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Inspection

LAKES OF SYLVANIA, THECMS #3664524 citations on this visit
4 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 4 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0679 Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. 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, family interview, staff interview and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure dependent residents were able to participate in activities outside of their rooms. This affected one resident, (Resident #3), of four residents reviewed for activities. The facility identified 17 residents who were dependent on staff for mobility and transfer. The facility census was 45. Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Review of Resident #3's medical record revealed an admission date of 01/09/19. Diagnoses included complete traumatic amputation of left great toe subsequent encounter, acquired absence of right leg above the knee, dysphagia, neuromuscular dysfunction of the bladder, type II diabetes, moderate protein calorie malnutrition, major depressive disorder, dementia, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, hyperlipidemia hyperlipidemia, convulsions, and cellulitis. Review of Resident #3's Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] revealed a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of zero indicating Resident #3 was rarely or never understood. Resident #3 was totally dependent on staff for bed mobility, transfer, locomotion, dressing, eating, toilet use and personal hygiene. Resident #3 displayed no behaviors during the review period. Review of Resident #3's care plan revised 03/27/19 revealed supports and interventions for dementia and not being able to verbally communicate his needs, seizure disorder, risk for falls, risk for skin breakdown, limited verbal communication, impaired cognition, required staff assistance for activities of daily living (ADL) and activities. Specific interventions for Resident #3's activity supports, goals, and interventions included; Resident #3 would not exhibit boredom/isolation as evidenced by attending one to two group programs weekly. Review of Resident #3's Life Enrichment Report since admission revealed activities were provided but the report did not indicate where Resident #3's activities took place. Interview on 04/29/19 at 11:09 A.M. with Resident #3's wife revealed Resident #3 was not taken out of his room for activities. Resident #3's wife reported she visited often and had only ever found Resident #3 in bed or up in his wheelchair in his room. Resident #3's wife reported it had been a long time since he was taken by staff down for activities. Resident #3's wife stated she didn't want Resident #3 to be in his room every day all the time. Resident #3's wife stated she would like to see Resident #3 taken out of his room for activities like they talked about. Observation on 04/29/19 at 3:12 P.M. of Resident #3 found Resident #3 in his room, seated in his (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 5 Event ID: 366452 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 366452 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/02/2019 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Lakes of Sylvania, The 5351 Mitchaw Road Sylvania, OH 43560 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 0679 wheelchair with the television on. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Observation on 04/30/10 at 11:29 A.M. of Resident #3 found Resident #3 in his room seated in his wheelchair. Resident #3 was dressed in different clothes and was clean and alert. Resident #3 was observed fidgeting with his touch pad call light. Resident #3's television was on but Resident #3 was looking at the door and not the television. An interview was attempted with Resident #3 and he was not able to respond. Residents Affected - Few Observation on 04/30/19 at 2:25 P.M. of Resident #3 found Resident #3 seated in his wheelchair in his room with his television on. Resident #3's eyes were closed. Interview on 04/30/19 at 2:27 P.M. with State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) #110 revealed Resident #3 required total assistance with activities of daily living. STNA #110 reported Resident #3 was not able to verbally respond but appeared to understand things. STNA #110 verified they did not take Resident #3 out of his room. STNA #110 stated they would transfer him out of his bed, into his wheelchair, and turn the television on, but Resident #3 was not taken out of his room for activities. STNA #110 stated Resident #3 was nonverbal following a stroke so he was not able to say if he wanted to do anything else. Interview on 05/01/19 at 9:28 A.M. with Activities Director (AD) #220 verified Resident #3 received in room activities. AD #220 reported they provided one on one interaction, turned on music for him, and turned on television shows Resident #3 enjoyed. AD #220 stated Resident #3 would be taken out of his room approximately once a month or so when he was up in his wheelchair for Length of Life Enrichment activities. Interview on 05/01/19 at 1:40 P.M. with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #550 revealed Resident #3 was attached to his continuous tube feeding on a 24 hour basis and Resident #3 had been on a continuous tube feed since admission. LPN #550 stated Resident #3 was disconnected when he went out of the building for appointments and when medications were administered. LPN #550 reported Resident #3 was connected to his tube feeding at all other times. LPN #550 reported an activity staff asked LPN #550 today if Resident #3 could be transported down to the activity area with his tube feeding attached. LPN #550 reported she educated the staff on the portability of Resident #3 with his tube feeding and Resident #3 was taken down to the activity area. Review of the facility policy titled, Independent Program Planning, dated 06/03/16 revealed resident's individual participation in chosen leisure pursuits will be assessed and continuously promoted. Review of the facility policy titled, Resident Choice, dated 06/02/16 revealed residents had the right to make choices regarding their care, daily routine, religious practices, and activity participation. Residents will be invited to attend activities and will be provided the opportunity to participate in structured and individual program. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 366452 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 5 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 366452 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/02/2019 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Lakes of Sylvania, The 5351 Mitchaw Road Sylvania, OH 43560 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 0686 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. 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, and medical record review, the facility failed to ensure pressure reduction interventions were maintained as ordered by the physician. This affected one (#22) of two residents reviewed for pressure ulcers. The facility identified three residents identified by the facility with pressure ulcers. The census was 45. Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Review of Resident #22's medical record revealed an admission date of 04/03/17 with diagnoses including multiple sclerosis, other chronic pain, spondalosis, major depression, neuromuscular dysfunction of bladder, diabetes mellitus type II, hyperlipidemia, and encephalopathy. Review of a significant change Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment completed 03/25/19 revealed Resident #22 was moderately cognitively impaired, required extensive two person plus assistance with bed mobility, was totally dependent on staff for transfers, and was assessed at risk for pressure ulcer development. Review of a pressure ulcer care plan dated 01/14/19, and revised on 04/30/19, revealed an intervention for Resident #22 to have padded boots to bilateral lower extremities daily as Resident #22 allowed. Review of the most recent assessment for pressure ulcer predictability completed on 02/28/19 revealed Resident #22 was a high risk for pressure ulcer development. Review of a physician order dated 03/01/19 revealed Resident #22 was ordered padded boots to bilateral lower extremities as tolerated and staff should check skin for any areas of breakdown. A physician order was written on 03/16/19 for Resident #22 be admitted to hospice care. Review of a wound assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #22 developed an unstageable pressure ulcer (obscured full-thickness skin and tissue loss) to her right heel measuring four centimeters (cm) long by six cm wide with no depth. Resident #22's right heel pressure ulcer was measured weekly, and most recently was assessed on 04/26/19 and remained an unstageable pressure ulcer measuring three cm long by two cm wide with no depth. Review of an unavoidable pressure ulcer assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #22's right heel pressure ulcer was unavoidable do to her terminal illness, advanced multiple sclerosis, and noncompliance with turning and repositioning. Review of a wound assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #22 developed an unstageable pressure ulcer to her left heel measuring 2.3 cm long by 6.8 cm wide with no depth. Resident #22's left heel pressure ulcer was also assessed weekly, and as of the most recent assessment dated [DATE] remained unstageable and measured two cm long by 3.2 cm wide with no depth. Review of an unavoidable pressure ulcer assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #22's left heel pressure ulcer was unavoidable do to her terminal illness and noncompliance with turning and repositioning, treatments, pressure relieving devices, and use of positioning equipment. (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 366452 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 5 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 366452 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/02/2019 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Lakes of Sylvania, The 5351 Mitchaw Road Sylvania, OH 43560 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 0686 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Observation on 04/30/19 at 11:24 A.M., revealed Resident #22 laying in bed on her back with eyes closed. Resident #22 was noted to have a padded boot on her right foot; however, her left foot was observed with a gauze dressing around the heel but no padded boot was in place. A subsequent observation was made on 04/30/19 at 3:35 P.M. and Resident #22's left foot remained without a padded boot. Review of a treatment administration record (TAR) for April 2019 revealed documentation that Resident #22's bilateral padded boots were in place on 04/30/19. Observations on 05/01/19 at 8:43 A.M.,11:01 A.M., and 3:18 P.M., revealed Resident #22 laying in bed with her eyes closed and was free from distress. Resident #22 was, again, noted to have a padded boot to her right foot, but no padded boot to her left foot. A gauze dressing was observed in place on Resident #22's left heel during these observations. Review of a TAR for May 2019 revealed documentation that Resident #22's bilateral padded boots were in place on 05/01/19. Observation on 05/01/19 at 4:20 P.M., of Resident #22's feet, with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #540, revealed the right heel to have a padded boot, and the left heel with no padded boot in place. LPN #540 located the other padded boot on the floor in the bedroom and Resident #22 agreed to have the padded boot put in place. LPN #540 verified Resident #22's padded boots were not on both feet as ordered. Interview on 05/01/19 at 4:25 P.M., with LPN #510 stated she performed wound care on Resident #22's heel wound that day. LPN #510 stated Resident #22 had a padded boot on her right foot, but not on her left foot while she provided care. LPN #510 stated Resident #22 does not wear a padded boot on her left foot and it was to be off-loaded instead. LPN #510 verified Resident #22 did not refuse any care on 05/01/19 and no other staff member who provided care to Resident #22 reported any refusal of care. Interview on 05/02/19 at approximately 8:30 A.M., with LPN #510 verified she was incorrect in off-loading Resident #22's left heel, and verified a padded boot should have been in place on both feet. Observation on 05/02/19 at 12:03 P.M. of Resident #22's left and right heel during wound care, with LPN #510, revealed both wounds remained unstageable with no drainage, no odor, and no depth or increase in size noted to either wound. The surrounding tissue appeared pink and healthy. Interview on 05/02/19 at 3:40 P.M., with Assessment Support Staff #1 stated while the facility has a policy that addressed wound care and assessments, the facility did not have a policy that contained pressure reduction interventions. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 366452 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 5 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 366452 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/02/2019 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Lakes of Sylvania, The 5351 Mitchaw Road Sylvania, OH 43560 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 and staff interview the facility failed to maintain the kitchen in a clean manner. This had the potential to affect 44 of 45 residents, Resident #3 was identified as not receiving food from the kitchen. The census was 45. Findings include: During the initial tour of the kitchen on 04/29/19 at 9:40 A.M. conducted with Dietary Manager (DM) #500 revealed the dry storage room floor had a moderate amount of debris. A shelf with jugs of home brew revealed a sticky substance on the wire rack. Two microwave ovens in the kitchen had moderate amounts of dried food particles both on the door and inside. The char-broiler had a heavy amount of charcoal-like substance on the grates. The front of the char-broiler had a moderate amount of a dried substance on the surface. The racks above the heat lamps and above a two-sink area had a moderate amount of a build-up of grease and dust. The drawers had food crumbs observed in the front and dried substance on the small ledge of the drawers. Three empty, black, rolling, two-shelf carts, and one holding plastic storage containers, in the clean storage area, all had a moderate amount of food particles. The room service cart had a moderate amount of a dried, orange substance on the floor of the cart. A plastic container stored above the ice cream cart contained three scoops, all had dried substances on them. The refrigerator shelves and floor had dried food substances, a tray containing individual portions of applesauce, had four dishes uncovered and one had spilled onto the tray. The rolling trash can, near the service door, had a large amount of a dried substance on the outside. The prep table held a square container of mayonnaise, uncovered with areas that had dried out. All of the findings were verified by DM #500 on 04/29/19 at 10:00 A.M. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 366452 If continuation sheet Page 5 of 5

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Citations

4 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.

  • 0679GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F679 - Activities

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

  • 0686GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F686 - Skin Integrity

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

  • 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.

  • 0353GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

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What happened during the May 2, 2019 survey of LAKES OF SYLVANIA, THE?

This was a inspection survey of LAKES OF SYLVANIA, THE on May 2, 2019. The surveyor cited 4 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at LAKES OF SYLVANIA, THE on May 2, 2019?

Yes, 4 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide activities to meet all resident's needs."

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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