Altercare of Canal Winchester Post-Acute Rc

April 21, 2026 · Standard inspection · 32 citations

• Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  Immediate danger to residents, a few residents (level J)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintPlan to fix it accepted

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

  Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintPlan to fix it accepted

• Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

  Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nursing and Physician ServicesFrom a complaintCorrected May 13, 2026

• Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

  Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)AdministrationFrom a complaintPlan to fix it accepted

• Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

  Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Resident RightsFrom a complaintPlan to fix it accepted

• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Infection ControlFrom a complaintPlan to fix it accepted

• Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

  Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintPlan to fix it accepted

• Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

  Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintPlan to fix it accepted

• Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

  Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintPlan to fix it accepted

• Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

  Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CarePlan to fix it accepted

• Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

  Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CarePlan to fix it accepted

• Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

  Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintPlan to fix it accepted

• Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

  Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintPlan to fix it accepted

• Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningPlan to fix it accepted

• Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintPlan to fix it accepted

• Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

  Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintPlan to fix it accepted

• Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

  Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceFrom a complaintPlan to fix it accepted

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

  Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintPlan to fix it accepted

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

  Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningPlan to fix it accepted

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

  Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintPlan to fix it accepted

• Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

  Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintPlan to fix it accepted

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

  Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServicePlan to fix it accepted

• Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

  Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CarePlan to fix it accepted

• Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

  Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceFrom a complaintPlan to fix it accepted

• Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

  Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsPlan to fix it accepted

• Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationPlan to fix it accepted

• Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

  Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)AdministrationPlan to fix it accepted

• Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

  Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningPlan to fix it accepted

• Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

  Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintPlan to fix it accepted

• Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

  Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServicePlan to fix it accepted

• Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

  Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CarePlan to fix it accepted

• Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

  Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsPlan to fix it accepted

November 17, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation

• Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

  Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Nov 25, 2025