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
observations, medical record review and staff interviews, the facility failed to provide appropriate personal
care for residents who required assistance. This affected two (#53 and #58) of 33 residents reviewed for
care and treatment. The facility census was 122.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
1. Review of the medical record for Resident #53 revealed admission date of 02/16/18 with diagnoses of
cerebral infarction, hemiplegia and hemiparesis, and Diabetes Mellitus type two. Review of Minimum Data
Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #53 had severe cognitive impairment, no
behaviors of refusal of care, and required extensive to total assistance of one person for personal hygiene
and bathing.
Review of progress notes revealed Resident #53 refused baths on 04/21/23 at 11:59 A.M., 04/18/23 on
9:10 A.M., and 04/13/23 at 8:55 A.M.
Observation on 04/25/23 at 11:34 A.M., revealed Resident #53 in bed and had long fingernails that were
untrimmed and jagged.
Interview and observation on 04/26/23 at 2:50 P.M., with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #54 stated there
had been some issues with refusal of baths and showers with Resident #53. She did indicate that Resident
#53 would consent to a bath and then change her mind part way through. LPN #54 verified that Resident
#53's fingernails were long, jagged, and dirty.
2. Review of medical record for Resident #58 revealed an admission date of 11/10/21, with diagnoses
including fracture of one rib on right side, paroxysmal tachycardia, and protein calorie malnutrition. Review
of MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #58 had severe cognitive impairment, no behaviors
exhibited, and required extensive to total assistance of one for bathing and personal hygiene. Review of
care plan revealed no care plan related to refusal of care or behaviors.
Observation on 04/26/23 at 9:07 A.M. Resident #58 noted to have strong odor of urine.
Interview and observation on 04/24/23 at 12:40 P.M., with State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) #64
verified that Resident #58 smelled strongly of urine, and she sometimes became agitated when offered
care.
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.
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Previous Versions Obsolete
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Event ID:
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Department of Health & Human Services
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
366301
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/27/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Heritagespring Healthcare Center of West Chester
7235 Heritagespring Drive
West Chester, OH 45069
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
medical record review, observation, staff interviews and review of policy, the facility failed to timely treat a
resident's skin impairment present on admission. This affected one (#525) of one resident reviewed for skin
concerns. The facility census was 122.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
Review of medical record for Resident #525 revealed an admission date on 04/23/23, with diagnoses
including pulmonary embolism. pneumonia, sepsis, seizures, diabetes mellitus, nephritis, malignant
melanoma, dementia, anxiety, and osteoarthritis.
Review of the nursing admission assessment for Resident #525 dated 04/23/23 revealed a skin tear and
abrasions to the shin area on right lower leg.
Review of the comprehensive Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] was in progress and
unfinished.
Review of the acute plan of care for Resident #525 revealed the resident has potential for skin impairment
related to impaired mobility, incontinence, diabetes, fragile skin, malignant melanoma of upper limb, and
prolonged periods of time in bed. Interventions include assist as needed with toileting and hygiene, assist
with mobility, turning, and repositioning as needed, barrier cream as need after incontinent, Braden scale
quarterly, gel cushion, pressure reducing mattress to bed, shower per schedule and as needed, skin
rounds weekly, aide to check skin daily while doing routine care. Report changes to nurse.
Review of the physician orders for Resident #525 orders for the month of April 2023 was silent for any
orders related to the wound on the right shin.
Review of the Treatment Administration record (TAR) for Resident #525 for the month of April 2023 was
silent for any completed treatments related to the wound of the right shin.
Observation on 04/26/23 08:50 A.M., of Resident #525 collaborating with Occupational Therapist (OT) #601
and Physical Therapist (PT) #602 with Resident #525's extremities exposed. Observation of a wound
dressing dated 04/16/23 on his right lower leg.
Interview on 04/26/23 09:10 A.M., with OT #601 and PT #602 verified the dressing on Resident #525 was
dated 04/16/23. PT #602 stated they let the nurse know the dressing was present and dated 04/16/23.
Observation on 04/26/23 at 10:10 A.M., with Team Leader Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #54 and LPN
#93 remove old dressing, cleaned the area on right lower leg for Resident #525 and replace dressing dated
04/26/23.
Interview on 04/26/23 at 10:16 A.M., with Team Leader LPN #54 verified the dressing was dated 04/16/23
and applied during the hospital stay. Further verified it was not changed on admission and should have
been.
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
366301
If continuation sheet
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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
366301
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/27/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Heritagespring Healthcare Center of West Chester
7235 Heritagespring Drive
West Chester, OH 45069
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
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Interview on 04/26/23 at 11:19 A.M., with Registered Nurse (RN) #63 who completed the initial body check
and admission assessment verified she pulled the dressing back to see the wound but did not clean the
area or reapply a new dressing. RN #63 verified she failed to notify the physician for treatment orders for
the skin tear noted on admission for Resident #525.
Review of the policy titled Skin Integrity Team (SIT)-Skin Monitoring Process dated June 2019 revealed
under the area of skin rounds, the nurse will document wound location and description and notify the
physician to obtain orders for treatment.
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Facility ID:
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