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Complaint Investigation

Maria Joseph Living Care Center

Inspection Date: September 11, 2025
Total Violations 2
Facility ID 365322
Location DAYTON, OH
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Inspection Findings

F-Tag F0842

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

F 0842 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on

record review and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure accurate documentation of medication administration. This affected one (#10) out of three residents reviewed for medication administration. The facility census was 245. Findings include: Review of medical record for Resident #10 revealed admission date of 05/22/25. The resident was admitted with diagnoses including end stage renal disease, type two diabetes mellitus, depression and hypertension. The resident was hospitalized on [DATE REDACTED] and did not return. The admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE REDACTED] revealed he had a Brief Interview Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15 indicating intact cognition. He required supervision for eating, extensive two-person assistance for bed mobility, toileting and dependence for transfers. Review of the physician orders revealed an order for Coreg (blood pressure) 6.25 milligrams (mg) one tablet twice daily. Hold for Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP) less than 110 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg). Review of the June Medication Administration Record (MAR) revealed on 06/28/25 at 9:00 the blood pressure was SBP was documented as 96 mm HG. The medication was signed as given. Review of the July MAR revealed on 07/06/25 the 9:00 A.M. SBP was 100 mm Hg and on 07/12/25 the 9:00 A.M. SBP was 96. Each day the medication was documented as given. Interview on 09/11/25 at 12:30 P.M. with Registered Nurse (RN) #22 revealed she was Resident #10's nurse on 06/28/25, 07/06/25 and 07/12/25. RN #22 stated she did not give the Coreg as the MAR indicated. RN #22 explained she believed because she documented the blood pressure was outside of the parameters, it meant she did not give it. RN #22 denied knowledge electronic charting offered a code to indicate a medication was outside of parameters, or to see the nurses' notes.

Interview on 09/11/25 at 1:17 P.M. with the Director of Nursing acknowledged Resident #10's MAR documentation on 06/28/25, 07/06/25 and 07/12/25 did not reflect the medication had been held per parameters. This deficiency is based on incidental findings discovered during the course of this complaint investigation.

Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date

these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation.

LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE

TITLE

(X6) DATE

FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete

Facility ID:

If continuation sheet

Event ID:

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

09/11/2025

NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER

STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

Maria Joseph Living Care Center

4830 Salem Avenue Dayton, OH 45416

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 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

F 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on

record review, observation and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure infection control measures were followed during incontinence care. This affected (#11) out of three residents reviewed for infection control.

The facility census was 245. Findings include:Review of medical record for Resident #11 revealed admission date of 04/08/25. The resident was admitted with diagnoses including end stage renal disease, diabetes mellitus, depression, gout, and anxiety. The significant change Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE REDACTED] revealed he had a Brief Interview Mental Status (BIMS) score of 13 indicating intact cognition. He required supervision with eating, maximum assistance with dependent for toileting hygiene, bed mobility and transfers. Observation on 09/08/25 at 3:52 P.M. revealed Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #31 was assisted by CNA #10 in providing incontinence care for Resident #11. Both CNA's donned Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for enhanced barrier precautions without concern. CNA #31 was observed to perform thorough peri care using two washcloths, one soapy to cleanse and the other wet to rinse. When peri care was completed, CNA #31 placed both soiled wash clothes on the bedside table and used a towel to pat dry and place it on the bed. CNA #10 assisted CNA #31 to place a clean incontinent product, redress and reposition Resident #11. CNA #31 removed the soiled washcloths and entered Resident #11's restroom without disinfecting Resident #11's bedside table. CNA #31 returned with soiled items in a clear plastic bag having doffed her PPE and washed her hands. Interview on 09/08/25 at 4:09 P.M. directly following observed incontinence care for Resident #11, CNA #31 verified she place soiled wash clothes on

the bedside table and stated she should have brought a bag with her to place the soiled items at bedside.

CNA #31 acknowledged placing the soiled washcloths on the bedside table presented an infection control concern. This deficiency is based on incidental findings discovered during the course of this complaint investigation.

Residents Affected - Few

FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete

Event ID:

Facility ID:

If continuation sheet

📋 Inspection Summary

MARIA JOSEPH LIVING CARE CENTER in DAYTON, 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 DAYTON, 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 MARIA JOSEPH LIVING CARE CENTER or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.
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