A list of the most recent deficiencies for Ohio Living Westminster-Thurber. The list is based on the information provided by CMS from both standard inspections and from complaints filed by residents.
| Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2023-08-17 | 2023-08-07 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-05-24 | 2023-05-25 | Y |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2022-11-18 | 2022-12-07 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2022-10-06 | 2022-10-06 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | Health | 2022-05-31 | 2022-08-02 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-05-31 | 2022-08-02 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2022-05-31 | 2022-08-02 | N |
| Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | Health | 2022-05-31 | 2022-08-02 | N |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2022-05-31 | 2022-08-02 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-24 | 2022-08-02 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-24 | 2022-08-02 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-24 | 2022-08-02 | N |
| Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-24 | 2022-08-02 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-24 | 2022-08-02 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-03-07 | 2022-03-18 | Y |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2022-03-07 | 2022-03-18 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2021-03-29 | 2021-04-13 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2021-03-29 | 2021-04-13 | Y |
| Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | Health | 2019-08-01 | 2019-08-23 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2019-08-01 | 2019-08-23 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-08-01 | 2019-08-23 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-31 | 2019-08-23 | N |
| Ensure operating rooms are properly protected and written records are maintained and available for inspection. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-31 | 2019-08-23 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2018-07-12 | 2018-08-03 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2018-07-12 | 2018-08-03 | N |
| Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2018-07-10 | 2018-08-03 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2018-07-10 | 2018-08-03 | N |
| Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire. | Fire Safety | 2018-07-10 | 2018-08-03 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-07-10 | 2018-08-03 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2018-07-10 | 2018-08-03 | N |
