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Warren Nursing & Rehab: IV Safety Failures - OH

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The dialysis unit has 17 chipped and cracked gray floor panels that are "lifting around the edges" or have "large missing pieces exposing subfloor," according to federal inspectors. The unit also "had a foul, biological-waste odor consistent with drain back-up."

Warren Nursing & Rehab facility inspection

Dialysis RN #841 told inspectors the floor panels were "never installed correctly" and got worse after flooding in June. She said she's "been asking for months for it to get fixed and it has still not been fixed."

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The nurse confirmed the smell comes from "resident body waste that was going into the drains from the multiple dialysis machines which went under the floors to the outside." A company came out several times to clean the drains but the odor persists.

"A dialysis unit should not have an odor of body waste," the nurse told inspectors.

A restoration contractor who handled flood cleanup recommended closing the dialysis unit for proper restoration after water went underneath the floor. The facility refused, saying they couldn't close the unit.

Elsewhere in the building, inspectors found a room entrance with a plastic door protector hanging loose and "exposing a sharp corner sticking out into the doorway entrance." A certified nursing assistant confirmed "a resident could get injured on the loose sharp corner."

The privacy curtain in the same room had "an approximate three feet by two feet area of dark purplish brown staining of either dried blood or feces."

The facility's own policy requires maintaining "a clean, sanitary and orderly environment" that reflects "a personalized, homelike setting."

Staff attempted repairs with duct tape, which came unstuck. The door protector was finally secured with screws by the end of the inspection.

Full Inspection Report

The details above represent a summary of key findings. View the complete inspection report for Warren Nursing & Rehab from 2025-12-31 including all violations, facility responses, and corrective action plans.

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Data Source: This report is based on official federal inspection data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI (Claude) to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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📋 Quick Answer

WARREN NURSING & REHAB in WARREN, OH was cited for violations during a health inspection on December 31, 2025.

"A dialysis unit should not have an odor of body waste," the nurse told inspectors.

What this means: Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the full report below for specific details and facility response.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened at WARREN NURSING & REHAB?
"A dialysis unit should not have an odor of body waste," the nurse told inspectors.
How serious are these violations?
Violation severity varies from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the inspection report for specific deficiency codes and scope. All violations must be corrected within required timeframes and are subject to follow-up verification inspections.
What should families do?
Families should: (1) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (2) Request to see the follow-up inspection report verifying corrections, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspection reports, (4) Compare this facility's ratings with other nursing homes in WARREN, OH, (5) Report any new concerns directly to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
The complete inspection report is available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request a copy directly from WARREN NURSING & REHAB or from the state Department of Health. The report includes specific deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines. This facility's federal provider number is 365539.
Has this facility had violations before?
To check WARREN NURSING & REHAB's history, visit Medicare.gov's Care Compare and review their inspection history, quality ratings, and staffing levels. Look for patterns of repeated violations, especially in critical areas like abuse prevention, medication management, infection control, and resident safety.