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Inspection visit

Health inspection

LAURELS OF WEST CARROLLTON THECMS #3655981 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 1 deficiency. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0559 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on medical record review, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to notify resident and/or resident representatives of a room change. This affected two (#80 and #82) of four residents reviewed for room changes. The facility census was 78. Findings include: 1. Review of the medical record for Resident #80 revealed an admission date of [DATE] with medical diagnoses of metabolic encephalopathy, hypertension, dementia, and dysphagia. The medical record revealed Resident #80 expired on [DATE]. Review of the medical record for Resident #80 revealed an admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated [DATE], which indicated Resident #80 had severely impaired cognition and required limited staff assistance with bed mobility, transfers, ambulation, and toileting. Review of the medical record for Resident #80 revealed Resident #80 changed rooms on [DATE] from room [ROOM NUMBER]-A to room [ROOM NUMBER]-P. Review of the medical record did not not contain documentation to support the facility notified the resident or resident representative of the room change. Interview on [DATE] at 11:10 A.M. with Social Service Director (SSD) #205 confirmed the resident and/or resident representative are to be notified prior to any room change occurring. SSD #205 confirmed the medical record for Resident #80 did not contain documentation to support the facility notified the resident and/or representative of the room change on [DATE]. 2. Review of the medical record for Resident #82 revealed an admission date of [DATE] with medical diagnoses of metabolic encephalopathy, hypertension, and dementia. The medical record revealed Resident #82 discharged from the facility on [DATE]. Review of the medical record for Resident #82 revealed a significant change MDS assessment, dated [DATE], which indicated Resident #82 had moderate cognitive impairment and required extensive staff assistance for bed mobility, transfers, and dressing, and was dependent for bathing. Review of the medical record for Resident #82 revealed Resident #82 changed rooms on [DATE] from room [ROOM NUMBER]-A to room [ROOM NUMBER]-B. Review of the medical record did not contain documentation to support the facility notified the resident and/or resident representative of the room change. Interview on [DATE] at 4:00 P.M. with the Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed the 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 2 Event ID: 365598 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 365598 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/02/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Laurels of West Carrollton The 115 Elmwood Circle West Carrollton, OH 45449 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 0559 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few for Resident #82 did not contain documentation to support the facility notified the resident and/or resident representative of the room change on [DATE]. Review of the policy titled, Room and Roommate Assignment, revised [DATE], stated the facility would promptly notify the resident and resident representative when there is a change in room or roommate assignment. The policy stated when a resident is moved at the request of the facility staff, the resident and/or resident representative may receive an explanation in writing, upon request, explaining the reason for the move. The policy also stated the notice of change in room assignment would be documented in the medical record. This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00144708. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365598 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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Citations

1 citation 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.

  • 0559GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F559 - The right to share a room with his or her spouse when married residents live

    Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

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Common questions about this visit

What happened during the August 2, 2023 survey of LAURELS OF WEST CARROLLTON THE?

This was a inspection survey of LAURELS OF WEST CARROLLTON THE on August 2, 2023. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at LAURELS OF WEST CARROLLTON THE on August 2, 2023?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change ..."

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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