F 0895
Have a Compliance and Ethics Program.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
personnel record review, review of the facility ' s Background Check log, review of the [NAME] Municipal
Court docket, staff schedule review, staff member handbook review, review of the Ohio Administrative Code
(OAC), and interview, the facility failed to ensure direct care staff, Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) #46, did not
continue to provide direct care to residents after she was convicted of a disqualifying offense according to
State law. This had the potential to affect all residents residing in the facility. The census was 34.Findings
include:Review of Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) #46's personnel record revealed a hire date of 06/04/25.
Review of the Ohio Department of Health Nurse Aide Registry (NAR) (within CNA #46's personnel record)
dated 06/03/25 revealed CNA #46 was eligible to work and in good standing. Review of the Ohio Attorney
General Criminal History Record Check dated 06/13/25 (within CNA #46's personnel record) revealed CNA
#46 had a criminal history and was arrested and charged with Disorderly Conduct and Domestic Violence
on 05/21/25. Review of the Employment Reference Check forms dated 06/03/25 revealed a reference
check from a former employer was obtained for CNA #46 and a reference check from a former employer
was attempted for CNA #46.Review of the facility's Background Check Log revealed CNA #46 had a State
Records check submitted on 06/13/25 then received on 06/21/25. The log indicated CNA #46 was
hired.Review of the [NAME] Municipal Court docket review revealed CNA #46 was convicted of 2919.25(A)
- (1) Misdemeanor first degree Domestic Violence on 10/15/25. CNA #46 was on probation from 10/15/25
to 10/15/26 for the charge of domestic violence.Review of the facility document revealed a printed-out Ohio
Administrative Code Rule 3701-13-06 for Personal character standards with CNA #46's name at the top
with a date of 11/12/25. The document had hand written notes for each standard including under section 5
where it states If the offense is an offense of violence as defined in paragraph (J) of rule 3701-13-01 of the
Administrative Code, other than one listed in paragraph (A)(3) of this rule; and (b) At least five years have
elapsed since the date the applicant was fully discharged from imprisonment, probation and parole. The
words recent situation were written after this standard.Review of the nurse and CNA staff schedule from
10/15/25 to 12/09/25 revealed CNA #46 worked from 3:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M. on the following dates:
10/16/25, 10/17/25, 10/20/25, 10/21/25, 10/22/25, 10/23/25, 10/25/25, 10/26/25, 10/28/25, 10/29/25,
10/30/25, 11/03/25, 11/04/25, 11/05/25, 11/06/25, 11/08/25, 11/09/25, 11/12/25, 11/13/25, 11/14/25,
11/18/25, 11/19/25, 11/22/25, 11/23/25, 11/25/25, 11/26/25, 11/28/25, 12/01/25, 12/03/25, 12/06/25, and
12/07/25.Interview on 12/09/25 at 11:20 A.M. with Human Resources Director (HRD) #47 (with the interim
Administrator present) revealed HRD #47 was aware CNA #46 was arrested for Domestic Violence prior to
hire, however CNA #46 was not convicted at the time of hire.Interview on 12/09/25 at 11:55 A.M. with CNA
#46 revealed CNA #46 was arrested for domestic violence in May 2025 then she was convicted of a
first-degree misdemeanor for domestic violence in October 2025. CNA #46 stated she discussed the arrest
with Former Administrator #48 in August 2025 since CNA #46 was aware the disciplinary number for
domestic violence was a disqualifying offense. CNA #46 stated the facility
Residents Affected - Many
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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
REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
TITLE
(X6) DATE
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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
12/09/2025
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 0895
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Many
used character standards for CNA #46 to continue working at the facility. CNA #46 also notified the interim
Administrator who obtained paperwork from the corporate office for her personnel file.A follow-up interview
on 12/09/25 at 12:10 P.M. with HRD #47 (with the Administrator present) revealed HRD #47 was aware
CNA #46 had been convicted of domestic violence, however CNA #46 continued employment with the
facility due to CNA #46 meeting personal character standards.Interview on 12/09/25 at 1:00 P.M. and 1:40
P.M. with the interim Administrator revealed she (interim Administrator) and HRD #47 filled out CNA #46's
personal character standards form together with guidance from the Corporate HRD. The interim
Administrator verified CNA #46 had been convicted of domestic violence, which was a disqualifying offense
according to State law. The interim Administrator also verified CNA #46 was recently convicted, still on
probation until 10/15/26, CNA #46 did not meet (5) (b) of Rule 3701-13-06 for personal character standards
and CNA #46 had access to all residents while CNA #46 worked in the facility since the conviction.Review
of the facility's Staff Member Handbook, section titled Category III Work Rules, revised 06/04/24 revealed
these offenses are the most serious and violations will subject a Staff Member to immediate termination. If
an incident or situation requires further investigation, staff may be placed on suspension without pay
pending an investigation and, if verified, will lead to termination.56. Staff members are responsible to report
immediately upon being arrested, arraigned and/or convicted for one or more relevant criminal offenses
under each respective state or federal law offenses. A Staff Member may be suspended without pay when
charged with the respective state or federal law offense. Conviction of a respective state or federal law
offense may result in termination.Review of the Rule 3701-13-05 Disqualifying offenses in the Ohio
Administrative Code (OAC) Chapter 3701-13 Hiring of Direct-Care Provider (DCP) Employees effective
12/08/23 revealed, Except as set forth in the personal character standards established in rule 3701-13-06
of the Administrative Code, no DCP is allowed to employ a person in a position that involves providing
direct care to an older adult if the person has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to: (1) A violation of any of
the following sections of the Revised Code: .(rr) 2919.25 -- Domestic violence.Review of the Rule
3701-13-06 Personal character standards in the OAC Chapter 3701-13 Hiring of Direct-Care Provider
(DCP) Employees effective 12/08/23 revealed, (A) A DCP may employ an applicant who has been
convicted of or pleaded guilty to an offense listed in paragraph (A) of rule 3701-13-05 of the Administrative
Code in a position involving direct care to an older adult, if all of the following standards are met:(1) The
applicant is not a repeat violent offender as defined in paragraph (M) of rule 3701-13-01 of the
Administrative Code;(2) The offense is not a sexually oriented offense as defined in paragraph (N) of rule
3701-13-01 of the Administrative Code;(3) The offense is not a violation of any of the following sections of
the Revised Code or a violation of an existing or former law of this state, any other state, or the United
States, if the offense is substantially equivalent to the offenses or violations described in the following
sections of the Revised Code: 2903.01 (aggravated murder), 2903.02 (murder), 2903.03 (voluntary
manslaughter), 2903.34 (patient abuse or neglect), or 3716.11 (placing harmful objects in food or
confection);(4) If the applicant has more than one theft related offense as defined in paragraph (Q) of rule
3701-13-01 of the Administrative Code;(a) The victim of either offense was not an older adult; and(b) At
least seven years have elapsed since the date the applicant was fully discharged from imprisonment,
probation, or parole for the most recent offense;(5) If the offense is an offense of violence as defined in
paragraph (J) of rule 3701-13-01 of the Administrative Code, other than one listed in paragraph (A)(3) of
this rule; and(a) The victim of the offense was not an older adult; and(b) At least five years have elapsed
since the date the applicant was fully discharged from imprisonment, probation and parole; or(6) If the
offense is not an offense
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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
366274
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/09/2025
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 0895
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Many
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of violence as defined in paragraph (J) of rule 3701-13-01 of the Administrative Code or an offense listed in
paragraph (A)(3) of this rule; and(a) The applicant is either discharged from imprisonment, sentenced to
probation, is fined or is on parole; and(b) The applicant provides proof that all conditions regarding
fulfillment of sentencing requirements are being met.(7) The applicant's character is such that it is unlikely
that the applicant will harm an older adult. In making that determination, the chief administrator is obligated
to consider the following factors for each offense:(a) The applicant's age at the time of the offense;(b)
Regardless of whether the applicant knew the victim prior to the committing of the offense, the age and
mental capacity of the victim;(c) The nature and seriousness of the offense;(d) The number of previous
offenses or length of time since the most recent conviction or guilty plea;(e) The degree to which the
applicant participated in the offense and the degree to which the victim contributed to or provoked the
offense;(f) The likelihood that the circumstances leading to the offense will reoccur;(g) The applicant's
employment record;(h) The applicant's efforts at rehabilitation and the results of those efforts;(i) If known,
whether the applicant has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to any violation of an existing or former
municipal ordinance substantially equivalent to any offense listed or described in rule 3701-13-05 of the
Administrative Code;(j) Whether any criminal proceedings are pending; and(k) Any other factors related to
the position that the chief administrator considers relevant to the performance of job duties.(B) If the
applicant fails to provide proof that the personal character standards listed in this rule are met, or if the DCP
determines that the proof offered by the applicant is inconclusive, the applicant cannot be employed in a
position that involves providing direct care to older adults.This deficiency represents non-compliance
investigated under Complaint Number 2637627.
Event ID:
Facility ID:
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