Galion Meadows Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Galion Meadows Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF689Oct 15, 2025

  Based on medical record review, resident and staff interviews, review of hospital records, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to ensure Resident #10 was safely secured while in his electric wheelchair and failed to ensure his wheelchair was properly secured to the floor of the facility's transport van. Actual Harm occurred on 08/25/25 when, during transit, Resident #10's electric wheelchair tipped and moved forward. Resident #10 landed on the right side of his body while still in the wheelchair and hit his head on the transport van's floor. Resident #10 was admitted to the hospital for three days for treatment and monitoring before being discharged back to the facility. This affected one (Resident #10) of three residents reviewed for accidents. […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF689Aug 15, 2022

  Based on medical record review, staff interview, review of the facility's Self-Reported Incident, and review of the facility's policy, the facility failed to safely transfer a resident. This resulted in Actual Harm to Resident #55 when State tested Nursing Aide (STNA) #985 improperly transferred Resident #55 utilizing a 'bear hug' technique and the resident subsequently dislocated her right shoulder and had to be sent to the emergency room for evaluation and treatment. This affected one (Resident #55) of four residents reviewed for accidents. The facility census was 59. Findings Include: Review of Resident #55's medical record revealed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812May 26, 2026

  Based on observations and interviews, the facility failed to ensure a sanitary kitchen environment, failed to ensure proper food storage and labeling, failed to ensure adequate hand hygiene during meal service, and failed to maintain clean equipment in the food preparation and service areas. This had the potential to affect all residents in the facility. The facility census was 55.Findings include: Observation and interview during the initial kitchen tour on 05/17/26 between 8:19 A.M. and 8:44 A.M. revealed multiple cleanliness concerns. A black substance was present under the sink. Vents above the stove and food preparation areas had loose dust with additional dust collected on the ceiling light fixture. Dust was hanging around the sprinkler head above the food preparation area. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880May 26, 2026

  Based on observation, medical record review, review of the infection control and surveillance plan, interview, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to ensure appropriate infection surveillance. This had the potential to affect all residents. Additionally, the facility failed to ensure Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) was worn during care for a resident on Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP). This affected one resident (#9) of one resident reviewed for EBP. The facility identified 12 residents on EBP. The facility census was 55.Findings Include: 1. Review of the infection surveillance and control sheets for 01/2026 through 03/2026 revealed the facility did not track each infections bacteria when indicated. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Dec 2, 2024

  Based on observation, staff interview, record review, and review of manufacturer guidelines, the facility failed to ensure the dishwasher reach the minimum temperature to sanitize dishware properly. This had the potential to affect all residents who receive food from the kitchen. The facility identified only one resident who did not receive food from the kitchen. The facility census was 46. Findings include: Observation on 12/02/24 at 9:30 A.M. of dishwasher revealed the dishwasher as model ES 2400. Wash temperature was observed to be 110 degrees Fahrenheit (F) and rinse cycle of 130 degrees F. Interview with Dietary Aide #200 verified the wash cycle was only 110 degrees F. […]