F 0684
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
closed medical record review, staff interviews, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) staff interview, Coroner
investigator interview, review of an EMS run report, review of hospital and emergency room (ER)
documentation, review of an electronic mail (e-mail) document, review of a Coroner's report and Coroner's
Report of Death document, and review of facility policies, the facility failed to ensure a resident (#50), with
known swallowing issues, was provided with appropriate and timely treatment and services when the
resident was assessed with changes in condition. This resulted in Immediate Jeopardy and serious
life-threatening harm, negative health outcomes, and/or death when Resident #50 was sent to the hospital
on [DATE] with altered mental status, dehydration, and hyperglycemia, and returned to the facility where a
follow up speech therapy evaluation was completed and determined the resident was at risk for aspiration
and her diet was downgraded. Resident #50 subsequently refused multiple meals and fluids or ate and
drank minimal amounts during mealtimes over the proceeding days and had scheduled medications held
for approximately 12 hours on 05/10/25 due to swallowing difficulties without the physician or nurse
practitioner being notified and without the facility obtaining the resident's output to monitor hydration status.
The lack of timely and appropriate treatment and services, and notification to the physician contributed to
Resident #50's untimely death when she was obtunded (a state of reduced alertness and responsiveness,
often due to decreased consciousness) in the days leading up to being found unresponsive with low blood
pressure and heart rate by facility staff on 05/11/25 requiring assistance from EMS staff, and EMS staff
assessing the resident as unresponsive to all stimuli, with dry eyes and dry and cracked lips, and abnormal
vital signs. Resident #50 was transported to the ER where life-saving measures were attempted, but were
not successful, and the resident subsequently died. This affected one (#50) of three residents reviewed for
appropriate care and services. The facility census was 33. On 07/07/25 at 3:59 P.M., the Administrator, the
Director of Nursing (DON), Regional Director of Operations (RDO) #01, and Quality Assurance (QA) Nurse
#321 were notified Immediate Jeopardy began on 05/10/25 when staff failed to provide Resident #50 with
appropriate and timely treatment and services after experiencing a change in condition. Resident #50 was
noted by staff to be confused, and her evening medications were held due to increased swallowing difficulty
with no notification made to the physician or nurse practitioner. Resident #50 remained in the facility without
additional interventions implemented or additional services provided until a nurse was alerted to the
resident's condition in the early morning of 05/11/25 and the nurse assessed Resident #50 to have low
blood pressure and heart rate and was lethargic and responding slowly to verbal stimuli. EMS staff were
called to the facility on [DATE] at 5:38 A.M. and assessed Resident #50 as unresponsive to all stimuli, with
dry eyes and dry and cracked lips, and abnormal vital signs. Resident #50 was transported to the ER where
life-saving measures were attempted, but were not successful, and the resident subsequently died on
[DATE] at 6:48 A.M.The Immediate Jeopardy was removed on 07/09/25 when
Residents Affected - Few
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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
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Parkview Care Center
1406 Oak Harbor Rd
Fremont, OH 43420
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F 0684
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
the facility implemented the following corrective actions: On 07/07/25 at 4:39 P.M., an ad hoc meeting was
held with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) staff members and Physician #150 to discuss the incident in May
2025 involving Resident #50, the plan for removing the Immediate Jeopardy, the plan of correction (POC),
education, quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) components to correction, and
necessary audits. The meeting was organized and led by the Administrator and the DON. On 07/07/25 at
5:00 P.M., an investigation was initiated regarding the incident in May 2025 involving Resident #50 and the
clinical actions taken. The investigation was completed by the Administrator and the DON and determined
an agency nurse (Licensed Practical Nurse [LPN] #139) did not notify the physician for a change in
condition. On 07/07/25 at 5:55 P.M., the DON/designee reviewed all nursing schedules to determine where
the possible breakdown occurred as part of the investigation. It was determined an agency nurse, LPN
#139, was the nurse in charge of Resident #50 when the resident experienced a change in condition on
05/10/25. The staffing agency was notified by the DON that a do not return (DNR) notice was issued to LPN
#139 for not notifying the physician for Resident #50's change in condition. On 07/07/25 at 6:04 P.M., the
Medical Director (MD) was notified by the DON of the incident regarding Resident #50 and was made
aware of the potential deficient practice. On 07/07/25, the DON and Registered Nurse (RN) #130 provided
education to all clinical nursing staff and all members of the IDT regarding notification of change in
condition, physician notification, and hydrating residents. The training was completed for all staff in person,
via telephone and text messages, through electronic applications (OnShift), and staffing tool with all staff
requiring return acknowledgement of the education. All education was completed by 07/07/25. On 07/07/25,
the DON/designee completed a full house audit for all residents to review dietary orders and residents with
liquid diet orders to ensure all orders were appropriate. No revisions were needed, and no concerns were
identified. All audits were completed on 07/07/25. On 07/07/25, the DON/designee assessed all residents
for signs and symptoms of dehydration and changes in condition. Any concerns were addressed
immediately, and notification was given to the provider. All assessments were completed on 07/07/25. On
07/07/25, the DON/designee reviewed all resident medical records to review for any missed medications in
the preceding weeks. Notification of any resident that missed medications was promptly provided to the
physician. All reviews were completed on 07/07/25. On 07/07/25, the DON began education for agency staff
through creating an agency binder. The binder will ensure agency staff are informed of the facility policies,
and the schedule will be updated to indicate agency staff need to review the binder contents, including the
policies related to dehydration, change in condition, and notification of change. A sign-in/in-service sheet
was implemented to audit each agency staff completing the in-service. The agency binder will be monitored
daily by the DON to ensure all agency staff have signed the acknowledgement of reviewing the binder
contents when they are working in the facility. On 07/07/25, the facility implemented daily audits to review
residents for change in condition and notification of any changes to be discussed through the facility
morning clinical meetings. The audit information will be collected by the Administrator or the DON/designee
during clinical rounds, nursing huddles, chart review, observation, and during clinical IDT meetings every 24
hours. The clinical morning meetings are a daily meeting held Monday through Friday. On 07/07/25, a QAPI
performance improvement project (PIP) was implemented to review and interpret all audit findings. All
findings will be discussed at the weekly ad hoc quality assurance and assessment (QAA) meeting for a
minimum of four weeks to ensure compliance is maintained. The project will be completed by the
Administrator, the DON/designee, and IDT members including RDO #01, Maintenance Director #401,
Therapy Director #105, RN #131, Physician #150, RN #130, Scheduler #129, Business Office Manager
#402, Activities Director #403,
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
366081
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/22/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Parkview Care Center
1406 Oak Harbor Rd
Fremont, OH 43420
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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 0684
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
Dietary Manager #405, and Housekeeper #410. On 07/07/25, two (#41 and #49) additional residents were
reviewed for care and services provided, change in condition, and physician notifications with no concerns
identified. On 07/08/25, the DON completed an audit of the agency binder and determined all agency staff
working completed and signed the education provided by the facility. On 07/09/25, the DON completed an
audit of one (#29) resident to review for hydration status concerns with no issues identified. On 07/09/25,
the DON completed an audit of one (#32) resident to review for changes in condition with verification of a
notification made to the physician.Although the Immediate Jeopardy was removed on 07/09/25, the facility
remained out of compliance at Severity Level 2 (no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm
that is not Immediate Jeopardy) as the facility is still in the process of implementing their corrective action
plan and monitoring to ensure on-going compliance. Findings include:Review of Resident #50's medical
record revealed an admission date of 03/25/25. Diagnoses included bipolar disease with severe manic
psychotic features, paranoid schizophrenia, suicidal ideation, diabetes mellitus, and moderate intellectual
disabilities. Review of Resident #50's admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE]
revealed the resident had a moderately intact cognition. The resident was assessed with no behaviors, was
independent with eating, and had no swallowing issues.Review of Resident #50's physician advanced
directive order dated 03/25/25 revealed the resident was a full code (full life-saving measures in the event
of cardiac or respiratory arrest).Review of Resident #50's care plan dated 03/26/25 revealed she was a full
code with an intervention to adhere to the desired code status. Review of Resident #50's care plan dated
03/28/25 revealed the resident had a nutritional problem or potential nutritional problem related to bipolar
and brief psychotic disorder. Interventions included to monitor, document, and report as needed any signs
of dysphasia (difficulty swallowing) including pocketing, choking, coughing, drooling, holding food in the
mouth, several attempts at swallowing, refusing to eat, and appearing concerned during meals.Review of
Resident #50's most recent nutrition assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident was alert and verbal,
independent for feeding herself, and on a regular diet.Review of Resident #50's ER documentation dated
05/06/25 revealed the resident was sent to the ER for altered mental status, hyperglycemia (elevated blood
glucose levels), and dehydration. The resident was diagnosed with mild dehydration and hyperglycemia and
was treated with intravenous (IV) fluids and returned to the facility with no new orders.Review of Resident
#50's Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) #135 progress note dated 05/06/25 revealed the resident was
seen to follow-up and to reassess. It was reported that the resident was not participating in therapy and had
an increase in overall physical weakness and lack of orientation. A neurological assessment was
completed, and the resident was found to be unable to perform certain tasks. Resident #50 took two bites
of food at lunch, and it took her 15 minutes to swallow. Due to this condition, the resident was sent to the
local hospital. A head computed tomography (CT), urinalysis, and chest x-ray were completed and found to
be negative. Laboratory values showed mild dehydration, and IV fluids were administered as well as insulin
for a blood sugar of 400 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL). Nursing was to continue with neurological checks
with their assessments, obtain daily vital signs, and to continue with weights. Nursing was also informed to
call the on-call provider for any changes in Resident #50's condition.Review of Speech Therapist (ST)
#138's evaluation and treatment plan for Resident #50 dated 05/08/25 revealed a swallow study was
completed that day. Due to physical impairments and associated functional deficits, Resident #50 was at
risk for aspiration (inhalation of a substance [like food, liquid, or other foreign material] into the airway and
lungs, instead of being swallowed into the esophagus) and further decline in function. It was recommended
the resident begin a pureed consistency diet with thin liquids by cup. The resident
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
366081
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/22/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Parkview Care Center
1406 Oak Harbor Rd
Fremont, OH 43420
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 0684
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
must sit in an upright position during meals and upright posture for more than 30 minutes after
meals.Review of Resident #50's intake documentation dated 05/08/25 at 10:50 A.M. (late entry) and on
05/08/25 at 5:34 P.M. revealed the resident refused food and drink for each meal and an alternate meal
option was offered.Review of Resident #50's intake documentation dated 05/09/25 at 8:50 A.M., 3:03 P.M.
(late entry), and 5:25 P.M., revealed the resident ate between zero (0) percent (%) and 25% of each of the
three meals and the resident drank 120 milliliters (mL) for breakfast and 20 mL at both lunch and supper
meals. The section for offering the resident an alternate meal option was documented as Not Applicable for
all three meals on 05/09/25. Review of Resident #50's intake documentation dated 05/10/25 at 9:54 A.M.
and 4:01 P.M. (late entry) revealed the resident refused food and drink at both meals and an alternate meal
option was offered. Review of an intake documented 05/10/25 at 5:41 P.M. revealed Resident #50 ate
between 76% and 100% of the meal and drank 240 mL of fluids with the meal. Review of a physician order
dated 05/10/25 revealed Resident #50 was ordered a regular diet with pureed texture and nectar thickened
consistency fluids.Review of Resident #50's May 2025 medication administration record (MAR) revealed on
05/10/25 at 10:00 P.M., the resident's blood glucose level was 202 mg/dL, and she was treated with four (4)
units of rapid acting insulin. Further review of the May 2025 MAR revealed on 05/10/25 the resident did not
receive the cholesterol-lowering medication rosuvastatin calcium, the antidepressant medications
trazodone and sertraline (Zoloft), the antipsychotic Risperdal, nor the mood stabilizer lithium carbonate as
ordered due to swallowing difficulties.Review of Resident #50's nursing progress notes dated 05/10/25
revealed the resident was unable to take her evening medication due to swallowing difficulties. Further
review of a nursing progress note dated 05/10/25 at 10:45 P.M. revealed the resident was lying in bed with
her eyes closed. The resident was alert with confusion, and her medications were held due to increased
swallowing difficulty. Resident #50's lungs were clear to auscultation and bowel sounds were present in all
four (abdominal quadrants). Further review of Resident #50's medical record dated 05/09/25 and 05/10/25
revealed the record was absent regarding notification to a physician or CNP regarding the resident's
change of condition now having swallowing difficulties and refusing to eat. There were no documented
observations of Resident #50 in the medical record until 05/11/25. Review of Resident #50's nursing
progress notes on 05/11/25 at 7:12 A.M. revealed LPN #136 was called to Resident #50's room by a
certified nurse aide (CNA) who stated the resident was unresponsive. The resident appeared to be lethargic
and was responding slowly to verbal stimuli. The resident's blood pressure was 85/68 milligrams of mercury
(mmHg), and pulse was 46 beats per minute. Resident #50 was transferred to the local hospital via
stretcher with EMS at 5:59 A.M.Review of Resident #50's situation, background, appearance, and review
(SBAR) communication form completed by the DON and dated 05/11/25 revealed the resident had an
altered mental status which stayed the same and the condition had not happened before. The resident's
blood pressure was 110/62 mmHg, pulse was 96 beats per minute with an apical heart rate of 80 beats per
minute, respirations were 18 breaths per minute, temperature was 97.9 degrees Fahrenheit (F), and the
most recent weight was 144 pounds on 05/05/25. Resident #50 had an altered level of consciousness,
needed more assistance with activities of daily living, and had difficulty swallowing. The resident was
unresponsive and was sent to the ER.Review of the EMS run report dated 05/11/25 revealed the unit
received a call regarding Resident #50 at 5:38:54 A.M. for a diabetic problem related to Resident #50 and
was dispatched at 5:39:49 A.M. Upon arrival to the facility at 5:45:09 A.M., Resident #50 was lying supine
(flat on the back facing upward) in bed. At 5:48 A.M., an assessment was completed of Resident #50 by
EMS staff, and the resident was noted to be unresponsive to all stimuli. The resident's eyes were dry, and
her lips were dry and cracking. Dried vomit was noted on
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
366081
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/22/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Parkview Care Center
1406 Oak Harbor Rd
Fremont, OH 43420
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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 0684
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
Resident #50's mouth and it was also agape (wide open). The resident's respirations were noted to be
shallow and rapid with accessory muscles used. At 5:49 A.M., Resident #50 was unresponsive, and her
pulse was 110 beats per minute, respirations were 27 breaths per minute, oxygen saturation was 65% on
room air, blood glucose was 393 mg/dL, and EMS was not able to obtain a blood pressure. At 5:51 A.M.,
Resident #50's blood pressure was 40/26 mmHg, and the heart rate was 107 beats per minute. EMS staff
continued to obtain Resident #50's vital signs through 6:09 A.M. and noted the resident's oxygen saturation
rate improved with supplemental oxygen, respiration and heart rate were lowered, the resident's blood
pressure improved to 75/45 mmHg, and the resident's temperature was obtained at 6:00 A.M. and found to
be 103.7 degrees F. Resident #50 remained unresponsive throughout the entire time EMS was providing
services. The facility staff stated her blood sugar was high and she was not really responding. The staff
stated Resident #50 had been like this for the last two (2) days. The staff reported the resident was
transferred to the ER on [DATE] and returned to the facility because everything was fine. The facility staff
stated Resident #50 was not given her daily medications because she would not swallow. The staff could
not tell the EMS staff how long Resident #50 had been unresponsive or the last time she was well. EMS
staff transported Resident #50 to the hospital at 6:08:24 A.M. and arrived at the hospital at 6:20:00 A.M.
Review of Resident #50's ER report dated 05/11/25 revealed the resident came from the nursing home
facility with concerns of altered mental status. Per EMS, the resident was unresponsive for two days with
gradually worsening mental status. Upon EMS arrival, Resident #50's oxygen level was saturated at 55%
on room air. The resident initially responded to the supplemental oxygen but then lost respiratory effort
shortly upon entering the ambulance, and they transported her with bag-valve-mask (BVM) ventilation.
Upon arrival at the hospital, Resident #50 was unresponsive and was being ventilated with BVM. Resident
#50 was chronically ill appearing, jaundiced (unnaturally yellowed skin complexion) and pale, and
unresponsive. The resident was also noted with poor dentition, vomitous, and dried mucous membranes.
Resident #50's pupils were three (3) millimeters (mm) in diameter and non-reactive bilaterally. The resident
exhibited bradycardia (slow heartbeat) and bradypnea (abnormally slow breathing). The resident was noted
to have an intraosseous (IO) device (a needle inserted into the bone marrow cavity to deliver fluids,
medications, or blood products) in the left shin. Resident #50 arrived at the hospital with worsening altered
mental status to the point of unresponsiveness starting 2 days ago. The resident arrived at the ER with poor
respiratory effort requiring BVM ventilation. The resident was initially bradycardic in the 20s (heart beats per
minute) on the monitor and quickly decompensated to asystole (no heartbeat). Cardiopulmonary
resuscitation was in progress with medications and defibrillation per advanced cardiac life support (ACLS)
protocol. The resident was intubated with a central line placed. Resident #50 received 36 minutes of critical
care including medications and one shock without success and the resident was pronounced dead at 6:48
A.M. on 05/11/25. Further review of the hospital notes revealed on 05/11/25 at 7:08 A.M. the coroner's
office was briefed on the case, and it was determined Resident #50's death would be a Coroner's case.
Review of the County Coroner's office investigator's report dated 05/11/25 revealed Resident #50 expired in
the local ER. The ER staff were unable to start intravenous (IV) access in the resident's left or right
antecubital (the inner side of the elbow) due to dehydration. Resident #50's sclera (the white outer coating
of the eye) in both eyes was dry, and her lips and mouth were dry. Review of the County Coroner's office
Report of Death, with an investigation date of 05/11/25 and a submission date of 06/04/25, revealed EMS
was summoned to the facility on [DATE] at 5:45 A.M. for an unresponsive female resident (#50). The EMS
began their assessment at 5:49 A.M. and the resident was transferred to the local hospital and arrived at
6:20 A.M. Resident #50 was
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
366081
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/22/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Parkview Care Center
1406 Oak Harbor Rd
Fremont, OH 43420
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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 0684
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
observed unresponsive by staff at the nursing home in the early morning hours of 05/11/25. The CNP
ordered her to be transferred to the local hospital. The EMS found the resident to be breathing but
unconscious on arrival. They also suspected septic shock. On transport to the local hospital, the resident
went into cardiac arrest. The resident was pronounced dead at 6:48 A.M. on 05/11/25. Resident #50 had
sores on her lips, her tongue and her mouth were very dry, and her sclera was dry. The resident's dentition
and dental hygiene were poor. There was some smeared blood on the right anterior thigh from the insertion
of a femoral vein IV. Interview by the County Coroner with the DON at the nursing home facility revealed, on
05/05/25, Resident #50 was sent to the local hospital, and she had a chest x-ray, CT scan, and laboratory
draws, and returned to the nursing home without new orders. Further review revealed the facility nurses
interviewed, which included the DON, revealed Resident #50's condition failed to improve. The DON stated
Resident #50's blood glucose had risen to over 400 mg/dL at one point. The facility staff stated Resident
#50's blood glucose levels were difficult to control even with new orders given by the CNP. It was reported
the resident's food intake was below average. After consultation with the County Coroner and the ER
physician, there was probable cause to believe that the acute care of Resident #50 may have been
delayed, allowing a decline in her condition.Review of an email from a local County Coroner's office to
County Coroner Investigator (CCI) #01, dated 07/01/25, revealed Resident #50 was obtunded (a dulled or
reduced level of alertness or unconsciousness) for several days prior to her terminal admission to the
hospital, which was consistent with acute pneumonia. Postmortem concentrations of sertraline (metabolite
desmethylsertraline) are both elevated. Further the metabolite was much higher than would be expected
relative to the concentration of the parent compound. The reason for that discrepancy (underlying metabolic
problem, or abnormal metabolism because of her dehydration slash malnutrition state) was unknown.
Additionally, interpretation was complicated because the medical records are unclear as to how long the
medications (specifically sertraline) had been held prior to Resident #50's demise. It does appear her
terminal events are related both to malnutrition/dehydration and perhaps also toxicity of sertraline, with her
underlying developmental delay as an overarching problem. But the extent to which each of those factors
contribute, and which factor(s) initiated the lethal sequences unknown. As such, the cause and manner of
death are best classified as undetermined.Interview with CNA #122 on 07/02/25 at 6:55 A.M. revealed she
did not take care of Resident #50 on 05/11/25, but she was working with other residents that night
(05/10/25) when Resident #50's assigned CNA informed her the resident was barely breathing. CNA #122
stated the nurse aides reported this to the nurse, and she was aware Resident #50 had been declining for a
couple days and was having trouble swallowing.Interview with CCI #01 on 07/02/25 at 9:16 A.M. revealed
Resident #50's preliminary Coroner's report and result of death could not be determined. CCI #01 stated
there was an elevated level of sertraline which may have been due to dehydration.Telephone interview with
Physician #150 on 07/02/25 at 9:54 A.M. revealed Resident #50 was sent to the hospital several days prior
to her death for dehydration and hyperglycemia but was sent back to the facility. Physician #150 stated he
did not send her to the hospital on [DATE] and the facility had failed to inform him of her further decline
between 05/09/25 and 05/11/25.Interview on 07/02/25 at 3:00 P.M. with local EMS Chief #222, EMS
Lieutenant #224, and EMS Paramedic #225 revealed they were on scene when EMS was dispatched to the
facility for Resident #50 in the early morning of 05/11/25. EMS Paramedic #225 stated the EMS staff were
informed by the facility floor nurse that Resident #50's blood sugar was off and elevated, and she was not
responding. The emergency responders asked how long the resident had been in that condition, and the
facility staff were unable to answer. When the rescue team entered Resident #50's room her mouth was
agape, and she was wearing a brief
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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
366081
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/22/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Parkview Care Center
1406 Oak Harbor Rd
Fremont, OH 43420
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 0684
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
which appeared to be old, but it was dry. The staff gave them a packet of papers for the hospital. The lead
nurse informed the paramedics Resident #50 had been unable to swallow for a couple of days and no
medications had been administered. Vital signs were decreasing at the scene, so the paramedics began
providing bagging (providing artificial breaths) the resident due to her being unresponsive and being unable
to find a blood pressure or radial pulse. The paramedics began an IO infusion due to the resident being
severely dehydrated, they were unable to access a vein. The paramedics reported Resident #50's mouth
and tongue were very dry. EMS Lieutenant #224 stated Resident #50's eyes were so dry they were gel-like.
EMS Lieutenant #224 continued that Resident #50 had labored respirations and had very little vascularity.
Soon after EMS arrived at the local hospital from the facility Resident #50 died. EMS Chief #222 stated
after receiving the report from his crew he immediately contacted Adult Protective Services to report the
resident's condition.Telephone interview with LPN #136 on 07/07/25 at 9:37 A.M. revealed she worked on
05/10/25 at 11:00 P.M. and relieved an agency nurse that had worked from 7:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M. LPN
#136 stated the agency nurse cared for Resident #50 the previous four hours. LPN #136 revealed, during
the nursing report, she was told Resident #50 had been declining for two days and was found to be
moderately dehydrated and had an elevated blood sugar at the hospital on [DATE]. LPN #136 continued
that at approximately 5:00 A.M. on 05/11/25, two CNAs informed her Resident #50 was unresponsive. LPN
#136 stated she immediately went to the resident's room but could not obtain vital signs, then contacted the
nurse manager who informed her to contact the DON. LPN #136 called for EMS, who quickly arrived, and
transported the resident to the hospital. LPN #136 stated she had no idea the resident was unable to
swallow and was not administered medications on the prior shift and stated she received a poor report from
the agency nurse.Telephone interview with CNP #134 on 07/07/25 at 1:46 P.M. revealed she ordered sliding
scale insulin for Resident #50 on 05/08/25 due to elevated blood sugars, and that was the last time she
examined the resident prior to her death. CNP #134 stated, on 05/11/25 at approximately 6:00 A.M., she
received a telephone call from LPN #136. The LPN was extremely upset and stated Resident #50 was sent
to the hospital due to her being unresponsive. CNP #134 stated LPN 136 told her she was given a poor
report from the off-going nurse on the previous shift about Resident #50 and had no idea the resident was
declining so quickly. Further interview with CNP #134 revealed none of the facility staff informed her that
Resident #50 was unable to swallow or having swallowing difficulties in the days before her death. Interview
with the DON on 07/07/25 at 2:35 P.M. revealed the facility failed to keep track of Resident #50's intake and
output because there was no physician order to do so even after returning from the hospital diagnosed with
dehydration on 05/08/25. The DON subsequently provided intake records for Resident #50 but no output
records. Review of the facility policy titled, Resident Hydration and Prevention of Dehydration, revised
October 2017, revealed the facility will strive to provide adequate hydration and to prevent and treat
dehydration. The dietitian will assess all residents for hydration as part of the comprehensive assessment,
at least quarterly, and more often as necessary per resident need. Nurses will assess for signs and
symptoms of dehydration during daily care. If potential inadequate intake and/or signs and symptoms of
dehydration are observed, intake and output monitor will be initiated and incorporated into the care plan.
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) status, diagnosis, individual preference, habits, and cognitive and medical
status will be considered in all interventions. The physician will be notified.Review of the facility policy titled,
Change in a Residents Condition or Status, revised February 2021, revealed the facility promptly notifies
the resident, his or her attending physician, and the residents' representative of changes in the resident's
medical/mental condition and/or status. The nurse will notify the resident's attending physician or
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
366081
If continuation sheet
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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
366081
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/22/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Parkview Care Center
1406 Oak Harbor Rd
Fremont, OH 43420
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 0684
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
physician on call when there has been a significant change in the resident's physical/emotional/mental
condition. A significant change of condition is a major decline or improvement in the resident's status that
will not normally resolve itself without intervention by staff or implementing standard disease related clinical
interventions.This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Master Complaint Number
OH00166094 (iQIES Complaint Number 1356449).
Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
366081
If continuation sheet
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