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Inspection visit

Health inspection

COUNTRY CLUB RETIREMENT CENTERCMS #3658151 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 1 deficiency, 1 of them serious (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0686 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Level of Harm - Actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, record review, policy review and staff interview the facility failed to implement adequate skin risk interventions and treatment for Resident #5, who was cognitively impaired, at risk for pressure ulcer development and dependent on staff for turning and repositioning, to prevent the development of a pressure ulcer to the resident's left heel. Residents Affected - Few Actual harm occurred on 05/21/23 when an order for skin prep was obtained for Resident #5's heels with no corresponding assessment or information related to why. On 05/24/23 the wound Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) assessed Resident #5 to have a Stage III (full-thickness loss of skin, in which adipose (fat) is visible in the ulcer. Slough and/or eschar may be visible) pressure ulcer to the left heel. However, treatment orders were not implemented until 05/31/23 (ten days after the ulcer was potentially first identified). This affected one resident (#5) of three residents reviewed for pressure ulcers. Facility census was 67. Finding include: Review of the medical record revealed Resident #5 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and re-admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses that included fracture of left femur, pneumonia, type 2 diabetes mellitus, embolism and thrombosis of deep veins of left lower extremity, dementia, anxiety, and chronic kidney disease. Record review revealed a plan of care dated 02/03/21 reflecting Resident #5 was at risk for skin breakdown. Interventions included to encourage resident to turn and reposition, perform skin checks and report any new areas, assist with incontinence care, pressure redistribution mattress to bed, and apply treatment as ordered. The care plan did not include any pressure related interventions for the resident's heels. A Braden Scale for Predicting Pressure Ulcer Risk dated 03/16/23 revealed Resident #5 was at very high risk for the development of pressure ulcer. Clinical suggestions included to elevate heels off the bed, turn and reposition at least every two hours while in bed. Review of the treatment administration record (TAR) revealed on 05/21/23 the record was updated to include skin prep to be applied to Resident #5's heels and the resident's heels were to be floated. However, review of skin assessments and progress notes revealed no documentation/assessment(s) pertaining to Resident #5's heels at this time or any additional information related to why this order was initiated. A wound care note by the wound CNP dated 05/24/23 revealed Resident #5 had a new Stage III pressure (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 3 Event ID: 365815 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 365815 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/29/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Country Club Retirement Center 1350 Yauger Road Mount Vernon, OH 43050 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 0686 Level of Harm - Actual harm ulcer to the left heel that measured 3.5 centimeter (cm) long and three cm wide. The note revealed the wound was to be cleansed and patted dry, and alginate (highly absorbent, antimicrobial dressing) was to cover the wound bed and then cover with adhesive foam dressing three times a week. Review of the TAR revealed no evidence of this treatment being initiated at that time. Residents Affected - Few Review of a facility wound evaluation flow sheet completed by the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), dated 05/30/23 revealed Resident #5 had an in-house pressure ulcer to left heel that measured 3.2 cm long and 3 cm wide. The current treatment initiated on 05/30/23 revealed for silver alginate to be applied and the wound covered with an abdominal (ABD) dressing. The evaluation revealed Resident #5's heels were to be floated. Review of the TAR revealed the first treatment with alginate and was documented as being completed on 05/31/23. Review of the significant change Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment, dated 08/01/23 revealed Resident #5 had severe cognitive impairment and required extensive assistance from two staff for bed mobility and transfers. A plan of care, dated 08/09/23 revealed Resident #5 had open areas. Interventions included to apply treatment to area as ordered, encourage to elevate heels while in bed and encourage to turn and reposition. The most current wound care note, dated 08/15/23 revealed Resident #5 had an unstageable pressure ulcer to left heel that measured 1.2 cm long by one cm wide. An order for wound care revealed the area was cleansed and patted dry; apply alginate cut to cover the wound bed and then cover with an adhesive foam dressing three times a week on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. On 08/24/23 at 8:21 A.M. Resident #5 was not observed in her room. An air mattress was observed and was in place and functioning to the resident's bed and pressure relieving boots were observed placed in a chair in the room. On 08/24/23 at 1:28 P.M. Resident #5 was observed laying in bed. One pressure relieving boot was noted to be in a chair in Resident #5's room. On 08/28/23 at 8:04 A.M. Resident #5 was observed in the dining room sitting in a wheelchair with pressure relieving boots in place to both feet. There was no physician order for the use of the pressure relieving boots and staff did not document the application of the boots on the administration record for the resident. Interview on 08/28/23 at 4:49 P.M. with the facility Corporate Nurse (CN) verified there was no documentation of Resident #5's heels being floated prior to 05/21/23. The CN verified there was no documentation of an assessment or what Resident #5's heels looked like on 05/21/23 when the order was received to apply skin prep and float heels. The CN also verified the order from the wound CNP on 05/24/23 was not implemented until 05/31/23. Review of the Wound and Skin Care Policy and Procedure dated 06/07/16 revealed treatment would be initiated as ordered by the physician. A Stage III pressure ulcer was defined as a full thickness of skin loss with exposed subcutaneous tissue with may include or be covered by necrotic tissue. The wound presents as a deep crater with or without undermining. (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365815 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 3 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 365815 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/29/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Country Club Retirement Center 1350 Yauger Road Mount Vernon, OH 43050 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 0686 This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00145762. Level of Harm - Actual harm Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365815 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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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.

  • 0686SeriousS&S Gactual harm

    F686 - Skin Integrity

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the August 29, 2023 survey of COUNTRY CLUB RETIREMENT CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of COUNTRY CLUB RETIREMENT CENTER on August 29, 2023. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at COUNTRY CLUB RETIREMENT CENTER on August 29, 2023?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing."

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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