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** Based on
medical record review, observation, staff interview, and resident interview, the facility failed to ensure
residents had a safe, clean, comfortable environment. This affected one resident (#35) and had the
potential to affect an additional 36 residents (#1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15,
#17, #19, #20, #21, #22, #23, #25, #26, #27, #29, #31, #32, #33, #34, #38, #39, #40, #42, #43, #44, #45,
#46, ) residing in the facility. The facility census was 47.
Findings include:
Review on 07/24/24 at approximately 2:00 P.M. revealed Resident #35 was admitted on [DATE] with
diagnoses of severe protein-calorie malnutrition, non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI),
acidosis, peripheral vascular disease (PVD), unsteadiness on feet, adult failure to thrive, anorexia, right foot
drop, hypertension (HTN), drug induced constipation, cognitive communication deficit, muscle wasting and
atrophy, muscle weakness, dysphagia, difficulty in walking, hypomagnesia, and depression.
Review of the most recent Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] revealed intact cognition. Further review
of the MDS revealed Resident #35 utilized a manual wheelchair.
Observation on 07/24/24 at 7:45 A.M. of the north hall revealed five wheelchairs, one BrodaChair, three
walkers, and one lift lining the right side, and one dining cart and two isolation carts on the left side of the
north hall.
Interview on 07/24/24 at 7:51 A.M. with the Director of Nursing (DON) verified these findings.
Observation on 07/24/24 at 7:52 A.M. revealed Resident #35 was unable to wheel themself down the north
hall in their wheelchair due to the equipment lining the hall.
Interview on 07/24/24 at 7:52 A.M. with Resident #35 revealed it is common for this to occur as there is
frequently a lot of equipment lining the hall.
Observation on 07/24/24 at 8:15 A.M. revealed four wheelchairs, five walkers, three lifts, 3 isolation carts,
and one portable vital sign machine lining the left side of the south hall.
Interview on 07/24/24 at approximately 8:20 A.M. with the DON verified these findings.
Interview on 07/24/24 at 8:27 A.M. with Resident #27 revealed they frequently have trouble
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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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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
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A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/01/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Ayden Healthcare of Wauseon
303 W Leggett St
Wauseon, OH 43567
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F 0584
navigating the north and south halls due to the presence of the equipment.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Interview on 07/24/24 at 8:37 A.M. with Resident #7 revealed they frequently have trouble navigating the
north and south halls due to the presence of the equipment.
Residents Affected - Some
Interview on 07/24/24 at 8:45 A.M. with State Tested Nursing Assistant #207 revealed it is common for
equipment to be present in both facilities halls.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
365330
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/01/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Ayden Healthcare of Wauseon
303 W Leggett St
Wauseon, OH 43567
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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.
Based on observations, staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure residents were safely
smoking. This affected one (Resident #48) of one resident observed for smoking. The facility census was
47.
Findings include:
Observation on 08/01/24 at 7:35 A.M. revealed Resident #48 outside of the facility at the end of the north
hall smoking a cigarette unattended in a non-designated smoking area with no flame-retardant receptacle
to extinguish smoking materials into.
Concurrent observation on 08/01/24 at 7:35 A.M. of Resident #48 revealed Resident #48 extinguish their
cigarette with their hand and place unused portion in their pocket.
Observation on 08/01/24 at 7:53 A.M. of Resident #48 revealed a package of cigarettes in their left sock.
Interview on 08/01/24 at 8:33 A.M. with the Director of Nursing (DON) revealed the facility is implementing
a new smoking policy on 08/01/24, but the residents and staff have not been educated on it.
Concurrent interview on 08/01/24 at 8:33 A.M. with the DON revealed Resident #48 has a locked drawer in
his room to store his cigarettes and lighter in.
Concurrent interview on 08/01/24 at 8:33 A.M. with the DON revealed they also saw Resident #48 smoking
a cigarette unattended in a non-designated smoking area with no flame-retardant receptacle to extinguish
smoking materials into during their morning rounds.
Concurrent interview on 08/01/24 at 8:33 A.M. with the DON revealed a facility nurse had provided
Resident #48 with their cigarettes earlier in the morning as they had a doctor's appointment their adult son
was providing transportation to.
Review of facility policy titled, Ayden Healthcare Smoking Policy, dated June 2023, on 08/01/24 at
approximately 10:30 A.M. revealed smoking is only permitted in the designated smoking areas. Supervised
designated smoking area for the residents is in the courtyard off the dining hall. All cigarettes and lighters
will be placed into the residents' smoke bag and given to staff. Cigarettes and lighters are not to be left with
residents or in resident's rooms at ALL.
This is an incidental finding found during the course of the complaint investigation.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
365330
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/01/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Ayden Healthcare of Wauseon
303 W Leggett St
Wauseon, OH 43567
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0804
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on observation, staff interview, resident interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure food
was served warm and palatable. This had the potential to affect all residents who receive food from the
facility's kitchen. The facility census was 47.
Residents Affected - Many
Findings include:
Observation on 08/01/24 at 7:40 A.M. of meal delivery to the south hall revealed the door to the meal
delivery cart was left open between delivery of each tray.
Observation on 08/01/24 at 7:42 A.M. of meal delivery to the south hall revealed 11 plate covers (from
previously delivered trays), one undelivered resident tray, and a tote of condiments on top of the meal
delivery cart.
Interview on 08/01/24 at 7:47 A.M. with State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) #219 revealed the top of the
meal delivery cart for the south hall had 11 plate covers (from previously delivered trays), one undelivered
resident tray, a tote of condiments on top, and the door was let open in-between delivering trays.
Concurrent interview on 08/01/24 at 7:47 A.M. with STNA #219 revealed they receive multiple complaints
daily from residents regarding the temperature at which meals are served and they warm up resident meals
multiple times a day per request of residents.
Observation on 08/01/24 at 7:54 A.M. of meal delivery to the north hall revealed door to the meal delivery
cart was left open between delivery of each tray.
Interview on 08/01/24 at 7:55 A.M. with STNA #225 revealed the door was left open in-between delivering
trays.
Concurrent interview on 08/01/24 at 7:55 A.M. with STNA #225 revealed meals are often delivered to
residents too cold and residents request them to be reheated to a more acceptable temperature.
A test tray on 08/01/24 at 8:00 A.M. was sampled with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #173 which revealed
the breakfast sausage was cold and not palatable.
Interview on 08/01/24 at 8:48 A.M. with the Director of Nursing (DON) revealed the facility steam table and
plate warmer are broken and awaiting replacement.
Interview on 08/01/24 at 9:20 A.M. with Resident #3 and Resident #4 revealed the food is rarely warm and
they often request for it to be re-heated to their liking.
Interview on 08/01/24 at 9:47 A.M. with Resident #35 revealed the food is often served cold and not to their
liking.
Interview on 08/01/24 at 9:55 A.M. with LPN #173 revealed that there are frequent resident complaints
regarding the temperature of the food.
Review of facility policy entitled, Food and Nutrition Services, dated October 2017, on 08/01/24 at
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
365330
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/01/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Ayden Healthcare of Wauseon
303 W Leggett St
Wauseon, OH 43567
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 0804
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
approximately 10:40 A.M., revealed each resident is provided with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced
diet that meets his or her daily nutritional needs and special dietary needs, taking into consideration the
preferences of each resident.
This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00155728.
Residents Affected - Many
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