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Inspection visit

Inspection

BEECHWOOD HOME FOR INCURABLESCMS #3654456 citations on this visit
6 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 6 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0791 Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. Review of Resident #22's medical record revealed Resident #22 admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Diagnoses included osteoarthritis, chronic pain, and cognitive communication deficit. Review of the annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #22 was cognitively intact and Resident #22 had obvious or likely cavity or broken teeth. Residents Affected - Few Review of the dental care plan, last revised on 07/12/21, revealed Resident #22 had an alteration in dentition. Interventions included dental exams routinely and as needed by the dentist. Review of Resident #22's dental summary report dated 09/01/21 revealed an oral surgeon referral was made to extract all remaining teeth. Further review of the summary report revealed the resident, and the facility were advised the resident needed to be seen by an oral surgeon for extractions. Review of the dental oral surgery referral dated 09/01/21 revealed Resident #22's dentist completed referral form for Resident #22 to have all remaining teeth extracted. Further review of the oral surgery referral revealed the referral was not sent to the oral surgeon until 04/28/22. Review of Resident #22's medical record from 09/01/22 to 04/27/22 revealed no documentation that an appointment was made for Resident #22 to see the oral surgeon. There was also no documentation that Resident #22 was seen by an oral surgeon. Interview with Resident #22 on 04/25/22 at 8:30 P.M. revealed Resident #22 had not seen the dentist and all of her teeth were falling out. Interview with the Administrator on 04/28/22 at 9:38 A.M. verified Resident #22 was not seen by the oral surgeon and the oral surgeon referral was not sent until 04/28/22. Review of the facility's dental services policy dated 11/15/15 revealed the facility will promptly refer residents with lost or damaged dentures to a dentist. Based on resident and staff interview, review of the facility's policy, and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents received timely dental services. This affected two (#22 and #33) of two residents reviewed for dental services. The facility census was 71. Findings include: 1. Review of Resident #33's medical record revealed the resident was admitted on [DATE]. Diagnoses included cerebral palsy, polyarthritis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Review of the (continued on next page) 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 3 Event ID: 365445 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 365445 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/28/2022 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Beechwood Home for Incurables 2140 Pogue Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45208 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 0791 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #33 was cognitively intact, had no behaviors, did not refuse care, and did not wander. Review of the progress note dated 02/06/22 revealed Resident #33 lost a filling to his right lower molar during lunch. The supervisor was notified and the dentist was to be called the following Monday. Residents Affected - Few Review of the medical record reviewed no documentation related to dental appointments for Resident #33 on or after 02/06/22. There was no evidence Resident #33 was seen by a dentist on or after 02/06/22. Interview on 04/26/22 at 9:30 A.M. with Resident #33 stated he didn't like to go but needed to see the dentist related to a filling that had fallen out. Resident #33 stated the area was not painful, but there was a sharp edge to the tooth that he avoided when chewing. Interview on 04/27/22 at 10:26 A.M. with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #13 stated Resident #33 had a filling fall out a couple months ago, was seen by a dentist in the facility, but could not be treated in house. Resident #33 had an appointment scheduled with a dentist in the community. On the day of the appointment, date not specified, Resident #33 got up and ready for the appointment, but LPN #13 was not sure if the appointment was canceled by the dental office or transport. LPN #13 was not sure if the appointment was ever rescheduled. Interview on 04/27/22 at 10:57 A.M. with Registered Nurse (RN) #105 stated she was unaware of any dental concerns, and had not scheduled any dental appointments for Resident #33 since she assumed the role of scheduler on 02/14/22. Resident #33 was not on the list to be seen by Care 360 and did not receive dental services on 04/22/22. Care 360 was scheduled to return on 06/02/22. Subsequent interview on 04/28/22 at 8:47 A.M. with LPN #13 clarified she told the unit manager (Registered Nurse #45) that Resident #33 needed a dental appointment. On the day of the appointment, unspecified, Resident #13 was out of bed, dressed and waiting in the lobby for transportation when LPN #13 began her shift. LPN #13 stated after she started her medication pass, she saw Resident #33 returning to the floor. LPN #13 questioned Resident #33 about his dental appointment and he indicated either the appointment or the transportation had been canceled. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365445 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 3 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 365445 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/28/2022 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Beechwood Home for Incurables 2140 Pogue Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45208 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 0803 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. Based on observations, review of a therapeutic spreadsheet, record review, review of the facility's policy, and staff interviews, the facility failed to serve the correct portion sizes for a pureed diet. This affected eight residents (#13, #19, #31, #40, #48, #52, #53, and #57) residing in the facility whom receive puree diets. The facility census was 71. Findings include: Review of the facility's therapeutic spreadsheet revealed the pureed diet consisted of pork loin three ounce measuring scoop, grilled buttered asparagus four ounce measuring scoop, roasted sweet potatoes four ounce measuring scoop, and hot spiced apples four ounce measuring cup. Observation on 04/27/22 at 11:58 A.M. of tray line service revealed [NAME] #160 partially filled a four-ounce scoop of puree food items including sweet potato, asparagus, and pork and placed them on a plate to be served to Resident #57. Review of the diet ticket revealed Resident #57 was to receive a pureed diet. Interview on 04/27/22 at 11:59 A.M. with [NAME] #160 verified he was giving a partial measuring scoop of pureed food to the residents who had pureed meal. Subsequent observation on 04/27/22 at 12:00 P.M. of tray line service revealed Dietician #170 was educating [NAME] #160 to fill up the scoop when serving pureed diets instead of providing pureed diets a partial scoop. Interview on 04/27/22 at 12:01 P.M. with Dietician #170 verified [NAME] #160 was not filling the scoop serving up for pureed diets. Review of the facility's list of pureed diets revealed Residents #13, #19, #31, #40, #48, #52, #53, and #57 were on a pureed diet. Review of facility's policy titled Forefront Standard Serving Portions Policy, issued on 05/01/19, revealed pureed vegetables were to be served in a number eight scoop that was equivalent to four ounces. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365445 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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Citations

6 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.

  • 0222GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

  • 0324GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

  • 0344GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.

  • 0711GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    F711 - Physician Visits

    Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

  • 0791GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F791 - Dental Services

    Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

  • 0803GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F803 - Menus and nutritional adequacy

    Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

FAQ · About this visit

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What happened during the April 28, 2022 survey of BEECHWOOD HOME FOR INCURABLES?

This was a inspection survey of BEECHWOOD HOME FOR INCURABLES on April 28, 2022. The surveyor cited 6 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at BEECHWOOD HOME FOR INCURABLES on April 28, 2022?

Yes, 6 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arra..."

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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