F 0609
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper
authorities.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure an allegation of misappropriation was reported
to the state agency as required. This affected one resident (Resident #85) of three reviewed for
misappropriation. The facility census was 84.
Findings include:
Review of Resident #85's medical record revealed an admission date of 05/25/20 with diagnoses including
dementia, hypertension, anxiety, and dysphagia (difficulty swallowing). Review of the Minimum Data Set
(MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #85 had memory impairment and required extensive
assistance with bed mobility, transfers, and hygiene. Resident #85 was discharged from the facility on
06/08/23.
Review of the facility's July 2023 concern log revealed on 07/24/23 Resident #85's niece filed a concern for
missing guitar and television. The notes related to the concerns indicated unable to locate the television
and a family member took the guitar. Review of the concern form dated 07/24/23 revealed Resident #85
passed away on 06/08/23. The guitar was not with Resident #85's personal belongings. Under follow-up
actions the response indicated the activity staff reported a family member took the guitar.
Interview on 08/08/23 at 10:12 A.M. with Licensed Social Worker (LSW) #200 revealed she was not aware
of the missing guitar and television until the concern was reported. Through her investigation it was
determined a family member took the guitar. LSW #200 stated there was a television in storage but the
niece indicated it was not Resident #85's. LSW #200 said the niece was not concerned about the television.
LSW #200 did not report the allegation of misappropriation to the State agency.
Review of the facility's undated policy titled Ohio Abuse, Neglect and Misappropriation revealed for alleged
violations of misappropriation of resident property the facility must report the allegation no later than 24
hours.
This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00145012.
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
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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Event 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
365623
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/09/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Lake Pointe Health Care
3364 Kolbe Rd
Lorain, OH 44053
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 0610
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on interview, record review, review of the facility concern form, and the facility abuse, neglect and
misappropriation policy and procedure, the facility failed conduct a thorough investigation of an allegation of
misappropriation. This affected one resident (Resident #85) of three reviewed for misappropriation. The
facility census was 84.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings Include:
Review of Resident #85's medical record revealed an admission date of 05/25/20 with diagnoses including
dementia, hypertension, anxiety, and dysphagia (difficulty swallowing). Resident #85 was discharged from
the facility on 06/08/23. Review of the profile sheet in Resident #85's medical record revealed Resident #85
was his own self representative and did not have a power of attorney for healthcare of finances.
Review of the facility's July 2023 concern log revealed on 07/24/23 Resident #85's niece filed a concern for
missing guitar and television. The notes related to the concerns indicated unable to locate the television
and a family member took the guitar. Review of the concern form dated 07/24/23 revealed Resident #85
passed away on 06/08/23. The guitar was not with Resident #85's personal belongings. Under follow-up
actions the response indicated the activity staff reported a family member took the guitar.
Interview on 08/08/23 at 10:12 A.M. with Licensed Social Worker (LSW) #200 revealed she was not aware
of the missing guitar and television until the concern was reported. Through her investigation it was
determined a family member took the guitar. LSW #200 stated there was a television in storage but the
niece indicated it was not Resident #85's. LSW #200 said the niece was not concerned about the television.
LSW #200 did not have documentation regarding her investigation including staff statements, resident
statements, or statements from any other party that may have had knowledge of the missing items.
Review of the facility's undated policy titled Ohio Abuse, Neglect and Misappropriation. revealed in the
event a situation was identified as abuse, neglect or misappropriation, an investigation by the executive
leadership would immediately follow up. Statements would be obtained from staff related to the incident,
including victim, person reporting incident, accused perpetrator and witness.
This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00145012.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
365623
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