Facility profile · CCN 245596
The Shores Of Worthington
55 federal citations on record , including 3 at the Immediate Jeopardy level, and 5 federal enforcement actions totaling $47,643.
Record summary
Federal record · Q1 202655
Total citations
52
Last 3 years
4
Actual harm+
5
Federal penalties
$47,643
Total fines
1
Overall ★ rating
Most common violation categories here
Most common F-tags at this facility
Citation history
55 on record| Survey | F-Tag | Violation | Severity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2025 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint |
| Apr 11, 2025 | F690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Complaint |
| Apr 11, 2025 | F686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint |
| Apr 11, 2025 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint |
| Mar 4, 2025 | F944 | Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program. | F | Standard |
| Mar 4, 2025 | F882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | F | Standard |
| Mar 4, 2025 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard |
| Mar 4, 2025 | F867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F | Standard |
| Mar 4, 2025 | F865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | F | Standard |
| Mar 4, 2025 | F842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard |
| Mar 4, 2025 | F838 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | F | Standard |
| Mar 4, 2025 | F837 | Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility. | F | Standard |
| Mar 4, 2025 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard |
| Mar 4, 2025 | F808 | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. | D | Standard |
| Mar 4, 2025 | F761 | 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. | D | Standard |
| Mar 4, 2025 | F758 | Implement 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. | D | Standard |
| Mar 4, 2025 | F742 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. | D | Standard |
| Mar 4, 2025 | F698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard |
| Mar 4, 2025 | F692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard |
| Mar 4, 2025 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard |
| Mar 4, 2025 | F657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard |
| Mar 4, 2025 | F656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | F | Standard |
| Mar 4, 2025 | F644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard |
| Mar 4, 2025 | F642 | Ensure a qualified health professional conducts resident assessments. | D | Standard |
| Mar 4, 2025 | F641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard |
| Mar 4, 2025 | F636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Standard |
| Mar 4, 2025 | F578 | Honor 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. | D | Standard |
| Jan 15, 2025 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | L | Complaint |
| Dec 12, 2024 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint |
| Dec 12, 2024 | F849 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | D | Complaint |
| Dec 12, 2024 | F728 | Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training. | E | Complaint |
| Dec 12, 2024 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint |
| Dec 12, 2024 | F686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint |
| Dec 12, 2024 | F609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint |
| Aug 29, 2024 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint |
| May 1, 2024 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint |
| May 1, 2024 | F623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Complaint |
| Dec 21, 2023 | F940 | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members. | D | Complaint |
| Dec 21, 2023 | F725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Complaint |
| Dec 21, 2023 | F641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Complaint |
| Dec 21, 2023 | F609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint |
| Dec 21, 2023 | F944 | Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program. | F | Standard |
| Dec 21, 2023 | F883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard |
| Dec 21, 2023 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard |
| Dec 21, 2023 | F867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F | Standard |
| Dec 21, 2023 | F849 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | D | Standard |
| Dec 21, 2023 | F842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard |
| Dec 21, 2023 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard |
| Dec 21, 2023 | F758 | Implement 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. | D | Standard |
| Dec 21, 2023 | F695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard |
| Dec 21, 2023 | F693 | 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. | D | Standard |
| Dec 21, 2023 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard |
| Mar 29, 2023 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard |
| Mar 29, 2023 | F676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard |
| Mar 29, 2023 | F636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | E | Standard |
Federal enforcement history
Federal regulators have imposed 5 enforcement actions against this facility, including 5 civil money penalties totaling $47,643 .
| Date | Type | Fine | Payment denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2024 | Fine | $29,835 | — |
| May 1, 2024 | Fine | $8,988 | — |
| Sep 11, 2023 | Fine | $2,470 | — |
| Sep 5, 2023 | Fine | $2,117 | — |
| Aug 14, 2023 | Fine | $4,233 | — |
About this record
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the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.
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