The Laurels Of Middletown
THE LAURELS OF MIDDLETOWN in MIDDLETOWN, OH — inspection on September 26, 2025.
Found 2 citations. 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
Review of the comprehensive Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #8 had impaired cognition evidenced by a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of six and was assessed to require self-care assistance and mobility assistance.Review of Resident #8's admission comprehensive evaluation dated 09/15/25 revealed for toileting the resident was determined to be a two-person assist.
Review of the care plan for Resident #8 dated 09/19/25 revealed he was at risk for fall related injury and falls related to impaired activities of daily living (ADLs) performance and communication deficit.
Interventions include placing the resident's bed against the wall and having two staff members present at time of mobility and hygiene care.
Review of the medical record for Resident #8 revealed on 09/22/25 he was receiving perineal care by Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) #150.
The resident was being turned to his left side when he slid off of his bed, hitting his head on a nearby chair before landing on his back.
The resident was alert and responsive, with no visible injuries, but complained of right-sided neck pain.
The resident's physician and the resident's family were subsequently notified.
During an interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) on 09/26/25 at 5:15 P.M. she explained the expectation for a resident assessed as two-person assist would be provided care by two people.
The DON confirmed only one staff member was present and providing care for Resident #8 at the time of the fall on 09/22/25 when there should have been two staff members assisting.
This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number 2575413.
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LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
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The Laurels of Middletown
751 Kensington Street Middletown, OH 45044
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
During an interview on 09/26/25 at 4:07 P.M. with the Administrator, she confirmed the events as detailed in the incident report verifying LPN #200 administered oxycodone to Resident #10 without the resident having an active order for the medication.
The Administrator added LPN #200 had not worked in the facility since the incident occurred.
Review of the facility policy titled, Medication Administration, revised 10/17/23, revealed medications are administered in accordance with the written orders of the physician.
All medication administrations should be recorded in the medication administration record.This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number 2575413.
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