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Inspection visit

Health inspection

Willoughby Post AcuteCMS #3653051 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 1 deficiency. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

365305 08/07/2024 Willoughby Post Acute 37603 Euclid Ave Willoughby, OH 44094
F 0584 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few 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** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to maintain a clean, comfortable, homelike environment for Resident #134 and Resident #109. This affected two residents (#134 and #109) of three residents reviewed for physical environment. The facility census was 128. Findings include: Review of the closed record for Resident #134 revealed an admission date of 12/28/23 with diagnoses including congestive heart failure, anemia, hypertension, hyperlipidemia and glaucoma. Review of the Minimum Data Set 3.0 assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #134 had intact cognition. Review of Resident Grievance Concern Log dated 01/15/24 revealed the family of Resident #134 had concerns about a window in Resident #134's room. Interview on 07/23/24 at 3:05 P.M. with Resident #134's family member revealed when the resident was residing in the facility during February 2024 the family member felt the room was not being cleaned thoroughly because there were spider webs formed up the entire right side of the outside of the window sill and underneath the sink in the room there was an exposed sink pipe and a black substance on the wall under the sink and under the sink counter. The family member said she would submit photos as evidence. She said the photos were taken before Resident #134 was discharged in February 2024. Review of photo evidence submitted by Resident #134's family member revealed a photo of spider webs formed up the entire right side of the outside window sill and another picture of the underside of a sink with open pipes and black like substance on the wall and under the sink counter. Observation on 07/23/24 at 4:00 P.M. of the room previously occupied by Resident #134 and at the time of the survey was occupied by Resident #109 revealed spider webs remained up the entire right side of the outside window sill upon looking out the window and the sink pipe was exposed with black like substance on the wall and under the sink counter which were the same details in the pictures submitted by Resident #134's family. Interview on 07/23/24 at 4:12 P.M. with Maintenance Director # 395 verified the spider webs had not been cleaned from the window sill and the pipe under the sink remained exposed with black like substance on the wall and under the counter. Page 1 of 2 365305 365305 08/07/2024 Willoughby Post Acute 37603 Euclid Ave Willoughby, OH 44094
F 0584 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Interview on 07/23/23 at 4:15 P.M. with the Administrator revealed the Administrator reviewed the photos and verified that in the photo spider webs formed up the entire right side of the outside window sill and another picture of the underside of a sink with open pipes and black like substance on the wall and under the sink counter. Review of facility policy titled, Routine Cleaning dated 11/30/23, revealed rooms and areas were disinfected according to current Centers for Disease Control recommendation for healthcare facilities. This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00155736 365305 Page 2 of 2

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Citations

1 citation recorded*CMS

What do CMS severity letters mean?

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

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

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

  • 0584GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F584 - Safe Environment

    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.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the August 7, 2024 survey of Willoughby Post Acute?

This was a inspection survey of Willoughby Post Acute on August 7, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at Willoughby Post Acute on August 7, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receivin..."

What type of survey was this?

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

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