Ohio Living Swan Creek: Resident Left in Soiled Bed - OH
Licensed Practical Nurse Unit Manager #300 discovered Resident #11 in bed at 10:44 a.m. on September 23, heavily soiled with urine and a moderate amount of stool that had soaked through an adult brief and absorbent pad onto the bed linens. The nurse detected a pervasive urinary odor throughout the room.
The resident had last been checked at 7:30 a.m. by Certified Nurse Aide #200, who told federal inspectors that Resident #11 refused to get out of bed for incontinence care. The aide admitted she never informed the assigned nurse about the refusal and never returned to check on the resident.
"Resident #11 appeared to have been left incontinent for an extensive time," the unit manager told inspectors, confirming the resident would require a complete bed change and bed bath.
Resident #11 was admitted to Ohio Living Swan Creek with multiple serious conditions including a left arm fracture, history of falls, muscle weakness, kidney injury, urinary tract infection, stroke, speech problems, coronary artery disease, irregular heartbeat, and congestive heart failure. The resident's most recent assessment showed severe cognitive impairment and complete dependence on staff for daily living activities.
The facility's own nursing plan specifically addressed the resident's bladder incontinence, requiring staff assistance with toileting and incontinence care after each episode. The plan called for applying moisture barriers to prevent skin breakdown and providing help with transfers and hygiene.
Licensed Practical Nurse #301, assigned to oversee the resident's care that morning, told inspectors she had no idea Resident #11 had refused care or remained unchecked since 7:30 a.m.
The facility's incontinence care guidelines, reviewed just months earlier in November 2024, explicitly require nursing staff to check residents for wetness at least every two hours and change products when soiled to prevent skin breakdown. The policy emphasizes explaining procedures to residents to "increase their understanding, allay their fears, and enhance cooperation."
Staff are supposed to minimize folds and wrinkles when applying incontinence products, regularly inspect skin during changes, and promptly report any changes in skin integrity.
The guidelines stress that frequent checking and changing of briefs or pads is essential to prevent pressure injuries, particularly for residents who cannot communicate their needs or move independently.
Resident #11's case represents exactly the type of vulnerable patient the policies aim to protect. With severe cognitive impairment and complete dependence on staff, the resident relied entirely on aides and nurses to maintain basic hygiene and prevent medical complications from prolonged exposure to waste.
The three-hour gap between the morning refusal and the unit manager's discovery violated multiple aspects of the facility's own care standards. The aide's failure to inform supervisors of the refusal meant no alternative approaches were attempted and no additional monitoring was put in place.
The incident occurred despite Ohio Living Swan Creek having detailed protocols specifically designed to address incontinence management for residents like #11. The facility's small size, with just 29 residents, theoretically should have allowed for more individualized attention and communication between staff members.
Federal inspectors cited the facility for failing to ensure interventions were implemented timely to address incontinence, finding minimal harm or potential for actual harm affecting few residents.
The discovery came during a complaint investigation at the Toledo facility. Inspectors reviewed medical records, observed care delivery, and interviewed multiple staff members to document the breakdown in basic incontinence care protocols.
For Resident #11, the morning began with a refusal that staff treated as a dead end rather than a care challenge requiring creative solutions or supervisory involvement. It ended with the resident lying in waste-soaked bedding, requiring extensive cleanup that could have been prevented with proper follow-up care.
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Last verified: June 20, 2026 · Our methodology
OHIO LIVING SWAN CREEK in TOLEDO, OH was cited for violations during a health inspection on August 27, 2025.
Licensed Practical Nurse Unit Manager #300 discovered Resident #11 in bed at 10:44 a.m.
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