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Inspection visit

Inspection

LOVELAND HEALTH CARE CENTERCMS #3654278 citations on this visit
8 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 8 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0812 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. Based on observations, staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to properly label and store food as well as ensure expired products were disposed of. The facility also failed to maintain clean equipment. This had the potential to affect all 73 residents who receive food from the kitchen. The facility census was 73. Findings include: 1. Observations on 04/14/25 from 8:00 A.M. to 8:15 A.M., in the kitchen, revealed a shallow pan with croutons, covered not dated and a pan with rolls covered with plastic wrap not dated. Observation of the ice machine outside of the kitchen had a scoop in an attached container. The container holding the scoop had a yellow sludge on the bottom with stagnant water. The container had no holes for drainage. Interview on 04/15/25 at 8:20 A.M., with Dietary Staff #106 confirmed the undated food and condition of the ice scoop. 2. Observation of the kitchen on 04/16/25 at 8:55 A.M., with the Dietary Director (DD) #18 revealed there were 11 undated chocolate cakes, 1 undated pitcher of iced tea, 2 undated pitchers of lemonade, and 1 stick of butter with a substance on its wrapper in the walk-in refrigerator. Interview on 04/16/25 at 8: 59 A.M., with DD #18 confirmed there were 11 undated chocolate cakes, 1 undated pitcher of iced tea, 2 undated lemonade pitchers, and 1 stick of butter with a substance on its wrapper in the walk-in refrigerator. Observation of the kitchen on 04/16/25 at 9:00 A.M., with the DD #18 revealed the steam tables had a build up of grime and debris. Interview on 04/16/25 at 9:01 A.M., with the DD #18 revealed the steam tables had a build up of grime and debris. Review of the policy titled ,Food Storage, dated on January 2025, stated all food will be covered, dated, and labeled. Review of the undated policy titled, Basic Cleaning Equipment, stated all equipment will be washed and sanitized after every use. 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: 365427 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 365427 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/17/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Loveland Health Care Center 501 North Second Street Loveland, OH 45140 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 0814 Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on observation, staff interview, and review of policy, the facility failed to ensure the garbage cans in the kitchen food preparation area garbage receptacles were covered to prevent cross contamination and pest control. This had the potential to affect all 73 residents who receive food from the kitchen. The facility census was 73 residents. Residents Affected - Many Findings include: Observation on 04/16/25 at 9:05 A.M., revealed the kitchen garbage receptacle by the primary handwashing sink and the garbage receptacle on the opposite side of the dishwashing sink next to a prep-area counter were not covered. Interview on 04/16/25 at 9:06 A.M., with Dietary Director #18 confirmed the garbage receptacles in the kitchen food preparation areas were not covered with lids. Review of the undated policy titled, Garbage Cans stated the facility should cover the garbage cans when not in use. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365427 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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Citations

8 citations 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.

  • 0353GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  • 0812GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    F812 - Food safety requirements

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  • 0814GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    F814 - Food Safety Requirements

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

  • 0521GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

  • 0712GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    F712 - Frequency of physician visits

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

  • 0761GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    F761 - Labeling of Drugs and Biologicals

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

  • 0918GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    F918 - Bathroom Facilities

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

  • 0345GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the April 17, 2025 survey of LOVELAND HEALTH CARE CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of LOVELAND HEALTH CARE CENTER on April 17, 2025. The surveyor cited 8 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at LOVELAND HEALTH CARE CENTER on April 17, 2025?

Yes, 8 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems."

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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