Below average — CMS composite of the measures below.
A standard survey is most likely before around September 2026
Estimate from public CMS data, current as of July 2026. Survey timing is at the state agency's discretion.
Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Ayden Healthcare Of Piqua during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
A nurse failed to follow infection control protocols during a dressing change for a resident on Enhanced Barrier Precautions, including not changing gloves or performing hand hygiene between dirty and clean tasks, and discarding PPE in a hallway housekeeping cart instead of inside the resident's room. This improper handling of contaminated materials had the potential to affect other residents on the same hall.
A resident with severe cognitive impairment and multiple medical conditions was transferred using a sit-to-stand lift with a medium-sized sling that did not fit properly, despite facility policy and manufacturer guidelines requiring a large sling based on the resident's weight. Staff involved had received training, but the transfer was not performed according to procedures, resulting in a deficiency related to accident prevention and supervision.
A resident with PTSD and specific care preferences reported inappropriate touching by a male CNA, which was not reported to the ODH as required. The DON, related to the CNA, did not perceive the incidents as potential abuse and reassigned the CNA instead of reporting the allegations.
A resident with PTSD reported inappropriate touching by a male CNA, which was not investigated by the facility. Despite the resident's discomfort and a care plan specifying no male staff for showers, the incidents were not reported to the ODH, and the CNA was merely reassigned. The facility's policy to investigate all alleged abuse was not followed, leading to non-compliance.
The facility failed to ensure timely signing of physician and NP visit notes, affecting three residents. One resident, cognitively intact, had multiple diagnoses and experienced delays in note signing after assessments. Another resident, also cognitively intact, had a 13-day delay in note signing. A third resident, with impaired cognition, faced delays ranging from three to 13 days. The ADON confirmed issues with the Medical Director, who resigned due to these documentation problems.
A facility failed to follow proper infection control procedures during incontinence care for a resident with COPD and CHF. Two CNAs did not change gloves after cleaning stool before proceeding to clean the resident's peri area, contrary to CDC guidelines. This deficiency was identified during a complaint investigation.
The facility failed to implement effective infection control policies, leading to a gastrointestinal outbreak affecting nine residents and five staff members. Issues included delayed reporting to the health department, a non-functional handwashing sink, unsanitary storage areas, and lack of a cleaning schedule for ice buckets.
Failure to Follow Infection Control Protocols During Wound Care
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Summary
A deficiency was identified when a registered nurse (RN) failed to follow proper infection control techniques during a dressing change for a resident who was under Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) due to multiple wounds, including a stage three pressure ulcer and a surgical incision. The RN performed wound care by cleansing the resident's coccyx wound and placed contaminated gauze on the resident's uncovered bedside table. Without changing gloves or performing hand hygiene, the RN proceeded to cut and apply a new dressing, moving from a dirty to a clean area without appropriate infection control measures. The RN confirmed during an interview that she did not change gloves or perform hand hygiene between tasks as required. After completing the dressing change, the RN removed her gloves but exited the resident's room still wearing her PPE gown. She then discarded the gown in a housekeeping cart trash bag located in the hallway, rather than removing and discarding it inside the resident's room as required by facility policy and CDC guidelines. This action was observed and confirmed by both the Housekeeper Director and the RN herself, who acknowledged the error during interviews. The facility's policies on Enhanced Barrier Precautions and wound care require that PPE be removed and discarded inside the resident's room and that hand hygiene be performed between dirty and clean tasks. The failure to follow these protocols during the dressing change had the potential to affect other residents on the same hall who were not under EBP, as contaminated PPE was improperly handled and disposed of outside the resident's room.
Improper Sling Size Used During Mechanical Lift Transfer
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Summary
A deficiency occurred when staff failed to safely transfer a resident using a sit-to-stand lift. The resident, who was severely cognitively impaired and dependent on staff for transfers due to conditions including metabolic encephalopathy, muscle weakness, unsteadiness, diabetes, and multiple rib fractures, was observed being transferred with a medium-sized (yellow) sling that did not fit properly. The sling could not be secured across the resident's chest, leaving an eight-inch gap and the straps directly on the resident's bare chest. Staff interviews confirmed that the sling was too small and that the resident required a large (green) sling, as indicated by the resident's weight and facility guidelines. Further review of staff training records and personnel files showed that both CNAs involved had been trained and checked off for proper use of the sit-to-stand lift, and one had previously received verbal counseling for improper transfer technique. Facility policy and manufacturer instructions both required the use of appropriately sized slings for safe transfers. Despite these protocols, the incorrect sling size was used, and the transfer was not performed according to established procedures, resulting in a failure to ensure the area was free from accident hazards and that adequate supervision was provided to prevent accidents.
Failure to Report Alleged Inappropriate Touching
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Summary
The facility failed to report an allegation of inappropriate staff touching as potential resident abuse to the Ohio Department of Health (ODH). This deficiency affected one resident, identified as Resident #38, who was cognitively intact and had specific care preferences due to her medical conditions, including chronic respiratory failure, morbid obesity, and PTSD. The resident had a care plan that specified no male staff for showers, which was not adhered to, leading to discomfort and allegations of inappropriate touching by a male CNA. The resident reported two incidents where the CNA tickled her under her arms, once with her shirt on and once without, making her uncomfortable. Despite the resident reporting these incidents to the Director of Nursing (DON), the facility did not report the allegations to the ODH as required by their policy. The DON did not perceive the resident's concerns as potential abuse and instead reassigned the CNA to another unit. The facility's policy mandates immediate reporting of such allegations to the Administrator and ODH, which was not followed. The Administrator was unaware of the incidents, and the CNA involved was related to the DON, which may have influenced the handling of the situation.
Failure to Investigate Alleged Inappropriate Touching
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Summary
The facility failed to investigate an allegation of inappropriate staff touching as potential resident abuse, affecting one resident out of three reviewed for abuse. The resident, who was cognitively intact and had a history of PTSD, reported that a male CNA had touched her inappropriately on two occasions, making her uncomfortable. Despite the resident's report to the Director of Nursing (DON), the incidents were not reported to the Ohio Department of Health (ODH), nor was an investigation conducted. The facility's policy required all alleged violations involving abuse to be investigated, but this was not adhered to in this case. The resident had a care plan specifying no male staff for showers due to PTSD, which was not respected by the male CNA involved. The DON, who was related to the CNA, did not take the resident's concerns as potential abuse and merely reassigned the CNA to another unit without further action. The facility's failure to report and investigate the allegations represents non-compliance with their policy and regulatory requirements, as confirmed by interviews with the Administrator and DON.
Untimely Signing of Provider Visit Notes
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure that physician and nurse practitioner visit notes were signed in a timely manner, affecting three residents. Resident #06, who was cognitively intact, had multiple diagnoses including myocardial infarction and diabetes mellitus. The resident was assessed by the facility physician and a nurse practitioner, but their notes were not signed until several days after the assessments. Similarly, Resident #34, also cognitively intact, had her physician's progress notes signed 13 days after the assessment. Resident #60, who had impaired cognition, experienced delays in the signing of physician notes ranging from three to 13 days after assessments. The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) confirmed the issue of untimely documentation and noted concerns related to the facility's Medical Director, who had given notice of resignation due to these documentation issues. The facility's policy on charting and documentation, dated July 2017, requires that documentation of procedures and treatments include specific details such as the date and time, which was not adhered to in these cases.
Infection Control Breach During Incontinence Care
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure proper infection control procedures were followed during incontinence care for a resident. The resident, who had diagnoses of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and congestive heart failure (CHF), was frequently incontinent of bladder and always incontinent of bowel. During an observation, two Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) were providing incontinence care to the resident. CNA #104 was observed cleaning the resident of stool but did not remove her gloves before placing a new incontinence product under the resident. CNA #105 then cleaned the resident's peri area without changing gloves after handling stool. An interview with CNA #105 confirmed that she did not remove her gloves after cleaning stool and acknowledged that she should have removed her gloves and washed her hands before proceeding to clean the resident's peri area. The CDC guidelines for hand hygiene require changing gloves and cleaning hands when moving from a soiled body site to a clean body site. This deficiency was identified during an investigation under Complaint Number OH00160272.
Infection Control Deficiencies Lead to Gastrointestinal Outbreak
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Summary
The facility failed to develop and implement effective infection control policies and practices, leading to a gastrointestinal outbreak affecting nine residents and five staff members. The outbreak began with Resident #66 experiencing loose stools, followed by other residents and staff members showing symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea. Five residents tested positive for Campylobacter. The facility delayed notifying the local health department about the outbreak, reporting it approximately 20 days after it began. Additionally, the facility lacked a policy specifying when and to whom communicable diseases should be reported. During an initial tour, it was observed that the kitchen's handwashing sink did not have working hot water, and there were no signs indicating this issue or directing staff to an alternative sink. Staff members were washing their hands in a 3-compartment sink area without soap or hand towels. The facility also failed to maintain a cleaning schedule for ice buckets, which were only cleaned once since 04/08/24. The storage areas were found to be unsanitary, with gloves and Styrofoam cups stored in a garage contaminated with possible rodent and cat feces. Interviews with staff confirmed the lack of awareness and proper procedures for infection control. The Director of Nursing (DON) acknowledged the delay in reporting the outbreak and the absence of a specific policy for reporting communicable diseases. The DON also confirmed the unsanitary conditions in the storage garage and the lack of a cleaning schedule for ice buckets. The Administrator was unaware of the hot water issue in the kitchen until the day of the investigation and confirmed that the problem was fixed during the investigation.
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