Regency Care Of Copley
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0610
F 0610 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete
Director of Nursing (DON) #399 on the morning of 07/17/25 that there were some maggots noted on Resident #4 but that she had not seen them and did not see the picture of the maggots until shown by the Ombudsman on 07/24/25. During the interview, the LNHA confirmed the facility had not filed a SRI until
after the Ombudsman was at the facility on 07/24/25. The LNHA confirmed a witness statement was never obtained from the nurse who initially discovered and reported the maggots, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #325, and that previous DON #399 failed to do a proper investigation before employment ended at the facility. Review of the nursing scheduled from 07/15/25 through 07/17/25 confirmed LPN #325 worked the 7:00 P.M. to 7:00 A.M. shift on 07/15/25, 07/16/25, 07/19/25, and 07/20/25. Further review of the nursing schedules revealed a total of two nurses, Registered Nurse (RN) #337 and LPN#325) and six Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs #302, #326, #340, #375, #379, and #383) worked nightshift on 07/16/25. Review of the SRI investigation revealed only three witness statements, including an undated statement from LPN #366 who was not on duty the night of the alleged incident but noted an unsuccessful attempt to contact LPN #325, a statement from respiratory Therapist (RT) #385, who was not on duty on 07/16/25 or 07/17/25 and had not observed or include knowledge of any maggots, and a third statement, also written by LPN #366, detailing an interview conducted with LPN #321, who was on duty for day shift on 07/17/25. There was no witness statements obtained from any staff scheduled from 7:00 P.M. on 07/16/25 to 7:00 A.M. on 07/17/25 and no notes indicating attempts were made to contact any of the scheduled staff except LPN #325 (no date, time, or details were documented). The investigation included no mention of maggots and no mention of Resident #4's room missing a screen and what facility follow-up was regarding the screen. Additionally, there was no evidence Resident #23 had a comprehensive assessment or that any other resident had been interviewed or their skin was assessed for excess moisture or the presence of maggots. Telephone
interview on 08/11/25 at 5:06 P.M. with LPN #366 confirmed the investigative role involved talking with RT #385 and nurses, assisting with nursing re-education, and policy reviews. LPN #366 further confirmed the current DON performed a head-to-toe assessment on Resident #4 after the facility filed the SRI. According to LPN #366, nursing in-services that were marked as reviewed over the phone included nurses being provided copies of the policies when they returned to the facility for their shifts and did not include a return demonstration of trach care and suctioning. During the interview, LPN #366 confirmed there were other interviews she conducted, other than the one nurse (LPN #321) and RT #385. Interview on 08/11/25 at 5:40 P.M. with the LNHA confirmed the information in the folder provided to the surveyor to be reviewed on site was the complete investigation conducted by the facility, including all witness statements. During the interview, the LNHA confirmed both trach residents were checked, but the LNHA verbalized uncertainty as to whether a full assessment was completed and documented of any like residents (other resident(s) with a trach) or any other resident susceptible to altered skin integrity. Interview on 08/12/25 at 10:10 A.M. with Maintenance #362 confirmed the facility installed new windows in March 2025, and Resident #4 did not have a screen prior to the incident with the maggots around his trach on 07/17/25. Review of the purchase order for Quality Glass & Mirror, Incorporated, revealed an order was placed for two window screens measuring approximately 29.5 inches by 17 5/16 inches on 07/18/25 and a receipt for the total price charged for the two screens dated 07/28/25. Review of the undated procedure titled Incidents Requiring Immediate Notification revealed facility incident reports were crucial for documenting the event and facilitating investigations. Further review of the procedure revealed all relevant details about the incident, witnesses, and actions taken were considered essential documentation. This deficiency represents noncompliance investigated under Incident Number 2579881 and Complaint Number 2579936.
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Printed: 04/13/2026 Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED
08/12/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Regency Care of Copley
2631 Copley Road Akron, OH 44321
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency. (X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F-Tag F0695
F 0695 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few
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#4 had orders changed to increase the frequency of trach care to twice a day after an incident involving maggot around his trach. During the interview, the trach care policy was reviewed and the DON confirmed that the facility policy was to provide trach care at least two times a day. The DON further confirmed that when wet or moist trach ties were removed, the skin was to be thoroughly dried prior to placing and securing new trach ties. Review of the policy titled Tracheostomy Care, dated 03/01/25, revealed trach care should be performed at least twice daily, and trach ties were to be changed whenever soiled or wet. This deficiency represents noncompliance investigated under Incident Number 2579881 and Complaint Number
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REGENCY CARE OF COPLEY in AKRON, OH inspection on recent inspection.
Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is an F-tag violation?
- F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
- Were these violations corrected?
- Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
- How often do nursing home inspections happen?
- CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
- What should families do about these violations?
- Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in AKRON, OH, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
- Where can I see the full inspection report?
- Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from REGENCY CARE OF COPLEY or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.