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Inspection visit

Health inspection

SMITHVILLE WESTERN CARE CENTERCMS #3653171 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.

F 0641 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on medical record review, interview, and facility policy review the facility failed to ensure Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments were accurate regarding resident vaccination status. This affected three residents (#28, #38, and #99) out of five residents reviewed for vaccinations. The facility census was 107. Residents Affected - Few Findings Include: 1. Medical record review revealed Resident #28 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including diabetes mellitus, encephalopathy, anxiety disorder, and hypertension. Review of the quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #28 was not offered the influenza vaccine. Further review of Resident #28's medical record revealed that she was offered and received the influenza vaccine on 10/17/23. Interview on 02/08/24 at 2:42 P.M. with MDS Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #313 verified that Resident #28's quarterly MDS was coded incorrectly. MDS/LPN #313 modified the MDS to reflect that Resident #28 was given the influenza vaccine as requested on 10/16/23. 2. Medical record review revealed Resident #38 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including Alzheimer's disease, diabetes mellitus, and hypokalemia. Review of the comprehensive MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #38 was up to date on the influenza vaccine. The MDS was dated 10/11/22 as up to date on the influenza vaccine. Further review of Resident #28's medical record revealed that she was offered and received the influenza vaccine on 10/17/23. Interview on 02/08/24 at 2:42 P.M. with MDS/LPN #313 verified that Resident #38's comprehensive MDS was coded incorrectly. MDS/LPN #313 modified the MDS to reflect that Resident #28 was given the influenza vaccine as requested on 10/16/23. 3. Medical record review revealed Resident #99 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including diabetes mellitus, major depressive disorder, dementia, and dysphagia. Review of the comprehensive MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #99 was up to date on the influenza vaccine. The MDS was dated 10/11/22 as up to date on the influenza vaccine. (continued on next page) Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation. LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE TITLE (X6) DATE FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Facility ID: If continuation sheet Page 1 of 2 Event ID: 365317 Printed: 05/15/2026 Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0391 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION 365317 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 02/08/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Smithville Western Care Center 4110 East Smithville Western Road Wooster, OH 44691 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 0641 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Further review of Resident #99's medical record revealed that she was offered and received the influenza vaccine on 10/17/23. Interview on 02/08/24 at 2:42 P.M. with MDS/LPN #313 verified that Resident #99's comprehensive MDS was coded incorrectly. MDS/LPN #313 modified the MDS to reflect that Resident #99 was given the influenza vaccine as requested on 10/12/23. Review of the facility infection control policy dated 11/2005 with a revision date of 04/2022 revealed that the facility offers residents influenza vaccines and discuss the risks and benefits prior to administration, with either the resident, resident representative, or other responsible party and document accurately that resident received vaccination. This deficiency is an incidental finding discovered during the complaint investigation. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365317 If continuation sheet 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.

  • 0641GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F641 - Accuracy of Assessments

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the February 8, 2024 survey of SMITHVILLE WESTERN CARE CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of SMITHVILLE WESTERN CARE CENTER on February 8, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at SMITHVILLE WESTERN CARE CENTER on February 8, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment."

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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