Lorain, OH

Autumn Aegis Nursing Home

4-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 10 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

1130 Tower Blvd, Lorain, OH

(440) 282-6768

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Overall

4 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

99

Certified beds

Average residents

78

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Sprenger Health Care Systems

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1994-01-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.52

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.83

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.25

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.22

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

42%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

31%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.0%
92.4%
5.6 pts better
93.4%
4.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
94.5%
5.5 pts better
95.5%
4.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.4%
3.3%
0.9 pts better
3.3%
0.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.9%
26.1%
24.2 pts better
11.4%
9.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.3%
6.2%
3.9 pts better
5.4%
3.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 35.2%
25.4%
9.8 pts worse
19.6%
15.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 8.3%
11.5%
3.2 pts better
16.7%
8.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.1%
0.1 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 6.6%
7.7%
1.1 pts better
16.3%
9.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 4.3%
6.2%
1.9 pts better
14.9%
10.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.0%
0.2%
0.2 pts better
1.0%
1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.3%
0.5%
0.2 pts better
1.7%
1.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 29.2%
21.7%
7.5 pts worse
19.8%
9.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 1.9%
3.7%
1.8 pts better
5.1%
3.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 93.2%
78.1%
15.1 pts better
81.7%
11.5 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.7%
1.2%
0.5 pts better
1.6%
0.9 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 87.3%
75.6%
11.7 pts better
79.7%
7.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-05-02 · Fire 2024-05-02

10 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (4 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2022-02-10 · Fire 2022-02-10

4 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2019-04-18 · Fire 2019-04-18

7 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (2 deficiencies)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Services (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-02

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-05-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-02

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2024-05-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-02

K293 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2024-05-29

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-02-10

K161 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2022-03-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-02-10

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2022-03-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-02-10

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2022-03-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-02-10

K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2022-03-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-04-18

K532 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have a properly installed and maintained dumbwaiter or escalator.

Corrected 2019-05-10

Inspection history

Recent health citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-02

F921 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Corrected 2024-05-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-02

F553 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-05-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-02

F569 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-05-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-02

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2024-05-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-02

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-05-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-02

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-05-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-02

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-05-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-02

F791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Corrected 2024-05-29

C · Minimal harm 2024-05-02

F575 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.

Corrected 2024-05-24

C · Minimal harm 2024-05-02

F577 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Corrected 2024-05-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-02-10

F803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure 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.

Corrected 2022-03-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-02-10

F805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Corrected 2022-03-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-02-10

F553 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-03-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-02-10

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-03-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-04-18

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2019-05-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-04-18

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2019-05-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-04-18

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2019-05-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-04-18

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2019-05-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-04-18

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2019-05-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-04-18

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2019-05-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-04-18

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2019-05-20

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Sprenger Enterprises, Inc

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 5 facilities 1989-05-31
Blair, Jade

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2022-04-15
Bluesky Healthcare Inc

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 10 facilities 2001-01-22
Cms & Co. Management Services, Inc.

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 12 facilities 2001-01-22
Cortez, Frances

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2022-12-19
Courtock, Melissa

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 10 facilities 2002-12-02
Epperly, Robert

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 10 facilities 2022-01-20
Eren, Itri

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 8 facilities 2006-01-28
Fox, Emily

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 11 facilities 2024-12-31
Fox, Emily

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 11 facilities 2024-12-31
Gollinger, Kristen

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 10 facilities 2000-11-13
Hutsenpiller, Wendie

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 10 facilities 2008-07-01
Kuhn, Shannon

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 11 facilities 2024-12-31
Kuhn, Shannon

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 11 facilities 2024-12-31
Malanowki, Brandon

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 11 facilities 2024-12-31
Malanowki, Brandon

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 11 facilities 2024-12-31
Malanowski, Kenneth

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 11 facilities 2008-07-01
Marino-Freetage, Jaime

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 10 facilities 2011-03-01
Micale, Jacob

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 10 facilities 2023-02-20
Sprenger, Nicole

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 13 facilities 2002-06-01
Sprenger, Tracey

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 13 facilities 2008-07-01

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#3

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