Inspection Reports for Woods Edge Rehab and Nursing
1171 Towne St, Cincinnati, OH 45216, OH, 45216
Back to Facility ProfileInspection Report Summary
The most recent inspection on December 1, 2025, identified deficiencies related to fall investigations and infection control practices during wound care. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of issues including inadequate supervision leading to resident elopements, medication documentation errors, food service and labeling problems, and lapses in staff registration and infection control. Complaint investigations substantiated concerns about supervision failures that resulted in injury and infection control deficiencies, but enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. Most complaints were substantiated, particularly those involving resident safety and infection control. The facility’s inspection history indicates ongoing challenges with supervision and infection control, with no clear trend of improvement or worsening in recent reports.
Deficiencies (last 5 years)
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
Deficiencies per year
Census
Based on a December 2025 inspection.
Occupancy over time
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| LPN #176 | Licensed Practical Nurse | Failed to document fall and complete fall risk assessment and post-fall evaluation for Resident #49 |
| LPN #174 | Licensed Practical Nurse | Failed to follow proper hand hygiene and PPE protocols during wound care for Resident #15 |
| LPN #106 | Licensed Practical Nurse | Participated in wound care observation for Resident #15 |
| Director of Nursing | Director of Nursing | Verified failures in fall investigations and infection control practices |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| LPN #205 | Licensed Practical Nurse | Unit nurse at time of Resident #11 incident; failed to assess resident and was terminated after investigation. |
| Director of Nursing | Director of Nursing (DON) | Involved in corrective actions, staff education, and investigation of Resident #11 incident. |
| Assistant Director of Nursing | Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) | Participated in staff education, assessments, and ongoing monitoring related to Resident #11 incident. |
| Maintenance Director | Maintenance Director (MD) | Audited second-floor windows for security after Resident #11 incident. |
| Administrator | Facility Administrator | Notified of incident, involved in investigation and corrective actions for Resident #11 incident. |
| Regional Clinical Officer | Regional Clinical Officer (RCO) #800 | Provided re-education and oversight related to Resident #11 incident investigation. |
| LPN #106 | Licensed Practical Nurse | Involved in wound care observation for Resident #15. |
| LPN #174 | Licensed Practical Nurse | Performed wound care on Resident #15 with improper infection control techniques. |
| Certified Nursing Assistant #120 | Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) | Assisted with wound care for Resident #15. |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Director of Nursing | Director of Nursing (DON) | Verified medication administration and documentation discrepancies for Resident #13. |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #405 | Documented one dose of morphine on 09/27/24. | |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #410 | Documented doses of morphine on 10/03/24 and 10/08/24. | |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #420 | Documented dose of morphine on 12/23/24. |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen Supervisor (KS) #43 | Interviewed regarding unlabeled food items in the refrigerator |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical Nurse #500 | Licensed Practical Nurse | Named in elopement incident and witness statement |
| State Tested Nurse Aide #216 | State Tested Nurse Aide | Named in elopement incident and witness statement |
| Assistant Director of Nursing #304 | Assistant Director of Nursing | Conducted elopement investigation and interview |
| Registered Dietitian #600 | Registered Dietitian | Verified diet spreadsheet and diet service failures |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| STNA #300 | State Tested Nursing Assistant | Named in feeding dignity deficiency for Resident #64 |
| LPN #400 | Licensed Practical Nurse | Named in compression stocking deficiency for Resident #80 |
| Director of Nursing | Director of Nursing (DON) | Verified physician visit deficiency for Resident #80 |
| Medical Director #420 | Medical Director | Verified physician visit deficiency for Resident #80 |
| Dietary Supervisor #405 | Dietary Supervisor | Verified menu, food preparation, and hairnet deficiencies |
| Dietary Aide #415 | Dietary Aide | Observed not wearing hairnet properly |
| Dietary [NAME] #430 | Dietary Cook | Observed not wearing hairnet properly |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Admissions Director | Interviewed regarding kitchen staff not wearing hairnets | |
| Kitchen Director | Interviewed regarding kitchen staff hairnet compliance and resident food service | |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #66 | Reported ongoing roach problems and pest control practices |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Human Resources (HR) #60 | Interviewed regarding awareness of STNA #10's nurse aide registry expiration and follow-up actions | |
| Director of Nursing (DON) | Confirmed facility responsibility for submitting information to the State of Ohio Nurse Aide Registry and STNA #10's assigned work area |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Director of Nursing | Director of Nursing (DON) | Confirmed the delay in conducting the post-fall investigation for Resident #76. |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| STNA #625 | State Tested Nursing Assistant | Confirmed call lights were out of reach for residents #19 and #20 and discussed observations with surveyor |
| RN #630 | Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), Registered Nurse | Confirmed lack of call light policy and RN staffing deficiencies |
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Dietary Aide #25 | Dietary Aide | Verified not wearing hair net and dishwasher not working properly. |
| Dietary Supervisor #77 | Dietary Supervisor | Verified use of Styrofoam plates and kitchen supply issues. |
| Administrator | Administrator | Verified lack of RN coverage on specific dates and Medicare notice issues. |
| Social Service Designee #60 | Social Service Designee | Verified Medicare notice deficiencies for residents. |
| State Tested Nursing Aide #201 | STNA | Reported resident combative behavior and refusal of care. |
| Licensed Practical Nurse #80 | LPN | Reported resident behavior and verified absence of Lactaid milk on tray. |
| Activity Director | Activity Director | Verified lack of resident participation in activities. |
| Registered Dietician #14 | Registered Dietician | Reported resident should receive Lactaid milk with every meal. |
| Dietary Manager #97 | Dietary Manager | Reported supplier out of Lactaid milk and no alternative sought. |
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #30 | Licensed Practical Nurse | Verified no call light was in reach of Resident #80 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #119 | Licensed Practical Nurse | Verified no completed Ohio DNR Identification form for Resident #6 |
| Director of Nursing (DON) | Director of Nursing | Verified multiple deficiencies including lack of DNR form, failure to notify residents and ombudsman, and fall risk care plan issues |
| Activities Supervisor #13 | Activities Supervisor | Stated activities personnel do not handle resident petty cash funds on weekends |
| Administrator | Administrator | Verified failure to notify ombudsman, inaccurate MDS discharge coding, lack of baseline care plans, and psychotropic medication issues |
| Director of Nursing (DON) #26 | Director of Nursing | Verified lack of baseline care plans for Resident #57 |
| Licensed Practice Nurse (LPN) #65 | Licensed Practical Nurse | Verified lack of fall mats in care plan and resident behavior regarding headboard removal |
| Resident #15 | Resident | Reported fall due to standing lift misuse |
| Social Service Director (SSD) #116 | Social Service Director | Verified no care conference held or invitation to resident #15 and #6 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) #105 | Physical Therapy Assistant | Stated no assessment for standing lift use for Resident #15 prior to fall |
| Therapy Manager (TM) #21 | Therapy Manager | Verified no recommendation for mechanical lift use for Resident #15 |
| State Tested Nursing Aide (STNA) #120 | State Tested Nursing Aide | Verified headboard off bed and curtains partially detached in Resident #27's room |
Inspection Report
Routine| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical Nurse #4 | Licensed Practical Nurse | Verified uncovered window in Resident #12's door affecting dignity |
| Administrator #55 | Administrator | Verified missing written authorization for Resident #70's funds and missing quarterly statements for Resident #15 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse #89 | Licensed Practical Nurse | Verified advance directive discrepancy for Resident #18 |
| Social Services Aide #45 | Social Services Aide | Verified missing SNF ABN for Resident #74 and care plan conference offerings |
| Admissions Director #67 | Admissions Director | Verified missing bed hold notice for Resident #60 |
| MDS Nurse #52 | MDS Nurse | Verified incomplete Resident Mood Interview for Resident #60 |
| Social Service Director #45 | Social Service Director | Verified lack of care plan participation documentation for Residents #71 and #76 |
| Registered Nurse #13 | Registered Nurse | Verified missing no smoking oxygen signs in Resident #38's room |
| Human Resources Manager #5 | Human Resources Manager | Verified nurse aides received less than required training and missing performance reviews |
| Registered Nurse #200 | Registered Nurse | Verified outdated nurse staffing posting |
| Licensed Practical Nurse #81 | Licensed Practical Nurse | Observed improper handling of wound care supplies for Resident #60 |
| Director of Nursing | Director of Nursing | Reported care conferences offered quarterly but no policy exists |
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