON stated Resident #32 refused his care at times and was care
planned for it. The DON verified the findings in the aide charting when the PROM was not documented as
provided to Resident #32.
Review of the facility policy titled Restorative Nursing Care undated included Restorative programs were
nursing programs and did not included procedures or techniques carried out by or under the direction of
qualified therapists. A Registered Nurse would complete an assessment of the resident and determine if
the resident would benefit from a Restorative program. Findings would be documented in the clinical
record. Restorative programs included assisting residents with their range of motion exercises. The
Restorative program would typically be delivered up to seven days per week by nursing staff and
documented in the clinical record.
4. Review of Resident #4's medical record revealed an admission date of 04/18/24 and diagnoses included
flaccid hemiplegia affecting the left dominant side, vascular dementia, unspecified severity without
behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, or mood disturbance, bipolar disorder and obstructive and
reflux uropathy and urine retention.
Review of Resident #4's care plan dated 01/22/25 included Resident #4 had an impaired ability to perform
or participate in daily ADL (Activity of Daily Living) care related to diagnoses. Resident #20 would
participate with ADL's as much as possible and would remain clean, dry, comfortable and neat in
appearance daily by the target date of 09/03/25. Interventions included to assist with toileting if needed,
provide incontinence care as needed and apply moisture barrier cream after each incontinent episode.
Review of Resident #4's Annual MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #4 had moderate
cognitive impairment. Resident #4 was dependent for toileting hygiene, lower body dressing and putting on
and taking off footwear. Resident #4 required partial to moderate assistance for the ability roll from lying on
the back to left and right side and return to lying on back on bed. Resident #4 had an indwelling catheter
and was always incontinent of bowel.
Review of Resident #4's progress notes, physician orders and lab results dated 04/10/25 through 05/02/25
did not reveal evidence Resident #4's urine was cloudy, had an odor or a urine was sent for urinalysis and
culture and sensitivity.
Review of the facility Daily Roster and time punch detail dated 05/02/25 revealed CNA #379 called
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STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Altercare of Cuyahoga Falls Ctr for Rehab & Nursin
2728 Bailey Rd
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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F 0725
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
off work on 05/02/25, leaving CNA #335 as the only aide scheduled to work on Unit C. It was unclear from
reviewing the Daily Roster if an additional aide was assigned to Nursing Unit C.
Review of the facility Daily Roster dated 05/02/25 revealed Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #320 was
scheduled to work on Nursing Unit C from 6:30 A.M. until 3:00 P.M. However, review of LPN #320's time
punch detail dated 05/02/25 revealed she clocked in for work at 6:15 A.M. and clocked out at 6:57 A.M. It
was unclear from reviewing the Daily Roster if Nursing Unit C had a nurse assigned after LPN #320 clocked
out. There was no nurse assigned to work on Nursing Unit C from 6:30 A.M. until 7:00 P.M.
Review of Resident #4's aide charting dated 05/02/25 included Resident #4 was incontinent of bowel at
8:13 P.M.
Review of Resident #4's police Case Report dated 05/02/25 at 10:49 P.M. included Resident #4 reported
she was neglected by the facility. Resident #4 stated she was bed ridden and had not been changed or
cleaned and her catheter had not been emptied since 05/02/25 at 5:30 A.M. causing her to lay in her own
waste for an extended period of time. Emergency Medical Services transported Resident #4 to the hospital
for a medical assessment and Adult Protective Services were notified.
Review of Resident #4's hospital admission dated 05/02/25 through 05/06/25 included Resident #4
reportedly called 911 for the local police due to concerns of neglect. Resident #4 reported she was in soiled
diapers for a long period of time and her indwelling catheter bag was not emptied. Resident #4's problem
list included UTI (urinary tract infection). Resident #4's urinalysis showed brown urine with turbid clarity
(cloudy, murky, appearing thick and opaque rather than clear), leukocyte esterase (strong indicator for
urinary tract infection), [NAME] Blood Cells and a few bacteria. A urine culture was sent.
Review of Resident #4's progress notes dated 05/02/25 through 05/05/25 did not reveal evidence on
05/02/25 that Resident #4 called the police or why she was transported to the hospital.
Review of Resident #4's physician progress notes dated 05/08/25 at 2:15 P.M. included Resident #4 was
readmitted to the facility. Resident #4 had a urinary tract infection without hematuria and the plan was to
monitor her closely. Resident #4 was treated with ceftriaxone antibiotic while she was admitted to the
hospital.
An interview on 06/02/25 at 2:41 P.M. with Resident #4 revealed the facility aides were too busy laughing
among themselves and do not pay attention to resident needs. Resident #4 stated about a month ago she
had been in the hospital due to a urinary infection. Resident #4 stated the aids did not empty her urinary
catheter bag and instead it would be completely full of urine and no one would come empty it. Resident #4
also stated she would be left to sit in her incontinence brief full of stool for long periods of time before
anyone would change her.
Interview on 06/05/25 at 11:36 A.M. of Nurse Practitioner (NP) #543 revealed Resident #4 was a long term
resident in the facility. NP #543 stated Resident #4 had a chronic indwelling catheter and had been treated
for multiple urinary tract infections. Two to three weeks ago Resident #4 called the police. NP #543 stated
she was not in the facility the day the police were called but something happened and there was only one
aide working on the unit Resident #4 resided on. NP #543 indicated Resident #4 never complained and it
was unusual that she would call the police. Resident #4 was transported to the hospital and was admitted
for a few days.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Altercare of Cuyahoga Falls Ctr for Rehab & Nursin
2728 Bailey Rd
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Interview on 06/12/25 at 8:54 A.M. of Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) #410 revealed she stayed late
on 05/02/25 to finish up some work she had not been able to complete. The police dispatch operator called
and told her a resident had called the police. ADON #410 stated she started making rounds to figure out
what resident called and finally she talked to Resident #4 and Resident #4 confirmed she called the police
because she needed her incontinence brief changed. ADON #410 stated she talked to Agency CNA #544,
and she said she would change Resident #4. ADON #410 indicated she did not stay to ensure Resident #4
was changed, went back to her office and when the police arrived ADON #314 handled everything from
there.
Interview on 06/12/25 at 8:10 A.M. of CNA #394 revealed when she arrived for work at 10:30 P.M. Nurse
#387 was the nurse on the unit, and there was also an agency aide who she did not know. ADON #410 was
walking out of Resident #4's room and ten minutes later the police arrived. There were more than two police
cars in the parking lot and we did not know what happened. CNA #394 indicated Resident #4 stated she
activated her call light and was not attended to for three to four hours. CNA #394 stated she did not know if
that was true because she just got to work. The police took pictures of Resident #4's room. CNA #394
stated a couple days before the police came to the facility Resident #4's catheter bag with urine was so full
it leaked in the hall and made the whole hall smell very bad, the bag was leaking and smelly. CNA #394
stated she could not remember the color, but it was a very heavy smell. CNA #394 indicated the nurse was
aware of the bad smell, but she could not remember which nurse it was.
Interview on 06/12/25 at 8:58 A.M. of Regional Nurse Consultant (RNC) #431 confirmed CNA #379 called
off work on 05/02/25.
Interview on 06/12/25 at 9:38 A.M. of LPN #320 revealed she was not working on 05/02/25 when Resident
#4 called the police, but she heard about it. LPN #320 stated Resident #4's urine was cloudy before she
was transported to the hospital, but it often looked cloudy. LPN #320 stated she noticed Resident #4's urine
had an odor, but she thought it was a typical catheter smell. LPN #320 indicated she did not remember
Resident #4 having restlessness or confusion.
Interview on 06/12/25 at 11:04 A.M. of Nurse #387 revealed on 05/02/25 he arrived for work around the
time Resident #4 called the police. Resident #4 reported she had not been changed for a long time. Nurse
#387 stated he was told Resident #4's soiled incontinence brief was changed before the police arrived to
the facility. Nurse #387 indicated he did not think Resident #4 was accurate in how long it took for her to be
changed because she was confused when the police were called to the facility. Nurse #387 stated Resident
#4 was usually not confused. The police arranged for Resident #4 to be transported to the hospital.
Review of the facility policy titled Catheter Care, Urinary updated 05/01/25 included it was the facility policy
to provide catheter care to reduce the risk of infection to the resident's urinary tract and to promote good
hygiene. Monitor the urine in the drainage bag for abnormal appearance (for example presence of blood,
cloudy, abnormal color etcetera) and report abnormal findings to the nurse.
5.Review of the medical record for Resident #16 revealed an admission date of 03/15/19 with diagnoses
including hemiplegia and hemiparesis following a cerebral infarction (stroke), anxiety, major depression,
contracture left hand, and difficulty in walking.
Review of the care plan, dated 10/08/21, revealed Resident #16 had impaired ability to perform or
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365287
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Altercare of Cuyahoga Falls Ctr for Rehab & Nursin
2728 Bailey Rd
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
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F 0725
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
participate in daily activity of daily living care related to history of cerebral infarction with left hand side
hemiplegia, left hand contracture, weakness, debility, anemia, and osteoarthritis. Interventions included
staff to provide nail care and shampoo hair with showers weekly schedule, groom hair daily and encourage
resident to participate as able, provide/assist with morning and evening care, encourage resident to
participate with hygiene as tolerated; and assist with and/or shave facial hair daily or per resident
preference.
Interview on 06/02/25 at 11:10 A.M. with Resident #16 revealed the resident wasn't receiving showers. She
indicated when it is her shower day, the staff tells her her they don't have the staff to give her a shower.
Review of the shower schedule for Resident #16 revealed the resident was to receive a shower Wednesday
and Saturdays during day shift.
Review of shower sheets for Resident #16 between 05/05/25 and 06/12/25 revealed there were four
completed shower sheets dated 05/17/25, 05/21/25, 05/24/25, and 06/11/25. There was no proof showers
had been offered/given on 05/07/25, 05/10/25, 05/14/25, 05/28/25, 05/31/25, 06/04/25, and 06/07/25.
Interview on 06/05/25 at 9:17 A.M. with Resident #16 revealed she should have had a shower the day
before but hadn't received a shower. She stated she couldn't remember the last time she had a shower. She
stated the day before she had pressed her call light to remind the staff it was her shower day, and when the
staff member answered the call light and the resident reminded the staff member it was her shower day, the
staff member said nothing and left.
Interview on 06/05/25 at 10:27 A.M. with Aide in Training #330 revealed she had worked on 06/04/25 and
confirmed Resident #16 should have had a shower on day shift. She stated Resident #16 had told her she
wanted a shower on 06/04/25, however, Aide In Training #330 indicated she was unable give Resident #16
her shower since she was on the floor by herself most of the shift. She indicated when there was only one
aide on the floor, she couldn't get showers completed and if she was able to bath a resident, it was a bed
bath.
Interview on 06/12/25 at 10:10 A.M. with Regional Nurse confirmed the missing shower sheets and
confirmed there was no proof Resident #16 had been offered to be bathed or had been bathed on those
days with the missing shower sheets.
Interview on 06/12/25 at 11:24 A.M. with the DON revealed she had been filling in as Human
Resources/Scheduler in addition to being a DON since March of 2025. She stated normally she would
follow up with residents who missed their showers during clinical meetings to ensure they were completed
the next day, but she indicated with her being so busy completing tasks for H[TRUNCATED]
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STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Altercare of Cuyahoga Falls Ctr for Rehab & Nursin
2728 Bailey Rd
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
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Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on record review, observation, and interview the facility failed to administer medications as ordered.
This affected one (Resident #135) of five residents reviewed for medication administration. The facility
census was 76.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
Review of the medical record for Resident #135 revealed an admission date of 05/29/25. Diagnoses
included wedge compression fracture of the lumbar vertebra, malignant neoplasm of the prostate, history of
transient ischemic attack and cerebral infarction.
Review of the plan of care dated 06/02/25 revealed Resident #135 was at risk for bruising/bleeding related
to use of anticoagulant medication.
Review of the medication admiration record for June 2025 noted Resident #135 was ordered enoxaparin
(lovenox) 0.7 milliliters (ml). The syringes were filled with 0.8 ml, staff were to administer only 0.7 ml.
Review of the facilities laboratory results for Resident #135's International Normalized Ratio (INR), a blood
test to measure the time it takes for blood to clot noted normal values (0.9-1.2) on 06/02/25, 06/03/25. The
INR level on 06/04/25 was 1.4 which was flagged as high.
Observations on 06/04/25 at approximately 2:00 P.M. revealed the wife of Resident #135 was telling staff
that Resident #135 was receiving too much enoxaparin. The wife left the facility angry.
An observation was conducted on 06/05/25 at 7:42 A.M., with Registered Nurse (RN) #436 who was
observed administering medications to Resident #135. RN #436 was observed injecting 0.8 ml of
enoxaparin into Resident #135's stomach. Interview immediately after RN #436 had completed
administering the medications, RN#436 reviewed the order and verified she administered too much
enoxaparin.
Interview on 06/10/25 at 10:58 A.M., the wife stated on 06/04/25 around 2:00 P.M. she observed RN #432
who was in training administer 0.8 ml of enoxaparin. The wife voiced concerns about the dosage to RN
#432 who stated, it really doesn't matter. The wife also stated she voiced concerns about changing the
location injection, the nurse stated, it really doesn't matter.
Review of the facility policy titled Medication Administration, dated 2018 noted the five rights of
administration: right resident, right drug, right dose, right route and right time. The medication administration
record (MAR) is always employed during medication administration. Prior to administration the medication
and dosage schedule on the MAR are compared with the medication label.
This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00164001,
OH00164353,OH00165488 and OH00165648.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Altercare of Cuyahoga Falls Ctr for Rehab & Nursin
2728 Bailey Rd
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
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F 0805
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual
needs.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interviews, record review, review of diet spreadsheets, and review of the facility document
Mechanical Soft Diet, the facility failed to ensure residents on a mechanical soft diet received the
appropriate diet consistency. This affected three residents (#14, #286, and #292) of three residents
observed for mechanical soft diets. The facility identified eight residents (#14, #22, #29, #42, #55, #59,
#286, and #292) as being on a mechanically altered diet. The facility census was 76.
Findings include:
1.Review of the medical record for Resident #292 revealed an admission date of 06/05/25. Pertinent
diagnoses included dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), severe protein-calorie malnutrition, and disorder of
teeth and supporting structures. Resident #292 had a physician order, dated 06/06/25, for a regular
mechanical soft diet with thin liquids and was cognitively intact.
Further review of Resident #292's medical record revealed an initial nutrition assessment, dated 06/09/25,
which indicated a mechanical soft diet was in place and the resident was agreeable to the diet.
Review of the nutritional care plan, dated 06/09/25, revealed the resident was at nutritional risk related to
being on a mechanical soft diet related to dysphagia and poor dentition. Interventions included: provide diet
per physician order; supplements per physician order; offer menu alternatives PRN; honor food preferences
as available and reasonable; monitor weekly weights x 4 then monthly if stable; notify dietitian/physician of
significant weight changes greater than five percent; observe resident labs as available; and review
resident's skin status.
2.Review of the medical record for Resident #14 revealed and admission date of 12/19/24. Pertinent
diagnoses included moderate protein-calorie malnutrition, dysphagia, and chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD). Resident #14 had a physician order, dated 01/09/25, for a regular mechanical soft diet
with thin liquids.
Review of Resident #14's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 04/01/25, revealed the
resident was cognitively intact, required supervision or touch assistance for eating, and was on a
mechanically altered diet.
Further review of Resident #14's medical record revealed a quarterly nutrition assessment, dated 04/07/25,
which indicated the resident was on a mechanical soft diet with thin liquids.
Review of Resident #14's nutrition care plan, dated 06/08/24, revealed the resident was at risk for altered
nutrition since the resident had a history of significant weight loss and was on a mechanically altered diet.
Interventions included: provide diet per physician order; supplements per physician order; offer menu
alternatives as needed; honor food preferences as available and reasonable; monitor weekly weights x 4
then monthly if stable; notify dietitian/physician of significant weight changes greater than five percent;
observe resident labs as available; and review resident's skin status.
3.Review of the medical record for Resident #286 revealed an admission date of 05/14/25. Pertinent
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STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Altercare of Cuyahoga Falls Ctr for Rehab & Nursin
2728 Bailey Rd
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
diagnoses included mild protein calorie malnutrition, malignant neoplasm (cancerous tumors) of colon and
lymph nodes, anxiety disorder, and feeding difficulties. The resident had a physician order, dated 05/1/5/25,
for a regular mechanical soft diet with thin liquids.
Review of Resident #286's admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 05/20/25, revealed the
resident was moderately impaired cognitively, required supervision for eating, and was on a mechanical soft
diet.
Further review of Resident #14's medical record revealed an initial nutrition assessment, dated 05/15/25,
which indicated the resident was on a mechanical soft diet with thin liquids.
Review of Resident #14's nutrition care plan, dated 05/20/25, revealed the resident was at risk for altered
nutrition related to being on a mechanical soft to facilitate ease of chewing due to recent teeth extraction
and to offer reduced fiber due to recent bowel surgery with an Ileostomy present and the resident reported
a history of significant weight loss. Interventions included: provide diet per physician order; supplements per
physician order; offer menu alternatives as needed; honor food preferences as available and reasonable;
monitor weekly weights x 4 then monthly if stable; notify dietitian/physician of significant weight changes
greater than five percent; observe resident labs as available; and review resident's skin status.
Review of the facility's spring and summer menu 2025 spread sheet for lunch on 06/09/25 revealed
residents on regular consistency diets were to receive three ounces of citrus glazed roasted turkey, four
ounces of scalloped potatoes, four ounces of Prince [NAME] blend vegetables and four ounces of mixed
fruit. The residents on a mechanical soft diet were to receive one number ten scoop (3.25 ounces) ground
citrus glazed roast with gravy, four ounces scalloped potatoes, four ounces Prince [NAME] blend
vegetables, and four ounces canned fruit.
Review of facility document Mechanical Soft Diet, revised 09/2024, revealed a person on a mechanical soft
diet would be allowed all canned fruit except pineapple tidbits and all meat would be ground with gravy or
sauce.
Observation of tray line on 06/09/25 from 11:36 A.M. to 12:19 P.M. revealed during the tray line Resident
#292, whose dietary ticket on the meal tray indicated the resident was on a mechanical soft diet, was
served three ounces of glazed turkey (not ground), four ounces of scalloped potatoes, four ounces of
Prince [NAME] vegetables, and four ounces canned mixed fruit (which had pineapple tidbits). Resident #14,
whose dietary ticket on the meal tray indicated the resident was on a mechanical soft diet, was served one
number ten scoop of ground turkey with gravy, four ounces scalloped potatoes, four ounces of Prince
[NAME] vegetables, and four ounces of canned mixed fruit which contained pineapple tidbits. At 11:57 A.M.
after all the residents' meal trays had been placed on the meal cart and the meal cart was ready to be
delivered to the unit, the state surveyor intervened and asked to see Residents #292 and #14 meal trays. At
the time of observation, [NAME] #384 and Dietary Coordinator #378 confirmed Resident #292 had been
served a regular slice of turkey and should have been served ground turkey and Residents #292 and #14
had been served canned mixed fruit which included pineapple tidbits which should have been served
canned pears and Resident #292 received a new meal tray which included ground turkey, scalloped
potatoes, and Prince [NAME] blend vegetables and the canned mixed fruit with pineapple tidbits on
Residents #292 and #14 meal tray had been replaced with canned pears.
Further observation of the facility's tray line revealed Resident #286, whose dietary ticket on the
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Altercare of Cuyahoga Falls Ctr for Rehab & Nursin
2728 Bailey Rd
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
meal tray indicated the resident was on a mechanical soft diet, received an alternate menu item choice of a
mechanical soft hamburger and canned mixed fruit which included pineapple tidbits. At 12:11 PM as the
resident's meal tray was about to be taken to the unit by a dietary employee, the state surveyor intervened
and asked to see the meal tray. [NAME] #384 and Dietary Coordinator #378 confirmed Resident #286 had
been served canned mixed fruit which included pineapple tidbits and should have been served canned
pears and immediately replaced the mixed fruit with canned pears prior to the meal tray being taken to the
unit.
Interview on 06/09/25 at 4:13 P.M. with Speech Therapist #500 revealed a resident on a mechanical soft
diet would receive ground meat and soft canned fruit which was not difficult to chew. She stated from time
to time she has seen residents at the facility receive the wrong diet consistency.
This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00165488.
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2728 Bailey Rd
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
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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** 3. Review of
the medical record for resident #284 revealed an admission date of 03/29/25. Diagnoses included
encounter for orthopedic aftercare related to the displaced fracture of the ulna (one of two bones in the
forearm) and right femur (thigh bone) and fracture of lower end of right radius (one of two bones in the
forearm), Alzheimer's disease, depression, age related osteoporosis, and other abnormalities of gait and
mobility.
Review of Resident #284's admission MDS assessment, dated 04/04/25, revealed the resident was
severely impaired cognitively; exhibited inattention and disorganized thinking which was present but
fluctuated; had functional limitation in range of motion on one side of the upper and lower extremity; was
dependent on staff for toileting hygiene, lower body dressing, and personal hygiene; was dependent on
staff to transfer the resident from chair/bed to chair and walking ten feet had not been attempted; and was
frequent incontinent of bowel and bladder.
Further review of Resident #284's medical record revealed the assessment Social Services Social History
Assessment 11.15, dated 04/02/25 and authored by Former Social Services Coordinator (SSC) #351,
revealed the assessment hadn't had any questions answered and was marked in progress. Review of the
blank assessment revealed there were questions regarding the primary language of the resident and if the
resident needed an interpreter; if the resident was a veteran; what was the highest level of education
completed; previous life experience/occupation; living arrangements prior to admission including home set
up; what was the resident's marital status; who was the primary support system; if the resident had a
durable power of attorney for healthcare or finance or was the resident their own responsible party; if the
resident had an advanced directive; what the cognitive status was of the resident; if the resident wanted a
referral for any ancillary services which included dental, vision, podiatry, or audiology; what the current
mood state was of the resident and if the resident was exhibiting any behaviors; if the resident needed any
psychological services; did the resident have any concerns with social determinants of health which
included transportation, health literacy, or social isolation; what was the resident's current discharge plan;
were there any barriers to the discharge plan and was there an alternate discharge plan; what durable
medical equipment (DME) did the resident use or own at home; what DME and community services may be
needed at the time of discharge; was a referral needed to be made to a local contact/government agency;
and who was the resident's primary care physician and what pharmacy did they use in the community.
Interview on 06/10/25 at 8:49 A.M. with SSC #414, revealed within the first week of admission, the Social
Services History Assessment needed to be completed to determine what the resident's discharge plans
were going to be, what medical equipment the resident had, if the resident was going to need medical
equipment, who was the resident's primary care physician, and if the facility will need to set up a
transitional care appointment. She confirmed, after reviewing Resident #284's social service history
assessment, the assessment was blank and had not been completed. She stated she had not been in her
current position at that time, and the Former SSC #351 had been the one who had initiated the
assessment. She could not give a reason why the assessment had not been completed.
Based on record review, interview and review of facility policy the facility did not ensure medical records
were complete and accurate for Resident #12, #142, and #284. This affected three residents (#12, #142,
and #284) out of 43 reviewed for resident records. The facility census was 76.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Altercare of Cuyahoga Falls Ctr for Rehab & Nursin
2728 Bailey Rd
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
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Findings include:
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
1. Record review revealed Resident #12 was admitted [DATE] with diagnoses of bipolar disorder,
generalized muscle weakness, spinal stenosis, and cervical disc disorder with myelopathy.
Residents Affected - Few
Review of the Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #12 was
cognitively intact, required moderate assistance with toileting hygiene, and maximal assistance with
showers and transfers.
Review of section Showers/Bathe Self in the electronic record point of care (POC) history revealed
Resident #12 received assistance with showers on night shift at 05/19/25 at 4:39 A.M., 05/22/25 at 4:31
A.M., 05/25/25 at 3:14 A.M., and 05/27/25 at 3:31 A.M.
Review of the shower schedule revealed Resident received showers twice a week on second shift which
was from 2:30 P.M. to 10:30 P.M.
Interview on 06/05/25 at 3:19 P.M. with certified nursing assistant (CNA) #350 confirmed she worked third
shift on 05/19/25, 05/22/25, and 05/27/25 and that she did not provide any showers to Resident #12 and
that she documented under the wrong area.
Interview on 06/05/25 at 3:51 P.M. with CNA #305 confirmed Resident #12 only received showers on
second shift and that the shower she documented on 05/25/25 at 3:14 A.M. was actually given earlier that
day on second shift but was documented late.
2. Record review revealed Resident #142 was admitted [DATE] with diagnoses of unspecified sequelae of
cerebral infarction, intercranial space-occupying lesion found on diagnostic imaging of central nervous
system, and paralytic gait.
Review of the Discharge MDS dated [DATE] revealed Resident #142 was cognitively intact and required
moderate assistance with toileting, showers, dressing, and bed mobility.
Review of the shower sheets revealed Resident #142 received showers on 02/28/25, 03/10/25, 03/26/25,
04/02/25, 04/03/25, and 04/10/25.
Review of section Showers/Bathe Self in the electronic record point of care (POC) history with a run date of
06/11/25 at 1:58 P.M. provided by the DON revealed Resident #142 received two showers on 03/24/25,
03/25/25, 03/26/25, 03/27/25, 04/02/25, 04/03/25, and 04/11/25. Further review revealed documentation
reflected three showers were given on 03/04/25, 03/11/25, 03/31/25, and 04/01/25. The documentation also
reflected Resident #142 was both independent and dependent, and also required moderate assist, maximal
assist, and supervision.
Interview on 06/11/25 at 2:58 P.M. with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #320 and CNA #305 revealed staff
were to document showers in POC for each shift however, staff should have documented did not occur as
the outcome if a shower did not occur on their shift. CNA #305 further explained that showers were also to
be documented on shower sheets and should correspond with the dates in POC which did not always
occur.
Interview on 06/11/25 at 3:40 P.M. with CNA's #316 and #412 revealed showers were to have been
documented in both POC and on shower sheets and confirmed residents were not receiving two to three
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365287
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Altercare of Cuyahoga Falls Ctr for Rehab & Nursin
2728 Bailey Rd
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
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showers on any given day so the documentation in Resident #142's record was not accurate.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Interview on 06/11/25 at 3:50 P.M. with the DON revealed the facility had recently hired a lot of new CNA's
who were learning as they go whereas the nurses were sent to training for POC and that shower sheets
were recently introduced the beginning of March.
Residents Affected - Few
Review of the Shower-Tub Bath Policy updated 05/01/25 revealed staff were to document completion of
services in the clinical record.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Altercare of Cuyahoga Falls Ctr for Rehab & Nursin
2728 Bailey Rd
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, record review and review of facility policy the facility failed to ensure infection control
measures were consistently implemented during care of Resident #20, Resident #235, Resident #241,
Resident #32 and Resident #139. This affected five residents out of seven residents reviewed for infection
control. The facility identified 18 residents (#4, #6, #7, #16, #25, #32, #33, #49, #52, #53 #57, #60, #67,
#80, #238, #240, #286, #295) who were on Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) and two resident's
(Resident's #70 and #139) who were on Contact precautions. The facility census was 76.
Residents Affected - Some
Findings include:
1a. Review of Resident #235's medical record revealed an admission date of 05/23/25 and diagnoses
including acute kidney failure, open wound lower leg, cognitive communication deficit, muscle weakness,
and type two diabetes mellitus.
Review of Resident #235's admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed
Resident #235 had moderate cognitive impairment. Resident #235 was dependent for toileting hygiene and
required substantial to maximal assistance for bathing. Sit to stand, chair-to-bed-to-chair transfer, toilet
transfer and shower transfer were not attempted due to medical condition or safety concerns. Resident
#235 was frequently incontinent of urine and bowel.
1b. Review of Resident #20's medical record revealed Resident #20 was discharged from the facility on
05/15/25 and readmitted to the facility on [DATE]. Resident #20's diagnoses included chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease, muscle weakness, major depressive disorder and chronic respiratory failure with
hypoxia.
Review of Resident #20's admission MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #20 was cognitively
intact. Resident #20 did not reject care during the seven-day assessment look-back period. Resident #20
used a walker and a wheelchair. Resident #20 required substantial to maximal assistance for toileting
hygiene and upper and lower body dressing. Resident #20 required partial to moderate assistance for the
ability to get on and off a toilet or commode. Resident #20 was occasionally incontinent of urine and
frequently incontinent of bowel. A bowel toileting program was not currently being used to manage Resident
#20's bowel continence.
Review of Resident #20's care plan dated 05/30/25 included Resident #20 was incontinent of bowel per
tracking/assessment and was a candidate for a prompted bowel program. Resident #20 would reduce
incontinent episodes to zero to one episode weekly by the next review date of 08/30/25. Interventions
included to document restorative participation on restorative delivery record per program; encourage
Resident #20 to ask staff for help or make staff aware of the need to toilet between identified times; explain
program to Resident #20 as able before beginning and give positive feedback and praise Resident #20 for
participating in the program; if unable to use the bathroom use a bedside commode to promote bowel
movements per program safely; provide physical support, assistance for toileting safety as indicated for
resident.
Observation on 06/02/25 at 11:01 A.M. of Resident #235 revealed he was laying in bed and answered
questions appropriately. A bedpan could be seen under Resident #235's bed. The bedpan was laying
directly on the floor and was not in a plastic bag or a container. Further observation revealed Resident
#235's room did not include a bathroom or sink, and the community shower and bathroom was down the
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COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Altercare of Cuyahoga Falls Ctr for Rehab & Nursin
2728 Bailey Rd
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
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hall by the nurses station. Resident #235 confirmed he did use the bed pan when needed.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Interview on 06/02/25 at 11:48 A.M. of Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) #555 confirmed Resident
#235 had a bedpan under his bed, the bedpan was placed directly on the floor and was not in a plastic bag
or container. ADON #555 stated the bedpan should not be placed directly on the floor.
Residents Affected - Some
Observation on 06/02/25 at 3:14 P.M. of Resident #20 revealed he was laying in bed watching television.
Further observation revealed a bedpan was placed directly on the floor under Resident #20's bed and was
not put in a bag or other container. Resident #20's room did not have a bathroom or sink and the
community shower, bathroom was down the hall by the nurse's station.
Interview on 06/02/25 at 3:39 P.M. of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #556 confirmed Resident #20 had a
bedpan placed under his bed and the bedpan was not in a plastic bag or other container. CNA #556 stated
many resident rooms did not have bathrooms and it was common practice at the facility to place bedpans
directly under resident beds without using plastic bags or other containers including Resident #20 and
#235.
Interview on 06/10/25 at 7:53 A.M. of the Director of Nursing (DON) revealed she was not aware staff were
placing resident bedpans including Resident #20 and #235's under their beds on the floor without using a
plastic bag or other container. The DON stated the rooms had no place to hang the bedpans and the
bedpans should be placed in bags and kept on top of the Resident's #20 and #235's wardrobe. The DON
indicated some of the rooms including Resident's #20 and #235 did not have bathrooms or sinks and the
residents had to use the community shower and bathroom.
2. Review of Resident #32's medical record revealed an admission date of 02/25/19 and a readmission
date of 12/19/24. Diagnoses included quadriplegia, muscle weakness, major depressive disorder and
contractures of right and left hands.
Review of Resident #32's care plan dated 04/10/24 included Resident #32 required enhanced barrier
precautions (EBP) related to an indwelling medical device. Resident #32 would have EBP maintained to
reduce the risk of transmission of MDRO's by facility process by the review date of 08/01/25. Interventions
included to post sign to alert caregivers of the need for EBP; utilize the use of PPE (personal protective
equipment) gown and gloves during high contact resident care activities when in resident room, shower
room or therapy; EBP supplies to be placed in Resident #32's room.
Review of Resident #32's Annual Minimum Data Set assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #32 was
cognitively intact. Resident #32 was dependent for all Activity of Daily Living's and mobility. Resident #32
had an indwelling catheter (suprapubic). Resident #32 used a motorized wheelchair.
Observation on 06/09/25 at 9:03 A.M. of Resident #32's room revealed a sign posted on his door. The sign
stated Enhanced Barrier Precautions, everyone must clean hands before entering and when leaving room.
Providers and staff must also wear gloves and a gown for the following high contact resident care activities:
dressing, bathing, showering, transferring, changing linens, providing hygiene, changing briefs or assisting
with toileting, and device care use including urinary catheters and wound care. PPE supplies including
isolation gowns were observed in a plastic cart outside Resident 32's room.
Observation on 06/09/25 at 9:03 A.M. of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #435 revealed she entered
Resident #32's room to assist with his morning care and bed bath. CNA #435 donned non sterile
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STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
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2728 Bailey Rd
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
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gloves but did not don an isolation gown before entering Resident #32's room.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Observation on 06/09/25 at 9:41 A.M. of CNA #435 revealed she exited Resident #32's room carrying urine
in a plastic container. CNA #435 did not have an isolation gown on and carried the urine to the community
bathroom, shower room by the nurses station to discard the urine. Resident #32's room did not have a
bathroom or sink.
Residents Affected - Some
Interview on 06/09/25 at 9:41 A.M. of CNA #435 confirmed she did not don an isolation gown before
providing Resident #32's bed bath and morning care including draining and discarding the urine from his
catheter bag. CNA #435 confirmed the sign on the door stated she should wear PPE including an isolation
gown and gloves when providing Resident #32's care. CNA #435 stated the last time she was here an
unidentified nurse told her she did not need an isolation gown, and only needed gloves when she provided
care for residents who were on Enhanced Barrier Precautions. CNA #435 stated she could not remember
what nurse told her.
Observation on 06/10/25 at 8:28 A.M. of CNA #420 revealed he entered Resident #32's room to provide
incontinence care. CNA #420 donned gloves, but did not don an isolation gown before entering Resident
#32's room.
Observation on 06/10/25 at 8:36 A.M. of CNA #420 providing Resident #32's incontinence care without
donning an isolation gown. CNA #420 threw Resident #32's incontinence brief which was soiled with feces
directly on the floor with other soiled sheets and bed linens. CNA #420 did not use a plastic bag or other
container for the soiled incontinence brief and bed linens.
Interview on 06/10/25 at 8:40 A.M. of CNA #420 confirmed he did not don and isolation gown prior to
providing Resident #32's incontinence care and confirmed he threw Resident #32's soiled incontinence
brief and bed linens directly on the floor without using a plastic bag or other container.
Review of the facility policy titled Perineal Care updated 05/01/25 included it was the facility policy to
provide perineal care to residents in order to promote cleanliness, comfort, and reduce the risk of infections
and promote skin integrity. Discard disposable items into designated containers and place soiled linen into
designated container.
3. Review of Resident #241's medical record revealed an admission date of 05/15/25 and diagnoses
included acute appendicitis with localized peritonitis, without perforation or gangrene, atrial fibrillation, acute
and chronic respiratory failure, congestive heart failure and anxiety disorder.
Review of Resident #241's admission MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #241 was
cognitively intact. Resident #241 required substantial to maximal assistance for toileting hygiene. Resident
#241 was frequently incontinent of urine and bowel.
Review of Resident #241's care plan dated 05/28/25 included Resident #241 was incontinent of bowel and
was at risk for altered dignity, skin breakdown, diarrhea and constipation. Resident #241 would have soft
bowel movements at least every three days without complications by the target date of 08/27/25.
Interventions included to check and provide incontinence care as needed and apply moisture barrier cream
after each incontinent episode; maintain resident dignity when checking and providing incontinence care for
Resident #241.
Interview on 06/04/25 at 1:38 P.M. of Environmental Service Coordinator (ESC) #345 revealed the
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STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Altercare of Cuyahoga Falls Ctr for Rehab & Nursin
2728 Bailey Rd
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
facility and all resident rooms had carpet in them. ESC #345 stated bedside commodes were used in
resident rooms without bathrooms and the commodes sit on the carpet which meant the carpet frequently
needed cleaned. ESC #345 stated the carpet smells due to bedside commodes leaking. ESC #345 stated a
floor technician was just hired to clean the carpets and she has all resident rooms on a cleaning schedule.
ESC #345 indicated residents sometimes missed the bedside commode when going to the bathroom and
the room needed spot cleaned when that happened.
Observation on 06/09/25 at 5:45 A.M. with CNA #394 of Resident #241's room revealed a bedside
commode sitting on the carpeted floor. There was a plastic bag covering the bucket in the bedside
commode and a moderate amount of yellow urine was in the bucket. The seat of the bedside commode had
some brown clumps of bowel movement on it. CNA #394 confirmed the clumps of bowel movement on the
seat of the bedside commode and stated alot of times the urine and feces miss the bedside commode and
gets on the floor. Looking at the carpet in front of the bedside commoded showed an area with bowel
movement on it. CNA #394 confirmed there was bowel movement on the floor. Further observation revealed
the privacy curtain separating Resident #241 from his roommate had an area of bowel movement on it.
CNA #394 confirmed bowel movement was on the privacy curtain also. CNA #394 stated Resident #241's
roommate complained because of the smell from the bedside commode. CNA #394 took the plastic bag out
of the bucket, tied the bag and took the bag with urine to the community bathroom and shower room to
dispose of it. CNA #394 stated the linen and trash bins were usually kept outside the bathroom in the hall
but for some reason today someone put the bins in the shower room.
Observation on 06/09/25 at 6:00 A.M. with the Director of Nursing (DON) of Resident #241's room
confirmed the presence of bowel movement on the privacy curtain, carpeted floor and seat of bedside
commode. The DON stated she would have someone take care of it.
4. Review of Resident #139's hospital Infectious Disease progress note dated 05/19/25 included an aerobic
bottle was positive for coagulase negative staphylococcus and Resident #139's urine culture showed
greater than 100,000 CFU (colony forming unit) per milliliter proteus mirabilis MDRO (multi-drug resistant
organisim) and greater than 100,000 CFU per milliliter pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Review of Resident #139 medical record revealed an admission date of 05/21/25 and diagnoses included
urinary tract infection, staphylococcus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere, coagulase negative
staph infection and Parkinson's Disease.
Review of Resident #139's physician orders dated 05/22/25 revealed contact transmission based
precautions, Resident #139 to remain in room and all services brought to the room. Special instructions:
related to signs and symptoms of highly transmissible disease or epidemiologically significant pathogen
and, or positive test.
Observation on 06/12/25 at 9:06 A.M. of CNA #402 revealed she was standing in Resident #139's room
near the foot of his bed. Resident #139 was on contact precautions and CNA #402 was observed not
wearing any PPE (personal protective equipment). Upon noticing the surveyor, CNA #402 exited Resident
#139's room, pointed to contact precautions sign on Resident #139's door, and asked is this every time? to
which the surveyor responded yes.
Interview on 06/12/25 at 12:16 P.M. of the Director of Nursing revealed Resident #139 was on contact
precautions and PPE including an isolation gown and gloves should be worn when his room was entered.
The DON stated Resident #139 was on contact precautions due to proteus mirabalis and pseudomonas
aeruginosa in his urine.
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
365287
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/12/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Altercare of Cuyahoga Falls Ctr for Rehab & Nursin
2728 Bailey Rd
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0880
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Review of the facility policy titled Isolation Initiating Transmission Based Precautions updated 11/2020
included it was the facility policy that Transmission Based Precautions would be initiated when there was a
reason to believe a resident had a communicable disease. Transmission Based Precaution included contact
precautions, droplet precautions or airborne precautions. If a resident was suspected of, or identified as
having a communicable infectious disease the CDC guidelines for appropriate transmission based
precautions would be followed.
Review of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance titled Transmission-Based
Precautions, Infection Control dated 04/03/2024 included Contact precautions were implemented to prevent
the spread of infections that could be transmitted through direct or indirect contact with a patient or their
environment. Healthcare personnel must wear gloves and gowns when entering the patient's room and
interacting with the patient or their environment. PPE should be donned (put on) before entering the room
and doffed (removed) before exiting
This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00165648
OH00165488 and OH00164001.
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
365287
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/12/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Altercare of Cuyahoga Falls Ctr for Rehab & Nursin
2728 Bailey Rd
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0883
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on record review, interview, and review of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
guidance the facility failed to ensure residents were offered, screened, educated and received
pnuemococcal vaccinations as required. This affected five residents (Resident's #4, #6, #32 #49, #139) of
five reviewed for vaccinations with the potential to affect all residents in the facility excluding five residents
(Resident's #43, #60, #285, #293 and #294) the facility identified as not eligible for the vaccine. The facility
census was 76.
Residents Affected - Some
Findings include:
1. Review of Resident #6's medical records revealed an admission date of 11/01/23. Diagnoses included
displaced fracture of the shaft of left femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing.
Review of Resident #6's immunization records revealed no documentation related to pnuemococcal
vaccinations, consent/declination of the vaccination or education provided on the vaccines.
2. Review of Resident #4's medical record revealed an admission date of 04/18/24 and diagnoses included
flaccid hemiplegia affecting the left dominant side, vascular dementia, unspecified severity without
behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, or mood disturbance, bipolar disorder and obstructive and
reflux uropathy and urine retention.
Review of Resident #4's immunization records revealed no documentation related to pnuemococcal
vaccinations, consent/declination of the vaccination or education provided on the vaccines.
3. Review of Resident #49's medical record revealed an admission date of 07/12/23 and diagnoses
included obstructive and reflux uropathy, type two diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy, anemia, and
cognitive communication deficit.
Review of Resident #49's immunization records revealed no documentation related to pnuemococcal
vaccinations, consent/declination of the vaccination or education provided on the vaccines.
4. Review of Resident #32's medical record revealed an admission date of 02/25/19 and a readmission
date of 12/19/24. Diagnoses included quadriplegia, muscle weakness, major depressive disorder and
contractures of right and left hands.
Review of Resident #32's immunization records revealed no documentation related to pnuemococcal
vaccinations, consent/declination of the vaccination or education provided on the vaccines.
5. Review of Resident #139 medical record revealed an admission date of 05/21/25 and diagnoses included
urinary tract infection, staphylococcus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere, coagulase negative
staph infection and Parkinson's Disease.
Review of Resident #139's immunization records revealed no documentation related to pnuemococcal
vaccinations, consent/declination of the vaccination or education provided on the vaccines.
Interview on 06/11/25 at 4:52 P.M. of the Director of Nursing (DON) and Regional Nurse Consultant (RNC)
#431 revealed the DON and ADON #410 started working at the facility in the fall around the time
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
365287
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/12/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Altercare of Cuyahoga Falls Ctr for Rehab & Nursin
2728 Bailey Rd
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
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 0883
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
influenza vaccines and COVID-19 vaccines were offered. The DON stated they concentrated on making
sure influenza and COVID-19 vaccines were offered to the residents, and would offer pneumococcal
vaccines later. The DON and RNC #431 stated pneumococcal vaccines were not offered to the residents
and they knew it needed to be done and would be a priority going forward.
Review of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) information/guidance for pneumococcal
vaccination dated 10/26/24 revealed the following: CDC recommends pneumococcal vaccination for
children younger than 5 years and adults 50 years or older. CDC also recommends pneumococcal
vaccination for children and adults at increased risk for pneumococcal disease. Follow the recommended
immunization schedule to ensure that your patients get the pneumococcal vaccines that they need.
The CDC guidance provides additional information for the types of risk associated with pneumococcal
disease for vaccination of those individuals between the ages of 5 and 49 and also provides guidance on
the type of pneumococcal vaccination/schedule for administration based on an assessment of the resident.
This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00165648.
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