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Inspection visit

Health inspection

SWANTON VALLEY REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTECMS #3657454 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 0561 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on review of the facility's Self-Reported Incident, resident interview, staff interview, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure residents were permitted the right to refuse showers. This affected one (Resident #1) of three residents reviewed for bathing. The facility census was 80. Findings include: Review of the medical record for Resident #1 revealed an admission date of 07/31/22. Diagnoses included muscle wasting, osteoarthritis, dementia with other behavioral disturbances, and major depressive disorder. Review of Resident #1's Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] revealed a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of six, indicating Resident #1 was severely cognitively impaired. Resident #1 required extensive assistance with bed mobility, transfer, dressing, toilet use and personal hygiene. Resident #1 required physical help in part of the bathing activity. Resident #1 displayed no behaviors at the time of the review. Review of Resident #1's care plan revised 07/21/23 revealed supports and interventions in place for self-care deficit and behaviors. Resident #1's behaviors included being aggressive toward staff and refusing showers. Interventions included medications per physician orders, approach Resident #1 in a calm manner to avoid frustration and behavior escalation, attempt to redirect Resident #1 when exhibiting behaviors, re-approach when Resident #1 has de-escalated, encourage Resident #1 to ask questions, encourage Resident #1 to participate in her care, explain the adverse effects of refusals of care, give non-judgmental support keep Resident #1 safe during episodes of behaviors, attempt to redirect and offer Resident #1 choices whenever possible in order to promote a feeling of self-worth and control over her environment. Review of the facility's Self-Reported Incident (SRI) completed 08/25/23, revealed on 08/23/23, Resident #1 told State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) #145 she was not feeling well and she did not want to shower. The SRI investigation revealed STNA #145 attempted to provide Resident #1's shower even though she refused. Resident #1 held on to the doorframe of the shower room and yelled no. Interview on 08/31/23 at 2:56 P.M. with Resident #1 revealed on 08/23/23 she told STNA #145 she was not feeling well and did not want her shower. STNA #145 took her down the hallway and tried to make her take a shower even though she refused. Interview on 08/31/23 at 3:25 P.M. with STNA #145 verified she attempted to provide Resident #1 a (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 6 Event ID: 365745 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 365745 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 09/06/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Swanton Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente 401 W Airport Hwy Swanton, OH 43558 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 0561 shower even though Resident #1 refused. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Interview on 09/05/23 at 10:21 A.M. with State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) #127 verified she was witness to the interaction on 08/23/23 between Resident #1 and STNA #145 and heard Resident #1 say she did not want to shower. STNA #127 reported Resident #1 had the right to refuse and STNA #145 should have respected the refusal instead of trying to push her into the shower room. Residents Affected - Few Review of the facility policy titled, Resident Rights, revised September 2022 revealed employees were to treat all residents with kindness, respect and dignity. Resident rights included the right to self-determination. This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00145986. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365745 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 6 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 365745 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 09/06/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Swanton Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente 401 W Airport Hwy Swanton, OH 43558 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 0604 Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on medical record review, staff interview, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure a physical restraint was not used as a behaviorial intervention without a physician order, prior assessment, or care plan support. This affected one (Resident #3) of three residents reviewed for restraints. The facility census was 80. Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Review of Resident #3's medical record revealed an admission date of 11/02/22 and a readmission date of 01/23/23. Diagnoses included dementia with behavioral disturbance, multiple myeloma, anemia, and anxiety disorder. Review of Resident #3's Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] revealed a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of eight, indicating Resident #3 was moderately cognitively impaired. Resident #3 required extensive assistance with bed mobility, transfer, dressing, toilet use, and personal hygiene. Resident #3 displayed no behaviors at the time of the review. Review of Resident #3's care plan revised 09/02/23 revealed supports and interventions in place for risk for impaired skin integrity, self-care deficit, and behaviors. Resident #3's behaviors included being physically and verbally aggressive toward others, being resistant to care, and putting self on the ground. Interventions included approach Resident #3 in a calm manner to avoid frustration and behavior escalation, attempt to redirect Resident #3 when exhibiting behaviors, re-approach when Resident #3 has deescalated, and keep Resident #3 safe during episodes of behaviors, attempt to redirect. Resident #3 had no behavior interventions for use of a Broda chair (geriatric chair). In addition, Resident #3 had supports and interventions in place for impaired psychiatric status, which included administering medications as ordered, assisting Resident #3 to cope by discussing possible solutions to conflict, behavioral health consult as needed, offer Resident #3 choices whenever possible in order to promote a feeling of self-worth and control over her environment. Review of Resident #3's physician orders revealed no order for the use of a Broda chair. Review of Resident #3's Restraint Enabler Decision Tree (REDT) dated 02/27/23 revealed Resident #3 had a wheelchair for mobility. Resident #3's REDTs dated 08/03/23 revealed Resident #3 was able to have her bed against the wall to prevent falls, a perimeter mattress to prevent falls, pommel cushion to prevent falls, and a dumped wheelchair (custom wheelchair sloping down toward the back) to prevent falls. Resident #3 had no REDT for the use of a Broda Chair. Review of Resident #3's progress notes revealed on 07/29/23 at 4:57 P.M. it was noted Resident #3 was very combative. She was hitting staff and throwing things. She was also verbally abusive to other residents and staff. On 07/29/23 at 10:49 P.M. it was noted Resident #3 was yelling and screaming. Resident #3 threw herself on the floor mat several times. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #167 and State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) #135 placed Resident #3 in a Broda chair (geriatric chair) for safety. Resident #3 was noted to be sitting in the Broda chair in the dining room for one-on-one supervision. (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365745 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 6 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 365745 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 09/06/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Swanton Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente 401 W Airport Hwy Swanton, OH 43558 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 0604 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few On 07/30/23 at 3:08 A.M. it was noted Resident #3 remained in the Broda chair yelling and tearing off band aides on her knuckles. She was unable to be redirected. Review of the Resident #3's one-on-one sign off sheets for 07/29/23 and 07/30/23 revealed Resident #3 was in the Broda chair and receiving one-on-one supervision from 11:00 P.M. on 07/29/23 to 4:00 A.M. on 07/30/23 when Resident #3 was laid back in bed. Resident #3 was in the Broda chair for approximately five hours. Interview on 09/05/23 at 10:29 A.M. with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #167 verified she worked the night when Resident #1 was put in the Broda chair. LPN #167 reported Resident #3 was throwing herself on the floor mat in her room and almost hit her head. She was transferred to an extra Broda Chair and taken to the common area, which served as the activity room and dining room as well. LPN #167 reported Resident #3 was not able to walk or bear weight, but was able to propel herself in her personal wheelchair and transfer herself between her wheelchair and bed. LPN #167 verified Resident #3 did not have a Broda chair that belonged to her, did not regularly use a Broda chair, and verified Resident #3 was not able to propel herself in the Broda chair. Interview on 09/05/23 at 1:34 P.M with the Administrator verified there was no order for Resident #3 to have a Broda chair. The Broda chair that was used for Resident #3 belonged to another resident on the hallway. The Administrator reported Resident #3 had one-on-one supervision for the entire time she was in the Broda chair and the other resident's Broda chair was used as an emergency intervention to keep Resident #3 safe. The Administrator verified Resident #3 was in the Broda chair from approximately 11:00 P.M. on 07/29/23 until 4:00 A.M. on 07/30/23 when she was transferred into bed. Interview on 09/05/23 at 2:41 P.M. with STNA #135 verified she was working on 07/29/23, and assisted with placing Resident #3 in the other resident's Broda chair. STNA #135 reported Resident #3 was throwing herself out of bed and onto the mat on her floor. Resident #3's skin was thin, and to keep her safe, they placed her in the other resident's Broda chair and moved her into the dining room with them so she could be monitored. STNA #135 reported Resident #3 was seated upright in the chair, had no foot rests in place, and was not able to get herself out of the Broda chair. Resident #3 was then transferred from the Broda chair back into bed on 07/30/23 at 4:10 A.M. STNA #135 reported the Broda chair had not been used prior to this incident and had not been used since the incident, that she was aware of. STNA #135 verified Resident #3 had her own wheelchair but was unable to say why the Broda chair was used instead of Resident #3's personal wheelchair. Review of the facility policy titled, Dementia Care, dated September 2021 revealed the facility was committed to providing the highest quality of life to their residents diagnosed with dementia and present with dementia and dementia related behaviors while preserving their dignity and self-respect. The physician would order appropriate medications and other interventions to manage behavioral and psychiatric symptoms based on pertinent clinical guidelines and regulatory expectations. Review of the facility policy titled, Emergency Use of Restraints, dated September 2021 revealed physical restraints would be used on an emergency only bases to prevent harm to a resident or others. Physical restraints may be used based on professional judgement to prevent harm to a resident or others. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365745 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 6 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 365745 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 09/06/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Swanton Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente 401 W Airport Hwy Swanton, OH 43558 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 0759 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on observation, record review, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed ensure the medication error rate was less than five percent as evidenced by two medication errors out of 28 opportunities observed, resulting in a 7.14 percent (%) medication error rate. This affected one (Resident #7) of three residents observed for medication administration. The census was 80. Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Medical record review for Resident #7 revealed an admission date of 09/10/22 with a diagnosis of high blood pressure. Review of Resident #7's most current physician orders for September 2023 revealed carvedilol 3.125 Milligrams (mg) used for high blood pressure and cetirizine 5 mg used for allergies. Observation on 09/05/23 at 7:52 A.M. of Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #162 providing medication administration to Resident #7 revealed LPN #162 pulled and administered carvedilol 6.25 mg and cetirizine 10 mg (double doses of both medications). Interview on 09/05/23 at 12:27 P.M. with LPN #162 verified Resident #7 was ordered carvedilol 3.125 mg and LPN #162 administered carvedilol 6.25 mg, and Resident #7 was ordered cetirizine 5 mg and LPN #162 administered cetirizine 10 mg. Review of facility policy titled, Administering Medications, undated, revealed medications shall be administered in a safe and timely manner and as prescribed. The individual administering the medication must check the label to verify the right resident, right medication, right dose, right time, and right method (route) of administration before giving the medication. This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00145639. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365745 If continuation sheet Page 5 of 6 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 365745 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 09/06/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Swanton Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente 401 W Airport Hwy Swanton, OH 43558 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 0760 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on observation, record review, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. This affected one (Resident #7) of three residents observed for medication administration. The census was 80. Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Medical record review for Resident #7 revealed an admission date of 09/10/22 with a diagnosis of high blood pressure. Review of Resident #7's most current physician orders for September 2023 revealed carvedilol (heart medication) 3.125 Milligrams (mg) used for high blood pressure. Observation on 09/05/23 at 7:52 A.M. of Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #162 providing medication administration to Resident #7 revealed LPN #162 pulled and administered carvedilol 6.25 mg (double the amount ordered). Interview on 09/05/23 at 12:27 P.M. with LPN #162 verified Resident #7 was ordered carvedilol 3.125 mg and LPN #162 administered carvedilol 6.25 mg. Review of facility policy titled, Administering Medications, undated, revealed medications shall be administered in a safe and timely manner and as prescribed. The individual administering the medication must check the label to verify the right resident, right medication, right dose, right time, and right method (route) of administration before giving the medication. This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00145639. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365745 If continuation sheet Page 6 of 6

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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.

  • 0561GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F561 - Self-determination

    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

  • 0604GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F604 - Respect and Dignity

    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

  • 0759GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F759 - Medication Errors

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

  • 0760GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F760 - Residents are free of any significant medication errors

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

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What happened during the September 6, 2023 survey of SWANTON VALLEY REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTE?

This was a inspection survey of SWANTON VALLEY REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTE on September 6, 2023. The surveyor cited 4 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at SWANTON VALLEY REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTE on September 6, 2023?

Yes, 4 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support o..."

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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