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MEADOWS OF OTTAWA THECMS #3664237 citations on this visit
7 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 7 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0550 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Based on observation, review of the medical record, staff interview, and review of the facility's policy, the facility failed to treat residents with dignity by hanging a sign with resident care needs on the wall near the resident's bed. This affected one (#21) of two residents reviewed for dignity. The facility census was 66. Findings include: Review of Resident #21's medical record revealed an admission date of 11/30/16. Diagnoses included dementia with behavioral disturbance, other intervertebral disc degeneration lumbar region, major depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, generalized muscle weakness, difficulty walking, and unspecified lack of coordination. Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 07/06/21, revealed Resident #21 was severely cognitively impaired and required extensive assistance to total dependence with activities of daily living. Observation on 07/26/21 at 11:04 A.M. revealed a sign hanging on the wall near Resident #21's bed. The sign stated, For (Resident's name) transfers: Please use the steady with two assistance, must use gait belt. Please ask (Resident's name) to bend her knees when placing the steady in front of her. Use a gait belt to lift her up, don't pull on arms, she will not be using her arms to help you lift. You must completely assist her to stand. She is an extensive two assist with gait belt. Please keep the cup holder near her to allow her to drink without assistance. A second sign stated Please put the splint on her right hand. She is to wear that during the day. Two photographs, without Resident #22's face featured, were posted near the signage. Interview on 07/27/21 at 3:06 P.M. with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #405 verified Resident #22's care plan instructions with pictures were posted on the wall near the resident's bed. Review of the facility's policy titled Resident Right Guidelines, revised 05/11/17, verified residents have the right to be treated with dignity and respect. 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 7 Event ID: 366423 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 366423 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 07/30/2021 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Meadows of Ottawa The 147 Putnam Parkway Ottawa, OH 45875 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 0561 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Based on medical record review, resident and staff interviews, and review of the facility's policy, the facility failed to honor a resident's choices for bedtime. This affected one (#3) of one resident reviewed for choices. The facility census was 66. Findings include: Review of Resident #3 medical record revealed an admission date of 09/25/19. Diagnoses included quadriplegia, central cord syndrome at C4 level of cervical spinal cord, post-traumatic stress disorder, major depressive disorder single episode, anxiety disorder,personality disorder unspecified, sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, and history of unspecified fracture of T9-T10 vertebra subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing. Review of the annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 07/03/21, revealed the resident was cognitively intact. Resident was two-person extensive assistance for bed mobility and transfers. It was very important for Resident #3 to choose his own bedtime. Review of the Annual or Significant Change Life Enrichment Assessment, completed 07/14/21, revealed it was very important for the resident to choose his own bedtime and the preferred bedtime was midnight. Interview on 07/26/21 at 11:50 A.M. with Resident #3 revealed the resident cannot go to bed when he wants to. Resident #3 stated he likes to stay up after the 11:00 P.M. television news but the staff put him into bed at 8:30 P.M. consistently. Interview on 07/27/21 at 3:15 P.M. with State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) #312 verified Resident #3 goes to bed at approximately 9:00 P.M. STNA #312 revealed Resident #3's bedtime routine was about 40 minutes and second shift assist Resident #3 with going to bed. STNA #312 verified second shift was scheduled from 2:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. STNA #312 verified Resident #3 prefers to go to bed late and was one of the last resident's to go to bed. Interview on 07/28/21 at 2:31 P.M. with STNA #307 verified Resident #3 goes to bed typically during second shift or prior to 10:00 P.M. Review of the facility's policy titled Resident Rights Guidelines, revised 05/11/17, revealed resident's rights are respected and protected and provided an environment in which they can be exercised. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 366423 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 7 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 366423 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 07/30/2021 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Meadows of Ottawa The 147 Putnam Parkway Ottawa, OH 45875 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 0693 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. Based on observation, medical record review, staff interview, and review of the facility's policy, the facility failed to flush a bolus tube feed as physician ordered. This affected one (#31) of two residents reviewed for tube feeding. The facility identified three residents who receive tube feed. The facility census was 66. Findings include: Review of the medical record review for Resident #31 revealed an admission date of 05/03/17. Diagnoses included Parkinson's disease, pneumonia, dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere without behavioral disturbance, dysphagia oropharyngeal phase, hyperosmolality and hypernatremia, idiopathic paraplegia, dehydration, hyperlipidemia, and hypothyroidism. Review of the quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 05/14/21, revealed the resident was rarely understood and the resident had a feeding tube. Review of the physician order, dated 01/31/21, revealed an order for enteral bolus feeding of 320 milliliter (ml.) five times a day at 5:00 A.M., 9:00 A.M., 1:00 P.M., 5:00 P.M., and 9:00 P.M. and to flush with 75 ml. before and after each bolus feeding. Observation on 07/28/21 at 9:42 A.M. revealed Registered Nurse (RN) #315 began the bolus feeding with Advanced Formula vanilla 320 ml. and then flushed with approximately 75 ml. of water. RN #315 did not flush with 75 ml. of water before the bolus feeding. Interview on 07/28/21 at 10:03 A.M. with RN #315 verified not flushing with 75 ml. of water prior to the bolus feeding. RN #315 stated she would need to check the physician order. RN #315 verified the physician order was to flush with 75 ml. of water before and after each bolus feeding. Review of the facility's policy titled Administering Gastric/Jejunostomy Tube Medications, reviewed 09/17/18, revealed to flush tubing with warm water as ordered. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 366423 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 7 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 366423 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 07/30/2021 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Meadows of Ottawa The 147 Putnam Parkway Ottawa, OH 45875 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, medical record review, staff interview, and review of the facility's policy, the facility failed to change oxygen supplies. This affected one (#5) of two residents reviewed for respiratory care. The facility identified 12 residents who receive respiratory care. The facility census was 66. Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Review of the medical record review for Resident #5 revealed the resident was admitted on [DATE]. Diagnoses included chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation and acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia. Review of the quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 07/05/21, revealed the resident was cognitively intact. The resident received oxygen treatment. Review of the physician orders, dated 12/21/19, revealed to change the oxygen tubing monthly on the first day of the month. Observation on 07/26/21 at 10:49 A.M. of Resident #5 revealed the resident was sitting in a recliner chair with oxygen nasal cannula in place. Observation of the oxygen tubing revealed the date of 06/02/21. Observation of the nebulizer tubing revealed a date of 05/02/21. Interview on 07/26/21 at 10:56 A.M. with Medication Technician #406 verified the dates of the oxygen and nebulizer tubing and stated they were overdue to be changed. Review of the facility's policy titled Guidelines to Properly Administering Oxygen and Any Respiratory Procedure, reviewed 09/17/18, revealed the tubing should be changed monthly and as needed. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 366423 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 7 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 366423 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 07/30/2021 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Meadows of Ottawa The 147 Putnam Parkway Ottawa, OH 45875 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 0760 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on observation, staff interview, medical record review, and review of a drug manufacturer's administration instructions, the facility failed to administer medications without a significant medication error by not priming an insulin pen prior to administration. This affected one (#53) of three residents reviewed during medication administration. The facility identified 13 residents with orders for insulin. The facility census was 66. Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Review of Resident #53's medical record revealed an admission date of 06/23/21. Diagnoses included diabetes mellitus type II. Review of the physician order, dated 07/26/21, revealed Resident #53 was ordered Lantus insulin 17 units subcutaneously (SQ) daily in the morning. Observation on 07/27/21 at 8:00 A.M. revealed Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #344 administering Resident #53's morning medications. Resident #53's scheduled Lantus insulin was not available in the medication cart so LPN #344 left to go retrieve it from the medication room. LPN #344 returned to the medication cart with Resident #53's Lantus insulin in the form of an insulin flex pen administration device, and dialed 17 units of Lantus insulin without the needle attached to the device. LPN #344 then proceeded to affix the insulin needle to the flex pen, entered Resident #53's bedroom on 07/27/21 at 8:22 A.M., and administered the 17 units of insulin into Resident #53's right upper arm without priming the insulin pen before it was administered. Interview on 07/27/21 at 8:24 A.M. with LPN #344 verified she did not prime the insulin pen prior to dialing up the ordered 17 units of insulin or prior to administering the dosage to Resident #53. Review of the Lantus insulin pen manufacturer's instructions, dated 2020, revealed after attaching the needle to the insulin pen, the user should perform a safety test where the user dials a test dose of two units and press the button all the way to check and see if insulin comes out of the needle. If no insulin comes out, repeat the test two more times. After the insulin was verified to come out of the needle, the user can then dial the required dose. A safety test should always be performed before each injection. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 366423 If continuation sheet Page 5 of 7 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 366423 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 07/30/2021 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Meadows of Ottawa The 147 Putnam Parkway Ottawa, OH 45875 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 - Few 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 observation, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to properly store insulin. This affected two of three medication carts observed. This affected three residents (#32, #54 and #261). The facility identified 13 residents who receive insulin. Findings include: Observation on 07/28/21 at 2:20 P.M. of the 100 hall medication cart revealed an opened vial of Humalog insulin, with Resident #32's name, with an opened date of 06/22/21. A second vial of Humalog insulin with Resident #261's name was opened and undated. The observation was confirmed by Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #376. Observation on 07/28/21 at 2:44 P.M. of the 300 hall medication cart revealed an opened vial of Humalog insulin with the pharmacy label partially removed. Residents #54's name was written in ink on the box, dated 07/26/21. Registered Nurse (RN) #403 verified the missing pharmacy label. Review of the facility's policy titled Storage of Medications, dated 10/2019, revealed all medications, dispensed by the pharmacy, will be stored in the original container with the pharmacy label. Review of the facility's policy titled Vials and Ampoules of Injectable Medications revealed medications in multidose vials will be discarded 28 days after opening. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 366423 If continuation sheet Page 6 of 7 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 366423 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 07/30/2021 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Meadows of Ottawa The 147 Putnam Parkway Ottawa, OH 45875 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 0812 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Many Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. 3. Observation on 07/26/21 at 12:30 P.M. of lunch room service revealed Dietary Service Aide (DSA) #373 loaded a serving tray with a plate, a small dish, silverware, wrapped in a cloth napkin, and two small glasses. DSA #373 placed the dishes, glasses and silverware on Resident #11's over bed table and carried the empty tray to the heated cart in the hall. DSA #373 placed another cloth napkin wrapped silverware, and small dishes on the same tray and entered the room of Resident #54 and rested the tray on the over bed table and placed the dishes and glasses on the table and carried the tray to the hall and placed another napkin wrapped silverware on the tray. DSA #373 verified having used the same tray from room to room to deliver meals. Based on record review, observation, staff interview, and review of the cleaning schedule, the facility failed to ensure the walk-in refrigerator was clean, failed to use safe food handling techniques when touching ready to eat meat with bare hands, and facility failed to distribute meals in a sanitary manner. This affected 11 (#10, #12, #17, #19, #20 #21, #22, #27, #28, #40, and #43) residents who received pureed or mechanically soft food, affected two residents (#11 an #54) and had the possibility to affect 18 residents who received lunch meals in their rooms, and affected all 64 residents who receive food from the kitchen. The facility identified two resident (Resident #31 and #49) who did not receive food from the kitchen. The facility census was 66. Findings include: 1. Observation on 07/26/21 at 9:28 A.M. revealed the walk-in kitchen refrigerator storage shelves with white fuzzy mold like substance. Interview on 07/26/21 at 9:36 A.M. with Dietary Manager #341 verified the white fuzzy mold like substance on the refrigerator storage shelves appeared to be mold. Dietary Manager #341 did not know when the refrigerator shelves were last cleaned. Review of the facility's Cooks Cleaning List, no date, revealed the walk-in kitchen refrigerator storage shelves were to be cleaned every Thursday. Record review revealed the facility identified Resident #31 and #49 who didn't receive food from the kitchen. 2. Observation on 07/27/21 at 11:01 A.M. of [NAME] #360 preparing cooked prime rib au jus in the food processor to mechanically soft and pureed texture. [NAME] #360 used his bare hands three times to take unwanted prime rib au jus from puree container to discard it. Interview on 07/27/21 at 11:06 A.M. with [NAME] #360 verified using bare hands to pick out pieces of the ready to eat lunch meal meat his hands to discard it. Record review revealed the facility identified 11 residents (#10, #12, #17, #19, #20 #21, #22, #27, #28, #40, and #43) who received pureed or mechanically soft food. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 366423 If continuation sheet Page 7 of 7

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Citations

7 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.

  • 0550GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F550 - Resident Rights

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

  • 0561GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F561 - Self-determination

    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

  • 0693GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F693 - Assisted nutrition and hydration

    Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

  • 0761GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F761 - Labeling of Drugs and Biologicals

    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.

  • 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.

  • 0812GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    F812 - Food safety requirements

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  • 0760GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F760 - Residents are free of any significant medication errors

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

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What happened during the July 30, 2021 survey of MEADOWS OF OTTAWA THE?

This was a inspection survey of MEADOWS OF OTTAWA THE on July 30, 2021. The surveyor cited 7 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at MEADOWS OF OTTAWA THE on July 30, 2021?

Yes, 7 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her right..."

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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