F 0926
Have policies on smoking.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, record review, staff interview, and review of the facility policy the facility failed to ensure
smoking assessments were completed with a quarterly according to the facility's smoking policy. This
affected three residents (#10, #25, and #29) of three residents reviewed for smoking. The facility identified
six residents (#10, #25, #26, #29, #36, and #37) who smoked at the facility. The facility census was 65.
Residents Affected - Some
Findings include:
1. Review of the medical record revealed Resident #10 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with
diagnoses including sepsis, acute kidney failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and personal
history of nicotine dependence.
Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #10 was
cognitively intact.
Further review of Resident #10's medical record revealed that smoking assessments were not done
quarterly. Smoking assessments were completed on 12/13/22 and then another smoking assessment was
completed on 11/16/23 after an incident with another smoker (Resident #29).
2. Review of the medical record revealed Resident #25 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with
diagnoses including major depressive disorder, acute respiratory failure with hypoxia, chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease, and tobacco use.
Review of the MDS 3.0 assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #25 was cognitively intact.
Further review of Resident #25's medical record revealed that smoking assessments were not completed
quarterly. Smoking assessments were completed on 12/13/22 and then another smoking assessment was
completed on 11/16/23 after an incident with another smoker (Resident #29).
3. Review of the medical record revealed Resident #29 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with
diagnoses including major depressive disorder, acute respiratory failure with hypoxia, chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease, and tobacco use.
Review of the MDS 3.0 assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #29 was cognitively intact.
Interview on 11/29/23 at 11:04 A.M. with MDS Nurse #210 verified that quarterly smoking assessments
were not completed for Residents #10, #25, and #29.
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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
REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
TITLE
(X6) DATE
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Facility ID:
If continuation sheet
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Event ID:
365993
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
365993
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
11/29/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Altercare of Louisville Ctr for Rehab & Nsg Care
7187 St Francis Street, NE
Louisville, OH 44641
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 0926
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Review of the undated facility policy titled, Resident Smoking Policy revealed that licensed nursing staff or
designee will conduct a smoking assessment on residents wishing to smoke, upon admission, readmission,
with a significant change in condition, and at minimum quarterly.
This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Self-Reported Incident, Control Number
OH00148659.
Event ID:
Facility ID:
365993
If continuation sheet
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