Akron Care Center, INC

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Akron Care Center, INC, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Jan 20, 2022

  Based on observation, facility policy, and staff interview, the facility failed to date food in storage, store utensils in a sanitary manner, and discard expired food. The facility reported a census of 41 residents. Findings include: Observation on [DATE] at 9:27 AM in the main kitchen revealed a measuring scoop stored inside a thickener container and storage bins containing flour and sugar were not dated. Observation on [DATE] at 10:49 AM in the blue neighborhood kitchen revealed a measuring scoop stored inside a thickener container and an open can of soup in the refrigerator dated [DATE]. Observation on [DATE] at 12:17 AM in the blue neighborhood kitchen revealed the same open can of soup from observation on [DATE] at 10:49 AM in the refrigerator dated [DATE]. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF558Jun 18, 2026

  Based on observations, staff interviews and Electronic Health Record (EHR) review the facility failed to provide reasonable accommodations of needs and preferences by not placing a resident's call light to be within reach for 1 of 6 residents reviewed (Resident #1). The facility reported a census of 41 residents.Findings include:Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] documented Resident #1 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) of 3 that indicated severe cognitive impairment. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF812Jun 18, 2026

  Based on observation and staff interview the facility failed to prepare food in accordance with professional standards by not completing appropriate hand hygiene during meal service to prevent cross contamination. The facility reported a census of 41 residents.Findings include:On 6/17/26 at 11:30 AM an observation of Staff D, AM [NAME] revealed Staff D prepare a grilled cheese sandwich. Staff D applied gloves, picked up bread bag with both hands, removed bread from sack with both hands, picked up butter container with both hands, picked up knife with right hand, placed bread on the counter top, applied butter to both slices of bread, removed gloves, applied gloves, no hand hygiene completed, left hand opened plastic bag, removed cheese with right hand, 1 slice of bread, 1 slice of bread… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF644May 1, 2025

  Based on clinical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to refer 1 resident with a negative Level I result for the PreAdmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR), who was later identified with newly evident or possible serious mental disorder, intellectual disability, or other related condition, to the appropriate state-designated authority for Level II PASRR evaluation and determination for 1 out of 2 residents reviewed for PASRR requirements, (Resident #6). The facility reported a census of 43 residents. Findings include: The Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] for Resident #6 documented diagnoses of anxiety disorder, depression and psychotic disorder. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF684May 16, 2024

  Based on clinical record review, facility record review and staff interviews the facility failed to assess and provide appropriate intervention to a left lumbar skin tear which resulted in a decline to cellulitis which required use of antibiotic for 1 out of 1 residents reviewed (Resident #39). The facility reported a census of 43 residents Findings included: The Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] for Resident #39 documented diagnoses of anemia, hypertension, depression, and dementia. […]