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Inspection visit

Health inspection

VERANDA GARDENS NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTERCMS #3663471 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 0584 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Based on medical record review, observation, and staff interview, the facility failed to maintain resident rooms in good repair and under clean and sanitary conditions. This affected two (Residents #23 and #24) of three residents reviewed for physical environment. The facility census was 91. Findings include: 1.Review of the medical record for Resident #24 revealed an admission date of 12/14/23 with diagnoses including brain cancer, bladder cancer, bone cancer, prostate cancer, dysphagia, and anemia. Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment for Resident #24 dated 12/21/23 revealed the resident was cognitively intact and required supervision to moderate assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs.) Observation on 04/18/24 at 6:35 A.M. revealed there was a soiled incontinence brief hanging out of a trash bag and touching the top surface of Resident #24's bedside table. Interview on 04/18/24 at 6:38 A.M. with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN #64) confirmed the brief touching Resident #24's bedside table was soiled with urine and should have been discarded in soiled utility room. 2. Review of the medical record for Resident #23 revealed an admission date of 12/25/23 with diagnoses including chronic respiratory failure, psychosis, mood disorder, immunodeficiency, and bipolar disorder. Review of the MDS for Resident #23 dated 01/05/24 revealed the resident had cognitive deficits and required maximum assistance with ADLs. Observation on 04/22/24 at 10:30 A.M. of Resident #23's bathroom revealed the fan was not working and was dirty, there was a hole behind the bathroom floor, and the ceiling tiles were stained above the shower. Further observation revealed the wall behind the headboard of the bed had extensive scrapes. Interview on 04/22/24 at 10:32 A.M. of Resident #23's representative confirmed he had observed the hole in the bathroom wall, the nonfunctioning fan in the bathroom, and the scrapes on the wall behind the headboard two months ago, had reported it to staff, but nothing had been done about the concerns. (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: 366347 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 366347 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/22/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Veranda Gardens & Assisted Living 11784 Hamilton Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45231 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 0584 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Interview on 04/22/24 at 10:41 A.M. with Maintenance Director (MD)#55 confirmed Resident #23's bathroom fan was dirty and not functioning and the bathroom ceiling tiles needed to be replaced. MD#55 confirmed there was a hole in Resident #23's bathroom wall and the area on the wall behind the resident's bed headboard was extensively scraped. Interview on 04/22/24 at 12:15 P.M. with Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) #60 confirmed she talked to Resident #23's representative on two separate occasions and she knew about the hole in the bathroom wall and the stained ceiling tiles. ADON #60 confirmed she reported Resident #23's representative's concerns but could not remember to whom she had reported them, because it was a couple of weeks ago. Review of the facility policy titled Infection Prevention Control Program dated 08/18/10 revealed the facility would establish and maintain an infection control prevention and control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment. This deficiency represents noncompliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00152473. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 366347 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.

  • 0584GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F584 - Safe Environment

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the April 22, 2024 survey of VERANDA GARDENS NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of VERANDA GARDENS NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER on April 22, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at VERANDA GARDENS NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER on April 22, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receivin..."

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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