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
Based on observation, medical record review, and staff and resident interview, the facility failed to ensure
showers were provided to dependent residents as scheduled. This affected two (#72 and #37) of three
residents reviewed for showers. Additionally, the facility failed to ensure residents received timely assistance
with eating. This affected three (#37, #84, and #65) of three residents reviewed for assistance with eating.
The facility identified 21 residents who required staff assistance with eating. The facility census was 99.
Findings include: 1. Review of the medical record for Resident #72 revealed an admission date of 06/29/23.
Diagnoses included hypertensive heart disease with heart failure, unspecified dementia, and orthostatic
hypotension.Review of the quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 09/14/25, revealed
Resident #72 had intact cognition as evidenced by a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15.
This resident was assessed to require setup assistance with showering and bathing.Review of the care
plan dated 06/29/23 revealed Resident #72 required assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) related
to lumbosacral spondylosis, impaired mobility, chronic pain, and arthritis. Interventions included assisting
with showers twice weekly, or per resident preference.Review of the shower documentation for Resident
#72 from 11/24/25 through 12/22/25 revealed a shower was given on 11/24/25, 12/11/25, 12/18/25, and
12/22/25 (four of nine opportunities).Interview on 12/18/25 at 9:43 A.M. with Resident #72 revealed
showers were to be given on Mondays and Thursdays. Resident #72 further stated she rarely received a
shower on Mondays, due to staff being too busy.Interview on 12/22/25 at 10:55 A.M. with Licensed
Practical Nurse (LPN) #212 confirmed there was no evidence Resident #72 was provided showers on
12/01/25, 12/08/25, and 12/15/25 (all Mondays).2. Review of the medical record for Resident #37 revealed
an admission date of 03/29/23. Diagnoses included hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral
infarction (stroke) affecting right dominant side, dysphagia, and dementia.Review of the quarterly MDS
assessment, dated 10/02/25, revealed Resident #37 had impaired cognition as evidenced by a BIMS score
of five. Resident #37 was dependent on staff to complete ADL care.Review of the care plan dated 03/29/23
revealed Resident #37 required ADL assistance related to cardiovascular accident (stroke) with right
hemiparesis, dementia, anxiety, depression, and arthritis. Interventions included assisting with meals and
assisting with showers twice weekly. Review of the shower documentation for Resident #37 from 11/26/25
through 12/20/25 revealed a sponge bath was given on 11/26/25 and a bed bath was given on 12/20/25
(two of seven opportunities), with no showers documented. Observation on 12/18/25 at 9:35 A.M. revealed
Resident #37 was sitting in a wheelchair near the 600 hall. Resident #37 had dry skin on her scalp and
face. Further observation revealed Resident #37 had a large amount of an unknown substance under all of
her fingernails. Interview on 12/18/25 at 9:56 A.M. with Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #203 revealed
shower documentation was only completed in the electronic medical record (EMR) and included the type of
shower or washing, how much staff assistance the resident required, and if the resident refused care. CNA
#203 confirmed Resident #37 was to receive a shower twice weekly and the
Residents Affected - Some
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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.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
365639
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/24/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Kingston of Vermilion
4210 Telegraph Lane
Vermilion, OH 44089
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
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resident did not receive showers as scheduled. CNA #203 verified Resident #37 had a large amount of an
unknown substance under her fingernails. Observation on 12/22/25 at 11:47 A.M. of the lunch meal service
revealed two CNAs were in the main dining room. Further observation revealed Resident #37 was sitting at
a table with one other resident and her lunch meal was sitting in front of her. Resident #37 was asking for
her husband. Continuous observation revealed Resident #37 was not assisted with her lunch meal until
12:15 P.M., when CNA #213 began assisting her and another resident. Interview on 12/22/25 at 12:08 P.M.
with CNA #213 revealed there were two CNAs in the dining room on most days to assist residents with
eating. CNA #213 stated Resident #37 needed encouragement to eat and often required staff assistance
with eating. CNA #213 verified Resident #37 was not assisted with eating in a timely manner. 3. Review of
the medical record for Resident #84 revealed an admission date of 08/20/25. Diagnoses included spastic
quadriplegic cerebral palsy, Barrett's Esophagus with dysplasia, and dysphagia.Review of the quarterly
MDS assessment, dated 11/26/25, revealed Resident #84 had intact cognition.Review of the care plan
dated 08/20/25 revealed Resident #84 had potential for alteration in nutrition and hydration status related to
a mechanically altered diet and spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy. Interventions included assisting with
meals as needed. Further review of the care plan revealed Resident #84 required ADL assistance due to
impaired mobility. Interventions included staff assistance with eating.Observation on 12/18/25 at 11:50 A.M.
of the main dining room revealed seven residents who needed assistance or encouragement with eating
and two CNAs were present to provide needed assistance. CNA #220 assisted Resident #84 with his lunch
meal and then proceeded to assist another resident. Continuous observation revealed at 12:20 P.M.,
Resident #84's dessert was placed in from of him. CNA #220 did not return to assist Resident #84 with his
dessert until 12:30 P.M. Interview on 12/18/25 at 12:20 P.M. with CNA #220 revealed they often had two
CNAs to assist residents with eating in the dining room. CNA #220 verified residents were not assisted
timely and frequently had to wait for assistance, adding some residents required more assistance than
others. Interview on 12/22/25 at 10:40 A.M. with Resident #84 revealed the wait times to receive staff
assistance with meals was long. Resident #84 stated there were usually two staff in the dining room to
assist with eating, but he often had to wait long periods of time in between bites of food.4. Review of the
medical record for Resident #65 revealed an admission date of 03/13/24. Diagnoses included active
primary progressive Multiple Sclerosis (MS), major depressive disorder, and dysphagia.Review of the
quarterly MDS assessment, dated 10/15/25, revealed Resident #65 had impaired cognition and was
dependent on staff for ADLs.Review of the care plan dated 03/14/25 revealed Resident #65 had potential
for alteration in nutrition and hydration status related to MS, depression, and neuromuscular dysfunction.
Interventions included assisting with meals as needed. Further review of the care plan revealed Resident
#65 required ADL assistance related to MS and impaired cognition. Interventions included assisting with
meals.Observation on 12/18/25 at 11:50 A.M. of the lunch meal service in the main dining room revealed
seven residents who needed staff assistance or encouragement with eating. There were two CNAs present
in the dining room. Further observation revealed at 11:59 A.M., Resident #65's lunch meal was placed in
front of him. Continuous observation revealed CNA #220 did not assist Resident #65 with eating until 12:15
P.M. Interview on 12/18/25 at 12:20 P.M. with CNA #220 verified Resident #65 waited approximately 16
minutes before she provided assistance with eating his lunch meal. CNA #220 revealed they had two CNAs
to assist residents with eating in the dining room. CNA #220 confirmed residents were not assisted timely
and frequently had to wait for assistance, adding some residents required more assistance than others.
This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Master Complaint Number 2695858 and
Complaint Number 2672380.
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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
12/24/2025
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.
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0757
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
closed medical record review, review of hospital records, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure
physician orders were in place to monitor medication levels. This affected one (#100) of three residents
reviewed for medication monitoring. The facility census was 99.Findings include:Review of the closed
medical record for Resident #100 revealed an admission date of 04/01/25. Diagnoses included encounter
for orthopedic aftercare, streptococcal arthritis of the left elbow, and osteomyelitis of the left humerus.
Resident #100 discharged from the facility on 04/07/25.Review of the hospital discharge documents, dated
04/01/25, revealed Resident #100 was ordered intravenous (IV) vancomycin (antibiotic), 1,250 milligrams
(mg) IV every 24 hours for 28 days and a vancomycin trough level (blood test to measure the level of
vancomycin in the bloodstream to ensure the medication remains within a safe and effective range) weekly.
A Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) line (a type of long catheter that is inserted through a
peripheral vein and used when IV treatment is required over a long period) was placed in the right upper
arm. Resident #100 was to be discharged to a skilled nursing facility (SNF) for IV antibiotic therapy and
rehabilitation therapy. A vancomycin trough level was drawn at the hospital on [DATE], prior to
discharge.Review of the admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 04/06/25, revealed
Resident #100 had impaired cognition as evidence of a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of
five. Resident #100 received antibiotic therapy.Review of the care plan dated 04/01/25 revealed Resident
#100 received IV therapy via a PICC line for an infection in the left elbow. Interventions included inspecting
the IV site at least every day, document and notify the physician of any signs and symptoms of infiltration,
extravasation, phlebitis, or other abnormality at the IV insertion site, obtain laboratory (lab) tests as
ordered, and vital signs as indicated and as needed.Review of the physician orders dated 04/02/25
revealed Resident #100 was to have a complete blood count (CBC) and basic metabolic panel (BMP)
laboratory (lab) test every Wednesday. Staff were to assess the PICC line site every shift for signs and
symptoms of complications. Additionally, Resident #100 was ordered vancomycin IV solution, 1,250 mg per
250 milliliters (ml) IV every 24 hours for osteomyelitis of the left elbow for 28 days. Further review of the
physician orders revealed no orders for a vancomycin trough level to be completed.Review of a physician
progress note dated 04/07/25 revealed Resident #100 was seen by Medical Doctor (MD) #207. New orders
were received for Ativan (antianxiety medication that is also used to treat seizure activity) and a
neurological consult. No orders were given to complete a vancomycin trough.Interview on 12/17/25 at 1:44
P.M. with the Director of Nursing (DON) verified Resident #100 did not have a physician order to complete a
vancomycin trough (due to have been drawn on 04/07/25) to monitor the medication. This deficiency
represents noncompliance investigated under Complaint Number 2679714.
Residents Affected - Few
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