F 0656
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and
actions that can be measured.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
resident and staff interview, observation, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident's care
plan was developed related to dental needs and range of motion of the right upper extremity. This affected
one (Resident #58) of 17 residents reviewed for care plans. The facility census was 69.
Finding include:
Review of the medical record for Resident #58 revealed an admission date of 09/03/21. Diagnoses included
cerebral infarction, hemiplegia and hemiparesis, dysphasia, diabetes, cognitive communication deficit,
hypertension and anxiety.
Review of the annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #58 was
cognitively intact. Resident #58 was noted to have an impairment on one side for upper and lower extremity.
1. Review of Resident #58's physician orders dated 03/04/22 revealed an order for the dentist may treat as
needed.
Review of the plan of care dated 08/10/22 revealed Resident #58 had impaired dentition and was at risk for
oral problems of pain, infection, difficulty chewing or swallowing with interventions to complete oral
assessment and refer to the dentist as needed. provide all necessary items for oral care as needed and
provide oral care at least daily and more frequently as needed. The care plan had no mention of significant
bleeding from the mouth.
Review of the progress notes dated 10/04/22 revealed the nurse was notified by the aide regarding
Resident #58 having bleeding from her mouth on her lips, chin and cheek. Resident #58 was assessed and
found blood in her mouth. Resident #58 was referred to see the dentist and the nurse practitioner was
informed.
Observation and interview on 11/07/22 at 9:38 A.M. revealed Resident #58 had blood that had run down
her face from the corner of her mouth down her chin and dripped on her chest, shirt and bedding. Resident
#58 stated she had gum issues and at times will having increased bleeding of her mouth.
Interview and observation on 11/07/22 at 9:43 A.M. with Registered Nurse (RN) #253 revealed Resident
#58 had a history of bleeding from her mouth and Resident #58 was seen by the dentist. RN #253 then
went to resident's bedside and asked Resident #58 if her mouth bleeding was common and if she saw the
dentist.
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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
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TITLE
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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Event ID:
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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
366198
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
11/09/2022
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Golden Years Nursing Center
2436 Old Oxford Road
Hamilton, OH 45013
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 0656
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Interview on 11/08/22 at 4:20 P.M. with Social Services (SS) #242 revealed she was not aware of Resident
#58's bleeding prior to 11/07/22. Resident #58 saw the dentist on 10/06/22 and the dentist mentioned
increased calcium on the teeth and mouth bleeding would be expected. SS #242 stated the dentist
requested Resident #58 to have assistance with oral hygiene.
Interviews on 11/09/22 at 9:47 A.M. with State Tested Nursing Aide (STNA) #212 and STNA #233 stated
Resident #58's oral bleeding was common.
Interview on 11/09/22 at 10:30 A.M. with the Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed oral bleeding was not
documented in Resident #58's care plan.
2. Review of the physician orders dated 03/04/22 revealed Resident #58 had an order to apply resting hand
splint to her right upper extremity daily. The resting hand splint should be worn at all times when out of bed
as Resident #58 can tolerate it.
Review of the plan of care dated 08/10/22 revealed Resident #58's care plan did not include any mention of
an impairment to resident's right upper extremity or wrist and provided no guidance or plan related to
receiving therapy or wearing a splint.
Review of Resident #58's progress notes dated 11/07/22 revealed it stated to apply resting hand splint to
right upper extremity daily. Resting hand splint was to be worn at all times when out of bed.
Observation and interview on 11/07/22 at 9:38 A.M. with Resident #58 revealed she had a contracture-like
hand deformity with fingers curled inward. Resident #58 was not wearing any hand device or splint.
Resident #58 stated she had hand issues for a while and she was working with therapy for a splint as the
previous brace was not comfortable. Resident #58 stated her new brace was kept in the therapy gym.
Interview on 11/08/22 at 9:35 A.M. with RN #224 stated she was unsure if Resident #58 should be wearing
a splint and the splint of the shelf was the only one she was aware of.
Interview on 11/08/22 at 10:17 A.M. with Occupational Therapist (OT) #305 revealed therapy staff were
working with the splint. OT #305 revealed they were working to fabricate the brace and increase residents'
tolerance.
Interview on 11/09/22 at 9:47 A.M. with Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) #310 revealed
she had been working with resident about three weeks with a new brace. COTA #310 revealed Resident
#58 has increased her tolerance to about three hours. COTA #310 revealed she works with Resident #58
three days each week on wearing the brace.
Interview on 11/09/22 at 10:30 A.M. with DON confirmed a physician order was in the chart to don and doff
the brace daily and Resident #58 should wear it at all times while tolerated. The DON confirmed there was
no mention of a splint or a hand deformity in Resident #58's care plan.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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Event ID:
Facility ID:
366198
If continuation sheet
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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
366198
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
11/09/2022
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Golden Years Nursing Center
2436 Old Oxford Road
Hamilton, OH 45013
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 0698
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
staff interview, review of the facility's policy and contract, and medical record review, the facility failed
ensure ongoing communication with Resident #43's dialysis center regarding dialysis care and services.
This affected one (Resident #43) of one resident reviewed for dialysis. The facility identified two residents
who receive dialysis. The facility census was 69.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
Review of the medical record for Resident #43 revealed an admission date of 02/26/21. Diagnoses included
diabetes mellitus and chronic kidney disease. Review of the annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment
dated [DATE] revealed Resident #43 was cognitively intact and required extensive assistance of two staff
members for mobility and transfers.
Review of the plan of care dated 07/25/22 revealed Resident #43 received dialysis treatments three times
weekly for chronic kidney disease. Interventions included to assist with transfers to and from dialysis,
maintain communication with dialysis staff and physician, and monitor laboratory values and report results
to physician.
Subsequent review of Resident #43's medical record from 06/01/22 to 11/07/22 revealed there was no
documentation of routine communication forms kept on record to indicate the dialysis center and the facility
were routinely communicating to one another regarding Resident #43. There was one communication form
dated 11/07/22 that was found during this time period.
Interview on 11/08/22 at 9:40 A.M. with the Director of Nursing (DON) and Corporate Nurse #30 revealed
the facility sends out dialysis communication forms with Resident #43 when he leaves the facility for
dialysis, but the facility does not keep a record. The DON and Corporate Nurse #30 verified the dialysis
center does not typically complete their section and return the form to the facility.
Subsequent interview on 11/08/22 at 1:40 P.M. with Corporate Nurse #30 verified the only documentation in
Resident #43's medical record the facility had regarding communication with dialysis was from 11/07/22.
Review of the facility's policy and dialysis contract titled LTC (long term care) Facility Outpatient Dialysis
Services Coordinated Agreement, dated 05/27/21, revealed the facility and dialysis agreement have a
mutual obligation for collaboration of care. Both parties shall ensure there was documented evidence of
collaboration of care and communication between the LTC and the dialysis unit.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
366198
If continuation sheet
Page 3 of 4
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
366198
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
11/09/2022
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Golden Years Nursing Center
2436 Old Oxford Road
Hamilton, OH 45013
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 0761
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted
professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately
locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, staff interview, and medical record review, the facility failed to ensure narcotic medications
were securely stored in the medication room refrigerators. This affected one of two medication rooms
observed for medication storage. The facility had three medication rooms. This affected two (#4 and #50) of
two residents prescribed narcotic medications which required refrigeration. The facility census was 69.
Findings include:
1. Review of Resident #50's medical record revealed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE].
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #50 had physician orders for narcotic medications
including Morphine Sulfate two milligrams (mg) per milliliter (ml) solution give 0.25 ml sublingually every
four hours as needed for pain.
2. Review of Resident #4's medical record revealed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE].
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #4 had physician orders for narcotic medications including
Morphine Sulfate two mg per ml solution give 0.25 ml sublingually every two hours as needed for pain.
Observation on 11/08/22 at 1:52 P.M. revealed the 200-Hall medication room's refrigerator had locked a
narcotic box on a removable shelf which contained two unopened bottles of Roxanol (liquid morphine) for
Residents #4 and #50.
Interview on 11/08/22 at 1:56 P.M. with Registered Nurse (RN) #239 verified the refrigerator shelf contained
a locked box with narcotic medications for Residents #4 and #50 and the locked box was not permanently
affixed.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
366198
If continuation sheet
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