F 0677
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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, review of the shower/bathing schedule, review of shower sheets, review of concern
log, interviews, and policy review the facility failed to ensure dependent residents received showers per
preference. This affected three residents (#17, #52, and #70) of four residents reviewed for showers.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
1. Medical record review revealed Resident #17 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses
including end stage renal disease, muscle weakness, unsteadiness on feet, diabetes, diabetic neuropathy,
anemia, history of falling, and amputation of 4th toe.
Review of Resident #17's five-day Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] revealed the resident was
dependent on staff for showers/bathing.
Review of the shower/bath schedule (undated) revealed Resident #17 was scheduled for a shower/bath on
6:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. shift on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
Review of Resident #17's shower sheets dated 08/09/24 to 09/09/24 revealed the resident had a complete
bed bath on 08/30/24 and 09/03/24. The resident was not available on 09/05/24. There was no evidence
Resident #17 received a shower/bath on 08/10/24, 08/13/24, 08/15/24, 08/17/24, 08/20/24, 08/22/24,
08/24/24, 08/27/24, 08/29/24, 08/31/24, or 09/07/24.
Review of Resident #17's electronic medical record dated 08/09/24 to 09/09/24 revealed the resident
received one partial bath on 08/18/24. There was no documented evidence the resident received a
complete bed bath on 08/10/24, 08/13/24, 08/15/24, 08/17/24, 08/20/24, 08/22/24, 08/24/24, 08/27/24,
08/29/24, 08/31/24, 09/05/24, or 09/07/24.
Interview on 09/09/24 at 8:36 A.M., with Resident #17 revealed he has only been a resident on the skilled
nursing unit for three weeks. Prior to that he resided in the independent living unit, which was in the same
building complex. During his three weeks stay on the skilled nursing unit he has only had two bed baths,
and one was because his mom threw a fit and demanded he get a bed bath. The resident reported he was
unable to shower because of wounds on his feet and he had a port in his chest for dialysis. He indicated he
would like a bed bath at least twice a week.
Interview on 09/09/24 at 12:50 A.M., with the Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed there was no
documented evidence the resident received a complete bed bath on 08/10/24, 08/13/24, 08/15/24,
08/17/24, 08/20/24, 08/22/24, 08/24/24, 08/27/24, 08/29/24, 08/31/24, 09/05/24, or 09/07/24. The DON
reported the facility had some turn around in staff recently and doesn't know if that was the cause. 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
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
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B. Wing
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Summit Acres Nursing Home
44565 Sunset Road
Caldwell, OH 43724
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0677
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
facility did an in-service on showers in July and August and an in-service on 09/05/24 for documenting in
the electronic medical record.
2. Medical record review revealed Resident #70 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses
including fracture of right lower leg, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing right
ankle/foot, need assistance with personal care, weakness, abnormal posture, other abnormalities of gait
and mobility, spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region, elevated white blood cell
count, retention of urine, elevation of levels of liver transaminase levels, concussion without loss of
consciousness, subsequent encounter, other fracture of fourth lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter for
fracture with routine healing, unspecified displaced fracture of seventh cervical vertebra, subsequent
encounter for fracture with routine healing, traumatic arthropathy, left knee, contusion of unspecified part of
neck, subsequent encounter, unspecified fracture of sternum, subsequent encounter for fracture with
routine healing right side of sternum, multiple fractures of ribs, right side, subsequent encounter for fracture
with routine healing right ribs, person injured in unspecified motor-vehicle accident, traffic, laceration
without foreign body of abdominal wall, left lower quadrant without penetration into peritoneal cavity,
subsequent encounter-left lower abdomen laceration, fracture of fourth lumbar vertebra, fracture of right
ilium, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing-right posterior iliac crest, unspecified fracture
of left ilium, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing-left iliac bone, other specified injuries of
abdomen, subsequent encounter-right lower d quad wall hernia, other specified injuries of abdomen,
subsequent encounter-seat belt trauma, laceration without foreign body of left middle finger without
damage to nail, and subsequent encounter-left middle finger laceration.
Review of Resident #70's five-day MDS dated [DATE] revealed the resident was dependent on staff for
shower/bathing.
Review of the concern log dated 07/2024 revealed Resident #70 had concerns regarding showers/bath. On
07/30/24 Resident #70 reported she was not receiving baths, not even bed baths, due to staff were telling
her they didn't have enough people working. The resolution was to talk to staff to remind them not to say
things like that to resident and try to figure out another day and time to correct the problem.
Review of the concern log dated 08/2024 revealed Resident #70 had concerns again regarding showers.
The resident reports she was still not receiving showers. Staff were telling her they were short (staffed)
since she has been admitted . Therapy has given her one shower and washed her hair. The resolution was
to have first shift provide shower, audits, and staff education.
Review of the shower schedule (undated) revealed Resident #70 was scheduled for showers/baths on
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Review of Resident #70's shower sheets dated 07/11/24 to 09/09/24 revealed the resident received a
shower on 08/02/24, 08/13/24, 08/22/24, 08/28/24, an undated date between 08/29/24 to 09/07/24.
Review of therapy notes dated 09/04/24 revealed the resident completed her own sponge bath.
Review of Resident #70 electronic medical record dated 07/11/24 to 09/09/24 revealed the resident
received one shower on 08/20/24.
Review of audits sheet completed 08/06/24, 08/08/24, 08/10/24, 08/13/24, 08/15/24, 08/17/24, and
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
365612
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/09/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Summit Acres Nursing Home
44565 Sunset Road
Caldwell, OH 43724
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 0677
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
08/20/24 by the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) #136 indicated Resident #70 had received showers
those given days.
Interview on 09/09/24 at 10:00 A.M., with Resident #70 confirmed she had voiced concerns to the facility
due she wasn't receiving showers per preference. The facility staff told her they were short staffed, or they
can't do her shower because they have 10 others to do, or it was too close to the end of their shift. The
resident reported she may have had five showers in the last month.
Interview on 09/09/24 at 12:53 P.M., with the DON confirmed there was no documented evidence the
resident received a shower from 07/11/24 to 08/01/24 and no evidence the resident received a shower/bath
on 08/03/24, 08/06/24, 08/08/24, 08/10/24, 08/15/24, 08/17/24, 08/24/24, 08/27/24, 08/31/24, 09/03/24, or
09/05/24. The DON confirmed the audits the ADON completed on 08/06/14 were inaccurate due to there
was no shower sheets that indicated a shower was provided, on 08/08/24 the resident received a bed bath
not a shower, there was no shower sheet completed for 08/10/24, on 08/15/24 the shower sheet indicated
the resident received a bed bath, not a shower, there was no shower sheet for 08/17/24, and on 08/20/24
the resident received a bed bath not a shower.
3. Medical record review revealed Resident #52 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses
including heart failure, obesity, difficulty walking, respiratory failure, diabetes, and diabetic neuropathy.
Review of the shower sheet (undated) revealed Resident #52's shower/bath days were Tuesday and
Saturday.
Review of Resident #52's shower sheets dated 08/01/24 to 09/09/24 revealed the resident refused a
shower on 08/06/24, on 08/14/24 received a shower, refused on 08/20/24, received a shower on 08/24/24,
08/31/24, and 09/02/24.
There was no documented evidence the resident received a shower on 08/01/24, 08/08/24, 08/13/24,
08/15/24, 08/22/24, 08/27/24, 08/29/24, 09/03/24, or 09/05/24.
Review of Resident #52's electronic medical record dated 08/01/24 to 09/09/24 revealed the resident only
received one shower on 08/31/24 and required physical help in part of the bathing.
Interview on 09/09/24 at 12:16 P.M. with Resident #52 revealed she doesn't receive showers per
preference. The resident reported the staff would come in and offer and say they will be back to get her, and
no one returns. The resident showed the surveyor a stack of linens and bath towels lying on the bed that
have been there for two days now. The resident pointed to her shampoo that was in her basket on her
walker for two days now as well. The resident reported she requires staff to go in shower room with her due
to her oxygen. The resident reported she hasn't had a shower for 3 to 4 days now.
Interview on 09/09/24 at 12:59 P.M., with the DON confirmed there was no documented evidence the
resident has received a shower on 08/01/24, 08/08/24, 08/13/24, 08/15/24, 08/22/24, 08/27/24, 08/29/24,
09/03/24, or 09/05/24.
Review of the facility policy titled Shower/Tub Bath (dated 04/18/24) revealed it's the facility's policy to
promote cleanliness, provide comfort to the resident and to observe the condition of the resident's skin.
Encourage the resident to participate in the bath. Stay with resident throughout the
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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Event ID:
Facility ID:
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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
365612
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/09/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Summit Acres Nursing Home
44565 Sunset Road
Caldwell, OH 43724
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 0677
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
bath. Never leave the resident unattended in the tub or shower. The following information should be
recorded on the resident's bath sheet: date the shower/tub bath was performed, if the resident refused,
name of individuals assists, and any skin observation noted.
This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00157392.
Residents Affected - Few
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