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Complaint Investigation

Aristocrat Berea Healthcare And Rehabilitation

Inspection Date: August 30, 2025
Total Violations 3
Facility ID 365608
Location BEREA, OH
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Inspection Findings

F-Tag F0609

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

F 0609 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few

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policy to investigate all alleged violations involving abuse, neglect, misappropriation of resident property, exploitation or mistreatment in accordance with this policy and to ensure that all individuals who report such incidents and allegations are free from retaliation or reprisal for reporting the incident. Misappropriation of resident property was defined as the deliberate misplacement, exploitation, or wrongful temporary or permanent use of a resident's belongings or money without the resident's consent. All incidents and allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, mistreatment and misappropriation of resident property must be reported immediately to the administrator or designee. If any form of of abuse is alleged, or serious bodily injury is identified related to any other reportable incident, the administrator or his/her designee will notify

the state department of health immediately, but no later than two hours after the allegation is made.This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number 2590074.

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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

08/30/2025

NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER

STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

Aristocrat Berea Healthcare and Rehabilitation

255 Front Street Berea, OH 44017

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)

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F-Tag F0610

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

F 0610

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

Based on medical record review, staff interview, facility investigative document review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to fully investigate an allegation of misappropriation as required. This affected two residents (#13 and #22) of three residents reviewed for misappropriation. The facility census was 137.Findings Include:1. Review of Resident #13's medical record revealed an admission date of 10/20/23.

Her diagnoses included cerebral infarction, congestive heart failure, type II diabetes, COPD, multiple sclerosis, dementia, hypertension, factitious disorder, hypertensive heart disorder, anxiety disorder, chronic pain syndrome, psychosis disorder, osteoarthritis, personality disorder, hyperlipidemia, and glaucoma.

Review of Resident #13 physician orders, dated 12/12/24 to 06/23/25, revealed an order for oxycodone five (5) milligrams (mg) every six hours as needed for pain.Review of Resident #13 physician orders, dated 06/23/25 to current, revealed an order for oxycodone five (5) mg every 12 hours as needed for pain.Review of Resident #13's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 07/30/25, revealed she was cognitively intact.2. Review of Resident #22's medical record revealed an admission date of 01/24/25. Her diagnoses were antiphospholipid syndrome, insomnia, anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, diverticulitis, endocarditis, adjustment disorder, lupus anticoagulant syndrome, cognitive communication deficit, hypotension, fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, anemia, depression, hyperlipidemia, sleep apnea, and convulsions. Review of Resident #22 physician orders, dated 01/25/25 to current, revealed an order for oxycodone five mg every eight hours as needed for pain.Review of Resident #22's MDS assessment, dated 07/14/25, revealed she was cognitively intact.Interview with the DON on 08/29/25 at 1:20 P.M. confirmed

they completed an investigation regarding a nurse and the administration of narcotics. DON also confirmed

she had no written statements from this investigation. When asked why, she stated, we just did face to face interviews with all the nurses involved to help make the determination if wrongdoing happened. She also confirmed they have no interviews/statements completed with any potential residents involved as well.Review of facility Abuse, Mistreatment, Neglect, Exploitation, and Misappropriation of Resident Property policy, dated May 2025, revealed residents have the right to be free from abuse, neglect, exploitation, and misappropriation of resident property. It is the facility's policy to investigate all alleged violations involving abuse, neglect, misappropriation of resident property, exploitation or mistreatment in accordance with this policy and to ensure that all individuals who report such incidents and allegations are free from retaliation or reprisal for reporting the incident. Misappropriation of resident property was defined as the deliberate misplacement, exploitation, or wrongful temporary or permanent use of a resident's belongings or money without the resident's consent. Investigation protocol includes the person investigating

the incident should generally take the following actions: interview the resident, the accused, and all witnesses. Witnesses generally include anyone who: witnessed or heard the incident and employees who worked closely with the accused employees and/or alleged victim the day of the incident. Evidence of the investigation should be documented in accordance with quality assurance protocols.This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number 2590074.

Residents Affected - Few

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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

08/30/2025

NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER

STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

Aristocrat Berea Healthcare and Rehabilitation

255 Front Street Berea, OH 44017

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)

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F-Tag F0921

Environmental Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

F 0921 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Many

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Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and

the public.

Based on observations, staff interviews, and resident interviews, the facility failed to maintain a clean and sanitary living environment. This had the potential to affect all 137 residents in the facility.Findings Include:Observation on 08/29/25 at 8:20 A.M. revealed multiple items of food, dirt, and dust on the first floor dining room. Breakfast was being served at that time, but no residents were in the dining room. Observation

during that time revealed an unidentified nursing staff person tell two residents in the hallway that the dining room was closed and they had to eat in their room.Observation on 08/29/25 from 9:05 A.M. to 9:15 A.M. revealed black soot on multiple ceiling tiles in the main laundry room. The black soot was caused by a dryer fire that happened in that room on approximately 05/29/25.Interview with the Housekeeping and Laundry Director #120 on 08/29/25 at 9:22 A.M. and 9:27 A.M. confirmed the black soot on the ceiling tiles. He confirmed the facility is waiting on the insurance claim to be approved prior to replacing all the affected items, including the new dryer, the windows, and the black ceiling tiles.Observation on 08/29/25 at approximately 2:35 P.M. revealed water damage from a water leak to two ceiling tiles above Resident #3 bed.Interview with Resident #3 on 08/29/25 at 2:35 P.M. confirmed she has asked for that ceiling tile to be replaced, but it hasn't been. When asked how long it had been that way, she did not know exactly, but stated, it's been a while.Interview with the Administrator (via e-mail) on 08/29/25 at 3:24 P.M. confirmed

they need to replace the ceiling tiles listed above. He confirmed they were waiting for the insurance claim to be approved to replace the ceiling tiles in the laundry room, but then stated they would go ahead and replace them as of this day.Observation of Resident #123 room on 08/29/25 at 4:45 P.M. revealed his room had an strong odor in it. The odor appeared to be of an unkempt person who does not take showers. The odor was so strong the surveyor could not stay in the room for more than 30 seconds. Interview with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #130 and Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) #140 on 08/29/25 at 4:50 P.M. confirmed Resident #123 is able to take showers/baths independently, but needs reminders to do so. But,

he is someone that refuses baths/showers constantly, to the point that he has only accepted one shower in

the last three months. They confirmed his room has a strong body odor to it, and it's because he refuses to take showers.This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Numbers 2602108, 2599468, 2599445, and 1343060.

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📋 Inspection Summary

ARISTOCRAT BEREA HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION in BEREA, OH inspection on recent inspection.

Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.

What this means: Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. All deficiencies must be corrected within required timeframes and are subject to follow-up verification.

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 BEREA, 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 ARISTOCRAT BEREA HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.
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