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Inspection visit

Health inspection

KENTON NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTERCMS #3658432 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 2 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

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 observations, staff and resident interviews and policy review the facility failed to ensure the facility environment temperatures were maintained at a comfortable level. This had the potential to affect 24 (#113, #68, #109, #18, #83, #58, #25, #17, #39, #80, #96, #50, #27, #48, #33, #42, #63, #12, #89, #93, #61, #21, #86 and #91) residents residing on the 300 hall. The census was 106 Findings include: Observation and interview on 06/17/24 at 12:06 P.M. with Resident #12 revealed the resident stated her room was too be hot and stuffy. The lighted clock on her wall revealed a temperature reading of 86 degrees Fahrenheit (F). Observations and interview on 06/17/24 at 12:12 revealed the Administrator had taken an infrared temperature in the 300 hall which was 80.4 degrees F and the temperature in Resident #12's room was between 84 degrees F to 86 degrees F. The Administrator confirmed the air conditioning unit had been out for sometime, but stated the facility was scheduled to get a new roof tip air conditioning unit the next day. The Administrator verified the temperature was elevated in the hall and pointed to two portable air conditioning units which were placed on each side of the hallway. The Administrator stated the air conditioning unit had not been functioning for greater then one year. Interview on 06/17/24 at 12:54 P.M. with Maintenance Supervisor #106 revealed the left side of the air conditioning condenser unit had been out for two years. Interview and observation on 06/17/24 at 2:38 P.M. with Resident #17 revealed the room was hot and stuffy. Resident #17 stated his room had been hot all day and he had asked maintenance for a fan earlier in the day, but no one brought one in for him. Interview and observations on 06/17/24 at 2:46 P.M. with Maintenance Staff #124 revealed he was unaware Resident #17 had requested a fan. He agreed to use the infrared temperature readings for intermittent rooms on the 300 hall. Maintenance Staff #124 pointed the infrared thermometer at chair level into the rooms to obtain the temperatures. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 86 degrees F, room [ROOM NUMBER] was 86.9 degrees F, room [ROOM NUMBER] was 82 degrees F, room [ROOM NUMBER] was 86.7 degrees F, room [ROOM NUMBER] was 82.2 degrees F, room [ROOM NUMBER] was 83.7 degrees F, room [ROOM NUMBER] was 79.2 degrees F and room [ROOM NUMBER] was 82.9 degrees F. Interview on 06/17/24 at 3:12 P.M. with the Administrator and Director of Nursing (DON) revealed they were unaware any resident had requested a fan and were unsure of which residents had fans in (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: 365843 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 365843 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 06/25/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Kenton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 117 Jacob Parrott Boulevard Kenton, OH 43326 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 0584 their rooms. They did state they had staff offering cool wash cloths, ice water and Gatorade. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Interview on 06/18/24 at 9:12 A.M. with the Administrator revealed the air conditioner contractors were at the facility to repair the air conditioner. The Administrator supplied the requested square footage coverage for the two portable units previously placed on the 300 hall. Portable air conditioner number one was 13,000 British Thermal Units (BTU) with a 650 square (sq) foot (ft) coverage and the second unit was 10,000 BTU with a 500 sq. ft. coverage. The Administrator confirmed the 300 hall was 6,144 sq. ft so the portable air conditioning units were not enough to cool the unit. The facility confirmed there are 24 (#113, #68, #109, #18, #83, #58, #25, #17, #39, #80, #96, #50, #27, #48, #33, #42, #63, #12, #89, #93, #61, #21, #86 and #91) residents residing on the 300 hall that could potentially be affected. Residents Affected - Some Review of the undated policy, Room Temperatures revealed the room temperatures were to be between 71 degrees F and 81 degrees F. This deficiency is based on incidental findings discovered during the course of this complaint investigation. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365843 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 365843 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 06/25/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Kenton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 117 Jacob Parrott Boulevard Kenton, OH 43326 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 0800 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, observations and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure dietary orders were followed. This affected one (#16) of three residents reviewed for dietary preferences. The facility census was 106. Findings include: Review of medical record for Resident #16 revealed admission date of 07/24/23. The resident was admitted with diagnoses including arthritis, Congestive Heart Failure, and depression. The resident remained in the facility. The quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] revealed she/he had a Brief Interview Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15 indicating intact cognition. He required set up assistance for eating, moderate assistance for toileting hygiene, bed mobility and was dependent for transfers. Review of the physician orders revealed a diet order for a Controlled Carb diet, Regular texture, Regular consistency with double protein with a start date of 09/13/23. Observation on 06/18/24 at 12:20 P.M. of the meal ticket for Resident #16 revealed the meal should be double protein. Observation of his lunch tray revealed the ravioli was not double portioned. Interview and observation on 06/18/24 at 12:25 P.M. with Regional Dietary Manager #113 verified Resident #16's lunch meal did not match the ticket. This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Numbers OH00154512 and OH00154409. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365843 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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Citations

2 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.

  • 0584GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F584 - Safe Environment

    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.

  • 0800GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F800 - Food and nutrition services

    Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.

FAQ · About this visit

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What happened during the June 25, 2024 survey of KENTON NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of KENTON NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER on June 25, 2024. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at KENTON NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER on June 25, 2024?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receivin..."

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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