F 0578
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to
participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
medical record review, staff interview, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to ensure advanced
directives were clearly and accurately documented in the medical record. This affected one (#22) of 18
residents reviewed for code status. The facility census was 58. Findings include:Review of Resident #22's
medical record revealed an admission date of [DATE]. Diagnoses included Alzheimer 's disease,
hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, hyperlipidemia, and heart failure.Review of the current physician
orders revealed Resident #22 had a code status (advanced directive) order of Do Not Resuscitate Comfort Care (DNRCC - do not provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation [CPR] in the event of cardiac or
respiratory arrest). Further review of Resident #22's medical record revealed no evidence of a physician
signed DNRCC advanced directive. Review of the care plan revealed Resident #22 had a focus area
identifying his code status as full code (provide all possible life-saving measures in the event of a medical
emergency).Interview on [DATE] at 10:55 A.M. with Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) #604 confirmed
Resident #22 had a physician order for a DNRCC code status, there was no physician signed DNRCC
advanced directive, and the resident's care plan indicated the resident was a full code status. ADON #604
stated she was unable to determine the resident's correct code status. Review of the facility policy titled,
Advance Directives Policy, dated [DATE], revealed the facility would, upon admission to the facility, identify if
a resident would like a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) code status ordered.
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
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Avalon by Otterbein at Perrysburg
3525 - 3533 Rivers Edge Drive
Perrysburg, OH 43551
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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
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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 observation, resident interview, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure the facility was
maintained in good repair. This affected two (#9 and #16) of five residents reviewed for physical
environment. The facility census was 58.Findings include:1. Observation on 08/11/25 at 10:22 A.M. of
Resident #9's room revealed the door to the bathroom was split at the top and bottom at the hinges.
Additionally, there was an approximately two inch hole with an about two foot long scrape along the wall
leading from the entry door to the bedroom area with exposed drywall. Interview on 08/11/25 at 10:29 A.M.
with Resident #9 confirmed the bathroom door was broken. Resident #9 stated she was not sure how long
it had been in that condition and added that it did not look safe the way it was broken. Resident #9 was also
unsure of how long the hole and scrape had been along the wall, stating she did not recall it ever not being
there.Observation on 08/13/25 at 7:43 A.M. of Resident #9's room found the door continued to be broken
and splitting at the hinges, and the hole and exposed drywall continued to be along the entry way wall.
Coinciding interview with Maintenance Director (MD) #657 verified the door was broken at the hinges and
the wall was in need of repair. MD #657 stated the door was a high priority and would be repaired today. 2.
Observation on 08/11/25 at 11:12 A.M. of Resident #16 found her in bed with her bed in the low position.
The wall behind the bed was observed to have large gouges with exposed drywall. Resident #16 was not
able to be interviewed. Observation on 08/13/25 at 7:47 A.M. of Resident #16's room revealed the bed
continued to be in the low position and the wall behind the bed continued to have large gouges with the
drywall exposed. Coinciding interview with MD #657 verified the wall behind Resident #16's bed was in
need of repair.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
366354
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/18/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Avalon by Otterbein at Perrysburg
3525 - 3533 Rivers Edge Drive
Perrysburg, OH 43551
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0628
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or
bed-hold policies.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
open and closed medical record review, staff interview, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to
ensure transfer and/or discharge notices were provided to residents, resident representatives, receiving
facilities, and the Ombudsman. This affected two (#63 and #3) of three residents reviewed for transfer and
discharge. The facility census was 58.Findings include:
1. Review of Resident #63's closed medical record revealed an admission date of 04/07/25. Diagnoses
included open wound on the left hip post-surgery, anxiety, heart disease, and hernia. The resident
discharged to the hospital on [DATE].
Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 04/14/25, revealed Resident #63 had intact
cognition and was continent of bowel and bladder.
Review of a nursing progress note dated 05/13/25 revealed Resident #63 was discharged to the hospital for
a rectal prolapse.
Further review of Resident #63's medical record, including notification communication documentation and
discharge summaries, revealed no evidence the facility sent transfer/discharge there was no documentation
in the records the receiving facility received a discharge summary and resident or family representative was
notified of the transfer to the hospital prior to discharge. Additional there was no documentation of
notification to the Ombudsman office noted in the records.
Interview on 08/13/25 at 2:30 P.M. with the Director of Nursing, (DON) verified there was no documentation
of a discharge/transfer summary sent to the receiving facility, provided to the resident or resident
representative, or Ombudsman notification of Resident #63's transfer/discharge to the hospital.
2. Review of the medical record for Resident #3 revealed she was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with
diagnoses that included hypertension, atrial fibrillation, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD),
chronic respiratory failure, and history of COVID-19. Resident #3 was transferred to an acute care facility on
05/06/25.
Further review of Resident #3's medical record revealed no evidence a report or transfer notification was
given to the receiving acute care facility, and there was no evidence the Ombudsman was notified of the
transfer.
Interview on 08/14/25 at 12:00 P.M. with the DON verified there was no evidence report was given to the
receiving acute care facility, and there was no evidence the Ombudsman was notified of the transfer.
Further interview confirmed the receiving acute care facility should have been given report by the nurse on
duty and the Ombudsman should have been notified of the transfer.
Review of facility policy titled, Discharge/Transfer Policy and Procedure, dated 03/07/25, revealed the facility
would provide notice to the resident's representative and the Ombudsman. Additionally, the policy indicated
the facility would convey the following information to the receiving provider: contact information of the
primary care provider, resident representative information, advance directives, all special instructions for
ongoing care, comprehensive care plan information, and all
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
366354
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/18/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Avalon by Otterbein at Perrysburg
3525 - 3533 Rivers Edge Drive
Perrysburg, OH 43551
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0628
other necessary information to ensure a safe and effective care transition.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
366354
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/18/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Avalon by Otterbein at Perrysburg
3525 - 3533 Rivers Edge Drive
Perrysburg, OH 43551
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0636
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every
12 months.
Based on medical record review, resident interview, staff interview and review of facility policy, the facility
failed to ensure comprehensive care plans were developed to include dental care needs. This affected one
(#19) of three residents reviewed for ancillary services. The facility census was 58.Findings include:Review
of Resident #19's medical record revealed an admission date of 07/18/25. Diagnoses included cellulitis of
the lower limbs, back pain, osteoporosis, spinal stenosis, heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD), Type II diabetes, and glaucoma. Review of Resident #19's Minimum Data Set (MDS)
assessment, dated 07/23/25, revealed a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of eight, indicating
the resident was moderately cognitively impaired. Resident #19 required moderate assistance with toilet
use, bathing, parts of dressing, and transfers. Resident #19 displayed no behaviors at the time of the
review. The assessment noted Resident #19 had no mouth or facial pain, discomfort or difficulty chewing at
the time of the review. Review of Resident #19's care plan, revised 07/30/25, revealed supports and
interventions for self-care deficit, diabetes, actual skin breakdown, risk for decline in cognition, impaired
cognitive function, mood problem, risk for falls, possible nutritional risk and had a swallowing problem. No
supports or interventions for dental concerns were found. Further review of Resident #19's medical record
revealed the resident was seen on 02/15/25 by the dentist. It was recommended Resident #19 have five
teeth extracted. Contact information was provided for three provider options for completing the extractions.
Resident #19's had five teeth extracted on 04/09/25. The resident had a follow up dental visit on 04/23/25
and additional extractions were completed 07/23/25. Interview on 08/11/25 at 4:06 P.M. with Resident #19
revealed she was alert and aware. Resident #19 reported her teeth were terrible and had been bad for a
long time. Resident #19 reported she had to go to the hospital to have her teeth taken care of. She reported
they were bothering her again and she was having trouble eating. Interview on 08/13/25 at 8:10 A.M. with
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #609 verified Resident #19 had oral surgery to remove a lot of her teeth.
LPN #609 was not aware of Resident #19 having any additional pain but was aware her teeth had been an
ongoing concern. Interview on 08/14/25 at 11:31 A.M. with the Director of Nursing (DON) verified Resident
#19 had dental care needs and there were no care plan supports or interventions for dental care. Review of
the facility policy titled, Comprehensive Care Planning Procedure, revised 11/13/17, revealed a
comprehensive person-centered plan of care was developed for each resident within 21 days of admission
and updated on a quarterly basis and with any significant change in resident status.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
366354
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/18/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Avalon by Otterbein at Perrysburg
3525 - 3533 Rivers Edge Drive
Perrysburg, OH 43551
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0676
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
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, family interview, and staff interview the facility failed to provide
translation assistance or devices to aide in communication with residents. This affected one (#67) of three
residents reviewed for communication. The facility census was 58.Findings include:Record review for
Resident #67 revealed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Diagnoses for Resident #67
included cholangitis, peripheral vascular disease, diabetes Type II, disease of the pancreas, pressure ulcer
of sacrum stage two, and heart failure. Resident #67's Minimum Data Set (MDS) comprehensive admission
assessment was in progress. Review of Resident #67's baseline care plan, dated 08/08/25, revealed a
focus area for communication. Identified interventions included to provide a translator for communication
and the translators would be the resident's family. Observation on 08/13/25 at 11:00 A.M. of Resident #67
revealed the resident was laying in her bed resting. No translation equipment or communication boards
were observed in the room at the time of the observation. Observation on 08/13/25 at 2:30 P.M. of Resident
#67 revealed the resident was sitting up in her wheelchair with her daughter in the room visiting. No
communication boards or translation equipment was observed in the room. Interview on 08/13/25 at 2:30
P.M. with Resident #67's daughter revealed the resident only spoke Spanish. The daughter stated she and
her brother were in the facility most of the day and sometimes at night and could provide translation to staff
for Resident #67. The daughter stated there were times during the day and throughout the evening that
family were not available to visit and provide translation services. Resident #67's daughter stated she was
unaware of any translation interventions provided by the facility for the staff to be able to communicate with
the resident when family were unavailable. Interview on 08/14/25 at 8:33 A.M. with Certified Nursing
Assistant (CNA) #673 revealed she spoke a little Spanish and was able to communicate with Resident #67
on a very basic level. CNA #673 stated Resident #67 was able to say yes and no to some simple questions,
but the aide was unaware of how much English the resident comprehended. CNA #673 stated she could
use a translation application on her personal cell phone but she was uncertain of the accuracy of the
translation. CNA #673 verified the facility did not provide any communication devices or other services to
aide in communicating with Resident #67. Observation on 08/14/25 at 9:00 A.M. of wound and incontinence
care for Resident #67, provided by CNA #619 and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #631, revealed the staff
spoke English throughout care and the resident did not respond to any of the questions asked. Concurrent
interview with CNA #619 and LPN #631 verified the facility did not provide any translation services or
communication devices to aid in communication with Resident #67.
Residents Affected - Few
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
366354
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/18/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Avalon by Otterbein at Perrysburg
3525 - 3533 Rivers Edge Drive
Perrysburg, OH 43551
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0689
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to
prevent accidents.
Based on observation, staff interview, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to ensure used
needles were properly disposed of. This affected one (#27) of one resident observed for insulin
administration. The facility census was 58.Findings include:Observation on 08/13/25 at 7:55 A.M. of
medication administration with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #611 revealed LPN #611 prepared and
administered insulin glargine and insulin aspart to Resident #27, as ordered. At the completion of
administration, LPN #611 removed the needles from the insulin pens and disposed of them in Resident
#27's bathroom trash can. Interview on 08/13/25 at 8:08 A.M. with LPN #611 confirmed she disposed of
two insulin pen needles in Resident #27's bathroom trash can. Interview on 08/13/25 at 8:15 A.M. with
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) #604 verified that insulin pen needles should be disposed of in a
sharps container (one-way puncture resistant container) after use. Review of undated facility policy titled,
Syringe and Needle Disposal, revealed needles would be placed in a one-way puncture resistant container
immediately after use.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
366354
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/18/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Avalon by Otterbein at Perrysburg
3525 - 3533 Rivers Edge Drive
Perrysburg, OH 43551
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0692
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
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 and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure nutritional needs were assessed and
interventions were implemented timely for residents identified with nutritional problems. This affected one
(#48) of four residents reviewed for nutrition. The facility census was 58.Findings include:Review of the
medical record for Resident #48 revealed the resident was admitted on [DATE]. The resident transferred to
the hospital on [DATE] and readmitted to the facility on [DATE]. Diagnoses included parkinsonism,
myasthenia gravis, multi-system degeneration of the autonomic nervous system, dystonia, dysphagia, and
need for assistance with personal care. Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated
07/16/25, revealed Resident #48 was moderately cognitively impaired and had no significant weight
loss.Review of the care plan, dated 07/17/25, revealed Resident #48 was at risk for altered nutritional
status and needed nutritional supplements. Interventions included providing and serving the diet as
ordered, honoring food preferences, and providing and serving supplements as ordered. Review of a
Nutritional Screen, dated 07/22/25, revealed Resident #48 had no significant weight loss. The assessment
noted the resident struggled to gain weight and was underweight. Further review revealed Resident #48
was placed on a weight gain program and received three nutritional supplements daily and an eight-ounce
(oz) milkshake in the afternoon.Review of the physician orders for July 2025 and August 2025 revealed
Resident #48's diet and nutritional supplement orders were discontinued on 07/25/25. Further review
revealed a regular diet and nutritional supplements were not ordered until 08/12/25 (15 days after the
resident's readmission to the facility). Review of Resident #48's weights, located in the medical record,
revealed on 07/02/25, the resident weighed 97.4 pounds (lbs.) and on 08/01/25, the resident weighed 88.2
lbs., indicating a 9.45% weight loss in one month. Further review of Resident #48's medical record revealed
no evidence the resident was assessed by the Registered Dietitian (RD) for her nutritional needs following
her readmission to the facility on [DATE].Interview on 08/13/2025 at 8:30 A.M. with Licensed Practical
Nurse (LPN) #613 revealed that Resident #48 had a decreased appetite and recently only ate small salads
provided by her husband. LPN #613 further stated Resident #48 was previously on health shakes
(nutritional supplement) for weight loss.Interview on 08/13/25 at 1:27 P.M. with RD #684 verified Resident
#48's nutritional needs were not addressed when she readmitted to the facility on [DATE] and the resident
was not assessed until 08/12/25, when a regular diet and nutritional supplements were ordered. RD #684
stated Resident #48 was reweighed and her current weight was 95.8 lbs., which was a 1.6% weight loss
from her weight on 07/02/25. RD #684 stated the weight obtained on 08/01/25 of 88.2 lbs. was likely an
error.
Residents Affected - Few
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
366354
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/18/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Avalon by Otterbein at Perrysburg
3525 - 3533 Rivers Edge Drive
Perrysburg, OH 43551
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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
Based on observation, medical record review, staff interview, and review of the facility policy, the facility
failed to ensure active physician orders for the administration of oxygen therapy and further failed to ensure
oxygen tubing was dated. This affected three (#1, #3, and #10) of three residents reviewed for oxygen use.
The facility census was 58. Findings include:1. Review of the medical record for Resident #1 revealed an
admission date of 04/15/25. Diagnoses included chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and a
history of COVID-19. Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, accepted date of 08/14/25,
revealed Resident #1 was cognitively intact and received oxygen therapy. Observations on 08/12/25 at 8:25
A.M. and at 4:45 P.M. revealed Resident #1 had a nasal cannula on, delivering oxygen at three liters per
minute (lpm). Further observations revealed the oxygen tubing was not dated. Interview on 08/12/25 at
approximately 5:10 P.M. with Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) #604 verified Resident #1's oxygen
tubing was not dated and it should have been. 2. Review of the medical record for Resident #3 revealed an
admission date of 02/03/24. Diagnoses included COPD, chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia (low oxygen
levels), and a history of COVID-19. Review of the MDS assessment, dated of 07/09/25, revealed Resident
#3 was cognitively intact and did not receive oxygen therapy. Review of the current physician orders
revealed Resident #3 had no orders for the use of oxygen therapy. Observation on 08/12/25 at 7:35 A.M.
revealed Resident #3 had a nasal cannula on, delivering oxygen at four lpm. Further observation revealed
the oxygen tubing was not dated. Interview on 08/12/25 at approximately 5:10 P.M. with ADON #604
verified there were no active physician orders for the administration of oxygen therapy for Resident #3 and
further confirmed the oxygen tubing was not dated. ADON #604 verified there should be active physician
orders for oxygen administration and oxygen tubing should be dated. 3. Review of the medical record for
Resident #10 revealed an admission date of 05/16/25. Diagnoses included COPD. Review of the current
physician orders revealed Resident #10 had no orders for the use of oxygen therapy. Observation on
08/11/25 at 2:35 P.M. revealed Resident #10 had a nasal cannula on, delivering oxygen at two lpm. Further
observation revealed the oxygen tubing was not dated. Interview on 08/12/25 at approximately 5:10 P.M.
with ADON #604 verified there were no active physician orders for the administration of oxygen therapy for
Resident #10 and further confirmed the oxygen tubing was not dated. ADON #604 verified there should be
active physician orders for oxygen administration and oxygen tubing should be dated. Review of facility
policy titled, Medication Administration Policy, dated 07/09/21, revealed medications would be administered
as prescribed by persons lawfully authorized to do so.
Residents Affected - Few
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
366354
B. Wing
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Avalon by Otterbein at Perrysburg
3525 - 3533 Rivers Edge Drive
Perrysburg, OH 43551
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0756
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart,
following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
medical record review, review of the pharmacy Monthly Medication Reviews (MMR), review of the
pharmacy recommendations, staff interview and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure
pharmacy recommendations were addressed by the physician in a timely manner. This affected two (#4 and
#48) of five residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. The facility census was 58.Findings include:
1. Record review for Resident #4 revealed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Diagnoses for
Resident #4 included Parkinson's disease, diabetes Type two, heart disease, and brief psychotic disorder.
Review of Resident #4's Minimum Data Set, (MDS), dated [DATE], revealed the resident had mildly
impaired cognition.
Review of the pharmacy MMRs revealed the pharmacist reviewed Resident #4's medications on 01/18/25,
02/08/25, and 03/09/25, and made recommendations to the physician.
Further review of Resident #4's medical record and the pharmacy recommendations revealed no evidence
of what the pharmacist's recommendations were on 01/18/25, 02/08/25, or 03/09/25 or that the physician
reviewed and addressed the recommendations.
Interview on 08/18/25 at 9:30 A.M. with the Director of Nursing, (DON), verified there was no
documentation of the pharmacist's recommendations for 01/18/25, 02/08/25 or 03/09/25 or the physician's
response to the recommendations.
2. Review of the medical record for Resident #48 revealed and admission date of 08/18/23. Diagnoses
included parkinsonism, myasthenia gravis, multi-system degeneration of the autonomic nervous system,
dystonia, and dysphagia.
Review of the pharmacy recommendation dated 06/18/25 revealed the pharmacist recommended Resident
#48's blood pressure (BP) readings be recorded on the Medication Administration Record (MAR) for the
administration of midodrine (medication used to increase BP) and to have parameters for the medication to
be held for a systolic (top number in BP) greater than 130 milliliters of mercury (mmHg). Further review
revealed no physician response to the recommendation. A note on the document stated done and was
signed by the DON on 07/29/25, 41 days after the recommendations was received.
Review of a second pharmacy recommendation dated 06/18/25 revealed the pharmacist recommended
midodrine not be given at bedtime, with the last dose being given four hours before bedtime and no later
than 6:00 P.M. to prevent supine hypertension. Further review revealed no physician response to the
recommendation. A note on the documented indicated the medication was changed to twice daily and was
signed by the DON on 07/29/25, 41 days after the recommendation was received.
Review of the progress notes from 06/18/25 through 07/29/25 revealed no evidence the physician was
updated or provided verbal orders related to the pharmacy recommendations dated 06/18/25.
Interview on 08/13/25 at 2:30 P.M. with the DON confirmed the pharmacy recommendations dated 06/18/25
were dated as completed on 07/29/25 and signed by her. Further interview with the DON revealed
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
366354
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Avalon by Otterbein at Perrysburg
3525 - 3533 Rivers Edge Drive
Perrysburg, OH 43551
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0756
she was unable to state the timeframe for the physician's response to a pharmacy recommendation.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
A follow-up interview on 08/13/25 at 3:50 P.M. with the DON revealed the physician gave the pharmacy
recommendations dated 06/18/25 for Resident #48 to her to complete.
Residents Affected - Few
Review of the facility policy titled, Medication Regimen Review Policy, dated 11/13/17, revealed the
pharmacist must report any irregularities to the attending physician and the physician's must act upon in a
manner that meets the needs of the resident.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
366354
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/18/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Avalon by Otterbein at Perrysburg
3525 - 3533 Rivers Edge Drive
Perrysburg, OH 43551
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0760
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
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, staff interview, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure insulin was
administered per physician orders. This affected four (#13, #20, #08, #19) of four residents reviewed for
insulin administration. The facility census was 58. Findings include:1. Review of Resident #13's medical
record revealed an admission date of 04/02/25. Diagnoses included dementia, Type I diabetes mellitus,
osteoarthritis, hyperlipidemia, depression, and hypertension.
Residents Affected - Some
Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 07/09/25, revealed Resident #13 was
moderately cognitively impaired, received insulin injections on seven of seven days of the look back period
and exhibited no rejection of care.
Review of the care plan, dated 04/02/25, revealed Resident #13 had diabetes, with an outcome goal to be
free of signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia (high blood sugar). Interventions included to administer
medications as ordered.
Review of the physician orders revealed Resident #13 had an order dated 04/03/25 for Lantus (a slow
acting insulin), inject 15 units subcutaneously (under the skin) one time a day in the morning. The order
was discontinued on 06/17/25. Further review revealed an order dated 06/18/25 for Lantus, inject 25 units
subcutaneously in the morning. The order was discontinued on 07/24/25. Additionally, Resident #13 had an
order dated 07/29/25 for Lantus, inject 25 units subcutaneously twice a day, one time in the morning and
one time at bedtime. Lastly, none of the three Lantus orders included parameters to withhold Lantus
administration.
Review of the Medication Administration Record (MAR) from 06/01/25 through 08/11/25 revealed Resident
#13 was not administered her bedtime dose of Lantus due to her blood sugar (BS) being outside of order
parameters on 06/03/25, 06/07/25, 06/08/25, 06/14/25, 06/17/25, 06/19/25, 06/21/25, 06/22/25, 06/25/25,
06/26/25, 07/01/25, 07/03/25, 07/05/25 in the morning, 07/05/25 at bedtime, 07/06/25 at bedtime, 07/08/25
at bedtime, 07/09/25 at bedtime, 07/17/25, 07/23/25, 07/24/25, 07/29/25, 07/31/25, 08/01/25, 08/02/25,
08/03/25, 08/06/25, 08/07/25, and 08/11/25. Additionally, Resident #13's Lantus was not administered for
the morning doses on 07/05/25, 07/26/25, 07/30/25, and 08/10/25, with the documented reason being her
BS was outside of order parameters.
Interview on 08/14/25 at 3:12 P.M. with the Director of Nursing (DON) verified Lantus was not administer to
Resident #13 on the above dates and further confirmed the physician orders did not include any
parameters to withhold the administration of Lantus. The DON stated there was no reason Lantus was
withheld.
2. Review of the medical record for Resident #20 revealed she was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses that
included Type two diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and stage four chronic kidney disease.
Review of a physician order dated 04/16/25 revealed Resident #20 was ordered 30 units of Insulin Glargine
(long-acting insulin) each evening, with no parameter exclusions included in the order. Further review
revealed an order dated 04/17/25 for 35 units of Insulin Glargine each morning, with no parameter
exclusions included in the order.
Review of the MAR from 06/01/25 through 08/14/25 revealed for Resident #20 was not administered Insulin
Glargine due to outside of parameters for administration on the mornings of 06/04/25, 06/05/25,
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
366354
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/18/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Avalon by Otterbein at Perrysburg
3525 - 3533 Rivers Edge Drive
Perrysburg, OH 43551
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0760
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
06/10/25, 06/14/25, 06/15/25, 06/16/25, 06/17/25, 06/19/25, 06/24/25, 06/30/25, 07/01/25, 07/03/25,
07/04/25, 07/06/25, 07/10/25, 07/11/25, 07/18/25, 07/21/25, 07/22/25, 07/23/25, 07/24/25, 07/26/25,
07/28/25, 07/29/25, 08/02/25, 08/03/25, 08/04/25, 08/05/25, 08/06/25, 08/07/25, 08/08/25, 08/11/25,
08/13/25 and 08/14/25. Additionally, Insulin Glargine was also held for the reason outside of parameters for
administration on the evening of 07/28/25.
Residents Affected - Some
Interview on 08/14/25 at 3:12 P.M. with the DON verified Resident #20's medication was documented as
not administered on the above dates due to being outside of parameters . Further interview with the DON
verified Resident #20's Insulin Glargine orders did not have parameters for administration and it should
have been administered as ordered.
3. Review of the medical record for Resident #8 revealed and admission date of 01/06/21. Diagnoses
included Type two diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and dementia.
Review of the physician order dated 03/07/25 revealed Resident #8 was ordered 18 units of Lantus twice
daily. The order did not include parameters for withholding the medication.
Review of the MAR from 06/01/25 through 08/14/25 revealed Resident #8's Lantus was held for the reason
outside of parameters for administration on the mornings of 06/19/25, 06/26/25, 07/10/25, 07/23/25, and
08/02/25. Further review revealed Lantus was also held for the reason outside of parameters for
administration on the evening of 06/29/25.
Interview on 08/14/25 at 3:12 P.M. with the DON confirmed Resident #8's Lantus was held on the above
dates with the reason being documented as outside of parameters for administration. Further interview with
the DON verified Resident #8's Lantus order did not include parameters for administration and should not
have been held.
4. Review of Resident #19's medical record revealed an admission date of 07/18/25. Diagnoses included
cellulitis of the lower limbs, back pain, and Type II diabetes. Review of Resident #19's Minimum Data Set
(MDS) dated [DATE] revealed a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of eight, indicating Resident
#19 was moderately cognitively impaired and received insulin injections. Review of Resident #19's care
plan, revised 07/30/25, revealed supports and interventions for anticoagulant therapy, self-care deficit,
impaired cognitive function, mood problem, risk for falls, and diabetes. Interventions for diabetes was to
administer her medications as ordered. Review of Resident #19's physician orders revealed an order dated
07/18/25 for Insulin Glargine 100 units per milliliter (ml). Inject 10 units at bedtime for high glucose. Further
review of the order revealed no parameters for withholding the medication. Review of Resident #19's MAR
revealed on 07/28/25, Resident #19's Insulin Glargine was not administered at bedtime. The reason code
indicated this was due to Resident #19 being out of parameters. Interview on 08/14/25 at 3:25 P.M. with the
DON verified Resident #19's Insulin Glargine had been held on 07/28/25 and long-acting insulin should
never be held unless ordered by the physician. Review of the facility policy titled, Medication Administration
Policy, revised 07/09/21, revealed medications would be administered as prescribed.
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
366354
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/18/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Avalon by Otterbein at Perrysburg
3525 - 3533 Rivers Edge Drive
Perrysburg, OH 43551
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 0761
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Many
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Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted
professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately
locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Based on review of the refrigerator temperature logs, staff interview, and review of facility policy, the facility
failed to ensure the medication refrigerator temperature was monitored to ensure safe storage of
medications. This had the potential to affect all residents at the facility. The facility census was 58. Findings
include:Review of the medication refrigerator temperature logs for January 2025 through August 2025
revealed no evidence the facility monitored the temperature on nine days in January 2025, 13 days in
February 2025, 18 days in March 2025, 15 days in April 2025, 26 days in May 2025, 14 days in June 2025,
and 26 days in July 2025. Interview on 08/13/25 at 8:15 A.M. with Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
#604 confirmed the facility did not have evidence the medication refrigerator temperatures were monitored
as identified above, and it should have been monitored daily. ADON #604 stated the medication refrigerator
could, at any time, contain medications for any resident in the facility. Review of facility policy dated
07/09/21 and titled Medication Storage revealed refrigerated medications would be stored at 36 to 46
degrees Fahrenheit (F).
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
366354
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/18/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Avalon by Otterbein at Perrysburg
3525 - 3533 Rivers Edge Drive
Perrysburg, OH 43551
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0812
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve
food in accordance with professional standards.
Based on observation, staff interview, and review of facility policy the facility failed to ensure foods were
properly stored and kitchens were maintained in a safe and sanitary manner. This affected 35 residents
who resided in House 1 (#1, #3, #6, #7, #8, 10, #17, #27, #31, #35, #50 #58), House 2 (#4, #11, #14, #22,
#25, #29, #36, #38, #42, #44, #53, #57) and House 5 (#2, #5, #12, #15, #40, #54, #61, #66, #67, #68, #69)
who were identified by the facility as receiving food from the kitchen. The facility census was 58. Findings
include: Observation on 08/11/25 at 8:34 A.M. of the kitchen in House 2 found the reach in freezer to have
a frozen brown substance approximately two inches in length hanging between the bars of shelf. The
freezer also had dust build-up along the bottom grating and debris and food build up in the bottom. A
partially used bottle of Worcestershire sauce, with an opened date of 05/21/25 and and labeled refrigerate
after opening, was stored on the dry storage shelf. Additionally, an open container of sanitization wipes was
being stored in a lower cupboard next to an open bottle of vanilla. Interview on 08/11/25 at 8:42 A.M. with
Admissions Staff (AS) #656 verified the reach in freezer had food and dust build-up, a frozen brown
substance hanging on the shelf, the Worcestershire sauce was open on the dry storage shelf, and the open
cleaning supplies were improperly stored next to food items. Observation on 08/11/25 at 8:49 A.M. of the
kitchen of House 1 found a can of dented corn in line for use and an open and unsealed package of pecan
cookies and an open and unsealed package of fudge stripe cookies on the shelf of the dry storage area.
Interview on 08/11/25 at 8:58 A.M. with Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #607 verified the dented can in
line for use and the cookies were open and had not been reclosed on the dry storage shelf. Observation on
08/11/25 at 9:08 A.M. of the House 5 kitchen preparation area found an open, partially use 1.5 liter bottle of
coffee creamer on the counter. The bottle pump was broken off the top and there was spilled, dried creamer
built up covering the majority of the exterior of the bottle. Interview on 08/11/25 at 9:15 A.M. with CNA #628
verified the coffee creamer bottle was broken, spilled, and should have been thrown away. CNA #628 then
disposed of the coffee creamer. Review of the facility policy titled, Food Storage Policy and Procedure,
revised May 2013 revealed the policy was to assure all food was stored, labeled, and dated to assure stock
rotation and prevent food illnesses.
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
366354
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/18/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Avalon by Otterbein at Perrysburg
3525 - 3533 Rivers Edge Drive
Perrysburg, OH 43551
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0880
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on observation, staff interview, and review of manufacturer instructions, the facility failed to ensure
insulin pens were disinfected prior to attaching the needle. This affected one (#27) of one resident reviewed
for insulin administration. The facility census was 58.Findings include:Observation on 08/13/25 at 7:55 A.M.
revealed Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #611 prepared Insulin Glargine and insulin aspart for
administration to Resident #27. LPN #611 attached a needle to each insulin pen, without disinfecting the
rubber stoppers of the insulin pen tips prior to attaching the needed, and proceeded to administer the
medications as ordered. Interview on 08/13/25 at 8:08 A.M. with LPN #611 confirmed she did not disinfect
the rubber stoppers of the insulin pen tips prior to attaching the needles.Interview on 08/13/25 at 8:15 A.M.
with Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) #604 revealed the rubber stoppers of insulin pen tips should
have been disinfected prior to attaching the needles.Review of the manufacturer instructions for the insulin
aspart pen delivery system revealed the first step when preparing an insulin pen for administration was to
disinfect the rubber stopper of the pen tip with alcohol prior to attaching the needle to the pen.
Residents Affected - Few
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