AVENUE AT NORTH RIDGEVILLE in NORTH RIDGEVILLE, OH was fined $68,390 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 33 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

AVENUE AT NORTH RIDGEVILLE (NORTH RIDGEVILLE, OH) — $68,390 in CMS Fines

Outcome: AVENUE AT NORTH RIDGEVILLE in NORTH RIDGEVILLE, OH was fined $68,390 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 33 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.


• Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.


• Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.


• Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.


• Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.


• Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.


• Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.


• Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.