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Inspection visit

Inspection

STONESPRING OF VANDALIACMS #3663885 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 0641 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to accurately code the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment for two (# 93 and # 43) of 44 residents reviewed during the annual survey. The total facility census was 139. Residents Affected - Few Findings include: 1. Review of Resident #93's medical record revealed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Diagnoses included atrial fibrillation, encephalopaty, altered mental status, pain, chronic kidney disease, gout, and partial traumatic transphalangeal amputation of left middle finger. Review of the admission assessment, dated 12/28/18, revealed the resident had left middle finger amputation, left index finger dark area tip of finger and right index finger red and non blanchable. Review of hospital transfer orders, dated 12/28/18, revealed Resident #93 had no pressure ulcers and the resident had wounds to the finger tips. Review of the plastic surgeon note dated 12/28/18, revealed the resident had a an amputation of the distal phalanx of his left, long finger after thromboembolic ischemia to the tip of the finger on 11/19/18. The area had delayed healing and the site currently was covered in eschar. The resident also has wounds to left ring finger tip consistent with previous thromboembolic ischemia. Review of admission MDS assessment, dated 01/04/19, revealed the resident was coded as having cognitive impairment. The resident was coded as having two deep tissue pressure ulcers that were present on admission. The resident had a pressure reducing device to the bed and chair and pressure injury care with application of non-surgical dressings with or without topical medications other than to the feet coded. Additionally application of ointment other than to the feet coded as well. Review of the five day MDS assessment dated [DATE] and the 14 day MDS assessment, dated 01/22/19, revealed the resident the resident was coded as having pressure ulcers that were two unstageable deep tissue pressure injuries that were present on admission. Review of plastic surgery note from 01/15/19 revealed the resident has small scattered finger tip eschars, other fingers markedly improved. The resident left long finger post amputation with overlying dark eschar. On 01/14/19 dehiscence of incision but no obvious exposed bone, fingertip still tender. The note documented the resident was two months post-op for left, long finger tip amputation for embolic disease with dry gangrene. Wound dehisced, finger remains ischemic. (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 3 Event ID: 366388 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 366388 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 01/31/2019 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Stonespring of Vandalia 4000 Singing Hills Bvld Dayton, OH 45414 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 0641 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Interview on 01/30/19 at 3:10 P.M., Registered Nurse (RN) #300 revealed the resident wounds on the left middle finger were due to thrombosis and the resident had an amputation. Interview on 01/30/19 at 4:00 P.M., the Director of Nursing (DON), the Administrator, and RN #179 confirmed the facility was classifying Resident # 93's finger wounds as pressure wounds which were deep tissue areas. RN #179 stated the resident had eschar on his fingers and the facility did not have vascular studies to support the wounds as being vascular wounds. Interview on 01/30/19 at 4:20 P.M., Certified Nurse Practitioner #250 revealed Resident #93's finger wounds were from a thrombosis and are not pressure ulcers. 2. Review of medical record for Resident # 43 revealed an admission date of 06/05/18. Diagnosis included hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side, dementia with behavioral disturbance, hallucinations, major depressive disorder, and anxiety disorder. Review of psychiatrist progress note dated 10/02/18 documented Resident #43 has having a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. Review of quarterly MDS assessment, dated 12/15/18, did not indicate a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. Interview on 01/31/19 at 11:15 A.M., the DON verified Resident #43's diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease was not coded accurately on the MDS assessment dated [DATE]. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 366388 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 3 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 366388 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 01/31/2019 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Stonespring of Vandalia 4000 Singing Hills Bvld Dayton, OH 45414 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 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 Based on observations, record review, resident interview, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure residents were provided appropriate grooming assistance for one one (#109) of seven residents observed during phase two of the survey. The facility census was 139. Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Review of Resident #109's medical records revealed an admission date of 11/06/10. Diagnoses included hypertension, hyperlipidemia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, idiopathic peripheral autonomic neuropathy, muscle weakness, osteoarthritis, type two diabetes mellitus, bipolar disorder, and hypothyroidism. Review of the quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 01/10/19, revealed Resident #109 was cognitively intact, required extensive assistance with activities of daily living (ADL), and was occasionally incontinent of bladder and frequently incontinent of bowels. Observation of Resident #109 on 01/28/19 at 10:09 A.M., on 01/29/19 at 9:23 A.M., and 01/29/19 at 2:43 P.M., revealed Resident #109 had one and a half inch growth of hair underneath her chin. Resident's #109 hands were shaking uncontrollably. Interview on 01/29/19 at 3:37 P.M., State Tested Nursing (STNA) #149 verified one and half inch-long strands of hair hanging from the chin of Resident #109. Interview on 01/30/19 at 11:14 A.M., Resident #109 stated she normally does everything for herself but she was unable to due to the pain in her left arm. Resident #109 reported she kept forgetting to remind the STNA to shave her during her shower days. Interview on 01/30/19 at 11:45 A.M., the Directed of Nursing (DON) reported the STNAs should ask residents if they would like their hair to be removed from the chin during shower days. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 366388 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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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.

  • 0004GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

  • 0346GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

  • 0711GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    F711 - Physician Visits

    Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

  • 0641GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F641 - Accuracy of Assessments

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  • 0677GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F677 - A resident who is unable to carry out activities of daily living receives

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the January 31, 2019 survey of STONESPRING OF VANDALIA?

This was a inspection survey of STONESPRING OF VANDALIA on January 31, 2019. The surveyor cited 5 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at STONESPRING OF VANDALIA on January 31, 2019?

Yes, 5 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP)."

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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