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ALTERCARE OF MAYFIELD VILLAGE, INCCMS #36626716 citations on this visit
16 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 16 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0558 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure call lights were within residents' reach. This affected two (Residents #35 and #36) of two residents reviewed for call lights. The facility census was 27 residents. Residents Affected - Few Findings include: 1. Record review of Resident #36 revealed an admission date of 03/04/21. Diagnoses included muscle weakness, abnormalities of gait and mobility, and lack of coordination. Review of the admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] revealed the resident had intact cognition and required extensive assistance of one staff for bed mobility, transfers, and toilet use. Interview on 06/21/21 at 1:42 P.M. with Resident #36 revealed she wanted to ask staff about her shower. During the interview, Resident #36 attempted to reach for her call light; however, the call light was on the other side of her bed near the headboard tucked under the bed linen, and Resident #36 was sitting in her wheelchair near the foot of the bed. Interview on 06/21/21 at 1:48 P.M. with the Regional Registered Nurse (RRN) #269 verified Resident #36's call light was not in reach, who then moved the call light with reach for Resident #36. 2. Record review of Resident #35 revealed an admission date of 09/10/19. Diagnoses included dementia without behavioral disturbance, muscle weakness, and stroke. Review of the quarterly MDS dated [DATE] revealed the resident required extensive assistance of two staff for bed mobility, transfers, and toilet use. On 06/21/21 at 2:50 P.M., Resident #35 was observed laying in bed and the call light was observed attached to the wall at the end of her bed and not in reach. Interview on 06/21/21 at 2:51 P.M. with Registered Nurse (RN) #259 confirmed Resident #35's call light was not in reach. RN #259 then placed the call light near the resident, and said Resident #35 knew how to use her call light. On 06/23/21 at 8:08 A.M., Resident #35 was observed sitting up in bed eating breakfast. Her call light was observed on the nightstand located at the foot of bed against the wall. Interview at this time with Stated Tested Nurse Aide (STNA) #220, who was assisting Resident #35's roommate, confirmed the observation. STNA #220 said Resident #35 knew how to use her call light and when she did, she never wanted anything but for staff to come and hold her hand. (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: 366267 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 366267 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 06/28/2021 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Altercare of Mayfield Village, Inc 290 North Commons Blvd Mayfield Village, OH 44143 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 0558 Review of the facility's policy titled Call Light- Answering dated 06/28/10, revealed when the resident is in bed or confined to a chair be sure the call light is within easy reach of the resident. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 366267 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 366267 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 06/28/2021 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Altercare of Mayfield Village, Inc 290 North Commons Blvd Mayfield Village, OH 44143 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 0623 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to notify the resident in writing of the reason the reason for transfer. This affected three (Residents #3, #41 and #43) of four residents reviewed for hospitalization. The facility census was 27 residents. Findings include: 1. Record review revealed Resident #3 was admitted on [DATE]. Diagnoses included acute kidney failure, urinary tract infection, and heart failure. The quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] revealed the resident had impaired cognition and had active diagnosis of acute respiratory failure and had a kidney transplant. Review of Resident's #3 progress notes revealed on 04/26/21 at 12:59 P.M. the resident was transported 911 the hospital for an evaluation due abnormal laboratory result. There was no documented evidence to indicate the resident was notified in writing of the reason for the transfer. 2. Record review revealed Resident #43 was admitted on [DATE]. Diagnoses included chronic kidney disease, Alzheimer's, and heart failure. The review of the baseline admission assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident had impaired cognition and disorganized thinking and behaviors. Review of Resident's #43 progress notes revealed on 06/02/21 at 10:35 A.M. the resident was transported 911 the hospital due a change in mental status and abnormal vitals. There was no documented evidence to indicate the resident's responsible party was notified in writing of the reason for the transfer. 3. Record review revealed Resident #41 was admitted on [DATE]. Diagnoses included left knee replacement, hypertension, and obesity. The review of the baseline admission assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident had impaired cognition, confusion, hallucination, and physically and verbal abusive behaviors. Review of Resident's #41 progress notes revealed on 05/31/21 at 7:06 P.M. the resident was transported to the hospital due to nausea and chest pain. There was no documented evidence to indicate the resident was notified in writing of the reason for transfer. Interview on 06/26/21 at 12:20 P.M. with Clinical Regional Manager #265 verified the above findings, and there was no evidence of written notification for the transfers. Clinical Regional Manager #265 revealed the facility has gone through a lot of change over with personnel and the notification process got dropped. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 366267 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 366267 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 06/28/2021 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Altercare of Mayfield Village, Inc 290 North Commons Blvd Mayfield Village, OH 44143 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 0625 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide bed hold notice for residents transferred to the hospital. This affected two (Resident #3, and #41) of four residents reviewed for hospitalization. The facility census was 27 residents. Findings include: 1. Record review revealed Resident #3 was admitted on [DATE]. Diagnoses included acute kidney failure, urinary tract infection, and heart failure. The quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] revealed the resident had impaired cognition and had active diagnosis of acute respiratory failure and had a kidney transplant. Review of Resident's #3 progress notes revealed on 04/26/21 at 12:59 P.M. the resident was transported 911 the hospital for an evaluation due abnormal laboratory result. There was no documented evidence to indicate the resident was provided a bed hold notice. 2. Record review revealed Resident #41 was admitted on [DATE]. Diagnoses included left knee replacement, hypertension, and obesity. The review of the baseline admission assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident had impaired cognition, confusion, hallucination, and physically and verbal abusive behaviors. Review of Resident's #41 progress notes revealed on 05/31/21 at 7:06 P.M. the resident was transported to the hospital due to nausea and chest pain. There was no documented evidence to indicate the resident was provided a bed hold notice. Interview on 06/24/21 at 2:20 P.M. with the Clinical Regional Manager #265 verified the above findings. Clinical Regional Manager #265 revealed the facility has gone through a lot of change with personnel and bed hold notification process was dropped. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 366267 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 366267 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 06/28/2021 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Altercare of Mayfield Village, Inc 290 North Commons Blvd Mayfield Village, OH 44143 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 0692 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, observation, staff interview, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to ensure Resident #18 received fluids in the consistency prescribed per physician's order. This affected one (Resident #18) of two residents that received thickened liquids. The facility census was 27 residents. Residents Affected - Few Finding include: Review of the medical record for Resident #18 revealed an admission date of 05/14/21. Diagnoses included muscle weakness, diabetes mellitus, dysphagia, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident's cognition was not assessed; the resident required supervision of one staff for eating; the resident had coughing and choking with meals; and the resident had received a mechanically altered diet. Review of the physician orders for June 2021 revealed Resident #18's diet order included low concentrated sweets (LCS); texture of food: Mechanical Soft; and liquid consistency: nectar thick. Interview on 06/24/21 at 10:22 A.M. with Stated Tested Nurse Aide (STNA) #234 revealed she had passed water to Resident #18 but did not provide thickened liquids. Observation on 06/24/21 at 10:30 A.M. with STNA #234 in Resident #18's room revealed STNA #234 picked up the cup and shook it, and heard ice rattling. STNA #234 confirmed she had given Resident #18 ice water. Resident #18 stated she did not drink the water. Review of the undated facility policy titled Ice/Water Pass (Drinking Water at Bedside) revealed under procedure, item 2., verify that there is not a physician's order for NPO (nothing by mouth) or any fluid or ice restrictions before serving drinking water to the resident. This deficiency substantiates Complaint Number OH00123143. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 366267 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 366267 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 06/28/2021 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Altercare of Mayfield Village, Inc 290 North Commons Blvd Mayfield Village, OH 44143 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 0760 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure significant medication errors did not occur for the residents. This affected one (Resident #17) of one resident who received crushed medications on the 400 hallway. The facility census was 27 residents. Residents Affected - Few Finding include: Review of the medical record for the Resident #17 revealed an admission date of 06/06/21. Diagnoses included fracture of cervical vertebra the neck, coronary artery disease, and GERD. Review of the Comprehensive Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 06/15/21, revealed the resident had impaired cognition and was a risk for altered nutrition related to no natural teeth. Review of June physicians order revealed Resident #17 was ordered metoprolol succinate extended release 25 milligram (mg), a long acting blood pressure reducing medication, to be administered once daily. Observation on 06/22/21 at 7:54 A.M. of medication administration with Registered Nurse (RN) #259 for Resident #17 revealed she prepared six pill form medications and metoprolol succinate extended release tablet into a cup. RN #259 poured pills into a plastic baggie and began to crush the pills. The crushed medication was poured it into applesauce and administered to Resident #17. Review of the manufacturers instruction for metoprolol succinate extended release revealed the medication was not to be chewed or crushed. Observation 06/22/21 at 9:30 A.M. revealed of the medication card revealed the medication was extended release. There was no instruction in regard to crushing. Interview on 06/22/21 at 9:30 A.M. with RN #259 verified the medication was extended release. RN #215 did not know it is not be crushed and stated she will clarify the order with the physician. Interview on 06/22/21 at 9:55 A.M. with the Clinical Regional Manager #265 verified the above findings. Review of the facility's policy titled Medication Administration General Guidelines dated May 2020, No sustained-release, enteric coated, or unscored tables should be split or crushed. This deficiency substantitates Complaint Number OH00123096. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 366267 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 366267 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 06/28/2021 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Altercare of Mayfield Village, Inc 290 North Commons Blvd Mayfield Village, OH 44143 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. Based on observation, staff interview, and review of the facility's medication storage procedures, the facility failed to ensure medication storage procedures were followed. This had the potential to affect four (Residents #9, #23, #24 and #29) who had medications stored in the 400 hallway medication cart. The facility census was 27 residents. Findings include: Observation on 06/22/21 at 11:30 A.M. with Registered Nurse (RN) #259 of medications stored in 400 hallway medication cart revealed the second drawer contained medications in punch cards for the residents. When lifting up the cards, five medication were found unsecured and laying at the bottom of the drawer. There were two small white round pills, a half of a white tablet, a pink round pill, and a large yellow tablet resembling an antacid wafer. The drawer had several open holes located in the front and in back of the drawer where the medication could fall out. Interview on 06/22/21 at 11:35 A.M. with RN #259 confirmed the five pills were found in the bottom of the drawer. Interview on 06/22/21 at 11:50 A.M. with Clinical Regional Manager #265 revealed the pills should be secured in the cart and the open holes should be covered. Review of the facility policy Storage of Medication Procedures (dated May 2020) revealed all medications dispensed by the pharmacy were to be stored in the container with the pharmacy label. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 366267 If continuation sheet Page 7 of 7

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Citations

16 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.

  • 0623GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F623 - Transfer and discharge-

    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

  • 0625GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F625 - Transfer and discharge-

    Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

  • 0692GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F692 - Assisted nutrition and hydration

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

  • 0161GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Use approved construction type or materials.

  • 0211GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

  • 0222GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

  • 0321GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

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

  • 0361GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Ensure that waiting areas, nurse’s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected.

  • 0372GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

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

  • 0511GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

  • 0521GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

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

  • 0711GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F711 - Physician Visits

    Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

  • 0918GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    F918 - Bathroom Facilities

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

  • 0558GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F558 - The right to reside and receive services in the facility with reasonable

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

  • 0760GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F760 - Residents are free of any significant medication errors

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

  • 0761GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F761 - Labeling of Drugs and Biologicals

    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.

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What happened during the June 28, 2021 survey of ALTERCARE OF MAYFIELD VILLAGE, INC?

This was a inspection survey of ALTERCARE OF MAYFIELD VILLAGE, INC on June 28, 2021. The surveyor cited 16 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at ALTERCARE OF MAYFIELD VILLAGE, INC on June 28, 2021?

Yes, 16 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before tran..."

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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