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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 0644 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Based on record review, staf interview and policy review, the facility failed to ensure a Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) Level 1 was updated and resubmitted following a new diagnosis of a serious mental illness for one (Resident #13) of three residents reviewed for PASRR. The facility census was 94.Findings included:Review of Resident #13's Preadmission Screen/Resident Review (PAS/RR) Identification Screen, dated 01/06/20, revealed that Resident #13 had a diagnosis of dementia/Alzheimer's disease, and had diagnoses that included mood disorder and major depressive disorder. A review of the clinical record for Resident #13 revealed no evidence of any additional PASRR forms. Interview on 07/30/25 at 12:28 P.M., with the Social Services Director (SSD) stated when a new psychiatric diagnosis was added to a resident record, a new Level I PASRR would be completed. The SSD stated a new PASRR Level I should have been completed for Resident #13 when their schizoaffective disorder diagnosis was added. Interview on 07/31/25 at 11:07 A.M., with the Administrator and the Director of Nursing (DON), the Administrator stated it was her expectation that the PASRR was accurate and resubmitted when there was a significant change in the resident's condition or a new psychiatric diagnosis was added. The Administrator stated it was her expectation that a PASRR Level I would have been resubmitted for Resident #13 at the time the new psychiatric diagnosis was added. The DON stated she would defer to the Administrator for PASRR-related questions.Review of the policy titled,PASRR and Level of Care Policies for Ohio, dated 06/11/18, revealed, it is the policy of [Facility Name] to follow the State and Federal regulations related to completing the appropriate PASRR and Level of Care as needed on admission, following a 30 day stay, appropriate change in level of condition and as needed for payor change to Medicaid. The results of the PASRR or Level of Care will be maintained in the electronic medical record. 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: 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 07/31/2025 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 0695 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on observation, staff interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to post appropriate oxygen use signage for one (Resident #1) of three residents reviewed for respiratory care. The facility census was 94. Findings included:Review the admission record for Resident #1 on 06/06/25, with a diagnosis of pneumonia. Review of admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 06/13/25, revealed Resident #1 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 9, which indicated the resident had moderate cognitive impairment. The MDS revealed the resident received oxygen therapy while a resident at the facility. Review Resident #1's Care Plan, included a focus area initiated 06/08/25, that indicated the resident was at risk for impaired gas exchange due to sleep apnea, congestive heart failure, hypoxia, and exacerbation. Interventions directed staff to administer supplemental oxygen at the ordered flow rate by the practitioner. Review of the Physician Order, dated 06/23/25, specified Resident #1 was to receive oxygen at 2-4 liters per minute (lpm) via nasal cannula (NC) continuously for hypoxia related to pneumonia. Observation from the hallway of Resident #1's room on 07/28/25 at 11:01 A.M. revealed no Oxygen in Use sign on the resident's door. Observation of Resident #1's room on 07/30/25 at 9:24 A.M. revealed there was no Oxygen in Use sign on the resident's door. The resident was observed in bed sleeping and was receiving supplemental oxygen via nasal cannula. Interview on 07/30/2025 at 3:19 P.M., the Director of Nursing (DON) stated that an oxygen-in-use sign should have been on a resident's door whenever the resident was started on oxygen, and the resident's nurse or respiratory therapist should have put the sign on the door. Interview on 07/31/2025 at 10:28 A.M., with Administrator stated their expectation was that any resident on oxygen should have had a sign on their door. Review of policy titled, Oxygen Therapy, dated June 2024, indicated, 4.3.4 Fire hazard is increased in the presence of increased oxygen concentrations. Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365639 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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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.

  • 0695GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F695 - Respiratory care, including tracheostomy care and tracheal suctioning

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

  • 0644GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F644 - Coordination

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

FAQ · About this visit

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What happened during the July 31, 2025 survey of Kingston Health Center of Vermilion?

This was a inspection survey of Kingston Health Center of Vermilion on July 31, 2025. 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 31, 2025?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed."

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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