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Inspection visit

Inspection

ST FRANCIS SENIOR MINISTRIESCMS #36610212 citations on this visit
12 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 12 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0607 Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on medical record review, review of the facility Self-Reported Incidents (SRIs), staff interview and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure staff implemented the facility's abuse policy related to immediate reporting of allegations of abuse to the Administrator. This affected one (#32) of one resident reviewed for abuse. The facility census was 52. Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Review of Resident #32's medical record revealed an admission date of 07/28/23. Diagnoses including phantom limb syndrome with pain, chronic respiratory failure, and acquired absence of left leg above the knee. Review of the quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 03/21/25, revealed a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score of 14, indicating Resident #32 was cognitively intact. Review of the facility submitted SRI, created 01/26/25, revealed on 01/25/25, Resident #32 reported to Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #310 and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #315 that at approximately 1:30 A.M., an unidentified staff member used force while applying cream to his left lower extremity (LLE) stump and, while providing incontinence care, it felt like the staff inserted a digit into his rectum. Further review of the SRI revealed LPN #315 did not report the alleged abuse to the facility administration until 01/26/25. At the time LPN #315 reported the alleged abuse, the facility immediately began an investigation, made appropriate notifications, and suspended the possible staff members pending the results of the facility investigation. Interview on 04/10/25 at 2:02 P.M. with the Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed Resident #32 initially reported an allegation of abuse to LPN #315 on 01/25/25, but LPN #315 did not report it to administration until the resident made the allegation a second time on 01/26/24. Review of the facility policy titled, Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, dated 11/21/24, revealed all alleged violations would be reported to the Administrator immediately, but not later than two hours after the allegation was made. 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: 366102 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 366102 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/10/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE St Francis Senior Ministries 182 St Francis Ave Tiffin, OH 44883 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 0921 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Based observation and staff interview the facility failed to ensure the facility was adequately maintained. This had the potential to affect all 52 residents residing in the facility. The facility census was 52. Residents Affected - Many Findings include: • Observation on 04/10/25 from 8:09 A.M. through 9:05 A.M., during an environmental tour with the Administrator, revealed the following: • Outside the main elevator on the first floor, and continued down the hallway and into the dining room, were damaged and improperly fitted ceiling tiles. • Multiple ceiling tiles in the first floor dining hall, near the solarium opening, had dried water stains. • On the second floor, outside the main elevator and down the south hall (200-220 unit), and continued down the west hall (221-239 unit), were multiple water stained, damaged, and improperly fitted ceiling tiles. • On the first-floor memory care unit, fluorescent light ballast covers contained dirt and debris, including perished bugs and flies, and several covers were cracked with partially broken covers throughout both south and east halls. Concurrent interview with the Administrator verified the above findings. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 366102 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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Citations

12 citations 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.

  • 0607GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F607 - The facility must develop and implement written policies and procedures that:

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

  • 0921GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    F921 - Other Environmental Conditions

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

  • 0131GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.

  • 0741GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F741 - The facility must have sufficient staff who provide direct services to

    Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

  • 0918GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    F918 - Bathroom Facilities

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

  • 0291GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

  • 0321GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

  • 0324GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

  • 0353GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  • 0372GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

  • 0521GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

  • 0711GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    F711 - Physician Visits

    Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the April 10, 2025 survey of ST FRANCIS SENIOR MINISTRIES?

This was a inspection survey of ST FRANCIS SENIOR MINISTRIES on April 10, 2025. The surveyor cited 12 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at ST FRANCIS SENIOR MINISTRIES on April 10, 2025?

Yes, 12 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft."

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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