F 0580
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room,
etc.) that affect the resident.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
medical record review, staff interviews, observation, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure
a resident's representative was notified when a resident had a change in condition by sustaining a
laceration which required sutures and continued wound care. This affected one (#66) of three residents
reviewed for notification of change in condition. The facility census was 101.
Findings included:
Review of the medical record for Resident #66, revealed an admission date of 11/11/24. Diagnoses
included toxic encephalopathy, schizophrenia, chronic viral hepatitis-C, visual hallucinations, auditory
hallucinations, alcohol abuse, drug induced akathisia, muscle weakness and dysphagia.
Review of the admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment for Resident #66 dated 11/18/24, revealed
Resident #66 had moderate cognitive impairment and the resident required moderate assistance with
transfers and sitting to standing.
Review of an incident report titled Skin Tear dated 12/15/24 at 11:23 A.M. and authored by Licensed
Practical Nurse (LPN) #233, revealed a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) reported Resident #66 was
bleeding. There was blood noted in the elevator when Resident #66 returned from smoking. A large
laceration that was approximately three inches long by one inch wide was noted on the resident's left shin
below the knee and a small cut was noted under the resident's right eye. Resident #66 stated when he went
to smoke, he used the bathroom downstairs and the sink broke and cut him. The area was cleansed, and
steri- strips, an abdominal (ABD) pad along with kerlix were applied. Resident #66's vital signs were
obtained, and the resident's physician was notified. There was no indication the resident's representative
was notified.
Review of an alert note for Resident #66 dated 12/15/24 at 1:18 P.M., and authored by LPN #272, revealed
Resident #66's family was in the facility and observed an open area to the resident's left lower extremity.
The family called nine-one-one (911) and Resident #66 was transported to the hospital. The physician was
made aware.
Review of a physician order for Resident #66 dated 12/15/24, revealed the resident was ordered to have
the left shin cleansed with normal saline, patted dry, ABD applied, covered with kerlix every day and
monitor the steri-strips for placement. The order was discontinued 12/29/24.
Review of the hospital record for Resident #66 dated 12/15/24, revealed Resident #66 was going to the
bathroom at his skilled nursing facility when the ceramic sink fell from the wall hitting his
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Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other
safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the
date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date
these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Oaks of West Kettering The
1150 West Dorothy Lane
Kettering, OH 45409
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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F 0580
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
knee and causing a laceration. Resident #66's family reported a provider at the facility applied steri-strips
and stated the resident did not need to go to the hospital, and he did not require any sutures. Resident
#66's family stated they noticed Resident #66's leg was continuing to bleed and the family insisted the
resident come to the emergency department for evaluation. Resident #66 was positive for joint pain and
had a five-centimeter (cm) laceration noted to the left knee and there was active bleeding noted. The
laceration was closed with 17 sutures, Bacitracin applied and then gauze and Coban applied. Resident #66
was discharged from the hospital on [DATE] and to follow-up with his primary care provider and have the
sutures removed in 12-14 days.
Review of the hospital After Visit Summary (AVS) for Resident #66 dated 12/15/24, revealed Resident #66
was seen for an extremity laceration. The resident was diagnosed with a laceration of the lower left
extremity which required sutures, and the sutures were to be removed in 12 to 14 days.
Interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) on 01/16/24 at 12:54 P.M., revealed she received a phone call
on 12/15/24 from the nurse notifying her that the first-floor bathroom handwashing sink fell on Resident #66
cutting his left knee. The DON stated that the physician was notified, and the physician ordered staff to
cleanse the area with normal saline, pat dry, apply an ABD pad and apply kerlix. The DON stated that
Resident #66's family was not notified. The DON reported Resident #66 was his own responsible party, but
his family came to the facility later that day and requested that he go out to the hospital. The DON stated
that Resident #66 returned to the facility from the hospital with stitches.
Review of the undated change in condition policy revealed the facility will notify the resident, his or her
attending physician and resident representative of changes in the resident's medical condition or status.
This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00161103.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Oaks of West Kettering The
1150 West Dorothy Lane
Kettering, OH 45409
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0689
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to
prevent accidents.
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
medical record review, staff interviews, observation, review of maintenance logs, and review of facility
policy, the facility failed to ensure a resident was free from accidents/hazards. This resulted in Actual Harm
when Resident #66 utilized the first-floor restroom on 12/15/24 and while washing his hands, the floating
handwashing sink fell on him resulting in a laceration to the left knee that required 17 sutures, the use of
antibiotics for infection prevention and continued wound care. This affected one (#66) of three residents
reviewed for accidents. The facility census was 101.
Findings included:
Review of the medical record for Resident #66, revealed an admission date of 11/11/24. Diagnoses
included toxic encephalopathy, schizophrenia, chronic viral Hepatitis-C, visual hallucinations, auditory
hallucinations, alcohol abuse, drug induced akathisia, muscle weakness and dysphagia.
Review of the admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment for Resident #66 dated 11/18/24, revealed
Resident #66 had moderate cognitive impairment and the resident required moderate assistance with
transfers and sitting to standing.
Review of an incident report titled Skin Tear dated 12/15/24 at 11:23 A.M. and authored by Licensed
Practical Nurse (LPN) #233 revealed a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) reported Resident #66 was
bleeding. There was blood noted in the elevator when Resident #66 returned from smoking. A large
laceration that was approximately three inches long by one inch wide was noted on the resident's left shin
below the knee and a small cut was noted under the resident's right eye. Resident #66 stated when he went
to smoke, he used the bathroom downstairs and the sink broke and cut him. The area was cleansed, and
steri- strips, an abdominal (ABD) pad along with kerlix were applied. Resident #66's vital signs were
obtained, and the resident's physician was notified.
Review of an alert note for Resident #66 dated 12/15/24 at 1:18 P.M., and authored by LPN #272, revealed
Resident #66's family was in the facility and observed an open area to the resident's left lower extremity.
The family called nine-one-one (911) and Resident #66 was transported to the hospital. The physician was
made aware.
Review of a physician order for Resident #66 dated 12/15/24, revealed the resident was ordered to have
the left shin cleansed with normal saline, patted dry, ABD applied, covered with kerlix every day and
monitor the steri-strips for placement. The order was discontinued 12/29/24.
Review of the hospital record for Resident #66 dated 12/15/24, revealed Resident #66 was going to the
bathroom at his skilled nursing facility when the ceramic sink fell from the wall hitting his knee and causing
a laceration. Resident #66's family reported a provider at the facility applied steri-strips and stated the
resident did not need to go to the hospital, and he did not require any sutures. Resident #66's family stated
they noticed Resident #66's leg was continuing to bleed and the family insisted the resident come to the
emergency department for evaluation. Resident #66 was positive for joint pain and had a five-centimeter
(cm) laceration noted to the left knee and there was active bleeding noted. The laceration was closed with
17 sutures, Bacitracin applied and then gauze and Coban applied. Resident #66 was discharged from the
hospital on [DATE] and to follow-up with his primary care provider and have the sutures removed in 12-14
days.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
365321
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
01/22/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Oaks of West Kettering The
1150 West Dorothy Lane
Kettering, OH 45409
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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 0689
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Review of the hospital After Visit Summary (AVS) for Resident #66 dated 12/15/24, revealed Resident #66
was seen for an extremity laceration. The resident was diagnosed with a laceration of the lower left
extremity which required sutures, and the sutures were to be removed in 12 to 14 days.
Review of a MDS note for Resident #66 dated 12/16/24 at 9:47 A.M., revealed Resident #66's care plan
was updated related to a skin tear. Care plan goals and interventions were in place at that time.
Review of a care plan for Resident #66 dated 12/16/24, revealed Resident #66 had impaired skin integrity
related to a skin tear to the left knee and bruising to the right eye. Interventions included apply treatments
as ordered, educate the resident, family and caregivers of causative factors and measures to prevent skin
injury, include the resident and responsible party in the treatment plan, update the treatment plan as
indicated by change in condition or treatment, measure area every week, and observe the wound for signs
and symptoms of infection.
Review of a hardware store receipt dated 12/16/24 revealed items including a white wall mount sink,
drywall repair panels, a drain, and bath faucet were purchased.
Review of a health status note for Resident #66 dated 12/29/24 at 6:53 P.M., and authored by LPN #150,
revealed the hospital discharge orders from 12/15/24, indicated the resident's sutures were to be removed
in 12-14 days and today was day 14. An order was not located in the paper chart or in the electronic
medical record (EMR). Resident #66's physician was contacted and verified Resident #66's sutures were to
be removed. This nurse found a small dehiscence (opening of a wound), serous sanguineous fluid leaking
and there was a lot of heat and swelling to the area. Resident #66's physician gave an order to start
Resident #66 on doxycycline (antibiotic) 100 milligrams (mgs) twice a day for ten days and to leave the
wound open to air.
Review of a health status note for Resident #66 dated 12/29/24 at 6:58 P.M., and authored by LPN #150,
revealed LPN #150 and another nurse on the unit attempted to remove the sutures from the left lower
extremity. It was noted the wound edge was thought to be closed and well approximated (wound edges
close together) except for a small 1 cm by 1 cm opening that began to open up during the suture removal
process. Resident #66 stated the process was becoming painful and was afraid the wound would open
more, and the resident requested LPN #150 and the other nurse to stop and wait to be seen by the
physician in the morning. The nurse reached out to the physician.
Review of a physician order for Resident #66 dated 12/29/24, revealed an order for the sutures to be
removed from his left lower extremity or knee. The order was discontinued 12/30/24.
Review of a health status note for Resident #66 dated 12/30/24 at 3:32 P.M., revealed Nurse Practitioner
(NP) #151 provided new orders including cleanse the wound area with normal saline, pat dry, apply
bordered gauze daily and as needed. Resident #66 and the resident's sister were notified.
Review of a wound care note for Resident #66 dated 12/30/24 and authored by NP #151, revealed the
resident was seen for an initial evaluation and management of the wound to the left lower extremity.
Resident #66 was alert with cognitive impairment and resided in the memory care unit. Resident #66
denied pain. The staff attempted to apply a dry dressing for a small amount of bleeding to protect the
wound but Resident #66 refused multiple times. The nurse reported that the sutures were removed, and
Resident #66 was placed on doxycycline on 12/30/24. The wound was listed as in-house acquired,
traumatic in etiology and it had full thickness. The wound was 1 cm in length by 4 cm in width and 0.1 cm in
depth. Resident #66 was to have a bordered foam dressing three times a week and as needed.
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(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
365321
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Oaks of West Kettering The
1150 West Dorothy Lane
Kettering, OH 45409
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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 0689
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Review of a physician order for Resident #66 dated 12/31/24, revealed an order to have the left knee
cleansed with normal saline, patted dry, and covered with bordered gauze daily and as needed. The order
was discontinued 01/15/25.
Review of a physician order for Resident #66 dated 12/31/24, revealed an order for doxycycline 100 mg
give one tablet by mouth two times a day for infection prevention for ten days until finished. The order was
discontinued 01/10/25.
Review of a wound care physician note for Resident #66 dated 01/06/25 and authored by NP #151,
revealed the resident was seen for a wound follow up on his left lower extremity. The wound was listed as
improved. The wound was 1.5 cm in length by 3.5 cm in width by 0.1 cm in depth. Resident #66 was to have
a bordered foam dressing three times a week and as needed.
Review of a health status note for Resident #66 dated 01/09/25 at 5:29 P.M., revealed the resident was to
continue antibiotics for his wound. Resident #66 was afebrile (without fever) and removed his bandage
three times that shift. Resident #66 was educated on keeping the wound clean and dry and the resident
taped on a piece of gauze and told the nurse to leave it alone.
Review of a physician order for Resident #66 dated 01/13/25, revealed an order to cleanse the area to the
left knee wound, apply collagen to the wound bed, lightly pack the wound with Vashe (a wound Solution
intended for cleansing, irrigating, moistening, debridement and removal of foreign material) soaked
moistened gauze, and covered with a bordered gauze every day and as needed.
Review of a wound care physician note for Resident #66 dated 01/13/25 and authored by NP #151
revealed the resident was seen for a wound follow up on his left lower extremity. The wound was listed as
improved. The wound was 1.2 cm in length by 2.5 cm in width by 0.3 cm in depth. Resident #66 was to have
a collagen sheet applied to the wound bed, lightly pack the wound with Vashe soaked gauze and cover with
a bordered gauze every day.
Observations of the facility on 01/16/25 from 7:32 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. revealed no concerns related to
accidents/hazards. There was a public restroom located on the first floor that had a floating porcelain sink
affixed to the wall. The sink was noted to be sitting on a bracket that was affixed to the wall with a strip of
caulking on the top of sink.
Interview with Resident #66 on 01/16/25 at 8:10 A.M., revealed he independently walked into and used the
first-floor bathroom around the end of December 2024. Resident #66 stated he went to wash his hands,
and the handwashing sink fell on him and cut open his left knee. Resident #66 reported that his left knee
was bleeding, and he was sent out to the hospital to get stitches. Resident #66 stated he was not aware of
his family being notified of the injury but stated they were at the hospital with him. Resident #66 reported
that he had a current dressing on his left knee, but his stitches had been taken out. Resident #66 stated his
pain was not too bad. Observation of Resident #66 at the time revealed the resident was lying in bed,
appeared clean, and the resident was observed to have a bordered dressing on his left knee that was not
labeled or dated.
Interview with the Administrator on 01/16/25 at 10:19 A.M., revealed the staff took Resident #66 to smoke
on 12/15/24 and the staff noticed Resident #66 was bleeding when they got on the elevator to go back up
to the resident's unit on the second floor. The Administrator stated Resident #66 reported the sink cut him.
Resident #66's physician was notified, and the physician gave an order for a dressing to the wound, but the
resident's family was not satisfied and wanted him sent out to the
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
365321
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
01/22/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Oaks of West Kettering The
1150 West Dorothy Lane
Kettering, OH 45409
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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 0689
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
hospital. The Administrator stated Resident #66 was sent to the hospital, and he obtained sutures to his left
knee. The Administrator reported the bathroom sink was found lying on the floor when staff looked in the
bathroom and the bathroom was locked so other residents could not enter it.
Interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) on 01/16/25 at 12:54 P.M., revealed she received a phone call
on 12/15/24 from the nurse notifying her the first-floor bathroom handwashing sink fell on Resident #66
cutting his left knee. The DON stated the physician was notified, and the physician ordered staff to cleanse
the area with normal saline, pat dry, apply an ABD pad and apply kerlix. The DON stated Resident #66's
family was not notified because Resident #66 was his own responsible party, but his family came to the
facility later that day and requested that he go out to the hospital. The DON stated that Resident #66
returned to the facility from the hospital with stitches.
Attempted interview with LPN #233 on 01/16/25 at 12:56 P.M. was unsuccessful. A message was left to
return the call, and no return call was received.
Interview with Maintenance Director #800 on 01/16/25 at 12:58 P.M., revealed Maintenance Director #800
was notified on 12/15/24 the sink in the first-floor bathroom fell off the wall and cracked. Maintenance
Director #800 reported the sink was on the floor in several pieces and the pipes were still attached to the
sink but were not leaking. Maintenance Director #800 stated he replaced the sink with a new floating sink,
replaced the dry wall, replaced the drains and applied new caulking. Maintenance Director #800 reported
the sink that fell on Resident #66 was a floating sink and floating sinks will tilt if someone puts too much
weight on the sink. Maintenance Director #800 stated any floating sink could possibly fall off the wall
because floating sinks sit on an anchor with caulking but are not directly bolted to the wall.
Observation of wound care for Resident #66's left knee wound on 01/17/25 at 9:34 A.M., revealed LPN
#236 washed her hands, donned a gown and gloves. LPN #236 removed an undated bordered dressing
from Resident #66's left knee. LPN #236 doffed her gloves, washed her hands and donned a new pair of
gloves. LPN #236 cleansed the area with Vashe wound solution, applied collagen to the wound bed, packed
the wound with Vashe moist gauze and covered the wound with a bordered gauze. LPN #236 then labeled
the dressing with the date and her initials.
Interview with Activities Aide (AA) #801 on 01/17/25 at 1:02 P.M., revealed she took Resident #66 to smoke
outside on the first floor of the facility on 12/15/24. AA #801 stated Resident #66 finished smoking, and he
went to the bathroom on the first floor by himself. AA #801 reported Resident #66 came out of the
bathroom and she was not aware that anything occurred in the bathroom because she did not hear
anything as she was watching the bathroom door from a distance. AA #801 stated Resident #66 was
wearing dark pajama pants, and she initially did not see any blood. AA #801 reported they went back
upstairs from smoking, and she saw a few red drops in the elevator, but she thought it was juice. AA #801
stated Resident #66 stated he was going to talk to the nurse, and she went on about her day but later found
out that the sink fell on Resident #66 in the downstairs bathroom and cut his left knee.
Review of the facility's investigating and reporting accidents and incidents policy dated December 2009
revealed all accidents and incidents involving residents, employees, visitors, and vendors occurring in the
facility shall be investigated and reported to the administrator.
This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00161103.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
365321
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
01/22/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Oaks of West Kettering The
1150 West Dorothy Lane
Kettering, OH 45409
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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 0921
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Many
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and
the public.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
record review, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure a floating porcelain sink was maintained in a
safe manner. This affected one (#66) resident of three residents reviewed for physical environment. The
facility census was 101.
Findings included:
Review of the medical record for Resident #66, revealed an admission date of 11/11/24. Diagnoses
included toxic encephalopathy, schizophrenia, chronic viral hepatitis-C, visual hallucinations, auditory
hallucinations, alcohol abuse, drug induced akathisia, muscle weakness and dysphagia.
Review of the admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment for Resident #66 dated 11/18/24, revealed
Resident #66 had moderate cognitive impairment and the resident required moderate assistance with
transfers and sitting to standing.
Review of an incident report titled Skin Tear dated 12/15/24 at 11:23 A.M. and authored by Licensed
Practical Nurse (LPN) #233, revealed a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) reported Resident #66 was
bleeding. There was blood noted in the elevator when Resident #66 returned from smoking. A large
laceration that was approximately three inches long by one inch wide was noted on the resident's left shin
below the knee and a small cut was noted under the resident's right eye. Resident #66 stated when he went
to smoke, he used the bathroom downstairs and the sink broke and cut him. The area was cleansed, and
steri- strips, an abdominal (ABD) pad along with kerlix were applied. Resident #66's vital signs were
obtained, and the resident's physician was notified.
Review of the hospital record for Resident #66 dated 12/15/24, revealed Resident #66 was going to the
bathroom at his skilled nursing facility when the ceramic sink fell from the wall hitting his knee and causing
a laceration. Resident #66's family reported a provider at the facility applied steri-strips and stated the
resident did not need to go to the hospital, and he did not require any sutures. Resident #66's family stated
they noticed Resident #66's leg was continuing to bleed and the family insisted the resident come to the
emergency department for evaluation. Resident #66 was positive for joint pain and had a five-centimeter
(cm) laceration noted to the left knee and there was active bleeding noted. The laceration was closed with
17 sutures, Bacitracin applied and then gauze and Coban applied. Resident #66 was discharged from the
hospital on [DATE] and to follow-up with his primary care provider and have the sutures removed in 12-14
days.
Review of the hospital After Visit Summary (AVS) for Resident #66 dated 12/15/24, revealed Resident #66
was seen for an extremity laceration. The resident was diagnosed with a laceration of the lower left
extremity which required sutures, and the sutures were to be removed in 12 to 14 days.
Review of an alert note for Resident #66 dated 12/15/24 at 1:18 P.M., and authored by LPN #272, revealed
Resident #66's family was in the facility and observed an open area to the resident's left lower extremity.
The family called nine-one-one (911) and Resident #66 was transported to the hospital. The physician was
made aware.
Review of a care plan for Resident #66 dated 12/16/24, revealed Resident #66 had impaired skin integrity
related to a skin tear to the left knee and bruising to the right eye. Interventions included
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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
365321
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
01/22/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Oaks of West Kettering The
1150 West Dorothy Lane
Kettering, OH 45409
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 0921
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Many
apply treatments as ordered, educate the resident, family and caregivers of causative factors and measures
to prevent skin injury , include the resident and responsible party in the treatment plan, update the
treatment plan as indicated by change in condition or treatment, measure area every week, and observe
the wound for signs and symptoms of infection.
Review of a hardware store receipt dated 12/16/24, revealed items including a white wall mount sink,
drywall repair panels, a drain, and bath faucet were purchased.
Observations of the facility on 01/16/25 from 7:32 A.M. to 2:00 P.M., revealed no concerns related to
accidents/hazards. There was a public restroom located on the first floor that had a floating porcelain sink
affixed to the wall. The sink was noted to be sitting on a bracket that was affixed to the wall with a strip of
caulking on the top of sink.
Interview with Resident #66 on 01/16/25 at 8:10 A.M., revealed he independently walked into and used the
first-floor bathroom around the end of December 2024. Resident #66 stated he went to wash his hands,
and the handwashing sink fell on him and cut open his left knee. Resident #66 reported that his left knee
was bleeding, and he was sent out to the hospital to get stitches. Resident #66 stated he was not aware of
his family being notified of the injury but stated they were at the hospital with him. Resident #66 reported
that he had a current dressing on his left knee, but his stitches had been taken out. Resident #66 stated his
pain was not too bad. Observation of Resident #66 at the time revealed the resident was lying in bed,
appeared clean, and the resident was observed to have a bordered dressing on his left knee that was not
labeled or dated.
Interview with the Administrator on 01/16/25 at 10:19 A.M., revealed the staff took Resident #66 to smoke
on 12/15/24 and the staff noticed Resident #66 was bleeding when they got on the elevator to go back up
to the resident's unit on the second floor. The Administrator stated Resident #66 reported the sink cut him.
Resident #66's physician was notified, and the physician gave an order for a dressing to the wound, but the
resident's family was not satisfied and wanted him sent out to the hospital. The Administrator stated
Resident #66 was sent to the hospital, and he obtained sutures to his left knee. The Administrator reported
the bathroom sink was found lying on the floor when staff looked in the bathroom and the bathroom was
locked so other residents could not enter it.
Interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) on 01/16/25 at 12:54 P.M., revealed she received a phone call
on 12/15/24 from the nurse notifying her the first-floor bathroom handwashing sink fell on Resident #66
cutting his left knee. The DON stated the physician was notified, and the physician ordered staff to cleanse
the area with normal saline, pat dry, apply an ABD pad and apply kerlix. The DON stated Resident #66's
family was not notified because Resident #66 was his own responsible party, but his family came to the
facility later that day and requested that he go out to the hospital. The DON stated that Resident #66
returned to the facility from the hospital with stitches.
Interview with Maintenance Director #800 on 01/16/25 at 12:58 P.M., revealed Maintenance Director #800
was notified on 12/15/24 the sink in the first-floor bathroom fell off the wall and cracked. Maintenance
Director #800 reported the sink was on the floor in several pieces and the pipes were still attached to the
sink but were not leaking. Maintenance Director #800 stated he replaced the sink with a new floating sink,
replaced the dry wall, replaced the drains and applied new caulking. Maintenance Director #800 reported
the sink that fell on Resident #66 was a floating sink and floating sinks will tilt if someone puts too much
weight on the sink. Maintenance Director #800 stated any floating sink could possibly fall off the wall
because floating sinks sit on an anchor with caulking but are not directly bolted to the wall.
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
365321
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Printed: 05/15/2026
Form Approved OMB
No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
365321
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
01/22/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Oaks of West Kettering The
1150 West Dorothy Lane
Kettering, OH 45409
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 0921
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Many
Interview with Activities Aide (AA) #801 on 01/17/25 at 1:02 P.M., revealed she took Resident #66 to smoke
outside on the first floor of the facility on 12/15/24. AA #801 stated Resident #801 finished smoking, and he
went to the bathroom on the first floor by himself. AA #801 reported Resident #66 came out of the
bathroom and she was not aware that anything occurred in the bathroom because she did not hear
anything as she was watching the bathroom door from a distance. AA #801 stated Resident #66 was
wearing dark pajama pants, and she initially did not see any blood. AA #801 reported they went back
upstairs from smoking, and she saw a few red drops in the elevator, but she thought it was juice. AA #801
stated Resident #66 stated he was going to talk to the nurse, and she went on about her day but later found
out that the sink fell on Resident #66 in the downstairs bathroom and cut his left knee.
This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00161103.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
365321
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