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Inspection Results


Inspection Overview

Covington Skilled Nursing And Rehab Center has been cited for a total of 39 deficiencies since we began saving each survey.

In Ohio, the average facility has **39.51 deficiencies** in our database. This profile shows the longer-term view.

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Understanding Deficiency Severity (A-L Scale)

The farther along in the alphabet (A through L) the Scope value is, the more severe the deficiency. **A through F means no actual harm has happened.**

Severity (Harm)Scope (Widespread?)Code Range
No Actual HarmIsolated to PatternA - C
No Actual HarmWidespreadD - F
**Actual Harm**IsolatedG
**Actual Harm**PatternH
**Actual Harm**WidespreadI
**Immediate Jeopardy**IsolatedJ
**Immediate Jeopardy**PatternK
**Immediate Jeopardy**WidespreadL


Detailed Deficiency List (Most Recent First)

Scope/Severity: D

Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

Survey Date: 2025-05-01
Correction Date: 2025-05-21
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: C

Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

Survey Date: 2025-05-01
Correction Date: 2025-05-21
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey Date: 2025-05-01
Correction Date: 2025-05-21
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: C

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.

Survey Date: 2025-05-01
Correction Date: 2025-05-21
Category: Administration Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2023-02-02
Correction Date: 2023-02-24
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2023-02-02
Correction Date: 2023-02-24
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: E

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey Date: 2022-08-08
Correction Date: 2022-09-01
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Survey Date: 2022-08-08
Correction Date: 2022-09-01
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

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.

Survey Date: 2022-08-08
Correction Date: 2022-09-01
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2022-08-08
Correction Date: 2022-09-01
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2022-08-08
Correction Date: 2022-09-01
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: E

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Survey Date: 2022-08-08
Correction Date: 2022-09-01
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Survey Date: 2022-08-08
Correction Date: 2022-09-01
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

Survey Date: 2021-07-21
Correction Date: 2021-08-25
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2021-07-21
Correction Date: 2021-08-25
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2021-07-21
Correction Date: 2021-08-25
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey Date: 2021-07-21
Correction Date: 2021-08-25
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: F

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

Survey Date: 2021-07-21
Correction Date: 2021-08-25
Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2021-05-17
Correction Date: 2021-06-16
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

Survey Date: 2020-11-19
Correction Date: 2020-12-15
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: E

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

Survey Date: 2019-08-29
Correction Date: 2019-11-06
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Survey Date: 2019-08-29
Correction Date: 2019-11-06
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: F

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Survey Date: 2019-08-29
Correction Date: 2019-11-06
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2019-08-29
Correction Date: 2019-11-06
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

Survey Date: 2019-08-29
Correction Date: 2019-11-06
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Survey Date: 2019-08-29
Correction Date: 2019-11-06
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2019-08-29
Correction Date: 2019-11-06
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2019-08-29
Correction Date: 2019-11-06
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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.

Survey Date: 2019-08-29
Correction Date: 2019-11-06
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2019-08-29
Correction Date: 2019-11-06
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: F

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey Date: 2019-08-29
Correction Date: 2019-11-06
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2018-07-03
Correction Date: 2018-07-13
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2018-07-03
Correction Date: 2018-07-13
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey Date: 2018-07-03
Correction Date: 2018-07-13
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2018-07-03
Correction Date: 2018-07-13
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2018-07-03
Correction Date: 2018-07-13
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: F

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

Survey Date: 2018-07-03
Correction Date: 2018-07-13
Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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.

Survey Date: 2018-07-03
Correction Date: 2018-07-13
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2018-07-03
Correction Date: 2018-07-13
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N


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