Flint Ridge Nrsg & Rehab Ctr
FLINT RIDGE NRSG & REHAB CTR in NEWARK, OH — inspection on November 21, 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
discharged from PT on 05/11/23 with recommendations for stand transfer with front wheeled walker. Resident #93 was discharged from PT on10/13/25 with recommendations for stand pivot transfer to various surfaces with front wheeled walker with stand by assist. Resident #93 was referred to PT after fall on 10/30/25 and we have been working on sit to stand from wheelchair to walker as Resident #93 has not been steady on her feet. with physical therapist #300 verifies all staff should be using a gait belt when transferring residents.Interview on 11/19/25 at 9:29 A.M. with CNA #150 revealed Resident #93 is a one-person assist who can bear weight and turns well stating I do not use a gait belt or walker when transferring Resident #93 since I am usually taking her to the bathroom.Interview on 11/19/25 at 1:30 P.M. with CNA #88 revealed Resident #93 is a one-person assist and can bear weight but if she is feeling weak, we will use a two-person assist and stating I do not use a gait belt or walker when I transfer Resident #93.Interview on 11/19/25 at 2:22 P.M. with the Director of Nursing (DON) verified that using a gait belt to transfer residents is a standard of care.
The DON was not aware of a PT recommendation for Resident #93 to use a walker when transferring.
The DON states staff are educated on PT recommendations by a communication binder stating we also complete education with staff.
The DON also updates the Kardex system which allows staff (CNAs and Nurses) to read updated interventions similar to what was placed in the care plan.
The DON continues Kardex would not state to use a gait when transferring residents because a gait belt should be used on all Residents, there is a gait belt in every room.
Review of the facility's Falls- clinical protocol revised 09/2012 verified the staff will document risk factors for falling in the resident's record and discuss the resident's fall risk.
For an individual who has fallen, the staff and physician will continue to collect and evaluate information until either the cause of the falling is identified.
Based on the preceding assessment, the staff and physician will identify pertinent interventions to try to prevent subsequent falls and to address risks of serious consequences of falling. If underlying causes cannot be identified or corrected, staff will try various relevant interventions, based on assessment of the nature or category of falling, until falling reduces or stops or until a reason identified for its continuation.
The staff and physician will monitor and document the individual's response to interventions intended to reduce falling or the consequences of falling.This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number 2656988.
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