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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Many
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve
food in accordance with professional standards.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observations, staff interviews, review of the local health department inspection reports, and facility policy
review, the facility failed to ensure the kitchen was properly cleaned and sanitized prior to completing food
preparation. The deficient practice had the potential to affect 127 residents who receive food from the
kitchen. There was one resident (Resident #123) who was identified as having an ordered nothing by mouth
(NPO) diet.
Findings include:
Review of the local health department (LHD) inspection report for the [NAME] Wing kitchen,completed on
06/10/24, evealed the kitchen was out of compliance with the following regulations: the person in charge
demonstrated knowledge and performed duties; adequate handwashing facilities were supplied and
accessible; food-contact surfaces were cleaned and sanitized; contamination was prevented during food
preparation, storage, and display; non-food contact surfaces were clean; sewage and wastewater was
properly disposed; and physical facilities were installed, maintained and cleaned.
The inspection revealed four critical violations and three non-critical violations cited. The report stated there
were gaps in practices and procedures identified through the inspection which could cause food-[NAME]
illness. There was visual evidence of food debris in the handwashing sink. The inside chute of the ice
machine was found to have mold present. The grease trap removal and pipes caused a back-up of
wastewater and sewage into the kitchen. Food preparation continued in the kitchen during this time. There
was standing water observed in the two adjourning storage rooms directly off of the kitchen. There was
evidence of food preparation activity in the [NAME] Wing kitchen without the kitchen being cleaned and
sanitized. There were accumulated boxes and dirt found in the dish area and the storage rooms needed to
have all contents removed and discarded. The floors were dirty and there had been a milk spill in the
walk-in cooler.
Interview on 06/13/24 at 12:33 P.M. with Dietary Manager (DM) #200 confirmed the [NAME] Wing kitchen
had been used for food preparation prior to the inspection by the LHD on 06/10/24. DM #200 confirmed the
kitchen needed to have repairs completed before the kitchen could be used again.
Interview on 06/13/24 at 3:18 P.M., via telephone, with [NAME] #201 confirmed she had been hired a food
preparation cook approximately three weeks ago. [NAME] #201 confirmed she completed food preparation
in the [NAME] Wing kitchen prior to the LHD inspection on 06/10/24. [NAME] #201 stated there was grease
and stuff coming up through the drains in the kitchen. [NAME] #201 stated she had brought some dry
goods for baking from the [NAME] Wing kitchen over to the [NAME] Wing kitchen. [NAME] #201 stated she
was going back and forth between the two kitchens initially until they realized the
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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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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
365344
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/14/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Luxe Rehabilitation and Care Center
957 Becks Knob Road
Lancaster, OH 43130
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
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kitchen could not be used.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Interview via telephone on 06/13/24 at 3:26 P.M. with Health Department Inspector (HDI) #203 confirmed
she had inspected the [NAME] Wing kitchen at the facility on 06/10/24 after the facility's DM #200
mentioned food preparation was being completed in that kitchen. When the doors to the two food storage
areas were opened there was sewage water found on the floors in both rooms. The facility staff were not
aware the sewage water was present. The water had a bad odor and smelled like a combination of sewage
and potatoes. The Maintenance Director and Dietary Manager were present during the inspection and for
the discovery of the sewage water found in the storage rooms. Observarions by HDI #203 revealed there
was a pan of chocolate chip cookie bars sitting on top of the stove cooling, a head of lettuce, onions, and
tomatoes were sitting directly on the counter, and frozen hamburger was thawing in the three compartment
sink. There was also food debris evidence found in the only handwashing sink.
Residents Affected - Many
Interview on 06/13/24 at 4:25 P.M. with Maintenance Director (MND) #202 revealed DM #200 informed the
LHD inspector that an employee had been completing food preparation in the [NAME] Wing kitchen. MND
#202 confirmed when they entered the kitchen, there was water on the floor underneath the three
compartment sink, which then leaked underneath the doors to the food storage rooms. MND #202
confirmed there was a log of hamburger thawing in the three compartment sink but denied observing any
other food items. MND #202 stated he shut down the kitchen immediately upon the inspection on 06/10/24.
Observations on 06/13/24 at 4:34 P.M. with MND #202 of the [NAME] Wing kitchen revealed the grease
trap was located outside of the facility in a grassy area. Upon lifting the lid off of the grease trap a strong
sewage odor was detected. A small amount of liquid was observed inside the vertical pipe of the grease
trap. Upon entering the kitchen, the storage rooms had been cleaned out and there were not any food items
observed. There was one handwashing sink observed in the kitchen. The water was turned on at the sink
and within seconds of the water running, the sink began backing up and the water continued to rise in the
sink. The water was turned off before it began overflowing onto the floor. The water remained clear. There
were a couple of particles observed in the handwashing sink which could not be identified as food or
another source. The sink appeared dirty.
Interview with MND #202 at the time of the observations, confirmed the handwashing sink needed to be
cleaned, sanitized, and unclogged. MND #202 stated the grease trap should be cleaned at least quarterly.
MND #202 confirmed during an inspection with the local health department (LHD), the grease trap was
identified as the source which caused a back up of waste water into the kitchen. MND #202 confirmed the
grease trap had not been cleaned and a cleaning had not been scheduled since the inspection occurred on
06/10/24.
Interview on 06/13/24 at 5:33 P.M. with MND #202 confirmed the [NAME] Wing kitchen had been closed for
three or four years. MND #202 confirmed there were not any signs posted to alert the staff because the
staff had general knowledge not to use the kitchen. MND #202 stated the kitchen was used for at least one
or two days for food preparation. MND #202 confirmed the [NAME] Wing kitchen should not have been
used again until it was inspected by the LHD. MND #202 confirmed the grease trap was last cleaned in
February 2024.
Interview on 06/14/24 at 11:48 A.M. with the Interim Administrator (IA) confirmed he approved DM #200's
request to use the [NAME] Wing kitchen for food preparation on a short-term basis prior to the LHD's
inspection that was conducted on 06/10/24.
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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Event ID:
Facility ID:
365344
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
365344
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/14/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Luxe Rehabilitation and Care Center
957 Becks Knob Road
Lancaster, OH 43130
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)
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Many
Review of the undated facility policy titled Sanitation and Safety, revealed procedures for washing and
sanitizing silverware, china, and glasses are developed, posted, and followed. Procedures for washing,
rinsing, and sanitizing pots, pans and utensils are developed, posted and followed.
Review of the undated facility policy titled Food Preparation, revealed tongs or other utensils are used in
handling food whenever possible. If it is necessary to use the hands, they are thoroughly washed in hand
washing facilities with hot water and soap and plastic gloves are worn.
Review of the undate facility policy titled Receiving, Storage and Issuing, revealed the Certified Dietary
Manager is responsible for supervising sanitation and housekeeping procedures within the food service
department. The Certified Dietary Manager is responsible for supervising and training personnel in the
proper sanitation procedures in storing, preparing, and serving food. The Certified Dietary Manager is
responsible for instructing employees in the use and maintenance of equipment. The Maintenance
department is responsible for routine inspections and care of fans, vent ducts, washing filters, hoods, and
equipment. The Dietary Manager is responsible for overseeing floors, walls, washing filters, hoods and
windows in the kitchen.
This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00154756.
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