Laurels of Huber Heights the

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From the most serious findings on record at Laurels of Huber Heights the, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF600Aug 27, 2026

  Based on review of the medical record, self-reported incidents (SRI) review, witness statement review, text messages review, staff schedules review, police report review, employee personnel file review, staff and resident interviews, observations, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure a resident was free from resident-to-staff sexual abuse. This resulted in Immediate Jeopardy and the potential for serious physical, mental, and/or psychosocial harm, when on 08/03/26 during the early morning hours, Resident #56 asked for a shower and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #10 volunteered to give Resident #56 a shower. While in the shower, CNA #10 and Resident #56 engaged in sexual activity. This affected one (Resident #56) of the three reviewed for abuse. The facility census was 72. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Aug 25, 2022

  Based on observation, staff interview, review of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance, review of the data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), and policy review, the facility failed to ensure staff wore appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), doff PPE and complete proper hand hygiene to prevent the potential spread of Covid-19. This had the potential to affect all residents residing in the facility. The facility census was 70. Findings include: Observation and interview on 08/22/22 at 6:05 A.M. of Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #20 revealed he entered Resident #49's room in preparation to give medication and perform a rapid Covid-19 test. LPN #20 placed a blood pressure cuff on the wrist of Resident #49. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Jun 9, 2021

  Based on medical record review, observation, staff interview, policy review, and review of nursing home guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidance, the facility failed to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in a manner to prevent the spread of COVID-19. This had the potential to affect all residents residing in the facility. The facility census was 82. Findings include: 1. Review of the medical record for resident #59 revealed an admitted [DATE]. diagnoses [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] . Review of the physician's order dated 06/08/21 revealed Resident #59 was to be on contact and droplet isolation related to COVID-19 until 06/21/21. Observation on 06/09/21 at 3:38 P.M. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF886Feb 18, 2021

  Based on record review, interview and review of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) QSO Memo 20-38 NH, the facility failed to follow guidelines to test residents and staff when COVID-19 was identified in the facility and prevent the spread of COVID-19. This had the potential to affect 73 of 73 residents. The census was 73. Findings include: Review of the Facility's COVID-19 test tracker documentation for resident testing during the month of February 2021 revealed the facility last tested residents on 02/02/21 and they had six residents who tested positive. The facility did not test the residents or employees during the week of 02/07/21 to 02/13/21. The next testing day was 02/15/21. As of 02/18/21, there were no results documented on the Resident tested COVID-19 tracker sheet. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584Dec 30, 2024

  Based on observation, staff interview, and review of facility resident census, the facility failed to ensure water temperatures were comfortable for residents. This had the potential to affect 42 (#5, #6, #7, #9, #60, #61, #62, #63, #64, #65, #66, #67, #68, #69, #70, #71, #72, #73, #74, #75, #76, #77, #78, #79, #80, #81, #82, #83, #84, #85, #86, #87, #88, #89, #90, #91, #92, #93, #94, #95, #96, and #97) residents residing on the 300 and 400 halls. The census was 83. Findings include: Observation of the shower room located in the 400 hall with Maintenance Director (MD) #100 on 12/23/24 at 2:48 P.M. revealed hot water temperatures in shower stalls did not reach 105 degrees Fahrenheit (F). Water temperatures in each of two shower stalls reached a maximum temperature of 90 degrees F. […]