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FLINT RIDGE NRSG & REHAB CTRCMS #3654854 citations on this visit
4 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 4 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0641 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on medical record review, staff interview, and review of facility policy for wound care, this facility failed to ensure residents assessments were accurate to refect a pre-existing skin injury during admission assessments. This affected one (Resident #141) of four residents reviewed for skin care and prevention. The facility census was 70. Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Review of the medical record for Resident #141 revealed an initial admission date of 07/23/23, and re-entry date of 11/29/23, and a discharge date of 12/13/23. Diagnoses included acute respiratory failure with hypoxia, altered mental status, and sepsis unspecified organism. Review of the plan of care dated 11/30/23 revealed Resident #141 was at risk for skin breakdown and has skin breakdown. Interventions include to apply triad cream twice a day after incontinence episode as needed, assist with repositioning and or turning at frequent intervals to provide pressure relief, keep skin clean and dry, assist with skin care based on residents limitations, and report changes in skin integrity to the nurse. Review of Resident #141's admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment dated [DATE] revealed a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15 out of 15 indicating the resident had an intact cognition for daily decision making abilities. Resident #141 required supervision assistance for personal hygiene and was dependent on staff for toileting, dressing, and transfers. Resident #141 was noted to be free of any skin injuries or pressure wounds during this assessment review. Review of Resident #141's physician orders for December 2023 revealed the following: -Apply triad cream to buttocks/coccyx area every day and night shift for redness. Start on 11/29/23. -Monitor bruising to left and right forearm every shift for monitoring until healed. Review of weekly skin observations for Resident #141 from 11/29/23 through 12/13/23 revealed the resident was free of any skin injuries or pressure wounds. Interview on 12/27/2023 at 11:38 A.M. with the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) #172 revealed Resident #141 was admitted to the facility with a red area to her buttocks and she got a order for cream for redness. She thought she out a progress note in the residents medical record but could not find it anywhere. Normally this would have been documented under weekly skin assessments or pressure (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 7 Event ID: 365485 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 365485 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 01/02/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Flint Ridge Nrsg & Rehab Ctr 1450 West Main Street Newark, OH 43055 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 0641 charting. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Interview on 12/27/2023 at 11:42 A.M. with the Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed Resident #141's MDS assessment did not note her per-existing skin condition when admitted to the facility as well as there was no documentation in the medical record under weekly skin observations to indicate the resident was admitted with a skin concern. Residents Affected - Few Review of the facility policy titled Wound Care, revised 10/2010, revealed under section titled Documentation The following information should be recorded in the resident's medical record: type of wound care given, all assessment data including wound bed color, size, drainage, and etc. This is an incidental finding identified during investigation for Complaint Number OH00148998. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365485 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 7 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 365485 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 01/02/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Flint Ridge Nrsg & Rehab Ctr 1450 West Main Street Newark, OH 43055 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 0684 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on medical record review, and staff interview, this facility failed to ensure residents receiving antibiotics were monitored for effectiveness including obtaining and monitoring vital signs. This affected one (Resident #141) of the four residents reviewed for antibiotic use. The facility census was 70. Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Review of the medical record for Resident #141 revealed an initial admission date of 07/23/23, and re-entry date of 11/29/23, and a discharge date of 12/13/23. Diagnoses included acute respiratory failure with hypoxia, altered mental status, and sepsis unspecified organism. Review of Resident #141's admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment dated [DATE] revealed a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15 out of 15 indicating the resident had an intact cognition for daily decision making abilities. Resident #141 required supervision assistance for personal hygiene and was dependent on staff for toileting, dressing, and transfers. Resident #141 was noted to be receiving intravenous antibiotic during stay. Review of Resident #141's physician orders for December 2023 revealed the following: -Change peripherally inserted central catheter (picc) line dressing and end cap every week to right upper arm on Monday. -Flush picc before and after antibiotic administration with 10 milliliters (ml) of normal saline to right upper arm day and night -Imipenem-Cilastatin IV (antibiotic to treat bacterial infections) solution reconstituted 500 milligrams (mg), use 500 mg two times a day for sepsis with urinary tract infection (UTI) for 28 administrations. Review of Resident #141's vital sign monitoring revealed no blood pressure, temperature, or pulse was obtained since admission through discharge from the facility. The last documented blood pressure, temperature, or pulse was 03/28/22. Interview on 12/27/23 at 11:42 A.M. with the Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed Resident #141's was receiving intravenous antibiotic due to a recent hospital stay with the diagnosis of Sepsis. The DON also confirmed the residents medical record lacked the evidence of vital signs being obtained and/or monitored during her stay at the facility and while receiving intravenous antibiotic for an infection and should have been. This is an incidental finding identified during investigation for Complaint Number OH00148998. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365485 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 7 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 365485 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 01/02/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Flint Ridge Nrsg & Rehab Ctr 1450 West Main Street Newark, OH 43055 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 0760 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on medical record review, staff interview, and facility policy for medication administration, this facility failed to ensure residents thyroid medication was administered at the scheduled time. This affected one (Resident #41) of the four residents reviewed for accurate medication administration. The facility census was 70. Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Review of the medical record for Resident #41 revealed an admission date of 04/13/23. Diagnoses included hemiplegia and hemiparesis following an cerebral infarction affecting the right dominant side, diabetes insipidus, anxiety disorder, obesity, and hypothyroidism. Review of Resident #41's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment dated [DATE] revealed a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15 out of 15 indicating the resident had an intact cognition for daily decision making abilities. Resident required supervision or set up assistance for eating, oral care, toilet hygiene, dressing, personal hygiene. Noted to have an indwelling catheter and always continent of bowel function. Review of Resident #41's physician orders for November 2023 revealed an order for Levothyroxine sodium 125 milligrams (mg), give one tablet in the morning for hypothyroidism. Continued review revealed this medication was scheduled to be administered at 6:00 A.M. daily. Review of the medication administration record (MAR) for November 2023 revealed the medication Levothyroxine Sodium was documented by the nurse administering this medication as being administered at 6:00 A.M. daily. Review of the progress note dated 11/29/2023 at 11:49 A.M. created by the Director of Nursing (DON) revealed, Resident #41's, son reports resident's Levothyroxine levels were low and endocrinologist was thinking of increasing the Levothyroxine. Son request medication review at this time. Pharmacist in the facility reviews medications and recommend that protonix be given at bedtime to increase absorption of Levothyroxine. Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) #30 made aware of the recommendation. Protonix changed to 9:00 P.M. to improve absorption of Levothyroxine. Son, made aware of medication time change. Review of the progress note dated 12/03/2023 at 3:59 P.M. created by Registered Nurse (RN) #150 revealed, This nurse was manager on call. Received call from administrator pertaining to a resident not receiving a 6:00 A.M. medication at the scheduled time, son of patient confirms. Resident states that night shift nurse gives all her medication at 8:00 P.M. the night prior to the 6:00 A.M. medication being due. This nurse went to facility, educated all licensed nursing staff of the 6 rights to medication administration. Nurse named in the incident was disciplined. Physician and pharmacy both notified of same. Review of Resident #41's lab results for Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) dated 12/06/2023 revealed this residents value to be <0.10 and the reference range is 0.40 to 5.40 microunits per milliliter (uIU/mL) Interview on 12/27/2023 at 2:30 P.M. with the DON confirmed Resident #41 was receiving her 6:00 (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365485 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 7 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 365485 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 01/02/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Flint Ridge Nrsg & Rehab Ctr 1450 West Main Street Newark, OH 43055 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 0760 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm A.M. scheduled thyroid medication, Levothyroxine during the previous night shift 8:00 P.M This medication is to be administered by its self in the early morning hours. Review of the facility policy titled Administering Medications, dated 04/2019 revealed 4. Medications are administered in accordance with prescriber orders, including any required time frame. Residents Affected - Few This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00148925. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365485 If continuation sheet Page 5 of 7 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 365485 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 01/02/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Flint Ridge Nrsg & Rehab Ctr 1450 West Main Street Newark, OH 43055 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 0842 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on medical record review, staff interview, and facility policy for charting and documentation, this facility failed to ensure information documented in residents medical records were accurate to reflect care provided. This affected one (Resident #41) of four residents reviewed for accurate medical record documentation. The facility census was 70. Findings include: Review of the medical record for Resident #41 revealed an admission date of 04/13/23. Diagnoses included hemiplegia and hemiparesis following an cerebral infarction affecting the right dominant side, diabetes insipidus, anxiety disorder, obesity, and hypothyroidism. Review of Resident #41's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment dated [DATE] revealed a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15 out of 15 indicating the resident had an intact cognition for daily decision making abilities. Resident required supervision or set up assistance for eating, oral care, toilet hygiene, dressing, and personal hygiene. Noted to have an indwelling catheter and always continent of bowel function. Review of Resident #41's physician orders for November 2023 revealed an order for Levothyroxine sodium 125 milligrams (mg), give one tablet in the morning for hypothyroidism. Continued review revealed this medication was scheduled to be administered at 6:00 A.M. daily. Review of the medication administration record (MAR) for November 2023 revealed the medication Levothyroxine Sodium was documented by the nurse administering this medication as being administered at 6:00 A.M. daily. Review of the progress note dated 11/29/2023 at 11:49 A.M. created by the Director of Nursing (DON) revealed, Resident #41's, son reports resident's Levothyroxine levels were low and endocrinologist was thinking of increasing the Levothyroxine. Son request medication review at this time. Pharmacist in the facility reviews medications and recommend that protonix be given at bedtime to increase absorption of Levothyroxine. Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) #30 made aware of the recommendation. Protonix changed to 9:00 P.M. to improve absorption of Levothyroxine. Son, made aware of medication time change. Review of the progress note dated 12/03/23 at 3:59 P.M. created by Registered Nurse (RN) #150 revealed, This nurse was manager on call. Received call from administrator pertaining to a resident not receiving a 6:00 A.M. medication at the scheduled time, son of patient confirms. Resident states that night shift nurse gives all her medication at 8:00 P.M. the night prior to the 6:00 A.M. medication being due. This nurse went to facility, educated all licensed nursing staff of the 6 rights to medication administration. Nurse named in the incident was disciplined. Physician and pharmacy both notified of same. Interview on 12/27/23 at 2:30 P.M. with the Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed nurse staff were documenting in Resident #41's MAR that the thyroid medication was being administered at 6:00 A.M. when really it was being given at 8:00 P.M. (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365485 If continuation sheet Page 6 of 7 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 365485 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 01/02/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Flint Ridge Nrsg & Rehab Ctr 1450 West Main Street Newark, OH 43055 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 0842 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Review of facility policy titled Charting and Documentation, no date noted revealed 3. Documentation in the medical record will be objective (no opinionated or speculative), complete and accurate. This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00148925. Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365485 If continuation sheet Page 7 of 7

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Citations

4 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.

  • 0641GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F641 - Accuracy of Assessments

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  • 0684GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F684 - Quality of care

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  • 0760GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F760 - Residents are free of any significant medication errors

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

  • 0842GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F842 - Resident-identifiable information

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

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What happened during the January 2, 2024 survey of FLINT RIDGE NRSG & REHAB CTR?

This was a inspection survey of FLINT RIDGE NRSG & REHAB CTR on January 2, 2024. The surveyor cited 4 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at FLINT RIDGE NRSG & REHAB CTR on January 2, 2024?

Yes, 4 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment."

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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