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Inspection visit

Inspection

EASTGATE HEALTH CARE CENTERCMS #36577211 citations on this visit
11 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 11 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

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. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, observation, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure the residents were treated with dignity and respect at meal service. This affected one (Resident #120) of 11 residents whom were eating lunch in the dining room. The facility census was 148. Findings include: Record review for Resident #120 revealed Resident #120 was admitted on [DATE]. Diagnoses included congestive heart failure, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, obesity, chronic kidney disease, and anemia. Review of the five-day Medicare Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #120 had no cognitive deficits and required supervision during eating. Observation of lunch service on 05/02/22 from 12:15 P.M. to 12:45 P.M. revealed State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) #46 brought Resident #120 into the dining room and placed Resident #120 at the table with Resident #20. Resident #20 was served her lunch at 12:15 P.M. and STNA #46 continued to serve the other nine residents (#14, #25, #31, #35, #41, #48, #59, #124, and #149) in the dining room and then started to set up room trays while Resident #120 was still waiting for her tray. Interview on 05/02/22 at 12:45 P.M. with STNA #46 verified Resident #120 had not been served her lunch and STNA #46 explained she had been forgotten. STNA #46 stated she went into the kitchenette and found Resident #120's meal ticket tucked under a tray and that was why she was forgotten. Review of the facility's Meal Service Policy, dated 05/2021, revealed the Registered Dietician/RD and nursing personnel will assist with the dining room seating charts for each unit. The charts will identify where the residents will be served and help ensure the delivery of the appropriate diet. It also assures that each resident at any given table is served before moving onto the next table, and all residents at one table will be served before moving to the next table. If a resident sits at a table where the tablemates are already eating, his/her tray will be obtained as quickly as possible. This deficiency substantiates Complaint Number OH00114887 and OH00113637. 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: 365772 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 365772 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/09/2022 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Eastgate Health Care Center 4400 Glen Este Withamsville Road Cincinnati, OH 45245 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 - Few Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Based on observation, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure the resident's foods were handled in a manner to prevent the potential spread of food borne illness. This affected three residents (Residents #7, #29, and #60) observed during the afternoon meal. The facility census was 148. Findings include: 1. Observations on 05/02/22 at 12:48 P.M. revealed the residents were being served their afternoon meal. The residents were receiving hamburgers on bun with condiments and toppings consisting of lettuce, tomatoes, mayonnaise and mustard in individual packs. State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) #63 was assisting Resident #60 with meal set up. STNA#60 asked Resident #60 what they wanted on their hamburger. The STNA opened the packs of mayonnaise and mustard put on the top bun. STNA# 63 then picked up the lettuce, and tomatoes with her bare hand and placed them on the hamburger, the STNA then wiped her hands on her scrub top and picked up the top bun placed it on the hamburger, used her bare hand to smash the sandwich down and then cut it with the knife. During the same observation on 05/02/22 at 12:50 P.M., STNA #124 was assisting Resident #7 with adding condiments to the resident's hamburger. STNA#124 put mustard and ketchup from individual packets on the sandwich and then placed the top bun on the hamburger with her bare hand then held the sandwich with one bare hand while using the knife to cut the sandwich in half. STNA #124 picked up half the sandwich with her bare hand and handed it to Resident #7. Interview with STNA #124 on 05/02/22 at 1:00 P.M. verified she did touch Resident #7's food with her bare handed and she should have used the resident's eating utensils to apply and cut the food. Interview on 05/02/22 at 1:05 P. M. with STNA #63 verified she applied the condiments with her bare hand and she should have used gloves or utensils when setting Resident #60's meal tray. 2. Observation on 05/02/22 at 12:45 P.M. revealed the residents were being served their afternoon meal. The residents were receiving hamburgers on bun with condiments and toppings consisting of lettuce, tomatoes, mayonnaise and mustard in individual packs. STNA #5 was assisting Resident #29 with meal set up. STNA#5 asked Resident #29 what they wanted on their hamburger. STNA# 5 then picked up the lettuce and tomatoes with her bare hand and placed them on the hamburger, used her bare hand to smash the sandwich down, and then cut it with the knife. During an interview with STNA #5, she verified she touched Resident #29's food with her bare hands. She stated she sanitized her hands but stated she should have applied gloves to touch the food. Review of the facility's policy titled Meal Service dated 05/2021 revealed staff is to serve meals using proper hand techniques. No direct contact with food. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365772 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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Citations

11 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.

  • 0550GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F550 - Resident Rights

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

  • 0812GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F812 - Food safety requirements

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  • 0222GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

  • 0223GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

  • 0291GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

  • 0321GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

  • 0346GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

  • 0354GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

  • 0511GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

  • 0711GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    F711 - Physician Visits

    Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

  • 0761GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    F761 - Labeling of Drugs and Biologicals

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the May 9, 2022 survey of EASTGATE HEALTH CARE CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of EASTGATE HEALTH CARE CENTER on May 9, 2022. The surveyor cited 11 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at EASTGATE HEALTH CARE CENTER on May 9, 2022?

Yes, 11 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her right..."

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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