WIDOWS HOME OF DAYTON in DAYTON, OH was fined $48,833 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 32 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

WIDOWS HOME OF DAYTON (DAYTON, OH) — $48,833 in CMS Fines

Outcome: WIDOWS HOME OF DAYTON in DAYTON, OH was fined $48,833 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 32 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.


• 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 pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.


• Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.


• Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.


• Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.


• Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.