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Inspection visit

Inspection

AURORA MANOR SPECIAL CARE CENTCMS #3658442 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 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. Based on record review, resident interview, staff interview, and review of witness statements, the facility Administrator failed to treat Resident #21 in a dignified and respectful manner. This affected one resident (#21) of three reviewed. The facility census was 56. Findings include: Review of the medical record for Resident #21 revealed an admission date of 02/12/20 with diagnoses including anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, hypertension, and type two diabetes mellitus. Review of the quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) Assessment, dated 08/07/24, revealed Resident #21 had no cognitive impairment. On 08/28/24 at 9:06 A.M., an interview with Resident #21 stated the Administrator yelled at her and argued with her, which Resident #21 felt was inappropriate. On 08/28/24 at 9:55 A.M., an interview with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #214 confirmed they witnessed the Administrator yelling at Resident #21, gesturing at her with her hands and pointing a finger at her. LPN #214 stated this incident occurred in the middle of the building by the nurses station. On 08/28/24 at 3:53 P.M., an interview with Regional Registered Nurse (RN) #242 stated the Administrator was verbally inappropriate with Resident #21, threatening to kick Resident #21 out of the building. Review of Resident #21's signed statement, dated 08/28/24, indicated the Administrator told Resident #21 that she was in charge and she would kick Resident #21 out. Review of LPN #214's signed statement, dated 08/28/24, confirmed the Administrator yelled at Resident #21 and the Administrator told Resident #21 that she could kick Resident #21 out of the facility. LPN #214 further stated it was a bad choice of words and uncalled for. This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00155871. 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: 365844 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 365844 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/28/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Aurora Manor Special Care Cent 101 S Bissell Rd Aurora, OH 44202 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 0609 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Based on record review, resident interview, staff interview, and review of witness statements, the facility failed to ensure allegations of abuse were reported by staff in a timely manner, which led to a delay in the investigation of the alleged incident. This affected one resident (#21) of three reviewed. The facility census was 56. Findings include: Review of the medical record for Resident #21 revealed an admission date of 02/12/20 with diagnoses including anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, hypertension, and type two diabetes mellitus. Review of the quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) Assessment, dated 08/07/24, revealed Resident #21 had no cognitive impairment. On 08/28/24 at 9:06 A.M., an interview with Resident #21 stated the Administrator yelled at her and argued with her, which Resident #21 felt was inappropriate. On 08/28/24 at 9:55 A.M., an interview with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #214 confirmed they witnessed the Administrator yelling at Resident #21, gesturing at her with her hands and pointing a finger at her. LPN #214 stated this incident occurred in the middle of the building by the nurses station a few weeks ago and they reported it to the former Director of Nursing (DON). On 08/28/24 at 2:05 P.M., an interview with Regional Registered Nurse (RN) #242 denied knowledge of anyone accusing the Administrator of verbal abuse. On 08/28/24 at 3:53 P.M., an interview with Regional RN #242 stated it was never reported to the regional team that a resident or staff member had alleged verbal abuse incidents against the Administrator. Regional RN #242 confirmed that the Administrator was verbally inappropriate with Resident #21, threatening to kick Resident #21 out of the building. Review of Resident #21's signed statement, dated 08/28/24, indicated the Administrator told Resident #21 that she was in charge and she would kick Resident #21 out. Review of LPN #214's signed statement, dated 08/28/24, confirmed there was an incident a couple weeks ago when the Administrator yelled at Resident #21 and the Administrator told Resident #21 that she could kick Resident #21 out of the facility. Review of the facility's policy titled Ohio Resident Abuse Policy, dated 07/11/24, revealed facility staff must immediately report all allegations of abuse to the Administrator or Abuse Coordinator. The policy further indicated that all investigations must be completed within five working days of the alleged occurrence. This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00155871. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365844 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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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.

  • 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.

  • 0609GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F609 - The facility must develop and implement written policies and procedures that:

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the August 28, 2024 survey of AURORA MANOR SPECIAL CARE CENT?

This was a inspection survey of AURORA MANOR SPECIAL CARE CENT on August 28, 2024. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at AURORA MANOR SPECIAL CARE CENT on August 28, 2024?

Yes, 2 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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