F 0609
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper
authorities.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, medical record review, staff interviews, review of facility investigations, review of facility Self
Reported Incidents (SRI) and review of facility policy, the facility failed to report injuries of unknown sources
in a timely manner to the State agency. This affected four of four residents (Residents #7, #11, #14, and
#18) reviewed for injuries of unknown sources. The facility census was 72 residents.Findings include:
1. Review of Resident #7's medical record revealed that Resident #7 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]
and had diagnoses that included senile degeneration of the brain, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder
and dementia.
Review of Resident #7's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment dated [DATE] revealed that
she had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 00, indicative of severe cognitive impairment.
Resident #7 was assessed as being dependent for mobility and for activities of daily living.
Review of Resident #7's care plan dated 03/16/24 and revised on 03/29/24 revealed that Resident #7 had
an impaired cognitive process for daily decision making, and that she was at risk for impaired
communication.
Review of Resident #7's outpatient therapy notes dated 08/14/25 revealed no mention of any injuries or
markings on or to Resident #7's left lower arm.
Review of Resident #7's nursing progress notes dated 08/16/25 revealed that Resident #7 was noted to
have bruising to her left lower arm measuring approximately 8 centimeters (cm) by 4 cm. Ice was applied to
contain swelling; it was treated, and responsible parties were notified.
Review of Resident #7's interdisciplinary team (IDT) progress note authored by the Director of Nursing
(DON) on 08/25/25 revealed that Resident #7 was noted to have bruising to her left lower arm measuring
approximately 8 cm by 4 cm. The nurse completed a full assessment with no new skin areas noted.
Resident #7 denied pain. When asked, Resident #7 stated, Therapy, therapy.
Review of the internal investigation of the injury to Resident #7 revealed that a reasonable conclusion was
not documented as to what happened to Resident #7 to cause the injury to her lower left arm. The
investigation revealed there were no interviews from Resident #7's outpatient therapy staff or Resident #7's
daughter who attended therapy with the resident.
Review of the Ohio Department of Health Certification and Licensing website revealed that the
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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
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
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365980
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
11/06/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Forest Hills Center
2841 East Dublin-Granville Road
Columbus, OH 43231
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(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0609
injury of unknown source for Resident #7 was not reported to the State agency.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
An interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) on 11/05/25 at 3:59 P.M. revealed that the DON suspected
that Resident #7 ' s injury occurred at outpatient therapy. The interview confirmed that the facility did not
interview the outpatient therapy staff and did not interview the daughter of Resident #7 who attended
therapy with Resident #7. The DON confirmed that the injury was not reported to the State agency. The
DON stated that she would normally document the conclusion of the investigation in the IDT progress
notes. The DON confirmed that the conclusion to the investigation was not documented in the IDT progress
note.
Residents Affected - Some
2. Review of Resident #14's medical chart revealed that Resident #14 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]
and had diagnoses that included unspecified dementia, unspecified mood disorder, dementia, and cognitive
communication deficit.
Review of Resident #14's care plan dated 02/14/23 revealed that she had impaired cognitive process for
daily decision making and that she was at risk for impaired communication related to dementia, aphasia
and impaired cognition. She was assessed as being dependent for her activities of daily living (ADL) and for
mobility.
Review of Resident #14's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment dated [DATE] revealed that
she had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) of 00, indicative of severe cognitive impairment.
Review of Resident #14's nursing progress note dated 08/06/25 revealed that Resident #14 had a bruise to
the right side of the forehead, measuring 4 centimeters (cm) by 1.5 cm. Resident #14 was assessed by a
nurse, and the physician and family were notified.
Review of the interdisciplinary team (IDT) note on 08/06/25 authored by the Director of Nursing (DON)
revealed that Resident #14 had a bruise to the right side of the forehead, measuring 4 cm by 1.5 cm.
Resident #14 was assessed, and the physician and family were notified. Additionally, it was noted by the
DON in the progress note that there was a new treatment to monitor bruising until it was resolved. The IDT
note did not reflect the cause of the injury to Resident #14.
Review of the investigation of Resident #14's injury of unknown source revealed that Resident #14 was
unable to give a description of what caused the injury and that it was unwitnessed.
Review of the Ohio Department of Health Certification and Licensing website revealed that the injury of
unknown source for Resident #14 was not reported to the State agency.
An interview with the Administrator on 11/05/25 at 3:51 P.M. revealed that it was suspected that Resident
#14 received the bruise from her broda chair; however, confirmed there were no interventions put into place
to prevent future injuries.
An interview with the DON on 11/05/25 at 3:59 P.M. confirmed that the injury was not reported to the State
agency. The DON revealed on 11/05/25 at 4:07 P.M. that she would normally document the conclusion of
the investigation in the IDT progress notes. The DON confirmed that the conclusion to the investigation was
not documented in the IDT progress note.
3. Review of Resident #18's medical chart revealed that she was admitted to the facility on [DATE]
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
365980
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
11/06/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Forest Hills Center
2841 East Dublin-Granville Road
Columbus, OH 43231
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
and had diagnoses that included Alzheimer's disease, unspecified dementia, and unspecified mood
disorder.
Review of Resident #18's care plan dated 12/05/23 revealed that she had impaired cognitive processes for
daily decision making and that she had impaired communication due to aphasia.
Residents Affected - Some
Review of Resident #18's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment dated [DATE] revealed that
she had a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score of 00, indicative of severe cognitive impairment.
Resident #18 was assessed to need touch assistance with mobility.
Review of Resident #18's nursing progress notes dated 10/25/25 revealed that Resident #18 was observed
with a bruise on the left side of her forehead. The physician and family were notified on 10/25/25. Review of
progress notes dated 10/27/25 revealed that Resident #18 went to the hospital for an evaluation of her
bruising.
Review of Resident #18's hospital notes dated 10/27/25 revealed that a computed tomography (CT) scan to
her head and neck were unremarkable with no acute process, and Resident #18 had no neurological
changes.
Review of the self-reported incident (SRI) #266821 revealed that Resident #18 provided no meaningful
information when interviewed about the incident. The SRI revealed that it was not reported to the State
agency until 10/27/25, two days after the discovery of the bruise.
An interview with the Director of Nursing on 11/05/25 at 3:59 P.M. confirmed that the bruise was discovered
on 10/25/25, and the corresponding SRI was not investigated or reported to the State agency until
10/27/25.
4. Review of the medical record for Resident #11 revealed an admission date of 05/24/24 with diagnoses
including dementia, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety.
Review of the most recent quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment dated [DATE] revealed a
Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) of 03, indicating severe cognitive impairment. Additionally,
Resident #11 was assessed as being dependent on staff for personal hygiene care and transfers with
limited mobility.
Review of the injury report dated 09/20/25 for Resident #11 revealed the resident was noted with a swollen
left finger on the left arm and ice was applied while the on-call provider and family were notified. The injury
report dated 09/20/25 further stated Resident #11 was not taken to the hospital. There was no indication
documented for the cause of the swelling to Resident #11's left hand or wrist. Further review of the witness
statements dated 09/18/25 to 09/20/25 revealed no one witnessed or knew how Resident #11's left hand or
wrist was injured.
Review the progress note dated 09/20/25 revealed Resident #11's left forearm was noted with swelling with
purple color. On call Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) #233 was notified and an order for an x-ray was
completed.
Review of the Ohio Department of Health Certification and Licensing website revealed that the injury of
unknown source was not reported to the State agency.
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
365980
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
11/06/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Forest Hills Center
2841 East Dublin-Granville Road
Columbus, OH 43231
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 - Some
Review of the progress note dated 09/21/25 for Resident #11 revealed an x-ray result with no acute
osseous abnormality, very mild wrist arthritis and the on call CNP #233 was notified and no new orders
were given.
Review of the provider note dated 09/22/25, written by CNP #233, revealed staff reported a discoloration of
the patient's left hand and wrist on 09/22/25. They stated that she did not allow the thumb to be touched
and was able to move the left hand, but could not move the left thumb on command. It was an unknown
injury. It stated the patient was not appropriately verbal and unable to recall any injury or event. Staff denied
any recent falls or injury.
Review of the progress note dated 09/22/25, revealed a new order for an x-ray to the left hand with
concentration on thumb area.
Review of the progress note dated 09/23/25 revealed the x-ray results received with results of acute
fracture of the proximal phalanx of the first digit. Resident #11 had a diagnosis of osteopenia. Resident #11
was unable to say how the incident happened due to dementia.
Review of the provider note dated 09/24/25, written by CNP #233, revealed a closed fracture of the phalanx
of the finger.
Observation on 11/05/25 at 8:59 A.M. revealed Resident #11 had a brace on her left wrist and thumb.
Interview on 11/05/25 at 4:04 P.M. with the Director of Nursing (DON) revealed she suspected that maybe
Resident #11 had placed her left hand near her wheel and it had become caught in the wheel. The DON
revealed that she would normally document the conclusion of the investigation in the interdisciplinary (IDT)
progress notes. The DON confirmed that the conclusion to the investigation was not documented in the IDT
progress note and further confirmed the injury was not reported to the State agency.
Review of the facility policy titled Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation dated 01/01/24 defined abuse as the
willful infliction of injury, unreasonable confinement, intimidation, or punishment with resulting harm, pain or
mental anguish, which can include staff to resident abuse and certain resident to resident altercations.
Abuse also includes the deprivation by an individual, including a caretaker, of goods or services that are
necessary to attain or maintain physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. Instances of abuse of
residents, irrespective of any mental or physical condition, cause physical harm, pain, or anguish.
Additionally, the facility policy stated under identification of abuse, neglect, and exploitation the possible
indicators of abuse, include but are not limited to physical injury of a resident, of unknown source.
The facility policy titled Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation dated 01/01/24 stated under the
reporting/response section that the facility will have written procedures that include: reporting of all alleged
violations to the Administrator, state agency, adult protective services and to all other required agencies
(i.e. law enforcement when applicable) within specified timeframes: immediately, but not later than two
hours after the allegation is made, if the events that cause the allegation involve abuse or result in serious
bodily injury, or not later than twenty-four hours if the events that cause the allegation do not involve abuse
and do not involve serious bodily injury.
This deficiency represents an example of continued non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number
2656924.
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
365980
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
11/06/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Forest Hills Center
2841 East Dublin-Granville Road
Columbus, OH 43231
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 0610
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, medical record review, staff interviews, review of facility investigations and review of facility
policy, the facility failed to thoroughly investigate injuries of unknown sources. This affected three
(Residents #7, #11, and #14) of four residents reviewed for injuries of unknown sources. The facility census
was 72 residents.Findings include:
Residents Affected - Few
1. Review of Resident #7's medical record revealed that Resident #7 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]
and had diagnoses that included senile degeneration of the brain, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder
and dementia.
Review of Resident #7's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment dated [DATE] revealed that
she had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 00, indicative of severe cognitive impairment.
Resident #7 was assessed as being dependent for mobility and for activities of daily living.
Review of Resident #7's care plan dated 03/16/24 and revised on 03/29/24 revealed that Resident #7 had
an impaired cognitive process for daily decision making, and that she was at risk for impaired
communication.
Review of Resident #7's outpatient therapy notes dated 08/14/25 revealed no mention of any injuries or
markings on or to Resident #7's left lower arm.
Review of Resident #7's nursing progress notes dated 08/16/25 revealed that Resident #7 was noted to
have bruising to her left lower arm measuring approximately 8 centimeters (cm) by 4 cm. Ice was applied to
contain swelling; it was treated, and responsible parties were notified.
Review of Resident #7's interdisciplinary team (IDT) progress note authored by the Director of Nursing
(DON) on 08/25/25 revealed that Resident #7 was noted to have bruising to her left lower arm measuring
approximately 8 cm by 4 cm. The nurse completed a full assessment with no new skin areas noted.
Resident #7 denied pain. When asked, Resident #7 stated, Therapy, therapy.
Review of the internal investigation of the injury to Resident #7 revealed that a reasonable conclusion was
not documented as to what happened to Resident #7 to cause the injury to her lower left arm. The
investigation revealed there were no interviews from Resident #7's outpatient therapy staff or Resident #7's
daughter who attended therapy with the resident.
An interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) on 11/05/25 at 3:59 P.M. revealed that the DON suspected
that Resident #7 ' s injury occurred at outpatient therapy. The interview confirmed that the facility did not
interview the outpatient therapy staff and did not interview the daughter of Resident #7 who attended
therapy with Resident #7. The DON stated that she would normally document the conclusion of the
investigation in the IDT progress notes. The DON confirmed that the conclusion to the investigation was not
documented in the IDT progress note.
2. Review of Resident #14's medical chart revealed that Resident #14 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]
and had diagnoses that included unspecified dementia, unspecified mood disorder, dementia, and cognitive
communication deficit.
Review of Resident #14's care plan dated 02/14/23 revealed that she had impaired cognitive process
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No. 0938-0391
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
365980
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
11/06/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Forest Hills Center
2841 East Dublin-Granville Road
Columbus, OH 43231
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 0610
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
for daily decision making and that she was at risk for impaired communication related to dementia, aphasia
and impaired cognition. She was assessed as being dependent for her activities of daily living (ADL) and for
mobility.
Review of Resident #14's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment dated [DATE] revealed that
she had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) of 00, indicative of severe cognitive impairment.
Review of Resident #14's nursing progress note dated 08/06/25 revealed that Resident #14 had a bruise to
the right side of the forehead, measuring 4 centimeters (cm) by 1.5 cm. Resident #14 was assessed by a
nurse, and the physician and family were notified.
Review of the interdisciplinary team (IDT) note on 08/06/25 authored by the Director of Nursing (DON)
revealed that Resident #14 had a bruise to the right side of the forehead, measuring 4 cm by 1.5 cm.
Resident #14 was assessed, and the physician and family were notified. Additionally, it was noted by the
DON in the progress note that there was a new treatment to monitor bruising until it was resolved. The IDT
note did not reflect the cause of the injury to Resident #14.
Review of the investigation of Resident #14's injury of unknown source revealed that Resident #14 was
unable to give a description of what caused the injury and that it was unwitnessed.
An interview with the Administrator on 11/05/25 at 3:51 P.M. revealed that it was suspected that Resident
#14 received the bruise from her broda chair; however, confirmed there were no interventions put into place
to prevent future injuries.
An interview with the DON on 11/05/25 at 4:07 P.M. revealed that she would normally document the
conclusion of the investigation in the IDT progress notes. The DON confirmed that the conclusion to the
investigation was not documented in the IDT progress note.
3. Review of the medical record for Resident #11 revealed an admission date of 05/24/24 with diagnoses
including dementia, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety.
Review of the most recent quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment dated [DATE] revealed a
Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) of 03, indicating severe cognitive impairment. Additionally,
Resident #11 was assessed as being dependent on staff for personal hygiene care and transfers with
limited mobility.
Review of the injury report dated 09/20/25 for Resident #11 revealed the resident was noted with a swollen
left finger on the left arm and ice was applied while the on-call provider and family were notified. The injury
report dated 09/20/25 further stated Resident #11 was not taken to the hospital. There was no indication
documented for the cause of the swelling to Resident #11's left hand or wrist. Further review of the witness
statements dated 09/18/25 to 09/20/25 revealed no one witnessed or knew how Resident #11's left hand or
wrist was injured.
Review the progress note dated 09/20/25 revealed Resident #11's left forearm was noted with swelling with
purple color. On call Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) #233 was notified and an order for an x-ray was
completed.
Review of the progress note dated 09/21/25 for Resident #11 revealed an x-ray result with no acute
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Facility ID:
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Printed: 05/15/2026
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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
365980
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
11/06/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Forest Hills Center
2841 East Dublin-Granville Road
Columbus, OH 43231
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 0610
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
osseous abnormality, very mild wrist arthritis and the on call CNP #233 was notified and no new orders
were given.
Review of the provider note dated 09/22/25, written by CNP #233, revealed staff reported a discoloration of
the patient's left hand and wrist on 09/22/25. They stated that she did not allow the thumb to be touched
and was able to move the left hand, but could not move the left thumb on command. It was an unknown
injury. It stated the patient was not appropriately verbal and unable to recall any injury or event. Staff denied
any recent falls or injury.
Review of the progress note dated 09/22/25, revealed a new order for an x-ray to the left hand with
concentration on thumb area.
Review of the progress note dated 09/23/25 revealed the x-ray results received with results of acute
fracture of the proximal phalanx of the first digit. Resident #11 had a diagnosis of osteopenia. Resident #11
was unable to say how the incident happened due to dementia.
Review of the provider note dated 09/24/25, written by CNP #233, revealed a closed fracture of the phalanx
of the finger.
Observation on 11/05/25 at 8:59 A.M. revealed Resident #11 had a brace on her left wrist and thumb.
Interview on 11/05/25 at 4:04 P.M. with the Director of Nursing (DON) revealed she suspected that maybe
Resident #11 had placed her left hand near her wheel and it had become caught in the wheel. The DON
revealed that she would normally document the conclusion of the investigation in the interdisciplinary (IDT)
progress notes. The DON confirmed that the conclusion to the investigation was not documented in the IDT
progress note.
Interview with the Administrator on 11/05/25 at 5:31 P.M. confirmed that he was aware that investigations
had not been fully investigated previously and that it was something that would be discussed in future
Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) meetings. The Administrator revealed that he and the
Director of Nursing had been educated on how to thoroughly perform investigations.
Review of the facility policy titled Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation dated 01/01/24 defined abuse as the
willful infliction of injury, unreasonable confinement, intimidation, or punishment with resulting harm, pain or
mental anguish, which can include staff to resident abuse and certain resident to resident altercations.
Abuse also includes the deprivation by an individual, including a caretaker, of goods or services that are
necessary to attain or maintain physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. Instances of abuse of
residents, irrespective of any mental or physical condition, cause physical harm, pain, or anguish.
Additionally, the facility policy stated under identification of abuse, neglect, and exploitation the possible
indicators of abuse, include but are not limited to physical injury of a resident, of unknown source.
This deficiency represents an example of continued non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number
2656924.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
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Facility ID:
365980
If continuation sheet
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