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Health inspection

TAMARACK RIDGE HEALTH AND REHABILITATIONCMS #3664974 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 0578 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure there were accurate advance directive orders and information in place throughout the medical records for Residents #13 and #68. This affected two (#13 and #68) of 31 residents reviewed for advance directives. The facility census was 83. Findings include: 1. Review of Resident #13's medical record revealed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Diagnoses included chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes mellitus, and depression. Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #13 was cognitively intact. Review of the physician's orders for Resident #13 revealed an order dated 12/13/24 for a Do Not Resuscitate Comfort Care Arrest (DNRCC-A) (meaning invasive or extreme life-supporting measures were allowed under any circumstance except for cardiac or respiratory arrest) code status. Review of the electronic chart for Resident #13 revealed a DNRCC-A code status. Review of the hard medical chart for Resident #13 revealed there was no code status in the hard chart. An interview on 03/31/25 at 1:58 P.M. with Registered Nurse (RN) #352 stated she would go to the hard chart to see a signed copy of the advance directive if applicable. RN #352 verified Resident #13's hard chart did not have a code status sheet and the electronic chart stated DNRCC-A for Resident #13. 2. Review of Resident #68's medical record revealed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including dementia, psychosis, and anxiety disorder. Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #68 was rarely understood. Review of the physician's orders for Resident #68 revealed an order dated 12/13/24 for a Do Not Resuscitate Comfort Care (DNRCC) code status (meaning only comfort measures would be initiated in the event of a medical emergency). (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: 366497 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 366497 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/03/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Tamarack Ridge Health and Rehabilitation 5113 State Route 43 Kent, OH 44240 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 0578 Review of the electronic chart for Resident #68 revealed a DNRCC code status signed by the physician. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Review of the hard medical chart for Resident #68 revealed there was a DNR paper signed by the physician, but it did not identify if Resident #68's wishes were DNRCC or DNRCC-A. Residents Affected - Few An interview on 03/31/25 at 1:58 P.M. with Registered Nurse (RN) #352 stated she would go to the hard chart to see a signed copy of the advance directive if applicable. RN #352 verified Resident #68's hard chart had a signed DNR in her chart, but it wasn't marked DNRCC-A or DNRCC. RN #352 verified Resident #68's electronic chart stated DNRCC. An interview on 03/31/25 at 02:05 P.M. with Director of Nursing (DON) verified Resident #68's hard chart had a signed DNR in her chart, but it wasn't marked DNRCC-A or DNRCC and the electronic chart stated DNRCC. On 04/01/25 at 8:30 A.M., the DON brought a DNRCC which the resident's power of attorney (POA) signed on 02/13/24. The DON stated it was in Resident 68's hard chart, that was thinned out by medical records. Review of the facility policy titled Residents' Rights: Treatment and Advanced Directives, updated 11/22/16, revealed upon each resident admission, each resident would be provided with written information to formulate an advanced directive. The policy identified documentation must be recorded in the medical record of such a directive and a copy of the directive must be included in the resident's medical record. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 366497 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 366497 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/03/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Tamarack Ridge Health and Rehabilitation 5113 State Route 43 Kent, OH 44240 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 0684 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, record review, and resident and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure a resident had her ace wraps according to physicians' orders. This affected one (#56) of two residents reviewed for edema. The facility census was 83. Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Review of the medical record for Resident #56 revealed an admission date of 01/27/23. Diagnoses included heart failure, dementia, hypertension, and edema. Review of the quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #56 had intact cognition. Resident #56 required supervision from staff for dressing/personal hygiene. Review of the Medication Administration Record (MAR) for March 2025 revealed Resident #56's ace wraps were to be put on daily in the morning and removed at night. Review of the plan of care dated 02/15/23 revealed the resident was at risk for cardiac symptoms related to diagnosis of hypertension, congestive heart failure and atrial fibrillation. Interventions included taking medications as ordered, monitoring the effectiveness of interventions and ace wrap to bilateral lower extremities on in the morning and off at bedtime. Observation and interview on 03/31/25 at 10:04 A.M. revealed Resident #56 was dressed and sitting in her recliner with her feet on the floor. Resident #56's feet and ankles were swollen, and she had her slippers on. Resident #56 stated she was to have wraps on her feet and ankles and staff will put them on when they have time. Observation on 03/31/25 at 3:00 P.M. revealed Resident #56 did not have ace wraps on her bilateral ankles and feet. Resident #56 was sitting in her recliner with feet on the floor. Subsequent observations on 04/01/25 at 8:58 A.M. and 1:53 P.M. of Resident #56 revealed she was not wearing ace wraps on her bilateral lower extremities. Interview on 04/01/25 at 1:55 P.M. with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #354 stated Resident #56 was to have her ace wraps on in the morning and off at night. LPN #56 verified Resident #56 was not wearing her ace wraps. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 366497 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 366497 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/03/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Tamarack Ridge Health and Rehabilitation 5113 State Route 43 Kent, OH 44240 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 0695 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on observations, record review, interview and policy review, the facility failed to ensure Resident #39's oxygen concentrator was administered as physician ordered. This affected one (#39) of one resident reviewed for oxygen administration. The facility identified 13 residents in the facility who were on oxygen therapy. The facility census was 83. Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Review of the medical record for Resident #39 revealed and admission date 10/09/24. Diagnoses included heart failure, atrial fibrillation, and hypertension. Review of the physician orders for April 2025 revealed an order for oxygen per nasal cannula continuous every shift at four liters/minute (LPM). Review of the plan of care dated 12/30/24 revealed Resident #39 has respirator deficiencies and abnormalities of pulmonary function related to heart failure, atrial fibrillation and pulmonary nodule. Interventions included to administer oxygen as ordered. Observation on 03/31/25 at 11:06 A.M. revealed Resident #39 was receiving oxygen via nasal cannula with a flow rate of two LPM. Subsequent observations on 03/31/25 at 3:30 P.M., 04/01/25 at 8:45 A.M., and at 10:50 A.M. revealed Resident #39's oxygen rate was still at two LPM via nasal cannula. Interview and observation on 04/01/25 at 10:52 A.M. with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #354 stated Resident #39 was to be wearing oxygen via nasal cannula at four LPM. Observation with LPN #354 verified Resident #39's oxygen concentrator was set at two LPM not four LPM. LPN #354 verified Resident #39's oxygen was not at the correct flow rate. Review of the facility policy titled Oxygen Administration dated 07/30/24 revealed oxygen is administered to residents who need it. Consistent with professional standards of practice. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 366497 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 366497 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/03/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Tamarack Ridge Health and Rehabilitation 5113 State Route 43 Kent, OH 44240 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 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on record review, observation, staff interview, review of manufacturer instructions, review of Medscape guidance, and policy review, the facility failed to prime an insulin pen per manufacturer instructions prior to administration, resulting in a significant medication error. This affected one (Resident #60) of five residents reviewed for medication administration. The facility identified 14 residents who received insulin via a pen-injector. The facility census was 83. Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Review of the medical record for Resident #60 revealed an admission date of 11/04/24. Diagnosis included type two diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease. Review of the plan of care dated 11/20/24 revealed Resident #60 was at risk for hyper/hypoglycemia related to insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. Intervention included to administer medications as ordered. Review of the physician orders revealed Resident #60 was ordered Humalog 15 units subcutaneously via pen injector, three times a day and Humalog sliding scale via a pen-injector before meals. Observation on 04/01/25 at 7:21 A.M. revealed Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #354 administered seven medications including Humalog to Resident #60. Resident #60's blood sugar was 185, indicating Resident #60 required two additional units in addition to the scheduled 15 units. LPN #354 grabbed the pen-injector and dialed up 17 units of Humalog. LPN #354 failed to prime the pen-injector removing any air before administering insulin to Resident #60. Interview on 04/01/25 at 7:25 A.M. with LPN #354 verified she did not prime the Humalog pen as she should have. LPN #354 stated she was unaware of the need to prime the pen and she had learned something new. Review of the manufacturer instructions for Humalog KwikPen revealed the person should prime before each injection. Priming ensures the Pen is ready to dose and removes air that may collect in the cartridge during normal use. If you do not prime before each injection, you may get too much or too little insulin. Review of the facility policy titled Insulin Administration dated 2017 noted insulin pens require priming or an air-shot prior to administration. Review of Medscape guidance titled Intermittent Insulin Injections Insulin Overview dated 11/05/20 and located at https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/2049311-overview#a1 revealed to avoid air and to ensure proper dose, you will need to prime the syringe each time; to do this, dial two units; hold the pen with the needle pointing up and tap the cartridge gently a few times to get rid of any air bubble; press the push button all the way in until the dose selector returns to zero; a drop of insulin must appear at the needle tip; if not, change the needle and repeat the procedure. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 366497 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.

  • 0578GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F578 - The right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or

    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

  • 0684GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F684 - Quality of care

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  • 0695GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F695 - Respiratory care, including tracheostomy care and tracheal suctioning

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

  • 0760GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F760 - Residents are free of any significant medication errors

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

FAQ · About this visit

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What happened during the April 3, 2025 survey of TAMARACK RIDGE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION?

This was a inspection survey of TAMARACK RIDGE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION on April 3, 2025. The surveyor cited 4 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at TAMARACK RIDGE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION on April 3, 2025?

Yes, 4 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate ..."

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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