Astoria Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation
ASTORIA SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION in CANTON, OH — inspection on November 5, 2025.
Found 1 citation. Severity: Standard violations.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.
Inspection Findings
mechanical lifts to ensure mechanical lifts were being used appropriately and per policy by staff.On 09/11/25 direct care staff; 10 RNs, 11 LPNs, and 37 CNAs were educated on proper transferring.
Staff were required to complete a mechanical lift demonstration by DON/designee. A plan for new staff to be educated upon hire as part of orientation was also implemented.
Beginning 09/12/25 the DON/designee began auditing mechanical lift transfers for three residents, three times a week, for four weeks.
The audits were completed on 10/10/25.Variances were corrected immediately upon discovery and education provided as needed.
The results of the audits were reported to the facility quality assurance (QA) committee monthly.
On-going compliance would be maintained through recommendations of the committee. No transfer injuries occurred between 09/12/25 and 10/30/25.
This deficiency demonstrates non-compliance investigated under Master Complaint Number 2620511 and Complaint Number 2615493.
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