Skip to main content

Inspection visit

Inspection

MEADOW WIND HEALTH CARE CENTERCMS #3656652 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 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. Based on record review, interviews, and facility policy review the facility failed to report an alleged incident of abuse against Resident #76. This affected one resident (#76) of three residents reviewed for abuse reviewed. The facility census was 75. Findings include: Review of the medical record for Resident #76 revealed an admission date of 07/25/22 and a discharge date of 02/24/23. Diagnoses included benign neoplasm of meninges, need for persona assistance, weakness, dysphagia, type two diabetes mellitus, major depressive disorder, schizoaffective disorder bipolar type, and anxiety. Review of the care plan dated 10/05/22 revealed a goal for Resident #76's behaviors. Interventions included offering positive encounters rather than only talking to him when he needed something and medicating as ordered. Interview on 05/08/23 with the Director of Nursing (DON) revealed she was made aware of Resident #76 having been verbally aggressive with State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA) #118 on 01/14/23. She stated she received a call from the manager on duty stating STNA #108 alleged STNA #118 flipped off Resident #76. The DON had staff get a statement from STNA #118 before walking her out until the investigation was over. The DON stated Resident #76 did not remember or complain about the situation. The DON said there were dynamics between STNA #108 and STNA #118 and the DON and Administrator felt it was a beef between staff. The DON said it was STNA #108's word against STNA #118's word. The DON stated they felt it was not reportable incident because no one witnessed it and that Resident #76 did not recall it. The facility verified they did not complete a self-reported incident. Interview on 05/08/23 at 4:45 P.M. with STNA #127 revealed she was in the doorway of Resident #76's room when the incident occurred. She stated she did not witness STNA #118 flip off Resident #76 as her back was to her. STNA #127 said she was blocking Resident #76's view and did not believe he saw anything. Interview on 05/08/23 at 4:48 P.M. with STNA #108 revealed she was getting a shower chair along with STNA #127 when they were at the doorway of Resident #76. She stated she saw STNA #118 flip off Resident #76. STNA #108 stated she reported it immediately to her supervisor and then the manager on duty. Interview on 05/08/23 at 4:55 P.M. with STNA #118 revealed Resident #76 had been screaming at her all day long. Resident #76 was reassigned to another STNA, but STNA #118 stayed on the hallway. STNA (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: 365665 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 365665 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/10/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Meadow Wind Health Care Center 300 23rd Street NE Massillon, OH 44646 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 0609 #118 denied flipping off Resident #76. She stated there was a camera that recorded the hallway. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Interview on 05/09/23 at 11:34 P.M with the DON, the Administrator, and the Regional Nurse revealed they believed the incident was not reportable as there was no allegation but rather a beef between two staff members. They felt it was a Human Resource and customer service issue. The DON and Administrator did not recall viewing camera footage and stated the footage would no longer be available. They verified there was no statement from a possible witness, STNA #127. They verified they had witness statements and statements from Resident #76 and STNA #118 as their whole investigation. There were no interviews with residents on that hallway who may have seen the incident. Residents Affected - Few Review of the investigation revealed statements from Resident #76 denying knowing about the situation and Resident #76 denying doing anything wrong. STNA #108 stated she and STNA #127 went down with a shower chair to get Resident #76 for his shower. She stated STNA #118 came out of Resident #76's room and flipped him off while in his doorway. Review of the facility policy titled Abuse and Neglect Protocol, dated 06/13/21, revealed after an allegation of abuse was made, the facility must investigate immediately and share a copy of the findings of such investigation to the state agency. This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00139443. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365665 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 365665 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/10/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Meadow Wind Health Care Center 300 23rd Street NE Massillon, OH 44646 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 Residents Affected - Few Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, record review, and the facility's Self-Reported Incident (SRI) review revealed the facility staff improperly transferred Resident #46 from her wheelchair into bed. This affected one resident (#46) out of three resident s reviewed for transfers. The facility census was 75. Findings include: Review of Resident #46's medical record revealed an admission date of 06/24/21. Diagnoses included dementia, diabetes mellitus type two, lack of coordination, and anxiety. Review of the quarterly Minimum Data Set 3.0 (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #46 had intact cognition. The resident required total dependence with two-staff physical assistance for transfers. Review of Resident #46's April 2023 physicians orders revealed an order dated 10/20/22 through 04/18/23 stating the resident was an assist of two, with a front wheeled walker and gait belt for transfers. Review of the facility's SRI tracking number 234071 dated 04/17/23 revealed Resident #46 alleged that a State Tested Nurse's Aide (STNA) incorrectly transferred her into bed. Review of the facility investigation dated 04/17/23 revealed a statement from STNA #205 stating on 04/16/23 he was helping another STNA put Resident #46 to bed. The statement continued stating, I put my arms under the resident, picked her up, and pivoted her into bed. Review of STNA #206's statement dated 04/17/23 stated on 04/16/23 STNA #205 picked up Resident #46 under her arms and pivoted her into bed. Interview on 05/09/23 at 3:10 P.M. Resident #46's revealed she recalled being asked to go to bed around 10:30 P.M. one night. She continued by stating a male STNA picked her up by himself without a gait belt and put her in bed. There was a second STNA in the room who did not help. She stated her left shoulder hurt after the incident. She told the Administrator and a nurse the next day. Interview on 05/09/23 at 1:54 P.M. the Administrator confirmed that STNA #205 transferred Resident #46's improperly resulting in discomfort to her bilateral upper arms. This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00142178. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365665 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

Reading this as a family member? Your long-term care ombudsman is a free advocate for residents and families.

Back to top

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.

  • 0609GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F609 - The facility must develop and implement written policies and procedures that:

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  • 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 May 10, 2023 survey of MEADOW WIND HEALTH CARE CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of MEADOW WIND HEALTH CARE CENTER on May 10, 2023. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at MEADOW WIND HEALTH CARE CENTER on May 10, 2023?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities."

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.

SourceView on CMS Care Compare

Share this reportEmail

Next steps

Concerned about a resident’s care?Find your local ombudsman through the Eldercare Locatoror file a complaint with your state survey agency.

Researching this visit professionally?Book a 15-minute calland we will walk through what we have on file.

Data from CMS Care Compare public records. Dataset last refreshed . If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.