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Inspection visit

Health inspection

ALGART HEALTH CARECMS #3663085 citations on this visit
5 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 5 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, record review and interview the facility failed to ensure Resident #34's call light was within reach for the resident to use to call for assistance. This affected one resident (#34) of 71 residents who resided in the facility. Residents Affected - Few Findings Include: Record review revealed Resident #34 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included congenital talipes equinovarus, anxiety disorder, scoliosis, epilepsy, and cerebrovascular disease. Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment, dated 08/05/19 revealed Resident #34 was cognitively intact and required supervision with physical assistance of one person for activities of daily living (ADLs). Review of Resident #34's current care plan for falls revealed the resident's call light should be within reach at all times. Observation of and interview with Resident #34 on 10/16/19 at 10:21 A.M. revealed Resident #34 was sitting in his chair and stated to this surveyor that he was supposed to use his call light when he felt he was having a seizure and thinks he was having a seizure at the time of the interview. The call light was observed to be clipped to the bed sheet approximately 24 inches from the chair and out of the resident's reach. This surveyor activated the call light for the resident and Activities Assistant #5 answered the call light, got a nurse and verified the call light was not within reach on 10/16/19 at 10:22 A.M. 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 5 Event ID: 366308 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 366308 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 10/18/2019 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Algart Health Care 8902 Detroit Ave Cleveland, OH 44102 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 0695 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, record review and interview the facility failed to ensure Resident #37 received oxygen according to the physician's order. This affected one resident (#37) of nine residents who were ordered oxygen. Residents Affected - Few Findings Include: Record review revealed Resident #37 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including hypothyroidism, pneumothorax, anxiety, schizophrenia and emphysema. Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #37 was cognitively intact and required extensive assistance from staff for most activities of daily living including toileting and personal hygiene. Review of the physician's orders, dated October 2019 revealed an order for oxygen continuously at two liters via nasal cannula. On 10/17/19 at 9:10 A.M. Resident #37 was observed being wheeled back from the dining room into his room. The resident was observed with oxygen tubing in place in his nose. However, observation of the resident's oxygen tank revealed the tank was empty and the resident was not receiving any oxygen at this time. Interview with Stated Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) #72 on 10/17/19 at 9:22 A.M. verified the resident's oxygen tank was empty and he was not receiving any oxygen via nasal cannula. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 366308 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 5 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 366308 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 10/18/2019 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Algart Health Care 8902 Detroit Ave Cleveland, OH 44102 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 0755 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, record review and interview the facility failed to provide routine medications to Resident #64 as ordered by the physician. This affected one resident (#64) of three sampled residents. Findings Include: Review of Resident #64's medical record revealed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including acquired absence of left leg below the knee, anxiety disorder, embolism and thrombosis of arteries of the lower extremities and gastroesophageal reflux. Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment, dated 09/25/19 revealed the resident was cognitively intact and she required extensive assistance from staff for bed mobility, dressing and personal hygiene. Resident #64 was totally dependent on staff for transfers and toileting. Review of the physician's orders for October 2019 revealed Resident #64 had an order for Omeprazole 40 milligram (mg) one time a day. There was no order for the resident to self-administer her medications. Review of Resident #64's record revealed Resident #64 did have an assessment for self -administering medications on 03/01/16 which sated the resident had no interest in self-administering her medications. On 10/16/19 another assessment for self-administering of medication was completed which showed again the resident was not interested in self-administering her medications. Observation of and interview with Resident #64 on 10/17/19 at 7:00 A.M. revealed Resident #64 was asleep in bed with her bedside tray positioned in front of her. On her bedside tray was a glass of water, three magazines, a notebook and a medication cup with one gray and purple capsule in it. Registered Nurse (RN) #20 who was also at the bedside, asked the resident what the pill was from. Resident #64 stated the night shift nurse told her to take the pill. Resident #64 stated she fell asleep and forgot to take it. Interview with RN #20 on 10/17/19 at 7:30 A.M. verified the resident had her morning dose of Omeprazole sitting at her bedside. Review of the policy titled Medication Administration, dated 03/2016 revealed self-administration of medications were typically not permitted. The exception to this would be written orders by the physician/nurse practitioner, as the resident was educated and demonstrated the ability to self-administer medications safely per order. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 366308 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 5 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 366308 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 10/18/2019 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Algart Health Care 8902 Detroit Ave Cleveland, OH 44102 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 0758 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Based on record review and interview the facility failed to ensure an as needed order for an anti anxiety medication for Resident #37 was limited to 14 days or was evaluated for the needed continuation of the medication. This affected one resident (#37) of five residents reviewed for unnecessary medication use. Findings Include: Record review revealed Resident #37 was admitted to this facility on 04/25/19 with diagnoses including hypothyroidism, pneumothorax, anxiety, schizophrenia and emphysema. Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment, dated 08/08/19 revealed Resident #37 was cognitively intact. The assessment revealed the resident receive any antianxiety medication during the assessment reference period. Review of the physician's orders, dated September 2019 revealed on 09/10/19 the resident was ordered to receive Lorazepam (Ativan) Intersol 1 milligrams/milliliter, 0.5 milligrams (mg) every four hours as needed for anxiety and shortness of breath. This order was good for 14 days which was until 09/24/19. Review of the resident's medication administration record (MAR) for 10/2019 revealed the resident received the Ativan on 10/01/19, 10/11/19 and 10/12/19. Interview with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #78 on 10/17/19 at 2:30 P.M. verified the Lorazepam medication was ordered on 09/10/19 and was not reordered or re-evaluated for the continued need for the medication. She also verified the resident received three doses of the medication in October 2019 after the 14th day of the prescription. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 366308 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 5 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 366308 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 10/18/2019 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Algart Health Care 8902 Detroit Ave Cleveland, OH 44102 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 0803 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. Based on observation, spread sheet review and interview the facility failed to serve meals according to the spread sheet during the lunch meal on 10/16/19. This affected seven residents (#5, #27, #39, #45, #49, #62 and #68) of seven who were ordered a pureed diet. The facility census was 71. Findings include: On 10/16/19 at 11:50 A.M. observation of the lunch meal revealed residents who were ordered pureed diets received pureed chicken, pureed mashed potatoes and pureed vegetable for lunch. Review of the lunch meal rotating spread sheet for Week 3 on Wednesday revealed residents with pureed diets would receive pureed lasagna with tomato sauce, pureed Italian vegetable with a half of cup of bread for lunch. Interview on 10/16/19 at 12:05 P.M. with the Dietary Manager verified residents who were to receive pureed diets did not receive what was on the planned menu/spreadsheet. Interview on 10/18/19 at 12:26 PM with the Dietitian revealed she reviewed the spreadsheets biannually. The facility identified seven residents, Resident #5, #27, #39, #45, #49, #62 and #68 who were ordered a pureed diet. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 366308 If continuation sheet Page 5 of 5

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Citations

5 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.

  • 0803GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F803 - Menus and nutritional adequacy

    Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

  • 0755GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F755 - Pharmacy Services

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

  • 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.

  • 0695GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F695 - Respiratory care, including tracheostomy care and tracheal suctioning

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

  • 0758GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F758 - Medication Errors

    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

FAQ · About this visit

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What happened during the October 18, 2019 survey of ALGART HEALTH CARE?

This was a inspection survey of ALGART HEALTH CARE on October 18, 2019. The surveyor cited 5 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at ALGART HEALTH CARE on October 18, 2019?

Yes, 5 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed ..."

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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