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 record review, observation, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure residents were treated
with dignity at meal service. This affected one resident (#35) observed during meal service. The facility
identified one resident who required pureed meals. The facility census was 62.
Findings include:
Review of Resident #35's medical record revealed an admission date of 02/12/22. Diagnoses included
Alzheimer's disease, psychotic disorder with delusions, dysphasia, and aphasia.
Review of Resident #35's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 01/03/23, revealed the
resident had a low cognitive function. The resident required an extensive assist with eating.
Review of Resident #35's most recent care plan revealed the resident was downgraded to a puree and
honey thick liquid diet.
Review of Resident #35's physician order dated 01/05/23 revealed the resident was to be fed for all meals
and snacks due to aspiration prevention. On 12/12/22 a regular, pureed diet was ordered.
Observation on 02/14/23 at 8:28 A.M. revealed all residents in the memory care unit were sitting in the main
dining room at three different tables. Residents #35 was sitting a table with Resident #2, #52, #53, #57, and
#59. All residents had received their meals except Resident #35.
Interview on 02/14/23 at 8:28 A.M. with State Tested Nursing Aide (STNA) #555 verified Resident #35 had
not received her meal on the cart and this was an ongoing problem.
Interview with Dietary Aide #512 on 02/14/23 at 8:28 A.M. revealed Resident #35 failed to receive her
pureed diet because the kitchen staff had not been able to prepare the pureed food at that time.
Observation on 02/14/23 at 8:46 A.M. revealed all residents had finished eating their breakfast except for
Resident #35 who had yet to receive her meal. Dietary Aide #512 delivered Resident #35's breakfast at
8:50 A.M.
Interview on 02/14/23 at 8:50 A.M. Dietary Aide #512 stated the pureed meal was late because dietary staff
were to prepare the meals the night before but it was not completed.
This is non-compliance discovered during the investigation for Complaint Number OH00137031.
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.
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North Ridgeville, OH 44039
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F 0573
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's
records.
Based on review of a medical record request document, staff interview and review of facility policy, the
facility failed to provide copies of the medical record within two working days one (#166) of one resident
reviewed for medical record requests. The facility census was 62.
Findings include:
Review of the medical record for Resident #166 revealed an admission date of 01/12/23 and a discharge
date of 01/18/23. Diagnoses included chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, history of myocardial
infarction, type two diabetes mellitus, hypertension atrial flutter, systolic heart failure, malignant neoplasm
of part of the right bronchus or lung, and hyperlipidemia.
Review of a medical record request document revealed medical records were requested by Resident #166
on 02/02/23.
Interview on 02/16/23 at 11:31 A.M. the Director of Nursing (DON) revealed the facility had received a letter
from the resident requesting medical records within the next 30 days. The DON stated the record request
had been forwarded to their corporate office. The DON revealed the medical records had not yet been sent
to Resident #166. The DON stated she had two more weeks before the records needed to be sent to the
resident.
Review of the facility policy titled Medical Record Request, dated 01/2023, revealed no specific timeframe
to fulfill medical record requests.
This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Master Complaint Number OH00139659 and
Complaint Number OH00136948.
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Avenue at North Ridgeville
6200 Lear Nagle Road
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
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F 0656
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and
actions that can be measured.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
medical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to complete a comprehensive care plan for
urostomy care. This affected one (#62) of one resident reviewed for urostomy care. The facility census was
62.
Findings include:
Review of medical record revealed Resident #62 was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses including
obstruction of duodenum (part of the intestine), malignant neoplasm of the bladder, type II diabetes
mellitus, and malignant neoplasm of lower lobe bronchus or lung. The resident had a urostomy and
provided all the care for the ostomy.
Review of Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident # 62 was cognitively
intact. Resident #62 required supervision for toileting. The assessment revealed Resident #62 had an
ostomy.
Review of care plan dated 01/23/23 revealed Resident #62 had no care plan addressing urostomy care,
monitoring, or ensuring adequate supplies.
Interview with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #531 on 02/15/23 at 4:51 P.M. verified Resident #62's
comprehensive care plan dated 01/23/23 did not address the urostomy for Resident #62.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Avenue at North Ridgeville
6200 Lear Nagle Road
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
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F 0676
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
medical record review, observation, family interview and staff interviews, the facility failed to provide
appropriate communication tools for one (#9) out of one resident reviewed for communication needs. The
census was 62.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #9 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Diagnoses
included schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type, diabetes mellitus type 2, convulsions, intellectual disabilities,
and schizophrenia.
Review of the annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 11/21/22, revealed Resident #9 had
severe cognitive impairment and no verbal communicative ability. Resident #9 was determined to require
extensive assistance from one to two persons for bed mobility, locomotion, dressing, eating and personal
hygiene. Resident #8 was totally dependent for toileting and transfers.
Review of the care plan dated 12/09/22, revealed Resident #9 had a cognitive loss. Interventions included
staff anticipation of needs. The care plan revealed Resident #9 had a communication care area with
interventions including presence of a Spanish/English communication board in the resident's room for
family communication needs.
An observation on 02/14/23 at 1:25 P.M. of Resident #9 revealed the resident provided no verbal or
non-verbal response when asked questions in both Spanish and English. There was no communication
board observed in the resident's room for the resident or the resident's family to use to communicate with
facility staff.
Interview on 02/14/23 at 1:25 P.M. Resident #9's mother stated in Spanish she could not communicate very
well with workers. The resident's mother also stated she did not have any problems with facility workers,
explaining the workers were very nice to her and to the resident.
Interview on 02/15/23 at 2:40 P.M. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #549 reported she was not aware of a
communication board for Resident #9. LPN #549 reported Resident #9 made hand gestures when she
wanted something to drink or cried out in pain. LPN #549 reported sometimes she would use a translation
application on her cellular phone.
Interview on 02/15/23 at 2:45 P.M. Registered Nurse (RN) #641 reported she was unaware if Resident #9
had a communication board in her room. RN #641 reported speech therapy provides communication
boards for residents. RN #641 reported Resident #9 does understand simple commands from staff in
English.
Interview on 02/21/23 at 9:38 A.M. Physical Therapist/Therapy Manager (PTTM) #651 revealed Resident
#9 comprehends and responds to commands in both Spanish and English. PTTM #651 reported new
residents are assessed upon admission of their communication needs. If communication cards were
needed, they were put into the residents' rooms. If the communication boards were no longer in a resident
room he was unaware of where they were.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Avenue at North Ridgeville
6200 Lear Nagle Road
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
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Residents Affected - Few
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Interview on 02/21/23 at 10:20 A.M. Speech Therapist (ST) #652 stated Resident #9 had received a
communication board and she was not aware of any issues with the communication board. ST #652
reported she was aware Resident #9 was non-verbal and aware the care plan stated to have the
communication board in the resident's room. ST #652 reported Resident #9 had relocated to new rooms
several times since her initial admission and reported the communication card may have been misplaced or
lost.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Avenue at North Ridgeville
6200 Lear Nagle Road
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
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F 0684
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on medical record review, observation, staff interview and review of facility policy, the facility failed to
ensure wound treatments were completed per physician orders. This affected one (#1) of one resident
reviewed for wounds. The facility census was 62.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
Medical record review revealed Resident #1 had an admission date of 05/26/21. Diagnoses included
transient cerebral ischemic attack, Type two diabetes mellitus with diabetic nephropathy, mild protein calorie
malnutrition, schizoaffective disorder bipolar type, anxiety disorder, dysphagia, major depressive disorder,
obsessive compulsive disorder, atrial fibrillation, and hypertension.
Review of the quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 11/15/22, revealed the resident had
impaired cognition.
Review of a skin assessment, dated 02/10/23, revealed the resident had a diabetic ulcer on the right heel
measuring 0.3 centimeters (cm) in length by 0.4 cm in width by 0.1 cm in depth. The wound had no odor, no
exudate, no tunneling and no undermining. The wound bed was 100 percent pink tissue. The surrounding
skin was within normal limits, dry and intact.
Review of a physician order dated 02/11/23 for the resident's right heel revealed to cleanse with normal
saline and pat dry. Apply small amount of medi honey to wound base, cover with calcium alginate, then
cover with ABD pad and wrap with kerlix. Change daily and as needed.
Review of the Treatment Administration Record (TAR) revealed the treatment to the right heel was not
completed on 02/13/23 and 02/14/23.
Review of a nursing progress noted dated 02/13/23 at 11:38 P.M. revealed the resident refused the
dressing change.
Review of the nursing progress notes dated 02/14/23 revealed no documented refusals of care.
Review of a nursing progress note on 02/15/23 at 12:22 A.M. revealed the dressing change was completed
by the day nurse after shower.
Observation on 02/15/23 at 1:36 P.M. with Registered Nurse (RN) #610 revealed the wound dressing on the
resident's right heel was dated 02/12/23. RN #610 removed the dressing. There was a small black eschar
circular scabbed area on the inner lateral side of the heel. RN #610 assessed the wound and applied gauze
soaked with betadine to the wound. RN #610 covered the wound with an ABD pad and wrapped with kerlix.
RN #610 dated the wound dressing 02/15/23.
Interview on 02/15/23 beginning at 1:36 P.M., RN #610 verified the dressing to the resident's wound had
not been changed since 02/12/23. RN #610 verified she had not applied the physician ordered dressing to
the resident's wound. RN #610 stated the nurse practitioner would want the betadine instead of the
medihoney. RN #610 stated she would call the nurse practitioner and get an order for the dressing she just
applied to the wound.
Review of the facility policy titled Skin Measurement/Skin Measurement, revised 08/2022, revealed
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Avenue at North Ridgeville
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North Ridgeville, OH 44039
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F 0684
dressing changes/treatment were performed by the licensed nurse as per the physician's order and
documented on the TAR.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Avenue at North Ridgeville
6200 Lear Nagle Road
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0685
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on record review, staff interview, and family interview, the facility failed to replace a resident's
missing glasses. This affected one (#22) of two residents reviewed for missing items. The facility census
was 62.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
Review of Resident #22's medical record revealed an admission date of 03/15/22. Diagnoses included
vascular dementia, cerebrovascular disease, amyloidosis, chronic kidney disease stage three, and spinal
stenosis.
Review of Resident #22's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 01/19/23, revealed the
resident had a low cognitive function. The resident had no noted behaviors. Resident #22 required an
extensive assistance for all activities of daily living except eating which was supervised.
Review of Resident #22's most recent care plan revealed the resident will have optimal visual ability due to
glaucoma and required glasses. Interventions included the resident was to be encouraged to wear the
glasses, to have the glasses readily available and the glasses were to be kept clean.
Review of Resident #22's medical and social service notes revealed no mention of missing glasses.
Interview with the family of Resident #22 on 02/13/23 revealed the resident had been missing her
prescription glasses since October 2022. The family informed nursing staff who could not locate the glasses
and this was reported to the previous Social Service Director. The Social Service Director informed the
family a new pair of glasses would be ordered however, these were never received.
Observation of Resident #22 on 02/13/23, 02/14/23, 02/15/23, 02/16/23, and 02/21/23 revealed the
resident was not wearing glasses.
Interview with Social Service Designee #611 on 02/14/23 at 3:22 P.M. revealed she had no documentation
regarding Resident #22's missing eyewear and she had only been in the position for a month.
Interview with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #550 on 02/16/22 at 2:10 P.M. revealed she was aware
Resident #22 had been missing her glasses for several months. She had no further information.
Interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) on 02/21/23 at 10:03 A.M. revealed she was unaware
Resident #22 was missing her glasses.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Avenue at North Ridgeville
6200 Lear Nagle Road
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
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(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
medical record review, staff interview, and observation, the facility failed to change oxygen tubing for the
oxygen concentrator and tubing for the aerosol nebulizer for one (#8) of three residents reviewed for
respiratory therapy. The facility census was 62.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #8 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Diagnoses
included hypertension, heart disease, heart failure, respiratory failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease.
The care plan dated 12/17/22 revealed Resident #8 was at risk for respiratory issues related to his
diagnoses of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and cardiac diseases. Interventions included to
administer oxygen as ordered.
Observation on 02/14/23 at 2:07 P.M. of Resident #8's room revealed the oxygen tubing for the oxygen
concentrator was dated for 02/05/23 . The tubing connected to the nebulizer was dated 01/26/23. The
resident was currently utilizing the oxygen tubing attached t o the concentrator via a nasal cannula.
Observations on 02/15/23 at 2:49 P.M. and again on 02/16/23 at 3:03 P.M. revealed the oxygen tubing
continued to be dated 02/05/23 and the nebulizer tubing dated 01/26/23.
Interview on 02/15/23 at 2:49 P.M., Registered Nurse (RN) #610 stated all oxygen tubing, including for
concentrators, oxygen tanks, and nebulizers, gets changed out for new tubing every Sunday on night shift.
Interview on 02/16/23 at 3:21 P.M., Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #545 verified the tubing on the
nebulizer for Resident #8 was dated for 01/26/23 and the oxygen tubing for the oxygen concentrator was
dated for 02/05/23. LPN #545 also verified the orders for Resident #8 stated to change oxygen tubing once
weekly, every Sunday.
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STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
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North Ridgeville, OH 44039
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(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 review medical records, review of guidelines from the National Library of Medicine/National
Institute of Health, observation, staff interview and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure
medications were administered per physician orders. This affected three (#166, #26, #22) of seven
residents reviewed for medication administration. The facility census was 62.
Residents Affected - Few
1. Review of the medical record for Resident #166 revealed an admission date of 01/12/23 and a discharge
date of 01/18/23. Diagnoses included chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, history of myocardial
infarction, type two diabetes mellitus, hypertension atrial flutter, systolic heart failure, malignant neoplasm
of part of the right bronchus or lung, and hyperlipidemia.
Review of the five day Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 01/17/23, revealed the resident had
intact cognition.
Review of a nurses noted dated 01/12/23 at 2:34 P.M. revealed Resident #166 was admitted to the facility
from the hospital.
Review of physician orders for 01/18/23 revealed the resident was ordered MS Contin 15 extended release
by mouth every 12 hours for pain. The resident was also ordered ezetimibe 10 mg tablet in the morning for
hyperlipidemia and Januvia 50 mg in the morning for type two diabetes mellitus. Additionally there was a
physician order for the antidiabetic medication Tradjenta five mg daily. The Tradjenta was noted as a
therapeutic interchange.
Review of Medication Administration Records (MAR) from 01/12/23 through 01/18/23 revealed the resident
was not administered the MS Contin 15 mg tablet on 01/12/23. The resident was not administered the
ezetimbe on 01/17/23 or 01/18/23. The resident was not administered the Januvia on 01/12/23, 01/13/23,
01/14/23, 01/15/23, 01/16/23, 01/17/23, or 01/18/23. The Tradjenta five mg was never administered on
01/12/23, 01/13/23, 01/14/23, 01/15/23, 01/16/23, 01/17/23, or 01/18/23.
Review of the nursing progress notes dated 01/12/23 at 9:39 P.M. revealed the MS Contin oral tablet
extended release 15 mg tablet was on order and not administered.
Interview on 02/21/23 at 2:15 P.M. the Director of Nursing (DON) verified the resident was not administered
the MS Contin 15 mg tablet on 01/12/23 or the ezetimbe on 01/17/23 or 01/18/23. The DON verified the
resident was not administered the Januvia on 01/12/23, 01/13/23, 01/14/23, 01/15/23, 01/16/23, 01/17/23,
or 01/18/23. Additionally the DON verified the Tradjenta five mg was never administered on 01/12/23,
01/13/23, 01/14/23, 01/15/23, 01/16/23, 01/17/23, or 01/18/23.
Review of facility policy titled Medication Administration Preparation and General Guidelines, dated
10/2017, revealed medications are administered in accordance with written orders of the prescriber.
2. Medical record review revealed Resident #26 had an admission date of 01/04/23. Diagnoses included
chronic kidney disease stage three, peripheral vascular disease, diabetes mellitus type two, hypothyroidism
and hypertension.
Review of the hospital discharge medication orders dated 01/04/23 revealed the resident was ordered
Tresiba 100 units/milliliter (mL) subcutaneous solution, 10 units subcutaneous once a day in the
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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
366477
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/22/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Avenue at North Ridgeville
6200 Lear Nagle Road
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
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
evening.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Review of a physician order dated 01/04/23 revealed Resident #26 was ordered the insulin Tresiba
FlexTouch Solution Pen 10 units subcutaneously in the evening for diabetes mellitus.
Residents Affected - Few
Review of the MAR revealed the resident was not administered the Tresiba on 01/04/23, 01/05/23.
Interview on 02/21/23 at 4:44 P.M., the DON verified the resident was not administered the medication on
01/04/23 and 01/05/23.
3. Review of Resident #22's medical record revealed an admission date of 03/15/22. Diagnoses included
vascular dementia, cerebrovascular disease, amyloidosis, chronic kidney disease stage 3, and spinal
stenosis.
Review of Resident #22's medical record revealed a physician's order dated 09/30/22 for potassium
Klor-Con extended release 10 milliequivalent (MEQ). Administer one tablet by mouth in the morning for
supplement.
Observation of medication administration on 02/14/23 at 7:39 A.M. revealed Licensed Practical Nurse
(LPN) #550 crushed Resident #22's Klor-Con tablet prior to administering the medication.
Interview with LPN #550 on 02/14/23 at 7:40 A.M. revealed Resident #22 was unable to swallow the
potassium chloride tablet whole so all staff crushed the medication.
Review of the National Library of Medicine/National Institute of Health website
(htttps://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/fda/fdaDrugXsl.cfm?setid=3aef07da-ca04-4fa4-a0ea-e84ee3fef555&type=display)
revealed potassium chloride extended-release tablets were to be swallowed whole without crushing,
chewing or sucking the tablets.
Review of the facility policy titled Medication Administration Preparation and General Guidelines: revised
10/2017 revealed crushing tablets may require a physician's order per facility policy. Long acting or
enteric-coated dosage forms should not be crushed.
This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Master Complaint Number OH00139659 and
Complaint Number 137031.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
366477
If continuation sheet
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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
366477
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/22/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Avenue at North Ridgeville
6200 Lear Nagle Road
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
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, review of weekly cleaning logs, and review of facility policy, the facility
failed to maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen area. This had the potential to affect 61 residents who
received meals in the facility. The facility identified Resident #37 as receiving nothing by mouth. The facility
census was 62.
Findings include:
Observation of the kitchen during the initial tour with Dietary Manager (DM) #518 on 02/13/23 at 6:35 P.M.
revealed three large bins with brown sugar, white sugar, and flour all containing a scoop lying in the bin.
The under tray line freezer across from the fryer contained a bag of chicken breasts which was open. There
was spilled food and food particles in the back of freezer. The under tray line cooler revealed tray of
uncovered open hot dogs without a label/date. The walk-in cooler revealed uncovered prepared dish of
cottage cheese with no label or date. Observation of walk-in freezer revealed open bags of fish and burgers
and two dished up uncovered bowls of ice cream with no label or date.
Observation under the three compartment sink revealed a a 22 quart tub about half full of dark brown liquid
with floating food particles, uncovered and on a rack under sink area. Interview at the time of the
observation with DM #518 identified this as old fryer grease and indicated they empty it every week and
take out to dumpster. Observation of the oven, range, fryer, and grill top revealed food splatter down the
sides and front of the equipment. There was a dark sticky substance on the grill top and fryer grease
appeared dark and unable to see through. Observation of the microwave revealed food particles and
splatter on the outside and inside. The microwave was sticky to touch.
Interview on 02/13/23 6:50 P.M. with DM #518 verified above findings.
Review of the undated facility policy titled General Sanitation of the Kitchen revealed food and nutrition
services staff will maintain sanitation of the kitchen.
Review of the undated facility policy titled Food Storage revealed all food will be stored under sanitary
conditions.
Review of the undated facility policy titled Food Safety and Sanitation revealed when a food package is
opened, the items should be marked to indicate date opened.
Review of Weekly Cleaning Lists revealed Dietary Aides and Cooks were responsible for cleaning
refrigerators and freezers, removing unlabeled food items, and cleaning equipment after each use.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
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If continuation sheet
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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
366477
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/22/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Avenue at North Ridgeville
6200 Lear Nagle Road
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
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 0883
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on review of immunization documentation, staff interview and review of facility policy, the facility
failed to ensure a resident was offered a pneumococcal vaccination. This affected one (#10) of five
residents reviewed for immunizations. The facility census was 62.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
Medical record review revealed Resident #10 had an admission date of 07/26/21. Diagnoses included
Alzheimer's disease with late onset, depression and dementia.
Review of the quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 01/17/23, revealed the resident had
impaired cognition.
Review of the immunization record revealed no documentation the resident had been offered or had
refused a pneumococcal immunization.
Interview on 02/16/23 at 11:38 A.M., Registered Nurse (RN) #609 verified there was no documentation in
the medical record the resident had been offered or had refused a pneumococcal immunization.
Review of the facility policy titled Influenza and Pneumococcal Immunization Policy, last revised 10/2022,
revealed based upon assessment and the physician's recommendations, the resident will be offered the
recommended pneumococcal immunization dose, unless medically contraindicated, or if the resident or the
resident's legal representative refuses the immunization.
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Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
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If continuation sheet
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