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Inspection

AUTUMNWOOD NURSING & REHAB CENTERCMS #36556316 citations on this visit
16 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 16 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0657 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. Review of the medical record for Resident #1 revealed an admission date of 06/08/22 with diagnoses including dementia, anxiety, neoplasm of the brain (cancer), and seizures. Review of the quarterly MDS 3.0 assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #1 had cognitive impairment and required extensive assist for bed mobility and transfers and was totally dependent on staff for toileting. Review of the physician orders for January 2023 revealed an order for Depakote (anticonvulsant) 125 milligram (mg) used for seizures. Review of the allergy tab revealed no allergy to Depakote. Review of the pharmacy recommendation dated 11/20/23 revealed to remove allergy to Depakote if the resident can tolerate the medication. There was a written note to remove allergy with a check mark. Review of the plan of care dated 01/23/23 revealed Resident #1 was allergic to Valproic Acid a generic for Depakote. Intervention included to check all orders against the allergy list. Interview on 02/09/23 at 2:15 P.M. with the DON stated she changed the allergy tab and did not change revise the care plan. Review of the policy titled Comprehensive Care Plans, dated 08/22/22, revealed it is the policy of this facility to develop and implement a comprehensive person-center care plan for each resident, consistent with the resident rights that includes measurable objectives and timeframes to meet a resident's medical, nursing, and metal and psychosocial needs that are identified in the resident's comprehensive assessment. Based on record review, interview, and facility policy review the facility failed to ensure the care plans for Resident #1 and Resident #9 were updated. This affected two residents (#1 and #9) of 17 resident care plans reviewed. The facility census was 56. Findings include: 1. Resident #9 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnosis including bipolar disorder, muscle wasting and atrophy, difficulty in walking, fracture of left femur, and personal history of traumatic brain injury. (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 02/09/2023 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 0657 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Review of the quarterly Minimum Data Set 3.0 (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #9 was cognitively intact and required limited assistance for bed mobility, transfers, dressing, toilet use, and personal hygiene. The resident received antipsychotic and opioid medication. Review of the physician's orders for February 2023 revealed no anticoagulants were currently ordered. Residents Affected - Few Review of the care plan dated 05/09/19 revealed Resident #9 had the potential for bleeding or hemorrhage related to the use of anticoagulant medication, or the use of medications that had blood-thinning effects. He was receiving Lovenox, an anticoagulant, injections due to a left hip fracture. Interventions included: alert staff outside facility of anticoagulant therapy should resident require medical or dental procedures, observe for signs of bleeding, black tarry stools, bruising, hematuria, headaches, nosebleeds, and report, protect from falls/injury as much as possible, review labs and report abnormal values immediately, give medication as prescribed, and identify conditions or medications that could inhibit or enhance anticoagulant. Interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) on 02/09/23 01:41 P.M. verified Resident #9's care plan was not updated to reflect the resident no longer received anticoagulants. Review of the Comprehensive Care plans policy, dated 02/22/22, revealed the comprehensive care plan will be reviewed and revised by the interdisciplinary team after each comprehensive and quarterly MDS assessment. 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 02/09/2023 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 0727 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Many Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. Based on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure there was a registered nurse (RN) on duty for at least eight consecutive hours a day, seven days a week as required. This had the potential to affect all 56 residents currently residing in the facility. Findings include: Review of the nursing staff information and staff schedule for 01/14/23, 01/15/23, 01/22/23, 01/28/23, and 01/29/23 revealed no RNs were present working in the facility on those dates. Interview on 02/08/23 at 4:14 P.M. with the Administrator verified the facility did not have an RN on duty in the facility on 01/14/23, 01/15/23, 01/22/23, 01/28/23, and 01/29/23. 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

16 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.

  • 0657GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F657 - Comprehensive Care Plans

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

  • 0727GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    F727 - Except when waived under paragraph (f) or (g) of this section, the

    Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

  • 0015GeneralS&S Cno actual harm

    Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

  • 0024GeneralS&S Cno actual harm

    Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.

  • 0031GeneralS&S Cno actual harm

    Provide emergency officials' contact information.

  • 0211GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

  • 0293GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

  • 0345GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

  • 0353GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  • 0355GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

  • 0362GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

  • 0363GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

  • 0511GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

  • 0741GeneralS&S Fpotential 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.

  • 0920GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    F920 - Dining and Resident Activities

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

  • 0923GeneralS&S Fpotential 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 February 9, 2023 survey of AUTUMNWOOD NURSING & REHAB CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of AUTUMNWOOD NURSING & REHAB CENTER on February 9, 2023. The surveyor cited 16 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at AUTUMNWOOD NURSING & REHAB CENTER on February 9, 2023?

Yes, 16 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a t..."

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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