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** Based on
resident interview, staff interview, family interview, record review, and policy review, the facility failed to
provide timely care and services to Resident #34 when she experienced a change of condition in the
facility. This affected one resident (#34) out of three residents reviewed for change of condition. The facility
census was 90.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
Review of the medical record for Resident #34 revealed an admission date of 12/09/24. Diagnoses included
unspecified fracture of the left and right calcaneus (heel), multiple fractures of the ribs on the right side,
anxiety disorder, and depression. The record indicated she was in a motor vehicle accident prior to her
admission to the facility.
Review of Resident #34's admission Minimum Data Set, dated [DATE] revealed the resident was cognitively
intact, utilized a wheelchair, and was dependent for toilet use and bathing and needed partial to moderate
assistance for personal hygiene.
Review of Resident #32's Physical Therapy (PT) Treatment Encounter notes dated 12/19/24 revealed
Resident #34 stated she wasn't feeling well on this day and didn't want to get up, but agreed to bed activity.
Review of the PT encounter note dated 12/20/24 revealed the patient's treatment was limited on this day
due to severe anxiety and possible Norovirus with nausea and diarrhea. Review of the PT encounter note
dated 12/22/24 revealed the patient stated she was feeling a little better with her stomach bug.
Review of the Occupational Therapy (OT) treatment encounter note dated 12/20/24 revealed the patient
had limited ability to participate as she reported nausea and a headache. The patient's symptoms were
reported to the nurse. Review of the PT encounter note dated 12/21/24 revealed the patient reported that
she had an upset stomach/virus that had been in the building, with fatigue and verbalized weakness on this
date.
Review of Resident #34's plan of care documentation revealed the resident did not have any documented
meal intakes for 12/22/24.
Review of Resident #34's nursing progress notes from 12/19/24 through 12/23/24 revealed no evidence of
a change of condition, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or physician notification related to the Norovirus.
Review of Resident #34's December 2024 physician orders revealed no medication orders for nausea,
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Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other
safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the
date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date
these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation.
LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER
REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
TITLE
(X6) DATE
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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Event ID:
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Printed: 05/15/2026
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No. 0938-0391
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
365324
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
01/15/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Gardens of Belden Village
5005 Higbee Avenue NW
Canton, OH 44718
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 0684
vomiting, diarrhea, or treatment for symptoms related to the Norovirus.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Interview on 01/15/25 at 9:21 A.M., Resident #34 revealed she became very ill with a stomach virus around
Christmas. She reported she was throwing up violently and had extreme nausea and diarrhea. She
reported she asked nursing for something to help with the vomiting and was told they did not have a
physician's order to give her anything. She reported she remembered crying out and asking for help due to
being extremely ill and having pain while vomiting related to her fractured ribs.
Residents Affected - Few
Interview on 01/15/25 at 11:57 A.M., Therapy Director #100 reported he recalled Resident #34 having the
Norovirus around Christmas time, limiting their therapy. He stated he could remember responding to her
when he heard her scream out from her room, she complained of having stomach pain when he
responded. He stated the nurse was aware.
Interview on 01/15/25 at 1:57 P.M. Registered Nurse (RN) #101 reported she was working in Resident
#34's area on 12/21/24 and 12/22/24, but she could not remember if she was one of the residents who had
symptoms of the Norovirus, or if she requested nausea medications. She reported when someone became
symptomatic, it was the facility policy to complete a change of condition assessment, notify the physician,
and obtain orders to evaluate symptoms.
Interview on 01/15/25 at 2:05 P.M. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #102 reported she was usually
scheduled to work the hallway of Resident #34. She reported around Christmas 2024, the resident became
very ill with a stomach virus. She reported she recalled the resident having nausea, vomiting, and bad
diarrhea. She stated she was sick for several days and her nurse, Registered Nurse (RN) #101 was aware.
Interview on 01/15/25 at 2:42 P.M. CNA #103 revealed she recalled Resident #34 getting sick with a
stomach virus around Christmas 2024. She reported she was ill for several days with nausea, vomiting, and
diarrhea.
Interview on 01/15/25 at 3:55 P.M. with Regional Director of Nursing #104 revealed the facility had an
outbreak of the Norovirus that started on 12/18/24. He reported that nursing staff were instructed to
complete a change of condition assessment, notify the physician, and obtain medication orders to alleviate
symptoms. He confirmed the facility did not follow their procedure related to a change in condition for
Resident #34, including notifying the physician and obtaining medication to help relieve symptoms.
Phone interview on 01/15/25 at 6:20 P.M., Family Member #105 stated a few days before Christmas 2024,
Resident #34 became ill with a stomach virus. She was in a lot of stomach pain and was vomiting. She
stated she attempted to contact the nurses, but was not able to get through. She revealed she was able to
speak with the Administrator and reported her concerns to him and asked if the resident could please have
some nausea medication.
Phone interview on 01/16/25 at 10:41 A.M. with the facility Administrator revealed he did get call in
December 2024 from Family Member #105. He reported she was concerned that Resident #34 was ill and
requesting nausea medication. He continued that he reported the concern to the nurse managers in their
morning meeting.
Review of the facility policy, Change in a Resident's Condition or Status last revised December 2016
revealed the facility shall promptly notify the resident, his or her attending physician, and
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
365324
If continuation sheet
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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
365324
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
01/15/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Gardens of Belden Village
5005 Higbee Avenue NW
Canton, OH 44718
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 0684
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
representative of changes in the residents medical/mental condition and/or status. The Nurse would notify
the residents attending physician or physician on-call when there had been a significant change in the
resident's physical/emotional/mental condition or a need to alter the resident's medical treatment
significantly. A significant change of condition is a major decline or improvement in the resident status that
impacted more than one area of the resident's health status.
Residents Affected - Few
This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00160682.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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Facility ID:
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