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Facility profile · CCN 366430

Otterbein Gahanna

77 federal citations on record .

Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
77
Total citations
65
Last 3 years
0
Actual harm+
0
Federal penalties
$0
Total fines
1
Overall ★ rating

Most common violation categories here

Quality of Care19 Nutrition & Dietary14 Resident Rights13 Care Planning12 Medication & Pharmacy10

Most common F-tags at this facility

F8124 F5803 F6923 F7573 F6793

Citation history

77 on record
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
Jun 13, 2025F773Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.DComplaint
Jun 13, 2025F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.DComplaint
Jun 13, 2025F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.DComplaint
Jun 13, 2025F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DComplaint
Jun 13, 2025F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DComplaint
Jan 6, 2025F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EComplaint
Jan 6, 2025F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.DComplaint
Nov 4, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DComplaint
Nov 4, 2024F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.DComplaint
Sep 18, 2024F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FComplaint
Sep 18, 2024F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.EComplaint
Sep 18, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.EComplaint
Sep 18, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.EComplaint
Sep 18, 2024F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.EComplaint
Sep 18, 2024F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DComplaint
Sep 18, 2024F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DComplaint
Sep 18, 2024F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DComplaint
Sep 18, 2024F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.DComplaint
Sep 18, 2024F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.EComplaint
Sep 18, 2024F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.DStandard
Sep 18, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.FStandard
Sep 18, 2024F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DStandard
Sep 18, 2024F810Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.DStandard
Sep 18, 2024F805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.DStandard
Sep 18, 2024F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.DStandard
Sep 18, 2024F803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.EStandard
Sep 18, 2024F761Ensure 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.DStandard
Sep 18, 2024F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.DStandard
Sep 18, 2024F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.DStandard
Sep 18, 2024F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.EStandard
Sep 18, 2024F693Ensure 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.DStandard
Sep 18, 2024F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DStandard
Sep 18, 2024F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.EStandard
Sep 18, 2024F661Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.DStandard
Sep 18, 2024F646Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.DStandard
Sep 18, 2024F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesDStandard
Sep 18, 2024F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.DStandard
Sep 18, 2024F622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.DStandard
Feb 1, 2024F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.DComplaint
May 26, 2023F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.EStandard
May 26, 2023F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DStandard
May 26, 2023F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DStandard
May 26, 2023F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FStandard
May 26, 2023F809Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.DStandard
May 26, 2023F806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.DStandard
May 26, 2023F805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.EStandard
May 26, 2023F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.DStandard
May 26, 2023F803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.EStandard
May 26, 2023F801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.EStandard
May 26, 2023F761Ensure 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.DStandard
May 26, 2023F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.DStandard
May 26, 2023F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.DStandard
May 26, 2023F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.DStandard
May 26, 2023F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DStandard
May 26, 2023F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.EStandard
May 26, 2023F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.EStandard
May 26, 2023F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.DStandard
May 26, 2023F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DStandard
May 26, 2023F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard
May 26, 2023F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.EStandard
May 26, 2023F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.EStandard
May 26, 2023F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DStandard
May 26, 2023F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.EStandard
May 26, 2023F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.EStandard
May 26, 2023F578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.DStandard
Mar 23, 2023F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DComplaint
Mar 23, 2023F839Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.DComplaint
Mar 23, 2023F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FComplaint
Mar 23, 2023F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.EComplaint
May 4, 2021F868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyFStandard
May 4, 2021F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.DStandard
May 4, 2021F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesDStandard
May 4, 2021F625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.DStandard
May 4, 2021F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.DStandard
May 4, 2021F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.DStandard
May 4, 2021F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.DStandard
May 4, 2021F557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.DStandard
About this record A citation is a finding by a state survey team working under federal contract. It is not a court judgment. The description above is drawn verbatim from federal public datasets. Facilities have the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.

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