Ohman Family Living at Briar

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Ohman Family Living at Briar, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Mar 5, 2026

  Based on record reviews, observations, interviews, review of manufacture's guidelines and facility policy review, the facility failed to clean a glucometer machine (a machine used to check blood sugars utilizing a drop of a person's blood). This affected one resident (#83) of five residents observed for medication administration and had the potential to affect one additional resident (#114) identified by the facility as utilizing the same glucometer. The facility also failed to follow contact precautions for Resident #5. This affected one resident (#5) of eight residents reviewed for infection control and had the potential to affect one additional resident (#60) identified by the facility as being on contact precautions. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF582Mar 5, 2026

  Based on review of beneficiary notification and interview, the facility failed to ensure Skilled Nursing Facility Advance Beneficiary Notice of Non-coverage (SNF ABN) was issued to residents discharged from a Medicare Part A stay. This affected three (Residents #118, #119, and #120) of the three discharged records reviewed for beneficiary notification. The facility census was 92.Findings include:Review of the Notice of Medicare Non-Coverage (NOMNC) for Resident #118 revealed the last covered day of a Medicare Part A covered service was 10/21/25. The facility was unable to provide documentation the Skilled Nursing Facility Advance Beneficiary Notice of Non-coverage (SNF ABN) was provided to the resident/representative. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF679Mar 5, 2026

  Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure accommodation was made for Resident #65 to participate in an activity of choice. This affected one resident (#65) of two residents reviewed for activities. The facility census was 92.Findings include:Record review revealed Resident #65 was admitted [DATE] with diagnoses of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, morbid (severe) obesity, borderline personality disorder, and legal blindness.Review of the Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #65 was cognitively intact and was dependent for toileting hygiene, showers, dressing, and personal hygiene.Interview on 03/02/26 at 12:15 P.M. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF689Mar 5, 2026

  Based on record review, interview review of the Stand Up (Chorus) Patient Lift Manual and facility policy review, the facility failed to provide adequate supervision/assistive devices to prevent avoidable accidents/falls. This affected one resident (Resident #10) out of four reviewed for accidents/falls. This had the potential to affect 48 residents (Resident # #3, #4, #5, #6, #10, #11, #14, #15, #17, #18, #19, #20, #23, #25, #26, #28, #30, #31, #32, #36, #38, #39, #41, #44, #46, #50, #52, #55, #57, #60, #61, #65, #70, #71, #73, #75, #77, #80, #82, #83, #84, #85, #87, #89, #95, #96, #103, #106) that required a Chorus (operated lift designed to safely transition individuals with limited mobility from sitting to standing for transfers) or mechanical lift for transfer. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF697Mar 5, 2026

  Based on record review, observation, interview and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure comfort measures were utilized for Resident #12. This affected one resident (#12) of three residents reviewed for pain management. The facility census was 92.Findings include:Record review revealed Resident #12 was admitted [DATE] with diagnoses of radiculopathy lumbar region, type II diabetes with diabetic neuropathy, pain in the left ankle and joint, and pain in the right shoulder.Review of the care plan initiated on 10/15/25 and revised on 10/27/25 revealed Resident #12 suffered daily from pain in the legs, toes, right shoulder, and neck and has diagnoses of osteoarthritis and lumbar radiculopathy. […]