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Inspection

OAKS OF BRECKSVILLECMS #3663956 citations on this visit
6 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 6 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0554 Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, staff interview, resident interview, medical record review, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure a resident was assessed for self-administration of medication and ensure medications were not left unattended at the resident's bedside. This affected one resident (#277) of one observed for unattended medications. The facility census was 72. Residents Affected - Few Findings Include: Review of the medical record for Resident #277 revealed an admission date of 12/07/23 with diagnoses that included dependence on renal dialysis, end stage renal disease, and rheumatoid arthritis. Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #277 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15 that indicated she was alert and oriented to person, place, and time. Further review of the MDS assessment revealed Resident #277 required assistance with activities of daily living (ADL). Review of the care plan dated 12/14/23 revealed Resident #277 had an ADL self-care deficit with interventions that included assistance with ADLs as needed. Review of the medical record revealed no assessments for self-administration of medications or no physician orders for medications to be left at the bedside. Observation and interview on 12/19/23 at 9:30 A.M. revealed Resident #277 in bed in her room, with a medication cup that contained two white colored pills, one yellow pill, one maroon/burgundy color pill, and one peach colored pill. The five pills were located on Resident #277's bedside table. Resident #277 revealed she informed Registered Nurse (RN) #567 that she would take them after she finished her breakfast. Observation and interview on 12/19/23 at 9:40 A.M. with RN #567 verified the five pills left at Resident #277's bedside. RN #567 revealed Resident #277's medications were not to be left unattended at her bedside and Resident #277 should have taken them in her presence. Review of the facility document titled General Dose Preparation and Medication Administration revised 01/01/23, revealed staff were to ensure medications were not left unattended and to observe the consumption of the medications. 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: 366395 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 366395 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 12/21/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Oaks of Brecksville 8757 Brecksville Road Brecksville, OH 44141 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 0623 Level of Harm - Potential for minimal harm Residents Affected - Some Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and staff interview the facility failed to ensure the state ombudsman was notified of resident transfers to the hospital and of discharges. This affected four residents (#23, #41, #54 and #69) of four residents reviewed for hospitalization. The facility census was 72. Findings Include: 1. Review of Resident #23's medical record identified admission to the facility occurred on 06/28/23, with medical diagnoses that included chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus infection, and hypertension. The record identified Resident #23 discharged home on [DATE] and subsequently admitted on [DATE], and then had transferred to the hospital on [DATE], 10/28/23 and 11/06/23. Review of the medical record revealed no evidence the state ombudsman was notified of Resident #23's discharge home on [DATE] and transfers to the hospital on [DATE], 10/28/23 and 11/06/23. Review of the ombudsman notification logs dated June, July, August, September, October, and November 2023 revealed no documented notifications for Resident #23 for 10/28/23 and 11/06/23. Interview on 12/20/23 at 3:05 P.M. with Social Services Designee (SSD) #505 confirmed the above findings. 2. Review of Resident #54's medical record identified admission to the facility occurred on 10/22/22, with medical diagnoses that included type 2 diabetes, anxiety and hyperlipidemia. The record identified Resident #54 transferred to the hospital on [DATE] and 10/06/23. Review of the medical record revealed no evidence the state ombudsman was notified of Resident #54's transfers to the hospital on [DATE] and 10/06/23. Review of the ombudsman notification logs dated June, July, August, September, October, and November 2023 revealed no documented notifications for Resident #54 for 09/12/23 and 10/06/23. Interview on 12/20/23 at 3:05 P.M. with Social Services Designee (SSD) #505 confirmed the above findings. 3. Review of the medical record for Resident #41 revealed an admission date of 10/29/21. Diagnoses for Resident #41 included but were not limited to malignant neoplasm of oropharynx, fracture of other specified skull and facial bones, gastro-esophageal reflux disease, severe protein-calorie malnutrition, epilepsy, hypothyroidism, an anxiety disorder. Review of Resident #41's medical record revealed he was transferred to the hospital on [DATE], 01/17/23, 01/31/23, 06/09/23, and 07/04/23. Review of the medical record revealed no evidence the state ombudsman was notified of Resident (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 366395 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 366395 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 12/21/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Oaks of Brecksville 8757 Brecksville Road Brecksville, OH 44141 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 0623 #41's transfers to the hospital on [DATE], 01/31/23, 06/09/23, and 07/04/23. Level of Harm - Potential for minimal harm Review of the ombudsmen notification logs dated January 2023 through November 2023 revealed no documented notifications for Resident #41 for 12/26/22, 01/31/23, 06/09/23, and 07/04/23. Residents Affected - Some Interview on 12/20/23 at 3:05 P.M. with Social Services Designee (SSD) #505 confirmed the above findings. 4. Review of the medical record for Resident #69 revealed an admission date of 09/11/23. Diagnoses included but were not limited to malignant neoplasm of liver and intrahepatic bile duct, malignant neoplasm of rectum, hypothermia, acidosis, acute kidney failure, atrial fibrillation, and depression. Review of Resident #69's medical record revealed he was transferred to the hospital on [DATE]. Review of the medical record revealed no evidence the state ombudsman was notified of Resident #69's transfers to the hospital on [DATE]. Review of the ombudsmen notification logs dated January 2023 through November 2023 revealed no documented notifications for Resident #69 for 10/02/23. Interview on 12/20/23 at 3:05 P.M. with Social Services Designee (SSD) #505 confirmed the above findings. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 366395 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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Citations

6 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.

  • 0554GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F554 - The right to self-administer medications if the interdisciplinary team, as

    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

  • 0623GeneralS&S Bno actual harm

    F623 - Transfer and discharge-

    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

  • 0300GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

  • 0353GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  • 0363GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

  • 0918GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    F918 - Bathroom Facilities

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the December 21, 2023 survey of OAKS OF BRECKSVILLE?

This was a inspection survey of OAKS OF BRECKSVILLE on December 21, 2023. The surveyor cited 6 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at OAKS OF BRECKSVILLE on December 21, 2023?

Yes, 6 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate."

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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