F791 · Dental services

Based on medical record review, review of hospital records, review of dental records, staff interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure one resident (Resident #72) was provided dental care in a timely manner. This resulted in Immediate Jeopardy and the potential for serious life-threatening harm and/or medical emergency on 03/30/23 when Resident #72 was readmitted to the facility from the hospital where Resident #72 had been treated with three antibiotics for sepsis (the body's extreme response to an infection) caused by several abscessed teeth. Resident #72 was discharged from the hospital with an order to follow-up with a dentist as soon as possible (ASAP) for tooth extractions. …

Sapphire Rehabilitation and Care Center · Ohio

This citation pertains to intake 3069088. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a dental evaluation was completed in a timely manner for one resident (R901) of two residents reviewed for Nutrition, resulting in continued oral pain, facial swelling, delay in starting speech/language pathology therapy (SLP) and subsequently being kept on a pureed diet. Findings include:On 7/22/26 a concern submitted to the State Agency was reviewed which alleged R901 was unable to eat properly and did not receive the appropriate treatment for mouth pain. On 7/22/26 the medical record for R901 was reviewed and revealed the following: R901 was initially admitted to the facility on [DATE] and was discharged to the hospital on 6/27/26 and did not return. …

Regency at Troy · Michigan

Based on observation, interview and record review it was determined the facility failed to ensure routine dental services were provided for 1 of 2 sampled residents (#13) reviewed for dental care needs. This placed residents at risk for delays in receiving necessary dental care. Findings include:The facility's Dental Services policy, dated 2001, indicated routine and emergency dental services were available to meet the resident's oral health services in accordance with the resident's assessment and plan of care. Resident 13 was admitted to the facility in 9/2025 with diagnoses including diabetes, end-stage renal disease, major depressive disorder and dysphagia (difficulty swallowing). …

Cascade Terrace Post Acute · Oregon

Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide emergency dental services for 1 resident in a final survey sample of 22 residents. (Resident identifier is #26.) Findings include: Resident #26 Interview on 7/17/19 at approximately 9:15 a.m. with Resident #26 revealed that on or around (MONTH) 9, 2019 the resident's right tooth, adjacent to the front tooth, had broken down the middle from the gum line. Resident #26 was concerned, stating that he/she didn't know if his/her insurance would pay for it or if he/she would have to pay for it himself/herself. Resident #26 stated that he/she did not have an appointment yet for the consultation or repair. …

Saint Vincent Rehabilitation & Nursing Center · New Hampshire