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Inspection visit

Health inspection

SPRINGFIELD NURSING & INDEPENDENT LIVINGCMS #3660991 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 1 deficiency. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0584 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, observations, resident and staff interviews and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure resident room temperatures were maintained to ensure a comfortable environment for the residents. This affected two (#1 and #3) out of four residents reviewed for comfortable room temperatures. Facility census was 63. Findings include: 1. Review of the medical record for Resident #3 revealed an admission date of 02/22/21. Diagnoses included cerebral infarction, anxiety, hypertension, and acute kidney injury. Review of the annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment for Resident #3, dated 11/01/23, revealed the resident had mildly impaired cognition. Review of the plan of care for Resident #3 revealed the resident had potential for altered cardiac status related to hypertension with goal to remain free from complications related to altered cardiac status. Interventions include, but not limited to, monitor for chest pain, blood pressure, nausea and vomiting, shortness of breath, diaphoresis, and edema. Note changes in sensorium: lethargy, confusion, disorientation, anxiety, and depression. Observation on 01/11/24 at 2:50 P.M. of Resident #3's room temperature, using an ambient thermometer, revealed it was 65.1 degree Fahrenheit (F). Resident #3 had on a T-shirt, a sweatshirt, with a blanket draped over her shoulders. This finding was verified with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #141. Interview with Resident #3 during this observation, revealed she stated she was chilled and they had taken her heater away. 2. Review ot the medical record for Resident #1 revealed admission date of 09/18/20. Diagnoses included schizophrenia, hypertension, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Review of the quarterly MDS dated [DATE] revealed the resident had impaired cognition. Review of the plan of care dated 12/26/23 revealed the resident had potential for altered cardiac status related to hypertension with goal to remain free from complications related to altered cardiac status. Interventions include, but not limited to, monitor for chest pain, blood pressure, nausea and vomiting, shortness of breath, diaphoresis, and edema. Note changes in sensorium: lethargy, confusion, disorientation, anxiety, and depression. (continued on next page) 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: 366099 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 366099 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 01/16/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Springfield Nursing & Independent Living 404 E McCreight Ave Springfield, OH 45503 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 0584 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Interview and observation on 01/11/24 at 2:26 P.M. revealed Resident #1 was seated in the common area on the [NAME] Unit with room temperature of 70.5 degree F and stated she had on her jacket to keep warm. Interview on 01/11/24 at 3:12 P.M. with the Business Office Manager (BOM) revealed the Administrator had given a 30 day notice of resignation and had not shown up for work on the third day. The BOM stated staff learned she had locked her keys and computer in the office and would not return to the facility. The BOM stated the facility had a fire in the wiring on 01/11/24, the Fire Marshall had been in the facility, and they had to remove the space heaters that had been in use. The BOM stated the facility had one of four boilers that worked. The BOM stated they had a company that had been in to look at the boilers and she thought she understood the one boiler was sufficient to maintain the heat for the building. After review of the room temperatures the facility called a Columbus Company to install large heating units in the hallways to help with the forecasted single digit temperatures. At 4:32 P.M. the BOM reported the heating units were in route from Columbus. Interview on 01/16/24 at 8:22 A.M. with the Director of Nursing (DON), revealed the Columbus heating company brought six heat units and returned on 01/11/24 with more units. She stated a local electrician had been in the facility to update the wiring. The ADON stated the facility brought in extra blankets, sweaters, jackets, and coats. She stated they had offered to move residents to warmer areas of the facility but all declined. The DON stated they had no resident health concerns related to the temperatures. Observation on 01/16/24 between 8:26 A.M. to 8:42 A.M. during a follow-up tour of the facility, confirmed the temperatures ranged from 72.5 to 80.4 degree F. The facility had nine Salamander heaters, and 12 Herc heaters spaced throughout the hallways of the resident units. Interview on 01/16/24 at 9:47 A.M. with the Administrator, revealed the facility had been working with the boiler issues all summer. The Administrator stated they would get one thing fixed and then something else would go wrong. The Administrator stated he was not aware of concerns related to the space heaters until the wiring incident. The Administrator stated they were looking at installing packaged terminal air conditioners and heaters for each individual room. Review of a policy titled, Safe and Homelike Environment, dated February 2023, revealed the facility will maintain comfortable and safe temperature levels. The facility should strive to keep the temperature in common resident areas between 71 and 81 degrees F. If and when a resident prefer his or her room temperature to be kept below 71 degree F, or above 81 degree F, the facility will assess the safety of this practice on the resident and the resident's roommate. This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00149961. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 366099 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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Citations

1 citation 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.

  • 0584GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F584 - Safe Environment

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

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What happened during the January 16, 2024 survey of SPRINGFIELD NURSING & INDEPENDENT LIVING?

This was a inspection survey of SPRINGFIELD NURSING & INDEPENDENT LIVING on January 16, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at SPRINGFIELD NURSING & INDEPENDENT LIVING on January 16, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receivin..."

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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