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Inspection

AUTUMNWOOD NURSING & REHAB CENTERCMS #36556311 citations on this visit
11 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 11 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0661 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to complete and present a discharge summary for one resident (Resident #59) out of one resident reviewed for discharge. Findings include: Record review revealed Resident #59 was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses including type two diabetes, non-pressure chronic ulcer of the right foot, alcohol abuse, and a wedge compression fracture of the T 11 to T 12 vertebra. Review of Resident #59's comprehensive Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #59 had no cognitive impairment scoring a 15 on the Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS). At the time of discharge, Resident #59 was independent with all transfers, ambulation, and activities of daily living. Review of Resident #59's electronic health record and paper medical record did not reveal a written discharge summary or recapitulation of his stay. Review of a progress note dated 10/22/19 at 11:07 A.M. authored by social services (SS) revealed SS reviewed Resident #49's discharge time, upcoming physician appointment, offer of home health services and subsequent decline of services, and social services fax of medication list to Veterans Administration. Review of a nurse progress note dated 10/23/19 at 6:15 P.M. revealed Resident #59's son arrived at the facility to pick up Resident #59 for discharge home. Medication packets for tonight (10/23/19) and tomorrow (10/24/19) were sent with resident. Education was provided for medications and resident appointments reviewed. Interview with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #67 on 01/22/20 at 12:12 P.M. revealed when the facility became aware a discharge was upcoming for any resident, the facility obtained a discharge order from the physician. The facility then initiated an Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) discharge form to be completed by all departments. LPN #67 stated this form was completed prior to discharge and went over at the time of discharge with the resident/ responsible party, a copy was sent with the resident/ responsible party and a copy was kept in the chart. LPN #67 stated this form was for the resident to give their physicians at follow-up appointments. On 01/22/20 at 12:39 P.M., LPN #67 verified Resident #59 did not have a discharge summary present in the electronic health record or paper medical record. (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: 365563 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 365563 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 01/23/2020 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Autumnwood Nursing & Rehab Center 275 East Sunset Drive Rittman, OH 44270 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 0661 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Review of facility policy titled Discharge Planning, dated 2016, stated a discharge summary would be developed when a discharge was anticipated and would include, but not limited to, a summary of the stay, final summary available for release, medication reconciliation, and a post-discharge plan of care. Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365563 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 365563 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 01/23/2020 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Autumnwood Nursing & Rehab Center 275 East Sunset Drive Rittman, OH 44270 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 0773 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. Based on medical record review, laboratory records and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure laboratory testing was completed for one of five residents (Resident #5) sampled for medication review. The facility census was 53. Findings include: Review of Resident #5's medical record identified admission to the facility occurred on 11/04/09 with medical diagnoses including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), bipolar disorder, asthma, heart attack, major depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, insomnia, anxiety and morbid obesity. Review of the physician orders dated 09/02/19 identified laboratory testing including a complete blood count (CBC), comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP), HgbA1c (provides long term blood sugar levels), thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), Lipid Panel (provides cholesterol levels) and Vitamin D levels were ordered every three months. The order identified the testing should be completed in September and December 2019. Review of the records identified no evidence the laboratory testing was completed in December 2019. Interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) on 01/22/20 at 8:28 A.M. confirmed the ordered laboratory testing, for December 2019 was not completed. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365563 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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Citations

11 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.

  • 0661GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F661 - Quality of life

    Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

  • 0773GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F773 - The facility must—

    Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

  • 0321GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

  • 0351GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

  • 0353GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  • 0711GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    F711 - Physician Visits

    Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

  • 0741GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F741 - The facility must have sufficient staff who provide direct services to

    Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

  • 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.

  • 0920GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F920 - Dining and Resident Activities

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

  • 0923GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F923 - Have adequate outside ventilation by means of windows, or mechanical

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the January 23, 2020 survey of AUTUMNWOOD NURSING & REHAB CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of AUTUMNWOOD NURSING & REHAB CENTER on January 23, 2020. The surveyor cited 11 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at AUTUMNWOOD NURSING & REHAB CENTER on January 23, 2020?

Yes, 11 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planne..."

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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