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 observation, staff interview and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to ensure residents
received a dignified assisted dining experience. This affected one (#30) of three residents observed for staff
assistance with eating. The facility identified 12 additional residents (#4, #6, #21, #35, #37, #39, #42, #45,
#49, #50, #58, and #64) who required staff assistance with eating. The facility census was 76.
Findings include:
Review of the medical record for Resident #30 revealed an admission date of 02/07/24 with diagnoses of
heart failure, dementia and lack of coordination.
Review of the quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 11/13/24, revealed Resident #30 had
severely impaired cognition. Further review revealed Resident #30 required partial/moderate staff
assistance with eating.
Review of the current care plan revealed Resident #30 had an activities of daily life (ADL) self-care
performance deficit. Interventions included one person assistance with eating.
Observation on 12/02/24 at 12:11 P.M. during meal service in the main dining room revealed Certified
Nursing Assistant (CNA) #587 assisting Resident #30 with eating. CNA #587 stood next to Resident #30's
wheelchair while offering her bites of chili and vegetables.
Interview on 12/02/24 at 12:13 P.M. with CNA #587 confirmed she was standing while assisting Resident
#30 with eating. CNA #587 stated she was aware staff should sit and be at eye level when providing meal
assistance. CNA #587 stated she had been previously helping another resident and, therefore, was not
sitting while assisting #30.
Interview on 12/04/24 at 5:20 P.M. with the Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed staff should be seated at
eye level with residents while providing assistance with eating.
Review of the facility policy titled Assistance with Meals, dated September 2021, revealed residents who
cannot feed themselves will be fed with attention to safety, comfort and dignity.
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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Swanton Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente
401 W Airport Hwy
Swanton, OH 43558
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F 0584
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited
to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, resident interview, staff interview and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure room
temperatures were comfortable for the residents. This affected four residents (#57, #19, #34 and #71) of
four residents reviewed for comfortable room temperatures. The facility census was 76.
Findings include:
1. Review of the medical record for Resident #57 revealed she was admitted on [DATE] with a diagnosis of
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Review of the annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 09/02/24, revealed Resident #57 was
cognitively intact.
Observation on 12/02/24 at 8:35 A.M. revealed Resident #57 was sitting in a wheelchair in her room. The
resident was wearing long sweatpants and a sweatshirt and had a blanket covering her. Concurrent
interview with Resident # 57 revealed the she was cold.
2. Review of the medical record for Resident #19 revealed an admission date of 05/05/24 with diagnoses of
COPD and diabetes mellitus.
Review of the quarterly MDS assessment, dated 11/08/24, revealed Resident #19 was cognitively intact.
Observation on 12/02/24 at 11:28 A.M. revealed Resident #19 was wrapped in blankets in his room.
Coinciding interview with Resident #19 revealed the resident complained of his room being cold.
3. Review of the medical record for Resident #34 revealed an admission date of 04/23/24 with diagnoses of
COPD, asthma and chronic respiratory failure.
Review of the quarterly MDS assessment, dated 10/28/24, revealed Resident #34 had mild cognitive
impairment.
Observation on 12/02/24 at 9:30 A.M. revealed Resident #34 curled in the fetal position in her bed, bundled
under blankets pulled up to her chin. Concurrent interview with Resident #34 revealed she complained of
her room being cold.
4. Review of the medical record for Resident #71 revealed an admission date of 05/03/24 with diagnoses of
multiple sclerosis and dementia.
Review of the quarterly MDS assessment, dated 11/07/24, revealed Resident #71 had mild cognitive
impairment.
Observation on 12/03/24 at 9:15 A.M. revealed Resident #71 was in her room, dressed in long pants, a
long sleeve shirt and a sweatshirt. Concurrent interview with Resident #71 revealed she complained of her
room being cool.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Swanton Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente
401 W Airport Hwy
Swanton, OH 43558
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0584
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Interview on 12/02/24 at 2:03 P.M. with Maintenance Director (MD) #535 revealed the facility heat was not
turned on yet. DM #535 further state it's warm enough compared to outside.
Observation on 12/02/24 at 2:15 P.M. with MD #535 of room temperatures revealed Resident #19's room
was 70.1 degrees Fahrenheit (F), Resident #34's room temperature was 70.3 degrees F, Resident #57's
room temperature was 70.5 degrees F and Resident #71's room temperature was 69.2 degrees F.
Coinciding interview with MD #535 verified Resident #19, Resident #34, Resident #57 and Resident #71's
room temperatures were below 71 degrees F.
Review of the facility policy titled Facility Temperature Policy, dated September 2021, revealed the facility
was to provide comfortable and safe temperatures for the residents in the facility. Heating, ventilation, and
air conditioning systems should be capable of maintaining an acceptable temperature range of 71-81
degrees Fahrenheit throughout resident areas.
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Swanton Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente
401 W Airport Hwy
Swanton, OH 43558
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0688
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM
and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Based on observation, resident interview, staff interview and review of the medical record, the facility failed
to ensure range of motion (ROM) exercises were provided to prevent further decline. This affected one
(#46) of two residents reviewed for ROM. The facility census was 76.
Findings include:
Review of Resident #46's medical record revealed an admission date of 03/28/22. Diagnoses included
cerebrovascular disease, cerebrovascular infarction (stroke) affecting left side resulting in hemiplegia and
hemiparesis, osteoarthritis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), type II diabetes mellitus,
dysphagia, mood disorder, major depressive disorder, neuropathy, anxiety disorder, hypertension and
chronic kidney disease.
Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 10/06/24, revealed Resident #46 had
moderately impaired cognition, had no refusals of treatment, had ROM impairment to one side upper and
lower extremity and required substantial to maximal assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs).
Review of the plan of care, revised 04/07/22, revealed Resident #46 had impaired neurological status
related to cerebral vascular accident (stroke), hemiplegia (left side) and neuropathy. Interventions included
the following: assist with normal daily tasks as needed, provide support to weakened left side and physical
therapy (PT)/occupational therapy(OT)/speech therapy(ST) evaluation and treat as needed.
Review of an OT evaluation and plan of treatment documentation revealed Resident #46 was to receive OT
services between 09/04/24 and 10/03/24. Resident #46 was referred to OT skilled services by nursing staff
due to increased joint tightness and stiffness at the affected left upper extremity. Caregiver goals included
providing stretching to the affected left upper extremity and accept provided education.
Observation on 12/02/24 at 8:50 A.M. revealed Resident #46 in bed with the left upper and lower
extremities immobile. Resident #46's left hand was in a closed fist. Concurrent interview with Resident #46
revealed he was discharged from therapy and was utilizing a hand/wrist splint with exercises while in
therapy. Resident #46 further stated since discharge from therapy, staff did not apply the splint or assist
with exercises to the left upper and lower extremities.
Interview on 12/03/24 at 8:39 A.M. with Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) #595 revealed Resident #46 did
not have a hand/wrist splint in use and no exercises were provided to the resident's left upper or lower
extremities.
Interview on 12/03/24 at 9:40 A.M. with Therapy Director (TD) #610 confirmed Resident #46 was
discharged from therapy and was to have bedside exercises provided to his left upper and lower
extremities. TD #610 stated no splint was ordered due to the resident reporting pain during application.
A follow-up interview on 12/03/24 at 11:48 A.M. with TD #610, during a review of OT functional
maintenance program documentation, revealed on 11/15/24, CNA #595 was informed exercises were to be
administered each day to Resident #46's upper and lower extremities. TD#610 confirmed no additional staff
were informed of the maintenance program exercises.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Swanton Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente
401 W Airport Hwy
Swanton, OH 43558
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F 0688
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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A follow-up interview on 12/03/24 at 11:55 A.M. with CNA #595 verified Resident #46 exercises were not
provided daily and CNA #595 further stated she was not aware of the specific exercise regimen or
functional maintenance program recommenced by therapy.
Interview on 12/04/24 at 8:30 A.M. with the Director of Nursing (DON), during a review of Resident #46's
medical record, verified there was no documentation contained in the record referring to the OT
maintenance program or that ROM exercised were provided to Resident #46.
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COMPLETED
12/05/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Swanton Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente
401 W Airport Hwy
Swanton, OH 43558
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(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
3. Review of the medical record for Resident #5 revealed an admission date of 09/10/22 and a readmission
date of 01/24/23. Diagnoses included COPD, congestive heart failure and dementia.
Residents Affected - Few
Review of the annual comprehensive MDS assessment, dated 10/16/24, revealed Resident #5 had
impaired cognition.
Review of the physician's order dated 10/15/24 revealed Resident #5 received oxygen at three lpm via NC.
Review of the current care plan for Resident #5 revealed she had impaired respiratory status related to
COPD. Interventions included providing oxygen as ordered by the physician.
Observation on 12/02/24 at 8:33 A.M. revealed Resident #5 lying in bed with oxygen applied and the
oxygen concentrator was set at four lpm.
Interview on 12/02/24 at 9:24 A.M. with LPN/Unit Manager (UM) #607 confirmed Resident #5's oxygen was
running at four lpm. Further interview and concurrent review of the electronic medical record confirmed
Resident #5's physician order for oxygen was three lpm.
Review of the facility policy titled Oxygen Administration, dated September 2021, revealed oxygen therapy
was the administration of oxygen at concentrations greater than room air with the intent of treating or
preventing the symptoms and manifestations of hypoxia (low levels of oxygen in body tissues). The initial
need is determined by documented hypoxemia or a physician order.
Based on observation, resident interview, staff interview and review of facility policy, the facility failed to
ensure oxygen was administered per physician orders. This affected three (#34, #57 and #5) of three
residents reviewed for oxygen administration. The facility identified 10 residents who received oxygen
therapy. The facility census was 76.
Findings include:
1. Review of the medical record for Resident #34 revealed an admission date of 04/23/24 with diagnoses of
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma and chronic respiratory failure.
Review of the current physician orders revealed Resident #34 was ordered oxygen at fours liter per minute
(lpm) via nasal cannula (NC).
Review of the quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 10/28/24, revealed Resident #34 had
mild cognitive impairment.
Review of the current care plan revealed Resident #34 had impaired respiratory status. Interventions
included oxygen per physician orders.
Observation on 12/02/24 at 9:16 A.M. of Resident #34 revealed her oxygen was applied and the oxygen
concentrator was set at three lpm.
Interview on 12/02/24 at 9:26 AM with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #598 verified Resident #34's
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(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
365745
B. Wing
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/05/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Swanton Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente
401 W Airport Hwy
Swanton, OH 43558
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0695
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
oxygen concentrator was set between two and three lpm and further confirmed the current physician's
order was for oxygen at four lpm.
2. Review of the medical record for Resident #57 revealed an admission date of 01/25/23 with diagnoses of
COPD and chronic respiratory failure.
Residents Affected - Few
Review of the current physician orders revealed Resident #57 was ordered oxygen at four lpm via NC.
Review of the annual MDS assessment, dated 09/02/24, revealed Resident #57 was cognitively intact.
Review of the current care plan revealed Resident #57 had impaired respiratory status. Interventions
included oxygen as ordered by the physician.
Observation on 12/02/24 at 8:42 A.M. of Resident #57 revealed her oxygen was applied and the oxygen
concentrator was set at two lpm. Concurrent interview with Resident #57 revealed the oxygen concentrator
was to be set at four lpm.
Interview on 12/02/24 at 9:24 A.M. with LPN #598 verified Resident #57's oxygen concentrator was set at
two lpm and further confirmed the physician's order was for oxygen to be set at four lpm.
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365745
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Swanton Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente
401 W Airport Hwy
Swanton, OH 43558
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0791
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, medical record review, resident interview, staff interview and review of facility policy, the facility
failed to ensure residents received routine dental services. This affected one (#40) of three residents
reviewed for dental services. The facility census was 76.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
Review of Resident #40's medical record revealed an admission date of 02/01/23. Diagnoses included
dementia with psychotic disturbance, protein calorie malnutrition, muscle weakness, restlessness and
agitation and anxiety disorder.
Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 10/25/24, revealed Resident #40 had a Brief
Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of five, indicating the resident was severely cognitively impaired.
Resident #40 required supervision with eating, and moderate assistance with oral hygiene. Resident #40
required a mechanically altered diet and had no broken or loosely fitting dentures, no mouth or facial pain
and had no discomfort or difficulty with chewing at the time of the review.
Review of the care plan, revised 10/01/24, revealed Resident #40 had dental problems related to poor
nutrition and poor oral hygiene. Interventions included to complete oral hygiene at least daily, notify
physician of any changes, medication and treatment as ordered and refer for dental services.
Review of the Consent and Authorization to Treat for Ancillary Services, signed 02/08/23, revealed Resident
#40's representative authorized dental services to be provided/arranged by the facility.
Further review of Resident #40's medical record revealed no evidence Resident #40 was seen by the
dentist.
Observation on 12/02/24 at 8:48 A.M. of Resident #40 revealed she had one bottom tooth and the
remaining upper teeth were brown, broken or missing. Coinciding interview with Resident #40 revealed the
resident was alert and oriented. Resident #40 reported staff assisted with oral care but she was unsure of
when she last saw a dentist. Resident #40 reported she did not think she had seen a dentist since her
admission to the facility.
Interview on 12/03/24 at 10:49 A.M. with the Administrator verified Resident #40 had not been seen by the
dentist since she was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. The dentist came to the facility every three months
and Resident #40 would be on the list for the next visit. The Administrator reported the dentist was there on
10/24/24 and would be back during the third week of January.
Review of the facility policy titled, Availability of Services, Dental, revised August 2007, revealed dental
services were available to all residents requiring routine and emergency dental care. Social Services was
responsible for making necessary dental appointments.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Swanton Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente
401 W Airport Hwy
Swanton, OH 43558
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0810
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, medical record review, resident interview, staff interview and review of facility policy, the facility
failed to ensure adaptive equipment to support resident's independence was provided during meals. This
affected one (#40) of six residents reviewed for dining. The facility census was 76.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
Review of Resident #40's medical record revealed an admission date of 02/01/23. Diagnoses included
dementia with psychotic disturbance, protein calorie malnutrition, muscle weakness, restlessness and
agitation and anxiety disorder.
Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 10/25/24, revealed Resident #40 had a Brief
Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of five, indicating Resident #40 was severely cognitively impaired.
Resident #40 required supervision with eating and had no discomfort or difficulty with chewing at the time
of the review.
Review of the care plan, initiated 12/09/22, revealed Resident #40 was at risk for altered nutritional status
related to dementia, depression and malnutrition. Interventions included encourage/provide intake of fluids
throughout the day.
Review of Resident #40's physician orders revealed an order dated 06/22/24 for a regular diet, mechanical
soft texture, regular thin consistency, straws with liquids and fortified foods.
Observation on 12/02/24 at 11:35 A.M. of the lunch meal service revealed Resident #40 sitting in the
secured unit dining room. Resident #40 was provided a purple drink in a regular cup , with no straw, by
Activity Aid (AA) #505.
Observation on 12/02/24 at 11:41 A.M. revealed Resident #40 continued to sit at the table in the dining
room with her drink in front of her. Resident #40's hands were observed to be tremoring slightly. The two
other residents at the table were drinking independently from their cups. Continuous observation revealed
at 11:49 A.M., Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #546 prompted AA #505 to get Resident #40 a lidded cup
with a straw ([NAME] Cup) for her beverage. Coinciding interview with AA #505 revealed she did not help
on the secured unit very often and was unaware Resident #40 required a special cup for her beverages and
verified she provided Resident #40 with a regular cup.
Continued observation on 12/02/24 at 11:55 A.M. of the lunch meal service revealed CNA #546 asked
Resident #40 if she wanted her drink in a Kennedy cup and the resident responded yes. CNA #546 poured
Resident #40's drink into the lidded cup with a straw and placed it in front of Resident #40.
Interview on 12/02/24 at 11:58 A.M. with Resident #40 revealed the resident was alert and aware. Resident
#40 reported she was able to drink out of a regular cup but it was very hard for her. The lidded cup with the
straw and handle helped her to drink independently and not spill it on herself. Resident #40 stated she
wanted to drink the beverage she had been provided but needed the special cup so she did not make a
mess and get it all over.
Observation on 12/03/24 at 12:10 P.M. of the lunch meal service revealed Resident #40 sitting at a
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COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Swanton Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente
401 W Airport Hwy
Swanton, OH 43558
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(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0810
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
dining table in the secured unit dining room. Resident #40 was provided ice tea, with no straw or Kennedy
cup, by AA #502. Resident #40 was observed using two hand to raise her regular cup to her mouth.
Resident #40's hands were observed to be shaking while she drank. Resident #40 put the cup down,
placed her head in her hands, appeared frustrated and pushed the cup away from her.
Interview on 12/03/24 at 12:17 P.M. with CNA #546 verified Resident #40 required the use of a straw or a
Kennedy cup for all of her drinks and she had not been provided one with her lunch meal.
Review of the facility policy titled, Assistance with Meals, revised September 2021 revealed adaptive
devices would be provided for residents who needed or requested them. These may include devices such
as silverware with enlarged handles, plate guards, and or specialized cups.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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Event ID:
Facility ID:
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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
12/05/2024
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 0812
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Many
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve
food in accordance with professional standards.
Based on observation and staff interview the facility failed to ensure dishes were cleaned and properly
stored. This had the potential to affect 75 residents who received food from the kitchen. The facility
identified one resident (#52) who received no food by mouth. The facility census was 76.
Findings include:
Observation on 12/02/24 at 8:12 A.M. of the kitchen revealed no designated storage area for clean cups,
bowls, plates or trays. The clean clear bowls and adaptive equipment were stored on a rack in the dish
room, cups were stored on the drink carts, trays were stored at the end of the steam table and opaque
soup bowls were stored in racks under the steam oven.
Observation on 12/03/24 at 9:58 A.M. of three coffee cups from 200 hall drink cart revealed a dried
powdery residue coating on the inside of the cup. The residue could be easily removed by rubbing a finger
across the coating. Coinciding interview with the Administrator verified the cups appeared unclean.
Observation on 12/03/24 at 11:18 A.M. of the kitchenware storage rack in the dishwashing room revealed
two plates and a bowl on the racks with food residue. In addition, the clear bowls were stacked wet with the
bowl facing up. Coinciding interview with Corporate Dietary Manager (CDM) #610 verified the dishes had
food debris and were stored improperly on the storage racks. CDM #610 confirmed the rack was for dishes
that were to be washed and not clean dish storage.
Observation on 12/03/24 at 11:43 A.M. of the meal delivery carts being prepared for lunch meal service
revealed two clear bowls on the 400 hall serving cart with a brown substance on them and were unclean.
Interview on 12/03/24 at 11:44 A.M. with CDM #610 verified the two clear bowls being used on the 400 hall
food cart were unclean, removed them from the cart and replaced them with two clean clear bowls.
Observation on 12/04/24 at 6:35 A.M. of the dish storage rack in the dishwashing room revealed the dishes
appeared to be rewashed, were clean, were stacked properly but were stacked wet. Coinciding interview
with Dietary Staff (DS) #511 verified the racks were for clean dishes, the dishes on the racks had been
rewashed and were stacked wet.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
365745
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