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Health inspection

LAURELS OF HUBER HEIGHTS THECMS #3656274 citations on this visit
4 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 4 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** Based on record review, resident and staff interviews, review of Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Manual 3.0, and policy review, the facility failed to conduct care plan review meetings quarterly and with significant change in residents' health status. This affected two (#4 and #9) out of the four residents reviewed for care plan meetings. The facility census was 68. Findings include: 1. Review of the medical record for Resident #4 revealed an admission date of 12/05/22 with medical diagnoses of chronic kidney disease Stage III, arthritis, anemia, and heart disease. Review of the medical record for Resident #4 revealed a quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0, dated 07/21/23, indicated Resident #4 was cognitively intact and required extensive staff assistance with bed mobility, transfers, toileting, and bathing. Review of the medical record for Resident #4 revealed documentation the facility conducted a care conference on 02/09/23 with the resident, resident's daughter, and IDT. Further review of the medical record revealed no documentation to support the facility conducted a care conference since 02/09/23. Interview on 08/14/23 at 11:27 A.M. with Resident #4 stated she had not been invited or attended a care conference recently. Interview on 08/16/23 at 8:44 A.M. with Social Service Supervisor (SSS) #316 confirmed the medical record did not contain documentation to support the facility conducted a quarterly care conference for Resident #4 since 02/09/23. 2. Review of the medical record for Resident #9 revealed an admission date of 06/11/18 with medical diagnoses of Friedreich's ataxia, paraplegia, polyneuropathy, and attention to gastrostomy. Review of the medical record for Resident #9 revealed a quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], which indicated Resident #9 was cognitively intact and required extensive staff assistance with bed mobility, transfers, dressing, toileting, and was dependent for eating. Further review of the medical record revealed Resident #9 had significant change MDS assessments completed on 12/09/22 due to Resident #9 enrolled onto Hospice services and 03/07/23 due to Resident #9 discontinued Hospice services. Review of the medical record for Resident #9 revealed documentation to support the facility (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 5 Event ID: 365627 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 365627 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/17/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Laurels of Huber Heights The 5440 Charlesgate Road Huber Heights, OH 45424 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 conducted a quarterly care conference on 06/21/22 and on 04/13/23. Further review of the medical record revealed no documentation to support the facility conducted quarterly or significant change in health status care conferences after 06/21/23 until 04/13/23. Review of the medical record revealed no documentation to support the facility conducted a care conference when Resident #9 enrolled and discontinued Hospice services. Residents Affected - Few Interview on 08/14/23 at 2:24 P.M. with Resident #9 stated he had not been invited or attended a care conference recently. Interview on 08/16/23 at 8:43 A.M. with SSS #316 confirmed the medical record did not contain documentation to support the facility conducted quarterly or significant change in health status care conference after 06/21/22 until the quarterly care conference on 04/13/23. Review of the policy titled, Care Planning Conference, revised 06/24/21, stated the IDT would hold a care planning conference with the resident, family, or representative in participation. The policy stated the interdisciplinary care conferences would be held for the following reasons: admission, annual, quarterly, significant change, discharge as needed, and as needed. Review of the Resident Assessment Instrument Manual 3.0 page 4-11 states the residents care plan must be reviewed after each assessment and revised based on changing goals, preferences and need of the resident and in response to current interventions. The RAI manual 3.0 page 4-11 also states the IDT with input from the resident, family or resident representative is needed to determine when a problem or potential problem needs to be addressed in the resident's care plan. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365627 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 5 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 365627 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/17/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Laurels of Huber Heights The 5440 Charlesgate Road Huber Heights, OH 45424 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 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 record review, observation, staff and resident interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to provide oral hygiene care for a dependent resident. This affected one (#29) out of three residents reviewed for assistants with Activities of Daily Living (ADL). The facility census was 68. Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Review of the medical record for Resident #29 revealed an admission date of 09/21/18 with medical diagnoses of right sided flaccid hemiplegia following cerebral infarction, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension. Review of the medical record for Resident #29 revealed a quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], which indicated Resident #29 had moderate cognitively impairment and required extensive staff assistance for bed mobility, personal hygiene, dressing and was dependent for transfers, bathing, and toileting. The MDS indicated Resident #29 received nutrition via tube feedings and did not indicate any oral or dental issues. Review of the medical record for Resident #29 revealed ADL care plan, dated 09/11/19, which stated Resident #29 had his own teeth, broken teeth, and carious teeth. The care plan stated Resident #29 was dependent upon staff for oral hygiene care. Observation with interview on 08/16/23 at 10:28 A.M. of Resident #29 revealed Resident #29 sitting in specialized wheelchair in common area on the unit. Observations revealed a white film on Resident #29's lips and his teeth which appeared to be covered in a thick mucus film. Resident #29 stated staff had not completed oral care this morning. Resident #29 stated he does not take anything by mouth and is dependent upon staff to complete oral cares. Interview on 08/16/23 at 10:30 A.M. with State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) #360 confirmed she was the STNA taking care of Resident #29 and that she had not conducted oral cares for the resident. STNA #360 stated she was not sure how to perform oral care on Resident #29 because he is to be receiving nothing by mouth (NPO). STNA #360 confirmed Resident #29 had a white film on his lips and his teeth were covered in a thick mucus film. Interview on 08/16/23 at 10:36 with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #380 confirmed Resident #29 was dependent on staff for oral care which should be completed every morning, every evening, and as needed. LPN #380 stated staff are to use moistened mouth swabs to complete oral cares for Resident #29. Review of the policy titled, Routine Resident Care, revised 03/07/23, stated residents are to receive the necessary assistance to maintain good grooming and personal/oral hygiene. The policy stated daily personal hygiene includes assisting with washing their face and hands, shaving, nail care, combing their hair each morning, and brushing their teeth and/or providing denture care. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365627 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 5 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 365627 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/17/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Laurels of Huber Heights The 5440 Charlesgate Road Huber Heights, OH 45424 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 0742 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on medical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to timely consult psychiatric (psych) services for a resident. This affected one (#32) of five residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. The census was 68. Findings include: Review of Resident #32's medical record revealed an admission date of 01/06/23. Diagnoses listed included anxiety, major depressive disorder, schizoaffective disorder and hypertension. Review of a quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] revealed Resident #23 was moderately cognitively impaired and was receiving a anti-psychotic medication. Review admission documents revealed Resident #32 was admitted and treated at a geriatric psychiatric facility in December 2022. Resident #32 was deemed incompetent and appointed a guardian in 2021. Review of nurse practitioner (NP) notes dated 01/09/23 revealed Resident #32 was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder and was receiving the anti-psychotic medication Abilify. Psych services was noted to be consulted. Review of physician notes dated 01/14/23 revealed Resident #32 was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder and was receiving the anti-psychotic medication Abilify. Psych services was noted to be consulted. Review of physician notes and NP notes dated 02/26/23 through 05/08/23 revealed psych services was documented as managing Resident #32's schizoaffective disorder and Abilify use. Further review of Resident #32's medical record revealed a consult to Psych services was not completed until 06/09/23 for concerns with wandering. Review of Resident #32's care plan revealed he was at risk for adverse reactions and side affects related to receiving anti-depressant/ anti-psychotic medications for schizoaffective disorder. An intervention listed was to consult psych services as needed. During an interview on 08/16/23 at 2:32 P.M. the Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed that psych services was noted to need consulted on 01/09/23 by the NP and and on 01/14/23 by the physician. The DON confirmed NP and physician documented that psych services was managing Resident #32's schizoaffective disorder and Abilify. The DON confirmed psych services was not consulted until 06/09/23 for concerns with Resident #32's wandering. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365627 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 5 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 365627 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/17/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Laurels of Huber Heights The 5440 Charlesgate Road Huber Heights, OH 45424 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 0791 Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, staff and resident interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to provide a resident with routine dental services. This affected one (#29) out of the three residents reviewed for dental services. The facility census was 68. Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Review of the medical record for Resident #29 revealed an admission date of 09/21/18 with medical diagnoses of right sided flaccid hemiplegia following cerebral infarction, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension. Review of the medical record for Resident #29 revealed a quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], which indicated Resident #29 had moderate cognitively impairment and required extensive staff assistance for bed mobility, personal hygiene, dressing and was dependent for transfers, bathing, and toileting. The MDS indicated Resident #29 received nutrition via tube feedings and nothing by mouth (NPO). The MDS did not indicate any oral or dental issues. Review of the medical record for Resident #29 revealed an at risk for infection, pain or bleeding in the oral cavity and has dental health problems related to some or all natural teeth missing and NPO status. The care plan included interventions for staff to coordinate arrangements for dental care, transportation as needed, dental consult as needed and to provide/assist/encourage oral hygiene per protocol. Review of the medical record revealed a dentist progress note, dated 03/23/22, which stated Resident #29 had severe periodontics, poor oral hygiene, and severe calculus. Review of the medical record did not contain documentation to support Resident #29 had been seen or refused to be seen by a dentist since 03/23/22. Interview on 08/14/23 at 12:02 P.M. with Resident #29 stated he had not seen a dentist in a long time. Resident #29 denied any mouth/oral pain. Interview on 08/16/23 at 8:38 A.M. with Social Service Supervisor (SSS) #316 stated the dentist usually visits the facility every six months and the dentist was last at the facility on 02/15/23. SSS #316 confirmed Resident #29 had not been seen by the dentist since 03/23/22. Review of the policy titled, Dental Service, revised 09/10/21, stated the facility would provide or obtain from an outside resource, routine dental services which include annual inspection of oral cavity for signs of disease, diagnosis of dental disease, dental cleaning, dental radiographs as needed, filling (new and repairs) minor dental plate adjustments, smoothing of broken teeth and limited prosthodontic procedures. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365627 If continuation sheet Page 5 of 5

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Citations

4 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.

  • 0677GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F677 - A resident who is unable to carry out activities of daily living receives

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

  • 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.

  • 0742GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F742 - Based on the comprehensive assessment of a resident, the facility must

    Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.

  • 0791GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F791 - Dental Services

    Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the August 17, 2023 survey of LAURELS OF HUBER HEIGHTS THE?

This was a inspection survey of LAURELS OF HUBER HEIGHTS THE on August 17, 2023. The surveyor cited 4 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at LAURELS OF HUBER HEIGHTS THE on August 17, 2023?

Yes, 4 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable."

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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