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Inspection visit

Inspection

WILLOWOOD CARE CENTER OF BRUNSWICKCMS #3657851 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 1 deficiency. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0921 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Many Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Based on observation, resident interviews, and staff interviews the facility failed to maintain a clean, safe, sanitary and well-maintained environment. This had the potential to affect all residents. The facility census was 83. Findings Include: Interview on 11/19/23 at 8:05 A.M. with Housekeeper (HKPR) #744 revealed the facility was cleaned daily but she was the only housekeeper working and the housekeeping department was extremely short staffed. HKPR #744 revealed she tried to get to as many rooms as she could during her shift. An environmental tour was conducted on 11/19/23 between 8:25 A.M. and 8:40 A.M. with Nursing Supervisor (NS) #839. The following was observed and verified at the time of discovery: • Carpeted areas throughout the entire facility (hallways and common areas) including unit Zone #1, #3, #5, #6, #7, and #9 were noted with noticeable instances of stains, debris, and other unknown substances. • The room occupied by Resident #22 and #58 was noted to have food crumbs, dirt, debris, and various stains. • The room occupied by Resident #71 was noted to have food crumbs, used napkins, dirt, debris, and various stains. • The room occupied by Resident #17 and #45 was noted to have food crumbs throughout the room. • The room occupied by Resident #67 and #81 was noted to have various stains on the floor. (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 2 Event ID: 365785 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 365785 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 11/22/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Willowood Care Center of Brunswick 1186 Hadcock Rd Brunswick, OH 44212 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 0921 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Many Interview on 11/19/23 at 8:47 A.M. with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #801 revealed she saw housekeeping in the building daily but could not verify if all rooms were cleaned daily. Interview on 11/19/23 at 8:49 A.M. with Resident #22 revealed housekeeping staff did not clean her room. Interview on 11/19/23 at 8:54 A.M. with Resident #71 revealed her room had not been cleaned in at least eight days. Observation on 11/19/23 at 8:55 A.M. revealed Resident #71 asking HKPR #744, as she was pushing her cleaning cart down the hall, when would her room be cleaned. HKPR #744 revealed she may or may not get to her room, as she continued down the hall. Interview on 11/19/23 at 11:28 A.M. with the Director of Housekeeping (DOH) #752 revealed there were only three housekeepers employed at the facility, but ideally four housekeepers would help. DOH #752 revealed she assisted with cleaning the facility and laundry. DOH #752 verified and confirmed there was only one housekeeper in the facility. This deficiency represents non-compliance identified during the investigation of Complaint Number OH00147163. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365785 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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Citations

1 citation 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.

  • 0921GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    F921 - Other Environmental Conditions

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the November 22, 2023 survey of WILLOWOOD CARE CENTER OF BRUNSWICK?

This was a inspection survey of WILLOWOOD CARE CENTER OF BRUNSWICK on November 22, 2023. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at WILLOWOOD CARE CENTER OF BRUNSWICK on November 22, 2023?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public."

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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