F 0602
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** THE
FOLLOWING DEFICIENCY REPRESENTS AN INCIDENT OF PAST NON-COMPLIANCE THAT WAS
SUBSEQUENTLY CORRECTED PRIOR TO THIS SURVEY.
Residents Affected - Few
Based on medical record review, staff interview, review of a self reported incident (SRI) and subsequent
investigation, review of a transcribed interview, policy review, and review of corrective action
documentation, the facility failed to ensure residents were free from misappropriation. This affected two (#1
and #2) of three residents reviewed for misappropriation. The facility census was 83.
Findings Include:
Review of Resident #1's medical record revealed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with
diagnoses that included type two diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and major depressive disorder.
Review of the most recent quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment dated [DATE] revealed
Resident #1 was cognitively intact and required extensive assistance of one person for completing her
activities of daily living (ADLs).
Review of Resident #2's medical record revealed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with
diagnoses that included atrial fibrillation, congestive heart failure, and malnutrition.
Review of the most recent comprehensive MDS 3.0 assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #2 was
cognitively intact and required extensive assistance of one person for completing her ADLs.
Review of an SRI and investigation documentation revealed on 10/24/24 at approximately 3:00 P.M.
Resident #1 reported money missing from her cellular telephone (cell phone)/wallet. Resident #1 stated the
money was removed at some point after 10:00 A.M. on 10/23/24. Resident #1 verbalized she was in
possession of $85.00. Resident #1 stated when she went to check on the money at 2:30 P.M. on 10/24/24 it
was gone. An investigation into the missing personal funds began immediately which included identifying all
staff that worked around the time of the incident, interviewing staff, interviewing other residents, and a
in-depth interview with Resident #1 and Resident #1's son. A camera was authorized and placed in
Resident #1's private room on 10/24/24 and $25.00 was placed in Resident #1's cell phone/wallet. While
staff were placing the camera in Resident #1's room, Resident #2 reported to the facility's receptionist he
was also missing money. Resident #2 stated he was out of his room from approximately 1:15 P.M. to 3:10
P.M. on 10/24/24, and when he returned and checked his wallet all but $2.00 were missing. Resident #2
stated he got money from a bank the previous day and sold a cell phone to a friend for $100.00. Resident
#2 stated he had a total of $200.00 in his possession. A second camera was ordered after the information
was obtained from Resident #2. On Monday 10/28/24, 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.
LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER
REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
TITLE
(X6) DATE
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
365508
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
11/08/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Welcome Nursing Home
417 South Main Street
Oberlin, OH 44074
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 0602
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
camera was placed at 11:51 A.M. in Resident #2's room and active monitoring of the cameras in Resident
#1 and Resident #2's rooms began by facility administrative staff. Soon after placement, the camera alerted
to motion in Resident #2's room. The camera recorded State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA) #100 rummaging
through Resident #2's bedside stand where STNA #100 found a wallet. STNA #100 proceeded to open the
wallet and when she found no money, STNA #100 continued to search through the drawer and other
locations in the room. After watching the video, the facility administration removed STNA #100 from the
floor and brought her to administrative offices for questioning. STNA #100 initially denied any involvement in
any missing money, but after further questions STNA #100 confessed to taking money from Resident #1
and Resident #2. The local police department was notified of the situation. Resident #1 and Resident #2
were both interviewed and expressed a desire to pursue prosecution, and STNA #100 was terminated
immediately upon confession on 10/28/24.
Review of a transcribed interview document dated 10/28/24 revealed STNA #100 confessed to taking
money from Resident #1 and Resident #2.
Interview with Director of Quality Assurance (DQA) #1 on 11/08/24 at 10:30 A.M. verified the facility
confirmed STNA #100 took money from Resident #1 and Resident #2.
Review of the policy titled, Abuse Prevention and Compliance Policy, dated 11/01/16, revealed the facility
has no tolerance for abuse, neglect, and misappropriation of residents.
As a result of the incident, the facility took the following actions to correct the deficient practice by 10/29/24:
•
On 10/28/24, the facility replaced Resident #1 and Resident #2's stolen money.
•
On 10/28/24, STNA #100's employment at the facility was terminated.
•
On 10/28/24, upon STNA #100's confession of stealing money from Resident #1 and Resident #2, the local
police department was contacted, a report was taken, and the criminal investigation was on-going.
•
On 10/28/24, The Ohio Department of Health was notified of the incident and an investigation into the
incident and actions taken against STNA #100's healthcare license were on-going.
•
On 10/28/24, interviews were completed with all residents and/or a resident's representative with no
negative findings related to abuse, neglect, or misappropriation.
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Event ID:
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Printed: 05/15/2026
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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
365508
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
11/08/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Welcome Nursing Home
417 South Main Street
Oberlin, OH 44074
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 0602
On 10/29/24, a Quality Assurance meeting was held to discuss the incident.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
•
Residents Affected - Few
On 10/29/24, the facility updated its Ester's Law policy to reflect and notify staff the facility may utilize
hidden cameras in any area of the facility (in resident rooms with the permission of the resident and/or
responsible party) when it deems necessary to investigate staff for inappropriate actions.
•
On 10/29/24, an all staff meeting was conducted with all staff members present. This meeting consisted of
education related to the facility's abuse, neglect, and misappropriation policy and Ester's Law (use of
cameras in the facility) policy.
This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00159433.
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