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Inspection visit

Health inspection

HIGHLAND POINTE HEALTH & REHAB CENTERCMS #3664402 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 0814 Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on observations, interviews and policy review, the facility failed to maintain a sanitary area surrounding the garbage dumpsters. This had the potential for affect all residents residing in the facility. The facility census was 77. Findings include:Observations on 09/15/25 at 5:40 A.M. of the dumpster area noted several large bags of garbage filled with soiled briefs, latex gloves, wipes, plasticware, and food were located on the ground surrounding the three dumpsters. The doors and lids of the dumpsters were left open allowing racoons to enter and pull out the garbage. Interview on 09/15/25 at 5:39 A.M., [NAME] #208 verified the opened garbage bags on the ground. Interview on 09/15/25 at 9:40 A.M., Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #200 verified the findings and stated the racoons come from the woods and tear open the bags all the time. Review of facility policies noted no policy provided created/implemented by the facility related to maintaining a sanitary dumpster area. This deficiency was an incidental finding identified during the complaint investigation. Residents Affected - Many 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 2 Event ID: 366440 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 366440 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 09/16/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Highland Pointe Health & Rehab Center 402 Golf View Lane Highland Heights, OH 44143 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 0921 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Many FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Based on observations, interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to maintain a sanitary homelike environment for residents. This had the potential to affect all residents residing in the facility. The facility census was 77. Findings include: Observations on 09/15/25 from 5:00 A.M. to 5:40 A.M. noted miscellaneous items and debris on the floor in the halls throughout the facility. The debris included silverware and plastic utensils, latex gloves, paper straws, and linen on the floor. There were dinner trays full of food located on carts in resident halls and in the dining room. A medication cart located on the 300-hall had miscellaneous debris (powder like) substance along the entire bottom of the medication cart. Interview on 09/15/25 at 5:05 A.M., Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #201 verified the debris and items on the floor and went back to work. Interview on 09/15/25 at 5:10 A.M., LPN #203 verified the findings stating staff just cleaned out the drawers of the medication cart a few days ago. Review of facility policies noted no policy provided created/implemented by the facility related to staff maintaining communal areas daily. This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number 1396690 (OH00165974). Event ID: Facility ID: 366440 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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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.

  • 0814GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    F814 - Food Safety Requirements

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

  • 0921GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    F921 - Other Environmental Conditions

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the September 16, 2025 survey of HIGHLAND POINTE HEALTH & REHAB CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of HIGHLAND POINTE HEALTH & REHAB CENTER on September 16, 2025. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at HIGHLAND POINTE HEALTH & REHAB CENTER on September 16, 2025?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Dispose of garbage and refuse properly."

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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