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Inspection visit

Health inspection

AVENUE AT AURORACMS #3664312 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 2 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0558 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure call lights were within reach. This affected three residents (#23, #26, and #283) of 84 residents. The census was 84. Residents Affected - Few Findings include: 1. Review of the medical record for Resident #23 revealed an admission date of 02/23/21. Pertinent diagnoses include diabetes mellitus type 1, sacrolitis, hydrocephalus, fibromyalgia, other vertebral disc displacement, presence of cerebral fluid drainage device and, ataxia. Review of the quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed resident was dependent for toileting, hygiene, bathing, and dressing. Substantial assistance was needed for transfers between surfaces and bed mobility. Review of the care plan dated 02/24/21 revealed the resident required assistance by one staff to turn and reposition in bed every two hours and as necessary. The resident required assistance by one staff with bathing/showering. The resident required assistance by one staff with personal hygiene and oral care. The resident required assistance by two staff with sit to stand positioning to transfer. Interventions included a remind to call don't fall or ask for assistance when needed. Observation on 09/18/23 at 2:30 P.M. revealed Resident #23 was in a wheelchair next to bed facing the wall with the television on it. The call light was on the bed by pillow behind Resident #23. At the time of the observation, State Tested Nurses Assistant (STNA) #314 verified the call light was not in reach and handed it to Resident #23. 2. Review of the medical record for Resident #26 revealed an admission date of 06/01/16. Pertinent diagnoses include type II diabetes mellitus, muscle weakness, major depressive disorder, anxiety, unspecified psychosis, unspecified affective mood disorder. Pertinent orders include a hoyer lift for all transfers. A review of the Quarterly MDS assessment, section G dated 07/01/23 revealed the Need for extensive assistance for bed mobility and dependence on staff for transfers. It also revealed two or more staff for physical assistance with toileting and all other activities of daily living. (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: 366431 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 366431 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 09/21/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Avenue at Aurora 425 South Chillicothe Road Aurora, OH 44202 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 0558 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few A review of the care plan dated 09/09/22 revealed Resident #26 is care planned for behaviors of being rude to staff. There is nothing documented about behaviors in regards to placing call light on floor. A review of behavior tracking revealed the last documentation of any behaviors was 05/18/2020. Observation on 09/21/23 at 9:15 A.M. revealed Resident #26 was in bed. The call light was noted on the floor by the right side of the bed. Interview with Resident #26 on 09/21/2023 at 9:15 A.M. verified they utilized their call light to notify staff of need for assistance, when I can find it. Interview with admission Director #200 on 09/21/2023 at 9:20 A.M. verified the call light was on the floor. 3. Review of the medical record for Resident #283 revealed an admission date of. 09/15/23 for hospice respite stay. Pertinent diagnoses included: Alzheimer's Dementia, congestive heart failure, anxiety, dementia with psychotic disturbance. There was no MDS data to review. A functional assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #283 was dependent for self-care and mobility. Maximal assistance was needed for feeding. Resident #283 was dependent on staff for all activities of daily living. Resident #283 was also dependent on staff for position changes and transfers. An admission care plan dated 09/17/23 revealed Resident #283 required assistance by one staff with bathing/showering. Resident #283 required assistance by one staff to turn and reposition in bed. Resident#283 required assistance by one staff for personal hygiene. The Resident #283 required assistance by one staff for toileting. Resident #283 required assistance by one staff to move between surfaces. Interventions included to encourage the Resident #283 to use call light to call for assistance. Observation on 09/18/23 10:05 A.M. revealed Resident #283 in bed on her left side attempting to eat cereal. The cereal was spilling down the front of Resident #283. The touch pad call button was under pillow on the left side of the bed. An interview at the time of the observation with STNA #274 verified the call light was not able to be reached by Resident #283 and that Resident #283 was in poor position to eat. A review of the policy titled Resident Call System dated March 2023 revealed no procedure for routine checks of call light placement. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 366431 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 366431 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 09/21/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Avenue at Aurora 425 South Chillicothe Road Aurora, OH 44202 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. Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure the kitchen was maintained in a clean and sanitary condition and staff properly wore hair restraints while in the kitchen. This had the potential to affect all residents except one resident (#73) who received nothing by mouth. The facility census was 84. Findings include: Tour of the kitchen on 09/18/23 from 8:57 A.M. through 9:10 A.M. with Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) #309 revealed observation of a clear container of thickener with a small, clear plastic bowl stored in it. Next to the prep table where the container of thickener was located was a silver rack where the spices were stored, on the bottom shelf of the rack were plastic tubs stored upside down. Observed on the plastic tubs were various food crumbs on top of it. Observation of the walk-in cooler revealed various debris on the floor and along the lower back wall behind the rack was a yellowish foam material that had multiple dark colored spots along it. Interview during this time with CDM #309 verified the observations. Observation on 09/20/23 from 11:00 A.M. through 11:17 A.M. of tray line service revealed observation of Dietary Staff (DS) #316 with long bangs, past her eyebrows exposed and not covered by the hairnet, putting items on resident meal trays, and then placing the trays onto the meal cart. Interview 09/20/23 at 11:20 A.M. with CDM #309 verified observation and stated DS #316's bangs should be covered by the hairnet. Follow-up interview on 09/20/23 at 12:09 P.M. with CDM #309 stated the dark spots on the yellow foam along the wall in the walk-in cooler was dirt. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 366431 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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Citations

2 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.

  • 0558GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F558 - The right to reside and receive services in the facility with reasonable

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

  • 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.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the September 21, 2023 survey of AVENUE AT AURORA?

This was a inspection survey of AVENUE AT AURORA on September 21, 2023. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at AVENUE AT AURORA on September 21, 2023?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident."

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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