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WESTOVER RETIREMENT COMMUNITYCMS #3662329 citations on this visit
9 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 9 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0580 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, interview and policy review, the facility failed to ensure the physician was notified of abnormal blood glucose and blood pressure levels. This affected one (Resident #08) of one resident reviewed for notification. The facility census was 40. Findings include: Review of the medical record of Resident #08 revealed the resident admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including anemia, anxiety disorder, peripheral vascular disease, major depressive disorder, heart failure, type 2 diabetes mellitus, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, hyperlipidemia, gastro-esophageal reflux disease, chronic atrial fibrillation, and pulmonary hypertension. Review of the quarterly minimum data set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] the resident had intact cognition. Review of the physician's orders revealed orders dated 04/06/21 to check blood glucose before meals and at bedtime and call the attending practitioner and follow the Abnormal Glucose Policy if glucose is over 350 mg/dL (milligrams per deciliter) and to call the physician for systolic blood pressure (SBP) greater than 180 and/or diastolic blood pressure (DBP) greater than 90 or SBP less than 90 and/or DBP less than 40. Review of the September 2021 medication administration record revealed, on 09/10/21 at 11:08 A.M., the resident's blood sugar was 377 mg/dL. On 09/14/21 at 12:49 P.M., the resident's blood sugar was 399 mg/dL. On 09/21/21 at 5:41 P.M., the Resident's blood sugar was 443 mg/dL. On 09/21/21 at 9:51 P.M., the resident's blood sugar was 379 mg/dL. On 09/25/21 at 9:52 P.M., the Resident's blood sugar was 359 mg/dL. On 09/01/21 at 10:19 P.M., the resident's blood pressure was 126/94 mm/Hg. On 09/29/21 at 8:39 A.M., the resident's blood pressure was 110/38 mm/Hg . Review of the progress notes dated 09/01/21 through 09/30/21 revealed no evidence of physician notification of blood glucose greater than 350 mg/dL on 09/10/21, 09/14/21, 09/21/21, nor 09/25/21 and no evidence of physician notification of a DBP greater than 90 on 09/01/21 and DBP less than 40 on 09/29/21. During interview on 09/29/21 at 4:30 P.M., the Director of Nursing (DON) stated the facility policy is for the nurse to call they physician when a resident's blood sugar is greater than 450, however the physicians write orders for their own parameters. (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 7 Event ID: 366232 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 366232 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 10/05/2021 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Westover Retirement Community 855 Stahlheber 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 0580 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete During interview on 09/30/21 at 2:30 P.M., the DON verified the chart lacked evidence of physician notification of abnormal blood pressure readings on 09/01/21 and 09/29/21 and abnormal blood sugar levels on 09/10/21, 09/15/21, 09/21/21, and 09/25/21. Review of the facility policy titled Change in Condition, updated 11/17/20, revealed the physician should immediately be notified of clinical complications and the notification should be documented in the medical record. Event ID: Facility ID: 366232 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 7 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 366232 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 10/05/2021 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Westover Retirement Community 855 Stahlheber 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 record review, interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure there was ongoing communication, coordination and collaboration between the facility and the dialysis center. This affected one (Resident #35) of one resident who received dialysis in the facility. The census was 40. Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Review of medical record for Resident #35 revealed an original admission date of 07/14/21. Additional admissions /discharges included resident was discharged with a return not anticipated on 07/21/21 and readmitted on [DATE]. Diagnosis included hypertensive emergency, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney disease with end stage renal disease with dependence on renal dialysis and congestive heart failure. Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 08/20/21, revealed Resident #35 was cognitively intact, had no behaviors, did not reject care, was a one-person physical assist, required limited assistance and/or supervision for activities of daily living and received dialysis. Review of plan of care for Resident #35 reveled resident was dependent on renal dialysis related to end stage renal failure and risk for adverse effects of medications due to diuretic usage. Interventions included monitor document any signs of renal insufficiency, obtain vital signs and weight per protocol and report any significant changes and medicate as ordered per physician's orders. Review of physician orders for Resident #35 dated 07/14/21 revealed resident was ordered to receive hemodialysis on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at an off-site location. Review of electronic medical record and paper medical record for Resident #35 revealed no documented evidence of ongoing communication, coordination and collaboration between the nursing home and the dialysis staff. During interview on 09/29/21 at 4:00 P.M., the Director of Nursing (DON) stated the facility had no documented communication or collaboration notes with dialysis facility. During telephone interview 09/29/21 at 4:23 P.M. with dialysis center staff, they stated the facility called them an hour ago and requested all information from resident's admission on [DATE]. The dialysis center verified there was no documented communication between them and the facility. Review of the facility policy titled Dialysis Policy, dated 09/25/20, revealed the facility would assure resident received care and services for the provision of hemodialysis consistent with profession standards of practice including the ongoing assessment of the resident condition and monitoring for complications before and after dialysis treatments received and ongoing communication and collaboration with the dialysis facility regarding dialysis care and services. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 366232 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 7 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 366232 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 10/05/2021 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Westover Retirement Community 855 Stahlheber 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 0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 4. During observation of medication administration on 09/29/21 at 812 A.M., LPN #56 applied hand sanitizer and started to prepare medications for Resident #195. LPN #56 used her keys to open the medication cart, touched numerous areas on the cart, touched the computer and computer mouse, touched her face mask, her face shield, and her eyeglasses before she started to prepare medications, LPN #56 prepped three medications by opening the foil/paper packages and pouring them into a medicine cup. LPN #56 opened the top drawer, retrieved a bottle of multivitamins, poured a tablet in the lid, used her left thumb to secure the pill in the lid and then dumped the multivitamin in the medication cup with other medications. LPN #56 opened the drawer, retrieved a Mobic 7.5 milligram (mg) package, and laid it on top of the medication cart. When LPN #56 completed preparing all medications for Resident #159, LPN #56 placed the packaged Mobic in the medicine cups with other pills. LPN #56 stated she wanted to ask Resident #159 if she wanted the medication prior to opening the pill. Observation at 8:20 A.M. revealed LPN #56 entered Resident #159's room, removed the package of Mobic 7.5 from the medicine cup and handed the medicine cup to Resident #159. Observation at 8:21 A.M. revealed Resident #159 took the medications in the medicine cup. Residents Affected - Many During interview with LPN #56 on 09/29/21 at 8:28 A.M. verified she touched numerous items then touched Resident #159's multivitamin with her fingers. LPN #56 also verified she placed the medication package for Mobic in with the other medications. This deficiency substantiates Complaint Number OH00111057. Based on record review, observation, interview, policy review, review of online resources from Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidance, and review of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) memorandums, the facility failed to initiate immediate outbreak testing when an employee tested positive for COVID-19, failed to ensure visitation was suspended when an employee tested positive for COVID-19, failed to ensure staff wore personal protective equipment (PPE) in the facility to prevent the potential spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), and failed to ensure staff administered medications utilizing proper infection control practices to prevent the potential spread of infectious disease. This had the potential to affect all 40 residents residing in the facility. Findings include: 1. Review of the COVID-19 employee testing revealed, on 09/24/21, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #82 tested positive for COVID-19 and on 09/28/21 and LPN #18 tested positive for COVID-19. Review of the nursing schedule revealed LPN #18 worked on 09/14/21 on the facility's [NAME] wing, and 09/15/21, 09/16/21, and 09/28/21 on the facility's [NAME] wing and LPN #82 worked on 09/19/21 on the facility's [NAME] wing. Review of the punch detail report for LPN #18 revealed she clocked in on 09/28/21 at 6:32 A.M. and clocked out at 10:00 A.M. Interview on 09/28/21 at 10:51, the Director of Nursing (DON) stated LPN #82 became symptomatic and tested positive for COVID-19 prior to the start of her shift on the evening of 09/24/21. The DON stated residents were not tested for COVID-19 until the evening of 09/27/21 and all staff began testing on the morning of 09/28/21 for routine testing. The DON stated resident and staff testing was not (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 366232 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 7 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 366232 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 10/05/2021 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Westover Retirement Community 855 Stahlheber 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 0880 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Many initiated immediately because they did not consider the one positive employee test to be an outbreak. DON stated LPN #18 tested positive for COVID-19 on 09/28/21 at approximately 10:00 A.M. DON verified LPN #18 worked for 3.5 hours on 09/28/21 before being tested for COVID-19. Review of the CMS QSO-20-38-NH-revised, dated 09/10/21, revealed, a new COVID-19 infection in any staff triggers an outbreak investigation. Upon identification of a single new case of COVID-19 infection in any staff or residents, testing should begin immediately. 2. Observation on 09/27/21 at 12:48 P.M. revealed Resident #22 in her room with two visitors on the B-wing of the facility. Observation on 09/27/21 at 12:35 P.M. revealed Resident #30's wife visiting Resident #30 in his room on the [NAME] wing. During observation of [NAME] wing on 09/27/21 at 12:00 P.M., two visitors entered Resident #2's room. Resident #2 was in quarantine status due to being a new admission and being unvaccinated. The visitor exited Resident #2's room with a lunch tray and placed it at the nursing station. The visitor entered the resident's room again with only a surgical mask in place. Interview with LPN #151 at same time verified Resident #2 had two visitors in his room and also indicated visitors should utilize appropriate PPE when visiting a resident on quarantine. During observation of the [NAME] wing on 09/29/21 at 1:00 P.M., a visitor was in Resident #147's room. Resident #147 was in quarantine status due to being new admission and being unvaccinated. The visitor was wearing only a surgical mask. Interview with Resident #147's visitor at the time of the observation revealed she had visited daily since resident was admitted on [DATE]. During observation on 09/28/21 at 11:47 A.M., a visitor was observed standing next to Resident #95 in the dining room. Concurrent interview with the visitor revealed she was Resident #95, who had recently admitted to the facility and was unaware of any restriction on visitation. During interview on 09/28/21 at 10:51 A.M., the DON stated visitation had not been suspended following LPN #82 testing positive on 09/24/21 and was not suspended at the time of the survey. Review of an email dated 09/29/21 at 9:28 A.M., the DON stated the facility had 91 visitors between 09/24/21 at 6:30 P.M. and 09/29/21 at 10:00 A.M. Review of the CMS QSO-20-39-NH-revised, dated 04/27/21, revealed, when a new case of COVID-19 among residents or staff is identified, a facility should immediately begin outbreak testing and suspend all visitation on the affected unit until at least one round of facility-wide testing was completed and no new cases were discovered. Additionally, the facility should suspend visitation on the affected units until the facility meets the criteria to discontinue outbreak testing which included 14 days of negative testing for HCP and residents. 3. Observation on 09/28/21 at 11:44 A.M. revealed Residents #28 and #95 seated at a table in the dining room. Dining Services Representative (DSR) #29 was observed wearing a surgical mask underneath his chin and delivered food to Resident #95 and briefly conversed with Residents #95 and #28. Interview on 09/28/21 at 11:46 A.M. DSR #29 verified his surgical mask was down below his chin, not covering his nose and mouth, when he delivered food to Resident #95 and conversed with Residents (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 366232 If continuation sheet Page 5 of 7 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 366232 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 10/05/2021 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Westover Retirement Community 855 Stahlheber 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 0880 #95 and #28. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Review of the facility's staff vaccination log revealed DSR #29 was fully vaccinated. Residents Affected - Many Review of the facility policy titled, COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Plan, last updated 09/21/21 revealed employees are required to wear a mask in all patient and resident-facing areas and employees should never remove their mask in the presence of a resident. Review of the CDC guidelines titled, Infection Control Guidance, updated 09/10/21, (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/infection-control-recommendations.html) revealed fully vaccinated health care personnel should wear source control (mask covering a person's mouth and nose to prevent spread of respiratory secretions when they are breathing or talking) when they are in areas of the healthcare facility where they could encounter patients (including cafeteria and common halls/corridors). FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 366232 If continuation sheet Page 6 of 7 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 366232 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 10/05/2021 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Westover Retirement Community 855 Stahlheber 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 0886 Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, interview and review of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) memorandums, the facility failed to initiate immediate outbreak testing when an employee tested positive for COVID-19. This had the potential to affect all 40 residents residing in the facility. Residents Affected - Many Findings include: 1. Review of the COVID-19 employee testing revealed, on 09/24/21, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #82 tested positive for COVID-19 and on 09/28/21 and LPN #18 tested positive for COVID-19. Review of the nursing schedule revealed LPN #18 worked on 09/14/21 on the facility's [NAME] wing, and 09/15/21, 09/16/21, and 09/28/21 on the facility's [NAME] wing and LPN #82 worked on 09/19/21 on the facility's [NAME] wing. Review of the punch detail report for LPN #18 revealed she clocked in on 09/28/21 at 6:32 A.M. and clocked out at 10:00 A.M. During interview on 09/28/21 at 10:51 A.M., the Director of Nursing (DON) stated LPN #82 became symptomatic and tested positive for COVID-19 prior to the start of her shift on the evening of 09/24/21. The DON stated residents were not tested for COVID-19 until the evening of 09/27/21 and all staff began testing on the morning of 09/28/21 for routine testing. The DON stated resident and staff testing was not initiated immediately because they did not consider the one positive employee test to be an outbreak. The DON stated LPN #18 tested positive for COVID-19 on 09/28/21 at approximately 10:00 A.M. She verified LPN #18 worked for 3.5 hours on 09/28/21 before being tested for COVID-19. Review of the CMS QSO-20-38-NH-revised, dated 09/10/21, revealed, a new COVID-19 infection in any staff triggers an outbreak investigation. Upon identification of a single new case of COVID-19 infection in any staff or residents, testing should begin immediately. This deficiency substantiates Complaint Number OH00111057. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 366232 If continuation sheet Page 7 of 7

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Citations

9 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.

  • 0580GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F580 - Notification of Changes

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

  • 0698GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F698 - Dialysis

    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

  • 0880GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    F880 - Infection Control

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0886GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

  • 0324GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

  • 0341GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

  • 0345GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

  • 0353GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  • 0918GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    F918 - Bathroom Facilities

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

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What happened during the October 5, 2021 survey of WESTOVER RETIREMENT COMMUNITY?

This was a inspection survey of WESTOVER RETIREMENT COMMUNITY on October 5, 2021. The surveyor cited 9 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at WESTOVER RETIREMENT COMMUNITY on October 5, 2021?

Yes, 9 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) tha..."

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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