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
record review and interview the facility failed to develop a person-centered care plan for smoking. This
affected one resident (Resident #36) of 26 reviewed for care planning. The facility census was 63.Findings
include: Review of the medical record for Resident #36 revealed an admission date of 07/03/25. Diagnoses
included syncope, dysphagia, difficulty in walking, hypertension, anxiety, adult failure to thrive and
depression. Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 quarterly assessment dated [DATE] revealed
Resident #36 had impaired cognition and required supervision from staff for activities of daily living. Review
of the care plan dated 07/10/25 revealed no evidence of a care plan for smoking. Review of the smoking
assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident did not require staff assistance or any smoking devices
while smoking. Observation of smoking on 08/06/25 at 9:09 A.M. revealed Business Office Manager (BOM)
#868 lit Resident #36's cigarette. Resident # 36 was independent with holding his cigarette and asked BOM
#868 to put the butt in the cigarette disposal. Interview on 08/06/25 at 4:30 P.M. with the Director of Nursing
(DON) verified Resident #36 had no care plan for smoking. Review of the facility policy Resident Smoking
revised 10/21/22 revealed all residents will be asked about tobacco use during the admission process, and
during each quarterly or comprehensive MDS assessment process. All residents are to be supervised while
smoking.
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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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Timberland Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation
3558 Ridgewood Road
Fairlawn, OH 44333
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0690
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate
catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, review of facility Self-Reported Incidents (SRI) and corresponding investigation, and
facility policy review, the facility failed to provide timely incontinence care to Resident #9. This affected one
resident (#9) out of three residents reviewed for activities of daily living. The facility identified nine residents
to be incontinent who resided on the [NAME] unit. The facility census was 63. Findings include: Review of
the medical record revealed Resident #9 had an admission date of 09/23/21. Diagnoses included cerebral
infraction, a stroke, chronic respiratory failure, gastrostomy, tracheostomy, hemiparesis effecting the right
side and heart failure. Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) quarterly assessment dated [DATE]
revealed Resident #9 was cognitively impaired, non-verbal, and dependent on staff for activities of daily
living. The assessment identified the resident was always incontinent of bowel and bladder. Review of a SRI
dated 07/14/25 revealed the facility reported an allegation of potential neglect/mistreatment of Resident #9.
On 07/14/25 at 4:30 P.M., it was reported to the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) that Resident #9 had
no Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) enter his room to check and change him on Saturday [07/12/24].
Review of an undated witness statement authored by Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #887 revealed she
was assigned Resident #9 and was unaware the resident was not checked on 07/12/25. Resident #9 ' s call
light never went off. LPN #887 stated she could not watch the CNAs on the [NAME] hallway. LPN #887
stated she went in Resident #9 ' s room and he never showed any distress and she did not notice anything
else.Review of a witness statement authored by CNA #842 dated 07/15/25 revealed she was assigned to
the [NAME] hallway, along with CNA #805. The two CNAs discussed the room assignments and agreed
CNA #805 would care for Resident #9. CNA #842 stated she did not witness Resident #9's call light on in
the room. During the shift, the two CNAs worked together and assisted each other as a team. CNA #842
was unaware of any incident. Review of a witness statement authored by CNA #800 revealed she worked
on the night of 07/12/25 and found Resident #9 heavily soiled around 9:30 P.M. CNA #800 changed
Resident #9's brief and adjusted his linens, joked with him, and proceeded on his assignment. Review of a
witness statement for CNA #805 dated 07/17/25 revealed CNA #805 stated they discussed the assignment
with CNA #842 and Resident #9 ' s room was never part of the agreed upon room assignments. CNA #805
stated she never worked the room assignment and denied intentionally not providing care to Resident #9.
CNA #805 denied any knowledge of Resident #9 putting on his call light during the shift. CNA #842 would
have never not provided care and will ensure better communication.Interview on 08/04/25 at 2:35 P.M. with
a family member of Resident #9 revealed there was a camera in Resident #9's room and per camera
footage dated 07/12/25, Resident #9 went 17 hours with no incontinence care provided. The family member
reported the nurse entered the room three times to administer medications and provide tracheostomy care,
but there was no incontinence care provided. Interview on 08/06/25 at 4:30 P.M. Administrator revealed he
received an allegation of possible neglect on 07/14/25 from a family member of Resident #9 who stated
that Resident #9 did not receive any care. The Administrator initiated a SRI and an investigation was
initiated. Throughout his investigation, it was discovered there was a missed communication with room
assignments and which CNA would be providing care to Resident #9. The Administrator reported the CNAs
involved would not intentionally fail to provide care to Resident #9. The Administrator was not able to
identify any staff member who provided incontinence care to Resident #9 on 07/12/25. Interview on
08/08/25 at 9:15 A.M. with CNA #842 stated at the beginning of the shift it was discussed that CNA #805
would provide care to the South [NAME] hallway and four rooms on the [NAME] hall that included
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
366479
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Timberland Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation
3558 Ridgewood Road
Fairlawn, OH 44333
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0690
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
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Residents Affected - Few
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Resident #9 room. CNA #842 stated Resident #9's call light never went off. CNA #842 denied providing any
incontinence care to Resident #9 during her shift.Interview on 08/07/25 at 9:33 A.M. with LPN #887
revealed the nurse worked the [NAME] hallway on 07/12/25. Resident #9 ' s room was located on the
[NAME] hall. LPN #887 stated they went into Resident #9 ' s room three times to give medication and
provide tracheostomy care. However, LPN #887 did not provide Resident #9 with any incontinence care.
LPN #887 stated Resident #9 was asked if he needed anything else, and he blinked twice indicating no.
LPN #887 stated it was very hard to monitor the CNAs as the [NAME] hall had a heavy medication
pass.Review of the facility policy titled Perineal Care dated 10/02/07 stated the purpose is to provide care
to genitalia and rectal area, to prevent broken skin and infection, to provide comfort and cleanliness, and
prevent body odors.This deficiency represents noncompliance investigated under Complaint Numbers
2568148, 2566992, 1401766 (OH00165165), and 1401764 (OH00165142).
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
366479
B. Wing
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/12/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Timberland Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation
3558 Ridgewood Road
Fairlawn, OH 44333
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0727
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Many
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Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on
a full time basis.
Based on record review, the CASPER Payroll Based Journal Staffing Data Report for the Second Quarter
of 2025 (01/01/25 to 03/31/25), staffing schedules, posted staffing information, and staff interview, the
facility failed to use the services of a Registered Nurse (RN) for at least eight consecutive hours a day,
seven days a week as required. This had the potential to affect all 63 residents residing in the
facility.Findings include: Review of facility staffing schedules, posted staffing information, and the CASPER
Payroll Based Journal Staffing Data Report for the Second Quarter of 2025 (01/01/25 to 03/31/25) revealed
there was no evidence of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage eight hours a day on 01/04/25, 03/16/25,
08/02/25, and 08/03/25.Interview on 08/07/25 at 2:45 P.M. with the Administrator verified the facility did not
have a the required RN coverage and/or any evidence of eight hours of RN coverage in the facility on
01/04/25, 03/16/25, 08/02/25, and 08/03/25.
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(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
366479
B. Wing
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/12/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Timberland Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation
3558 Ridgewood Road
Fairlawn, OH 44333
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0814
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to maintain a sanitary dumpster area. This had the
potential to affect all residents residing in the facility. The facility census was 63. Findings
include:Observation on 08/04/25 at 8:53 A.M. with Dietary Manager (DM) #825 revealed significant debris
including gloves, cardboard, and empty medication packaging on the ground surrounding dumpsters.
Interview on 08/04/25 at the time of observation with DM #825 confirmed findings and indicated the
maintenance department was responsible for ensuring the area remained clean.
Residents Affected - Many
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
366479
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/12/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Timberland Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation
3558 Ridgewood Road
Fairlawn, OH 44333
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0868
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the required members of the quality
assessment and assurance (QAA) committee participated at least quarterly as required. This had the
potential to affect all residents residing in the facility. The facility census was 63. Findings include:Review of
Infection Preventionist (IP) Training Certificate dated 10/24/24 revealed IP #833 was the facility's IP. Review
of the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) sign in sheets from 10/16/24, 01/22/25,
04/02/25, 06/18/25, and 07/16/25 revealed no evidence of participation by the facility's IP. Review of
undated facility QAPI Plan revealed the QAA committee members included the IP. Interview on 08/12/25 at
10:04 A.M. with the Administrator confirmed IP #833 had not been attending QAPI meetings. The
Administrator indicated the facility's IP was also the Receptionist. The Administrator indicated IP #833
provided a report to the Director of Nursing (DON) to present at the QAPI meetings. Interview on 08/12/25
at 10:20 A.M. with IP #833 confirmed she had not been attending QAPI meetings. IP #833 indicated she
had been in the position since she obtained her IP certificate in October 2024.
Residents Affected - Many
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
366479
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/12/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Timberland Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation
3558 Ridgewood Road
Fairlawn, OH 44333
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0880
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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 facility policy review, the facility failed to maintain infection control procedures
during incontinence care and failed to ensure enhanced barrier precautions (EBP) were maintained during
medication administration through a gastrostomy tube. This affected one resident (#9) out of five residents
reviewed for infection control. The facility census was 63. Findings include: Review of the medical record
revealed Resident #9 had an admission date of 09/23/21. Diagnoses included cerebral infraction, a stroke,
chronic respiratory failure, gastrostomy, tracheostomy, hemiparesis effecting the right side and heart failure.
Residents Affected - Few
a. Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) quarterly assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #9 was
cognitively impaired and dependent on staff for activities of daily living. The assessment identified the
resident always incontinent of bowel and bladder.
Observation of Resident #9's incontinence care on 08/06/25 at 10:47 A.M. revealed Certified Nursing
Assistant (CNA) #880 and #851 gathering incontinence supplies, washing hand, and donning gowns and
gloves. While providing care, CNA #880 took a new incontinence pad off the tray table and placed it on the
bed. The incontinence pad fell off the bed and onto the floor, and CNA #880 picked it off the floor and
proceeded to place it underneath Resident #9.
Interview with CNA #880 on 08/06/25 at 11:00 A.M. verified she picked the incontinence pad off the floor
and placed it under Resident #9.
Review of the facility policy titled Perineal Care dated 10/02/07 stated the purpose is to provide care to
genitalia and rectal area, to prevent broken skin and infection, to provide comfort and cleanliness, and
prevent body odors.
b. Review of Resident #9's physician's orders revealed a physician order for enhanced barrier precautions
dated 03/12/25 and orders for the following medications to be given via gastrostomy tube (a surgically
placed tube through the abdominal wall that provides access to the stomach): Baclofen 5 milligram (mg)
tablet, aspirin 81mg capsule, buspirone 5mg tablet, escitalopram 20mg tablet, furosemide 40mg tablet,
famotidine 20mg tablet, metoclopramide 5mg tablet, and sucralfate oral suspension 1 gram/10 milliliters. All
medications had instructions to administer per gastrostomy tube.
Observation of Resident #9 medication administration on 08/07/25 at 7:29 A.M. with Licensed Practical
Nurse (LPN) #859 revealed signage in the room noting gowns were to be worn when accessing medical
devices such as a gastrostomy tube. LPN #859 was observed administering medications through Resident
#9's gastrostomy tube without wearing a gown.
Interview on 08/07/25 at 8:04 A.M. with LPN #850 verified a gown was not worn while accessing Resident
#9's gastrostomy tube and administering medications.
Review of the policy Infection Prevention and Control Program dated 11/28/17 revealed it was the policy of
the facility to establish and maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to provide a safe,
sanitary, and comfortable environment and to help prevent the development and transmission of
communicable diseases and infection. The RNs and LPNs supervise direct care staff in daily activities to
assure appropriate precautions and techniques are observed, assess the resident's isolation needs, initiate
appropriate precautions, and consult with the Medical Director and/or the
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Timberland Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation
3558 Ridgewood Road
Fairlawn, OH 44333
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0880
resident's attending physician.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
This deficiency represents noncompliance investigated under Complaint Number 1401762 (OH00164467).
Residents Affected - Few
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
366479
B. Wing
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/12/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Timberland Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation
3558 Ridgewood Road
Fairlawn, OH 44333
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0926
Have policies on smoking.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on observation, interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure a safe smoking
environment. This had the potential to affect all residents residing in the facility. The facility census was 63.
Findings include: Observation of the resident smoking session on 08/06/25 at 9:09 A.M. revealed Resident
#36 and Resident #52 were supervised by Business Office Manager (BOM) #868 in the smoking area at
thee back of the building across the parking lot. The two residents began to smoke. There were four
cigarette butts in the smoking area. At 9:17 A.M., Dialysis Technician (DT) #921 walked out of the building,
stood next to the door, lit a cigarette, and began smoking. DT #921 was observed talking on the phone and
flicking her cigarette ashes. There was a trash receptacle next to the facility door, however there was no
approved cigarette disposal. DT #921 walked across the parking lot out of view (next to the smoking area)
and walked back into the building without a cigarette butt. Interview on 08/06/25 at 9:19 A.M. with DT #921
verified she was smoking next to the exit door and stated she put the cigarette butt in her pocket. DT #921
rummaged through her pockets and could not find the cigarette butt. DT #921 then stated she put the
cigarette butt in the trash can and continued to talk on the phone. Interview on 08/09/25 at 9:50 A.M. with
BOM #868 and the Administrator verified the cigarettes on the ground. The Administrator stated employees
are to smoke in the smoking area or in their cars. Review of the policy Resident Smoking revised 10/21/22
revealed smoking is only allowed in areas of the facility that are designated smoking areas. Safety
measures for the designated smoking area included but were not limited to provision of ashtrays made of
noncombustible material and safe design and be located away from exits and common space utilized by
other residents in order to protect non-smoking residents from second-hand smoke.
Residents Affected - Many
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