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.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, staff interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure fall interventions were in place for
a resident who was at risk for falls and had a history of falls. This affected one (Resident #2) of five
residents reviewed for falls. The facility census was 82.
Findings include:
Review of the medical record for Resident #2 revealed an admission date of 07/03/07. Diagnoses included
dementia, osteoarthritis, and a history of falls.
Review of the quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #2 had
cognitive impairment. Resident #2 had impairments on both sides of the upper extremities (UE) and on one
side of the lower extremities (LE). Resident #2 required moderate to maximum assistance with all activities
of daily living (ADLs).
Review of Resident #2's care plan revealed Resident #2 was at risk for falls and had a history of falls.
Multiple fall prevention interventions were listed including the use of Dycem on the wheelchair cushion,
initiated on 05/09/21.
Review of Resident #2's physician orders dated 09/12/24 revealed an active order for Dycem to the
wheelchair.
Observation on 04/15/25 at 2:01 P.M. revealed Resident #2 was seated in her wheelchair without Dycem on
the seat cushion.
Interview on 04/15/25 at 2:03 P.M. with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #206 confirmed Resident #2 was
seated in her wheelchair without the Dycem in place.
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
365456
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/17/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Circleville Post-Acute
1155 Atwater Avenue
Circleville, OH 43113
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0758
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated,
prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic
medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
record review, policy review, and staff interview, the facility failed to monitor for mood and behaviors
including target behaviors for a resident receiving antianxiety, antidepressants, and antipyshcotic
medications. This affected one (Resident #44) of five residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. The
facility census was 82.
Findings include:
Review of Resident #44's medical record revealed Resident #44 was admitted on [DATE]. Diagnoses
included vascular dementia, anxiety disorder, restlessness and agitation, schizoaffective disorder - bipolar
type, homicidal ideations, psychotic disorder with delusions, and major depressive disorder.
Review of the quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #44
was severely cognitively impaired with no signs of psychosis or behaviors noted. Resident #44 received
antipsychotic, antianxiety, and antidepressant medications.
Review of the active orders for April 2025 revealed Resident #44 was receiving the following medications:
Lorazepam oral concentrate two milligrams per milliliter with the dose of 0.25 milliliters every four hours as
needed for anxiety or restlessness for 14 days starting 04/10/25. Risperidone 0.25 milligrams (mg) by
mouth twice a day for vascular dementia and psychotic behaviors. Lexapro five mg by mouth one time a
day for anxiety. Mirtazapine 15 mg at bedtime for depression. Ativan 0.5 mg by mouth twice a day for
anxiety.
Review of the care plan for Resident #44 revealed there should be monitoring of mood and behavior
including target behaviors of hallucinations, agitation, incoherent speech, delusional thoughts, and
disorganized thinking.
Resident #44's medical record did not include Resident #44's mood and behavior were being monitored
routinely.
Interview 04/16/25 at 8:20 A.M. with the Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed they were not monitoring and
tracking mood and behaviors including target behaviors for Resident #44 as indicated in Resident #44's
plan of care.
Review of the Medication Therapy policy dated April 2007 revealed a process to prescribe and monitor
medications for residents that included monitoring for potential or suspected side effects of the medications
prescribed.
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AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
365456
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/17/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Circleville Post-Acute
1155 Atwater Avenue
Circleville, OH 43113
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 0806
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies,
intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
record review, observation, resident and staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to honor the
resident's food requests or preferences and ensure residents received food substitutions for foods they
dislike. This affected two (Resident #51 and #72) of three residents reviewed for food preferences. The
facility census was 82.
Findings include:
1. Review of the medical record for Resident #51 revealed an admission date of 05/06/22 with diagnoses
including but not limited to Alzheimer's disease, dementia, congestive heart failure, and chronic kidney
disease. Review of the quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident
#51 was moderate cognitive deficit.
Review of Resident #51's diet order worksheet revealed Resident #51 disliked peas and carrots.
Observation and interview on 04/15/25 from 12:40 P.M. to 12:46 P.M. of Resident #51's lunch plate revealed
there was not a vegetable on her plate. Resident #51's lunch ticket on 04/15/25 at 12:40 P.M. revealed she
dislikes carrots and peas. Dietician #444 stated if a vegetable being served was on the resident's dislikes
list the facility would serve an alternative like a can of green beans. Dietician #444 stated the resident
should receive a vegetable on the plate. Dietary Director #151 stated if the facility was serving a vegetable
the resident doesn't like, they would get an alternative vegetable like a vegetable juice. Dietician #444
confirmed Resident #51 did not get a vegetable on her lunch tray. Resident #51 stated she would like green
beans.
2. Review of the medical record for Resident #72 revealed an admission date of 01/09/24. Review of the
quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #72 was cognitively intact.
Review of Resident #72 diet order worksheet revealed Resident #72 disliked bacon, bananas, raisins, ham,
corn, nuts, and seeds.
Interview on 04/14/25 at 4:12 P.M. with Resident #72 stated she did not like the food at the facility and the
staff do not pay attention to your likes and dislikes and they will serve you whatever food they have on
hand. The staff were not taking food restrictions into account
Observation and interview on 04/17/25 at 12:44 P.M. revealed Resident #72 was served corn on her lunch
plate. Resident #72's lunch ticket revealed she dislikes corn. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #269
verified Resident #72 received corn on her lunch plate and stated Resident #72 should not have received
corn.
Interview on 04/17/25 at 12:49 P.M. with Assistant Dietary Director #165 stated Resident #72 should not
have received corn. Assistant Dietary Director #165 revealed the cook and aide serving at that time should
be checking the ticket and meal.
Review of the Therapeutic Diets policy dated 2001 revealed the diet will be determined in accordance with
the resident's informed choices, preferences, and treatment goals.
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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
365456
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/17/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Circleville Post-Acute
1155 Atwater Avenue
Circleville, OH 43113
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 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 observation, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure food was protected from
contamination. This had the potential to affect all residents in the facility who receive food from the kitchen
except for Resident #192 who received nothing by mouth. The facility census was 82.
Findings include:
Observation and interview on 04/15/25 at 11:50 A.M. revealed [NAME] #185 putting bread into the puree
machine with her bare hands. [NAME] #185 was also crumpling the bread in the puree machine with her
bare hands. [NAME] #185 stated she doesn't know if she needs to wear gloves. Dietician #444 verified
[NAME] #185 should be wearing gloves when touching ready to eat food items.
Interview on 04/15/25 at 11:51 A.M. with Assistant Dietary Director #165 stated the puree bread does not
go through a cooking process and was served at room temperature.
Observation and interview on 04/15/25 at 12:34 P.M. revealed [NAME] #185 was putting together a
hamburger on a bun with her bare hands. [NAME] #185 confirmed she grabbed the burger buns with her
bare hands to assemble the hamburger.
Review of the Preventing Foodborne Illness - Employee Hygiene and Sanitary Practices policy dated
November 2022 revealed food and nutrition services employees follow appropriate hygiene and sanitary
procedures to prevent the spread of foodborne illness. Contact between food and bare (ungloved) hands is
prohibited. Gloves are worn when directly touching ready-to-eat foods.
Review of the Food Preparation and Service policy dated 2001 revealed bare hand contact with food is
prohibited. Gloves are worn when handling food directly and changed between tasks.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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Event ID:
Facility ID:
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If continuation sheet
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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
365456
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/17/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Circleville Post-Acute
1155 Atwater Avenue
Circleville, OH 43113
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 0921
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and
the public.
Based on observations, staff and resident interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure the
resident's hand sinks were working in the resident's room. This affected one (Resident #26) of 25 residents
reviewed for physical environment. The facility census was 82.
Findings include:
Interview and observation on 04/14/25 at 4:24 P.M. with Resident #26 stated he did not have hot or cold
water at his hand sink. Resident #26 stated he has not had water at his hand sink for three months and he
can only get hot water if he turns on a valve underneath the hand sink. Observation of Resident #26's hand
sink revealed there was no water coming from the hand sink.
Observation and interview on 04/17/25 at 9:23 A.M. with Maintenance Director #209 confirmed Resident
#26's hand sink was not returning hot or cold water. Maintenance Director #209 stated the stim was busted
in the sink and he does not have any work orders for this issue.
Interview on 04/17/25 at 9:30 A.M. with Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #286 confirmed Resident #26's
hand sink was not working and it has been an issue for probably a month. CNA #286 stated she has told a
nurse, and they put in the work orders.
Review of the Maintenance Service policy dated December 2009 revealed the maintenance department is
responsible for maintaining the buildings, grounds, and equipment in a safe and operable manner at all
times. Functions of maintenance personnel include but are not limited to: maintaining the heat/cooling
system, plumbing fixtures, wiring, etc., in good working order.
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