The Meridian

Inspection findings

1. Oct 30, 2024 Health · 10 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

     F0626 Resident Rights Deficiencies

     Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.

     Corrected Nov 15, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0640 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

     Corrected Nov 15, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0641 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

     Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

     Corrected Nov 15, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0657 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

     Corrected Nov 15, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0661 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

     Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

     Corrected Nov 15, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0757 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

     Corrected Nov 15, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0921 Environmental Deficiencies

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

     Corrected Nov 15, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     K0363 Smoke Deficiencies

     Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

     Corrected Nov 15, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0372 Smoke Deficiencies

     Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

     Corrected Nov 15, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0923 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

     Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

     Corrected Nov 15, 2024 · CMS fire safety

2. Sep 14, 2023 Health · 5 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

     F0644 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

     Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

     Corrected Sep 18, 2023 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     F0657 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

     Corrected Oct 14, 2023 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     F0761 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

     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 Oct 14, 2023 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0324 Smoke Deficiencies

     Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

     Corrected Sep 15, 2023 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     K0355 Smoke Deficiencies

     Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

     Corrected Sep 15, 2023 · CMS fire safety

3. Jul 7, 2022 Fire Safety · 6 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     E0020 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

     Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.

     Corrected Jul 26, 2022 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0640 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

     Corrected Aug 6, 2022 · CMS health inspection

   • Serious Scope/severity G

     F0690 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

     Corrected Aug 6, 2022 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     F0755 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

     Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

     Corrected Aug 6, 2022 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0757 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

     Corrected Aug 6, 2022 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0324 Smoke Deficiencies

     Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

     Corrected Jul 29, 2022 · CMS fire safety

Owners and managers (as published by CMS)

• BALENTINE, JAY — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 03/25/2010
• BALENTINE, JAY — direct ownership interest, NOT APPLICABLE, since 03/25/2010
• BUELOW, SEAN — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/24/2024
• BUELOW, SEAN — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/30/2025
• GREENE, SHERITA — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 11/29/2021
• KAUSHIK, VINOD — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 07/01/2022
• KAUSHIK, VINOD — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/30/2025
• LOZANO, RAMIRO — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 03/24/2010
• LOZANO, RAMIRO — direct ownership interest, NOT APPLICABLE, since 03/24/2010
• LOZANO, RAMIRO — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 03/26/2010