F 0925
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to maintain an effective pest control program.
This affected three residents (#13, #22, and #30) of four residents reviewed and had the potential to affect
45 residents. The facility census was 73.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
1. Record review revealed Resident #13 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including
muscle weakness, chronic kidney disease, and anxiety disorder.
Review of a minimum data set (MDS) completed 05/02/25 revealed Resident #13's cognition remained
intact, and she had other behaviors one to three days during the review period.
Interview on 05/27/25 at 12:36 P.M. with Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #115 revealed Resident #13's
room is really bad with gnats. CNA #115 stated she once opened the microwave in the kitchenette and
gnats flew out at her.
Interview on 05/27/25 at 1:00 P.M. with Resident #13 stated she would like to get rid of the gnats because
they are everywhere and there isn't even food in my room. Resident #13 stated she was unable to lay in
bed without gnats flying at her face. Resident #13 stated even in the dining room she had a hard time
eating because she had to swat them away.
Observation on 05/27/25 at 1:04 P.M. of Resident #13's room revealed when walking in the room, the
doorway was next to the sink. While walking by the sink, three gnats flew into view. There were also gnats
flying around Resident #13's bed. Resident #13's roommate was asleep in her recliner with her bedside
table over her lap. She had two cups on the table in front of her and three gnats were on her cups.
Observation on 05/27/25 at 2:04 P.M. with CNA #115 revealed a cart with three discarded meal trays in the
hallway next too room [ROOM NUMBER] which had about 10 gnats swarming it. CNA #115 confirmed the
observation.
2. Record review revealed Resident #22 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including
monoplegia of lower limb following cerebral infarction, dementia, and depression.
Review of a MDS completed 04/02/25 revealed Resident #22's cognition is mildly impaired and she had no
behaviors.
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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)
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Event ID:
366001
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
366001
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
05/28/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Harmar Place Rehab & Extended Care
401 Harmar Street
Marietta, OH 45750
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 0925
Interview on 05/27/25 at 1:19 P.M. with CNA #133 revealed Resident #22's room has a lot of gnats.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Observation on 05/27/25 at 1:47 P.M. revealed Resident #22 was sleeping in her bed. Two gnats were on
her privacy curtain and one gnat was on her straw for her cup of water.
Residents Affected - Few
Observation on 05/27/25 at 1:49 P.M. in the hallway outside of Resident #22's room revealed a cart with
three discarded lunch trays. Approximately eight gnats were noted to be flying around the food.
Interview on 05/27/25 at 1:50 P.M. with CNA #150 confirmed the cart with three discarded lunch trays was
swarmed by gnats and there were gnats in Resident #22's room.
3. Record review revealed Resident #30 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including
acute and chronic respiratory failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and emphysema.
Review of a MDS completed 02/20/25 revealed Resident #30's cognition remains intact, and she had no
behaviors.
Interview and observation on 05/27/25 at 1:51 P.M. revealed Resident #30 was resting in bed. Resident #30
stated there are gnats and they are bothersome. Resident #30 stated the gnats were throughout the facility
but there isn't much that could be done and they are God's creatures, too. While speaking, Resident #30
had a gnat circling her head.
Review of an invoice dated 05/14/25 revealed the facility purchased six fruit fly traps from a local hardware
store.
Review of an undated signed statement by Human Resources #160 revealed on 05/15/25 approximately
eight cups containing a gnat attractant were placed throughout the facility and the cups were being
monitored by housekeeping who state they are being helpful in addressing the gnat issue.
Review of a pest control invoice dated 05/21/25 revealed the facility received crack and crevice and bait
station services to the kitchen area, exterior area, and break room area. During the services, mice activity
was noted to the fire door introduction point. There were no documented sanitary concerns which could
cause pest problems.
Review of an undated policy titled Pest Control revealed the facility shall maintain an effective pest control
program.
This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00165703.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
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