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Inspection visit

Health inspection

Kingston Health Center of VermilionCMS #3656392 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 2 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0550 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Based on Observations, interviews and record review the facility failed to provide privacy during resident care. This affected six (Resident #13, #51, #65, #68, #71, and #106) of 20 residents residing on the memory care unit. Findings include: Review of medical record for Resident #106 revealed an admission date of 07/27/21. Resident #106 had impaired cognition. Review of medical record for Resident #13 revealed an admission date of 08/05/22. Resident #13 had impaired cognition. Review of medical record for Resident #15 revealed an admission date of 01/25/24. Resident #15 had impaired cognition. Review of medical record for Resident #51 revealed an admission date of 04/12/23. Resident #51 had impaired cognition. Review of medical record for Resident #68 revealed an admission date of 08/05/22. Resident #68 had impaired cognition. Review of medical record for Resident #74 revealed an admission date of 04/26/24. Resident #74 had impaired cognition. Observations on 07/18/24 at 9:52 A.M. revealed Podiatrist #152 set up in the dining room/ activity room trimming Resident #106's toenails. Residents #13, #15, #51, #68, and #71 were seated in the room because they also had their toenails trimmed. Interview on 07/18/24 at 9:56 A.M., the Activity Director #151 stated she did not know why the Podiatrist was in the dining room trimming nails. Interview on 07/18/24 at 10:00 A.M., the Activity Assistant #150 stated Podiatrist #152 trimmed the toenails for four other residents. Observations of the area where the trimming took place revealed toenail clippings approximately a two-by-two-foot area on the floor. The activity assistant verified the findings and stated he should have taken the residents to their room to provide care. Interview on 07/18/24 at 10:14 A.M., Podiatrist #152 stated he was not sure why the facility had (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: 365639 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 365639 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 07/18/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Kingston of Vermilion 4210 Telegraph Lane Vermilion, OH 44089 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 0550 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm him trimming nails in the dining room. The Podiatrist then went on to say it was difficult to bring 15 residents in wheelchairs to their rooms. The deficiency is an incidental findings discovered during the course of a complaint investigation. Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365639 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 365639 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 07/18/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Kingston of Vermilion 4210 Telegraph Lane Vermilion, OH 44089 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 0689 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Based on record review and interview the facility failed to use a mechanical lift for a transfer for one, (Resident #53) of three reviewed for falls. The facility census was 107. Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Review of medical record for Resident #53 revealed an admission date of 09/16/22. Diagnoses included unspecified dementia with psychotic disturbance. Review of the quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 06/26/24, revealed the resident had impaired cognition. The resident was dependent for bed mobility, transfers, and ambulation. Resident #53 required a mechanical stand-up lift for all transfers. Review of the facility fall risk evaluation dated 06/17/24 revealed Resident #53 was at high risk for falls. The evaluation indicated an Agency State Tested Nurse Assistant (STNA) #157 notified Licensed Practical Nurse #154 that Resident #53 was in the shower room and had to be lowered to the floor. Facility staff completed a thorough investigation which reported no injuries. Interview on 07/17/24 at 1:40 P.M., Medication Technician (MT) #155 stated STNA #157 did not use the stand-up lift to transfer Resident #53. MT #155 stated Resident #53 had to be lowered to the floor. Interview on 07/17/24 at 3:45 P.M., Physical Therapist (PT) #156 stated Resident #53 was in the shower room, the agency staff told Resident #53 she would not need the stand-up lift, that she could lift the resident by herself. PT #156 stated Resident #53 always required a stand-up lift for all transfers. Interview on 07/17/24 at 3:58 P.M., Resident #53 stated STNA #157 stated she would not use the stand-up lift because it would take to much time. Resident #53 stated she told STNA #157 that she was taller and bigger than her. Resident #53 stated STNA #157 lifted her by her arms and she slid onto the floor. Resident #53 said STNA #157 should have listened to her. Interview on 07/18/24 at 9:06 A.M., the Director of Nursing (DON) stated STNA #157 did not use the stand-up lift to transfer Resident #53. The DON stated all staff have resident information related to what devices are required to transfer each resident. The DON stated STNA #157 was placed on the do not return, list. This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00155197. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365639 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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Citations

2 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.

  • 0550GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F550 - Resident Rights

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

  • 0689GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F689 - Accidents

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the July 18, 2024 survey of Kingston Health Center of Vermilion?

This was a inspection survey of Kingston Health Center of Vermilion on July 18, 2024. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at Kingston Health Center of Vermilion on July 18, 2024?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her right..."

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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