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Warren Nursing & Rehab: Drug Storage Failures - OH

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State inspectors found the facility's dialysis unit filled with a "foul, biological-waste odor consistent with drain back-up" during a December inspection. Seventeen gray floor panels, each measuring 30 inches by five inches, were either lifting around the edges or had large missing pieces exposing the subfloor beneath.

Warren Nursing & Rehab facility inspection

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

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The nurse explained that human waste from multiple dialysis machines flowed through drains under the floors to the outside. "A dialysis unit should not have an odor of body waste," she told inspectors, adding that a cleaning company had come out several times but couldn't eliminate the smell.

A restoration contractor who handled flood cleanup warned the facility to close the dialysis unit for proper restoration after water went underneath the floors. The facility refused, telling him they couldn't shut down the unit.

Elsewhere in the building, inspectors found the infection preventionist's office ceiling "heavily covered in dark brown staining" from water infiltration. In a patient room, a loose plastic door protector created a sharp corner that could injure residents, while a privacy curtain was stained with what appeared to be dried blood or feces.

Staff member CNA #404 confirmed residents' wheelchairs repeatedly got stuck on the damaged door protector. The facility attempted repairs with duct tape before finally securing the protector with screws by December 31.

The nursing home is disputing the violations.

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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📋 Quick Answer

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

State inspectors found the facility's dialysis unit filled with a "foul, biological-waste odor consistent with drain back-up" during a December inspection.

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?
State inspectors found the facility's dialysis unit filled with a "foul, biological-waste odor consistent with drain back-up" during a December inspection.
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.