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Inspection visit

Inspection

ST LUKE LUTHERAN COMMUNITY-PORTAGE LAKESCMS #3662801 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 0561 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, medical record review, policy review and interview, the facility failed to accommodate Resident #13's preference in regard to transferring out of bed. This affected one (Resident #13) of three residents revealed for mechanical lift transfers. Findings include: Review of the medical record for Resident #13 revealed an admission date of 09/26/23 with diagnoses of cerebral infarction, hemiplegia affecting left non-dominant side, alcoholic fatty liver, morbid obesity, diabetes, restlessness and agitation, and depression. Review of the of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 quarterly assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #13 was moderately cognitively impaired, required substantial/maximal assistance with rolling left and right in bed, was totally dependent on staff for transferring from the bed to the chair and used a wheelchair for mobility. Review of the self-care deficit care plan updated 09/26/23 revealed Resident #13 had a self-care deficit related to status post cerebral vascular accident (CVA) with left-sided weakness, impaired balance, and medical condition. Interventions included Hoyer (mechanical lift) assist and used a motorized wheelchair. An initial observation on 07/30/24 at 4:20 P.M. revealed Resident #13 was sitting in his electric wheelchair while propelling around the units. Interview, during the observation, with Resident #13 revealed the staff did not always get him out of bed when he wanted. Resident #13 stated he needed a mechanical lift to transfer out and into bed and he preferred to get out bed in the morning after he finished eating breakfast. Observation on 08/05/24 at 7:40 A.M. revealed Resident #13 was lying in his bed, asleep and his electric wheelchair was plugged in, charging outside his room. At 8:10 A.M., Resident #13 was awake, looking at his cellphone. At 8:36 A.M., the meal cart was delivered to the units and staff were passing breakfast trays. At 10:35 A.M., Resident #13 continued to lay in bed, looking at his cellphone. Interview, during the observation, with Resident #13 revealed he asked a state tested nurse aide (unknown name) to get out of bed however the state tested nurse aide (STNA) told him to wait until after he had a bowel movement. Resident #13 stated, I hate when they do that. Interview on 08/05/24 at 10:38 A.M. with STNA #3 verified she was Resident #13's STNA that day. STNA #3 verified that Resident #13 asked to get out of bed that morning and STNA #3 stated that she would get him out of bed after he had a bowel movement and after she finished her showers [for other residents]. (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: 366280 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 366280 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/05/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE St Luke Lutheran Community-Portage Lakes 615 Latham LN Akron, OH 44319 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 0561 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Observation on 08/05/24 at 11:15 A.M. revealed Resident #13's electric wheelchair continued to sit outside his room. At 11:25 A.M., Agency STNA #3 was observed sitting at the nursing station chatting with Agency STNA #6. At 11:55 A.M., Resident #13 continued to lay in bed, and he was asleep. At 12:05 P.M., the Director of Nursing served Resident #13 his lunch while the resident was still in bed and his electric wheelchair was outside his room. Residents Affected - Few Interview on 08/05/24 at 12:30 P.M. with the interim Administrator and Director of Nursing (DON) verified Resident #13 should have been assisted out of bed when he requested to get out of bed. Review of the facility's AM Care policy dated September 2013 revealed nursing personnel would perform AM care on all residents who needed assistance. Non-ambulatory residents: transfer to wheelchair. This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00155952. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 366280 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.

  • 0561GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F561 - Self-determination

    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

FAQ · About this visit

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What happened during the August 5, 2024 survey of ST LUKE LUTHERAN COMMUNITY-PORTAGE LAKES?

This was a inspection survey of ST LUKE LUTHERAN COMMUNITY-PORTAGE LAKES on August 5, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at ST LUKE LUTHERAN COMMUNITY-PORTAGE LAKES on August 5, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support o..."

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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