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Inspection visit

Inspection

THE LAURELS OF CHAGRIN FALLSCMS #3662742 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 2 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0677 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. 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 provide routine scheduled showers for three residents reviewed, Resident #38, #44, and #6, of four residents reviewed for showers. The facility census was 45. Residents Affected - Few Findings include: 1.Record review for Resident #38 revealed an admission date of 05/17/18. Diagnosis included paranoid schizophrenia, unsteady on feet, bipolar disorder, dementia, anxiety disorder, muscle weakness, and paranoid personality disorder. Record review of the quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] revealed Resident #38 was severely cognitively impaired. Resident #38 required extensive assistants with personal hygiene. Record review of the care plan dated 05/10/19 revealed Resident #38 required extensive assistants with showering. Record review of the shower schedule revealed Resident #38 was to receive showers on Tuesdays and Fridays. Record review of Point of Care (POC) documentation for April, May, and June 2023 revealed Resident #38 received a shower/bath on 04/06/23, 04/13/23, 04/20, 04/24/23, 04/27/23, 05/04/23, 05/08/23, 05/11/23, 05/15/23, 06/01/23 and 06/12/23. Record review of POC revealed no further documentation of Resident #38 receiving a shower or bath. Observation on 06/15/23 at 12:37 P.M. revealed Resident #38 ambulating up the hall independently. Resident #38 's hair was dishuffled and oily. State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) #108 verified SR's hair was dischuffled and oily. Interview on 06/15/23 at 4:51 P.M. with DON revealed the facility did not do any paper documentation to confirm when showers for residents were completed. All showers were documented in POC by the STNA ' s on the days the showers were due. Shower documentation would include confirmation the shower was given or if the resident refused the shower. DON confirmed each resident was to receive a minimum of two showers a week. DON confirmed the documentation of showers provided to Resident #38 revealed Resident #38 did not receive two showers a week. DON revealed she was unsure if residents received their showers. 2. Record review for Resident #44 revealed an admission date of 04/12/22. Diagnosis included (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 4 Event ID: 366274 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 366274 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 06/22/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE The Laurels of Chagrin Falls 150 Cleveland Street Chagrin Falls, OH 44022 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 0677 chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, muscle weakness, and type two diabetes mellitus. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Record review of the quarterly MDS dated [DATE] revealed Resident #44 was cognitively intact, Resident #44 required assistants with activities of daily living. Residents Affected - Few Record review of the care plan for revealed Resident #44 had an activity of daily living self-care performance deficit. Interventions included Resident #44 required extensive staff assistants of one with bathing. Record review of the shower schedule revealed Resident #44 was to receive baths/showers on Mondays and Thursdays. Interview on 06/15/23 at 10:00 A.M. with Resident #44 revealed her concern that she did not receive her showers or baths two times a week. Resident #44 revealed she never refused the showers or baths; staff did not have time to give them. Resident #44 had oily hair. Record review of POC documentation for April, May, and June 2023 revealed Resident #44 received a shower/bath on 04/03/23, 04/17/23, 05/04/23, and 05/15/23. Record review of POC revealed no further documentation of Resident #44 receiving a shower or bath. Interview on 06/15/23 at 4:51 P.M. with DON confirmed the documentation of showers for Resident #44 revealed Resident #44 had no further documentation to confirm Resident #44 received or refused the scheduled showers. Record review of the Grievance log dated 05/16/23 revealed Resident #44 ' s grievance statement included, I am not getting my showers. I am on Monday and Thursday mornings. No one is offering them. Even when I ask, I get ignored. Actions taken included staff training on 05/16/23. 3. Record review for Resident #6 revealed and admission date of 03/23/23. Diagnosis included impaired mobility and muscle weakness. Record review of the quarterly MDS dated [DATE] for Resident #6 revealed Resident #6 had severe cognitive impairment. Resident #6 required total dependence with bathing. Record review of the care plan dated 6/5/23 for Resident #6 revealed Resident #6 had an activity of daily living self-care performance deficit. Interventions included Resident #6 required assistants with personal hygiene. Record review of the shower schedule for Resident #6 revealed Resident #6 was to receive showers on Mondays and Thursdays. Record review of POC documentation for April, May, and June 2023 revealed Resident #6 received a shower/bath on 04/06/23, 04/13/23, 04/20/23, 04/24/23, 04/27/23, 05/01/23, 05/04/23, 05/11/23, 06/12/23, and 06/15/23. Record review of POC revealed no further documentation of Resident #6 receiving a shower or bath. Interview and observation on 06/15/23 at 12:56 P.M. with Resident #6 had thick, unkept whiskers and oily hair. Resident #6 revealed he wanted showered and shaved and when he asked staff, they would tell him they would get to him when they can. Resident #6 revealed he has not had a shower in a long (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 366274 If continuation sheet Page 2 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 366274 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 06/22/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE The Laurels of Chagrin Falls 150 Cleveland Street Chagrin Falls, OH 44022 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 0677 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm time. State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) #108 confirmed Resident #6 had thick, unkept whiskers and oily hair. STNA #108 revealed she was unsure when Resident #6 ' s showers were due. Interview on 06/15/23 at 3:31 P.M. with Administrator revealed there were also clusters of complaints of residents not receiving their showers. Education was provided. Residents Affected - Few Interview on 06/15/23 at 4:51 P.M. with DON confirmed the documentation of showers in POC for Resident #6 revealed Resident #6 had no further documentation to confirm Resident #6 received or refused the scheduled showers. Review of Resident Council meeting minutes dated 04/18/23 revealed resident showers were not consistent. Additional review of Resident Council minutes dated 05/09/23 again revealed residents showers were not consistent. The following deficiency is based on incidental findings discovered during the course of the complaint investigation. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 366274 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 366274 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 06/22/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE The Laurels of Chagrin Falls 150 Cleveland Street Chagrin Falls, OH 44022 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 0684 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. 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 assess one resident, Resident #44's blood sugar prior to the breakfast meal. This affected one resident, Resident #44 of two residents reviewed for assessment of blood sugars. The facility census was 45. Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Record review for Resident #44 revealed an admission date of 04/12/22. Diagnosis included type two diabetes mellitus. Record review of the quarterly MDS dated [DATE] revealed Resident #44 was cognitively intact and received injections. Record review of the physician orders for Resident #44 for June 2023 revealed Resident #44 was to receive insulin lispro 100 units per milliliter (ml) inject 10 units subcutaneously before meals for glucose control. Medication was scheduled to be administered at 8:30 A.M. Additional orders included insulin lispro 100 units per ml inject as per sliding scale. The sliding scale included if the blood sugar was 301 to 350, give eight units subcutaneously before meals. Observation on 06/15/23 at 10:06 A.M. revealed Registered Nurse (RN) #109 assessed Resident #44's blood sugar via a glucometer. Resident #44's blood sugar was 341. RN #109 confirmed Resident #44 had eaten breakfast at approximately 8:30 A.M. Observation revealed RN #109 administered 18 units of lispro insulin 100 units per ml to Resident #44. RN #109 confirmed the lispro insulin total included 10 units for the A.M. dose with an additional eight units per the sliding scale to equal a total of 18 units. RN #109 confirmed she assessed the blood sugar after the meal (greater than an hour) and administered the sliding scale insulin according to the blood sugar results that were assessed after the meal. RN #109 revealed she got behind on her medications due to needing to send a resident to the hospital. RN #109 confirmed there were management nurses available to assist if needed but she did not ask. RN #109 confirmed the blood sugar assessment and insulin administration should have been completed before Resident #44 had her breakfast. Interview on 06/15/23 at 10:10 A.M. with Resident #44 revealed she ate a peanut butter and jelly sandwich with juice and coffee and cream for breakfast earlier. Resident #44 revealed sometimes the nurses check her blood sugar before breakfast and sometimes after. Interview on 06/15/23 at 4:51 P.M. with the Director of Nursing (DON) revealed if a nurse was unable to assess the blood sugar before the meal and a resident was receiving a sliding scale insulin, then the nurse should call the physician to determine how much insulin should be given for that dose due to the blood sugar being assessed after the meal and not prior. The following deficiency is based on incidental findings discovered during the course of the complaint investigation. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 366274 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 4

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Citations

2 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.

  • 0677GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F677 - A resident who is unable to carry out activities of daily living receives

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

  • 0684GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F684 - Quality of care

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

FAQ · About this visit

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What happened during the June 22, 2023 survey of THE LAURELS OF CHAGRIN FALLS?

This was a inspection survey of THE LAURELS OF CHAGRIN FALLS on June 22, 2023. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at THE LAURELS OF CHAGRIN FALLS on June 22, 2023?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable."

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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