Amherst Meadows Skilled Nursing And Rehab
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0686
F 0686 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete
#11 to get wound orders. Wound Nurse #563 was unable to explain why she documented she had obtained new orders on 09/10/25.An interview on 09/25/25 at 11:00 A.M. with the Director of Nursing (DON) revealed the skin was assessed at the time of admission or return from the hospital. The expectation was that notifications are completed, and orders are obtained at time of discovery of any abnormal findings. The DON also stated documentation was not to be back dated.Review of facility policy titled Pressure Ulcers/Skin Breakdown-Clinical Protocol dated 09/21 revealed the nurse would examine the skin of a new admission for alterations in skin and that they would document and report the findings to the physician.This deficiency substantiates allegations contained in Complaint Number 2617894.
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AMHERST MEADOWS SKILLED NURSING AND REHAB in MASSILLON, 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 MASSILLON, 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 AMHERST MEADOWS SKILLED NURSING AND REHAB or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.