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Inspection visit

Inspection

CORTLAND CENTERCMS #36581413 citations on this visit
13 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 13 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0692 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, staff interview and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure accurate weights were obtained for Resident #31 and Resident #46. This affected two (Residents #31 and #46) of six residents reviewed for nutrition. The facility census was 62. Residents Affected - Few Findings include: 1. Review of the medical record revealed Resident #31 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including iron deficiency anemia, intellectual disabilities, gastro-esophageal reflux, deficiency of B vitamins, hyperlipidemia, [NAME] crisis, depression, dysphagia, and intestinal malabsorption. Review of Resident #31's Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 quarterly assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #31's cognition was intact and was independent for eating. Resident #31 was 58 inches tall and weighed 115 pounds and had a weight loss of five percent in the last month that was not physician prescribed. Resident #31 was on a mechanically altered therapeutic diet. Review of the Dietary Progress Note dated 05/12/25 revealed Resident #31 triggered a 14-pound weight loss. Resident #31 weighed 115 pounds on 05/07/25 and 129 pounds on 04/07/25. It was noted by the dietitian that Resident #31 was added to weekly weight monitoring and would follow up with any significant change. Review of electronic medical record (EMR), Vital Signs and Weight Record, revealed Resident #31's weight documentation on 05/07/25 115 pounds, on 05/14/25 115.4 pounds, on 05/21/25 114.6 pounds, 06/11/25 113.6 pounds, and 06/17/25 113.6 pounds. The interview with Resident #31 on 06/23/25 at 10:00 A.M. revealed she realized she lost weight and had a poor appetite because the food did not appeal to her. Interview with Registered Dietitian (RD) #573 on 06/25/25 at 9:05 P.M. revealed Resident #31 was assessed for a significant weight loss related to poor appetite and was following weekly weights to ensure Resident #31's weight was stable. RD #573 verified she requested weekly weights, but a physician order was not written, and weekly weights were not provided on 05/28/25 and 06/04/25. Interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) on 06/25/25 at 5:06 P.M. verified the weekly weights were missing from the electronic medical record for the week of 05/28/25 and 06/04/25 and verified an order was not written in the electronic medical record. (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 4 Event ID: 365814 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 365814 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 06/26/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Cortland Center 369 N High Street Cortland, OH 44410 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 0692 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few 2. Resident #46 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Medical diagnoses included myocardial infarction, hyperlipidemia, atrial fibrillation, ventricular septal defect, acute respiratory failure, peripheral vascular disease, abdominal aortic aneurysm, type two diabetes, pressure ulcer sacral, dysphagia, cognitive communication deficit, anxiety, depression, and hypotension. Review of the MDS 3.0 quarterly assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #46's cognition was intact and was independent for eating. Resident #46 was 61 inches tall and weighed 121 pounds. Resident #46 had a weight loss of 5 percent or more in one month and was not on a physician prescribed weight loss diet. Resident #46 was on a therapeutic diet. Review of the physician order dated 04/15/25 with no end date revealed Resident #46 was to be on weekly weights. Review of the facility EMR, Vital Signs and Weight Record, revealed Resident #46 weighed 121.1 pounds on 04/16/25, 118 pounds on 05/14/25, 120.5 pounds on 05/21/25, 112 pounds on 05/27/25 and 121.9 pounds on 06/04/25. Interview with Resident #46 on 06/25/25 at 9:30 A.M. revealed she was aware she had lost weight and did not like the oral nutrition supplements or diet provided. Interview with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #541 on 06/25/25 at 12:03 P.M. revealed all weekly and monthly weights were only documented in the electronic medical record after the nurse aides obtained the weekly or monthly weight. Interview with RD #573 on 06/25/25 at 1:50 P.M. revealed the nurse or dietitian could input weekly or monthly weights into the electronic medical record, and she assumed the weight input on 05/27/25 was placed in error. Interview on 06/25/25 at 3:24 P.M. with the DON verified a physician order was placed on 04/15/25 that Resident #46 was to be on weekly weights. The DON verified the weekly weight documentation was not available on other facility documents or documented in the electronic medical record for the week of 04/21/25, 04/28/25, 05/05/25, 05/26/25 and 06/16/27. Review of the facility policy titled Weights Policy, dated May 2015, revealed obtaining accurate weights was vital for nutritional assessment, and all weights for each resident including new admission, readmission, monthly and weekly were to be recorded in one central weight record such as the electronic health record and Vital Signs and Weight Record. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365814 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 4 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 365814 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 06/26/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Cortland Center 369 N High Street Cortland, OH 44410 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 0695 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, record review and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure Resident #162 had a physician's order for oxygen. This affected one (Resident #162) out of one resident reviewed for respiratory care. This had the potential to affect 18 (Residents #2, #4, #7, #10, #12, #17, #18, #28, #32, #39, #40, #44, #46, #48, #53, #113, #166, and #168) identified by the facility on oxygen. The facility census was 62. Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Review of the medical record for Resident #162 revealed an admission date of 06/20/25 with diagnoses including fracture of right femur, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, and altered mental status. Review of Pulmonologist #901's progress note dated 06/19/25 (while in hospital) revealed Pulmonologist #901 consulted due to pleural effusions and noted Resident #162's oxygen saturation level (percentage of oxygen in the blood) was 99 percent, and she had decreased breath sounds to her lung bases. He recommended oxygen but there was no specified route or rate per the progress note. Review of the June 2025 physician orders revealed Resident #162 did not have an order for oxygen. Review of the After Visit Summary dated 06/20/25 revealed Resident #162 was in the hospital from [DATE] to 06/20/25 and was discharged to the facility with congestive heart failure instructions. The summary, under the area of oxygen therapy, revealed no specific route or rate for oxygen. Review of the oxygen saturation levels dated from 06/20/25 to 06/24/25 revealed on 06/20/24 at 7:15 P.M. Resident #162's oxygen saturation level was 92 percent on three liters per minute of oxygen, on 06/21/25 at 12:05 P.M. her oxygen saturation level was 94 percent on four liters per minute of oxygen, on 06/21/25 at 10:26 P.M. her oxygen saturation level was 94 percent on four liters per minute of oxygen, on 06/22/25 at 11:35 A.M. her oxygen saturation level was 95 percent without oxygen, on 06/22/25 at 8:02 P.M. her oxygen saturation level was 94 percent on four liters per minute of oxygen, on 06/23/25 at 4:15 P.M. her oxygen saturation level was 95 percent on four liters per minute of oxygen, on 06/23/25 at 11:34 P.M. her oxygen saturation level was 94 percent on four liters per minute of oxygen, and on 06/24/25 at 11:11 A.M. her oxygen saturation level was 94 percent on five liters per minute of oxygen. Review of the comprehensive care plan dated 06/23/25 revealed there was nothing in Resident #162's care plan regarding oxygen use. Observation on 06/23/25 at 9:45 A.M. revealed Resident #162 was lying in bed with oxygen at five liters per minute per nasal cannula. Observation on 06/24/25 at 12:22 P.M. with the Director of Nursing (DON) verified Resident #162 was lying in bed with oxygen at 4.5 liters per minute per nasal cannula. Interview on 06/24/25 at 12:22 P.M. with the DON verified Resident #162 did not have a physician's order for oxygen. She also verified the oxygen saturations levels from 06/20/25 to 06/24/25 indicated Resident #162 was on different liter flows since admission as on 06/20/24 at 7:15 P.M. Resident #162 was on three liters per minute of oxygen, on 06/22/25 at 11:35 A.M. she was without oxygen, and on 06/24/25 at 11:11 A.M. she was on five liters per minute of oxygen. She verified the other times (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365814 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 4 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 365814 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 06/26/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Cortland Center 369 N High Street Cortland, OH 44410 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 0695 that the oxygen saturation levels were documented Resident #162 was on four liters per minute of oxygen. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Review of the nursing note dated 06/24/25 at 2:33 P.M. authored by the DON revealed she contacted Primary Care Physician (PCP) #900 who confirmed she had given an order upon admission for Resident #162 to be on four liters per minute if oxygen per nasal cannula continuously. Residents Affected - Few Review of the facility policy labeled, Oxygen Administration (All Routes) revealed licensed clinicians with demonstrated competence would administer oxygen per the specific route as ordered by the physician. The policy revealed, under the procedure, the nurse would verify the physician order. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365814 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 4

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Citations

13 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.

  • 0692GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F692 - Assisted nutrition and hydration

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

  • 0695GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F695 - Respiratory care, including tracheostomy care and tracheal suctioning

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

  • 0009GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.

  • 0039GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

  • 0211GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

  • 0222GeneralS&S Epotential 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.

  • 0232GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.

  • 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.

  • 0324GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

  • 0351GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

  • 0353GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  • 0511GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

  • 0918GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    F918 - Bathroom Facilities

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the June 26, 2025 survey of CORTLAND CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of CORTLAND CENTER on June 26, 2025. The surveyor cited 13 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at CORTLAND CENTER on June 26, 2025?

Yes, 13 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health."

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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