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Inspection visit

Inspection

COLONIAL NURSING CENTER OF ROCKFORDCMS #3662341 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 0755 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Based on medical record review, review of facility investigation report, resident and staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure medications were consumed at the time of administration. This affected one (#08) out of three residents reviewed for medication administration. The facility census was 25. Findings include: Review of the medical record for Resident #08 revealed an admission date of 07/24/24 with medical diagnoses of acquired left below the knee amputation (BKA), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, congestive heart failure, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), major depression, and peripheral vascular disease. Review of the medical record for Resident #08 revealed an admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 07/29/24, which indicated Resident #08 was cognitively intact and required substantial/maximum staff assistance with toilet hygiene and bathing, supervision with transfers and set-up assistance with eating and bed mobility. The MDS indicated Resident #08 received antidepressant, anticoagulant, antibiotic, and opioid medications. Review of the medical record for Resident #08 revealed physician orders dated 07/24/24 for acetaminophen 650 milligram (mg) one tablet by mouth every four hours as needed, 07/25/24 for cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) 1000 units one tablet by mouth daily and oxycodone-acetaminophen (Percocet) 5-325 mg one tablet by mouth every four hours as needed, 07/26/24 for Colace (stool softener)100 mg one tablet by mouth two times per day, and 08/15/24 for gabapentin 100 mg one tablet by mouth every evening. Review of Resident #08's medical record revealed there was no physician order, assessment or care plan allowing the resident to self administer medications. Review of the medical record for Resident #08 revealed a nurse progress note dated 08/24/24 at 4:41 A.M. written by Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #75 which stated the nurse gave Resident #08 his morning medications, watched the resident take medications and left the room. The note stated a State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) went into Resident #08's room to empty his catheter and saw Resident #08 putting medications into his pillowcase. The note stated LPN #75 and Director of Nursing (DON) went to into Resident #08's room and asked where he placed his medications. Resident #08 denied having the medications. The note stated LPN #75 checked in Resident #75's pillowcase and found a medication cup in a glove with two gabapentin tablets, one acetaminophen tablet, two stool softener tablets, four Vitamin D3 tablets, and ten Percocet tablets. The note continued to state the LPN educated Resident #08 on severe misuse of medications and how important it was to have his medications on him and to take them with compliance. (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: 366234 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 366234 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 09/25/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Colonial Nursing Center of Rockford 201 Buckeye Street Rockford, OH 45882 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 0755 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Review of the facility investigation report, dated 08/24/24, stated Resident #08 was noted to hoard medications. The report stated Resident #08 was removed from the room by the floor nurse and DON. The report stated medications found were counted and destroyed. The investigation report stated Resident #08 was educated and the confirmed he took the medications but stated he didn't know why and wouldn't do it again. The report stated the facility notified the Administrator, Assisted Living waiver program representative, Resident #08's physician and representative of the incident. The report continued to state Resident #08 was alert and oriented to person, place, time, and situation and have no negative effects of the incident. Interview on 09/25/24 at 8:50 A.M. with Resident #08 confirmed he had previously kept medications in his mouth and would put in his pillowcase. Resident #08 stated he no longer kept his medications after the staff spoke to him about it. Interview on 09/25/24 at 8:57 A.M. with LPN #75 confirmed she was the nurse who administered medications to Resident #08 on 08/24/24. LPN #75 stated she observed Resident #08 consume his medications and left the room. LPN #75 stated she was notified by the STNA that Resident #08 had medications in his pillowcase. LPN #75 confirmed Resident #08 had medication in his pillowcase, and some were half dissolved. LPN #75 confirmed Resident #08 informed her he would pocket the medication in his cheek and then put in his pillowcase. Interview on 09/25/24 at 9:31 A.M. with DON confirmed Resident #08 had medications found in his pillowcase on 08/24/24. DON confirmed Resident #08 was educated on not keeping medications in his cheeks. DON stated Resident #08 has not had an incident of pocketing medications in his cheek since 08/24/24. Review of the facility policy titled, Medication Administration, revised 07/01/24, stated medications are administered by licensed nurse, or other staff who are legally authorized to do so in this state as ordered by the physician and in accordance with professional standards of practice, in a manner to prevent contamination or infection. The policy stated the nurse was to observe resident consumption of medication. This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00157430. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 366234 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.

  • 0755GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F755 - Pharmacy Services

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the September 25, 2024 survey of COLONIAL NURSING CENTER OF ROCKFORD?

This was a inspection survey of COLONIAL NURSING CENTER OF ROCKFORD on September 25, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at COLONIAL NURSING CENTER OF ROCKFORD on September 25, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharm..."

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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