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Health Inspection Summary
Sunnyslope Nursing Home
102 Boyce Drive
Bowerston, OH 44695
(740) 269-8001

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Deficiency Category
Inspection Date:
10/17/24
Complaint Reporting Period:
3/1/24 - 2/28/25
Inspection Date:
5/12/22
Complaint Reporting Period:
3/1/23 - 2/29/24
Inspection Date:
9/6/19
Complaint Reporting Period:
3/1/22 - 2/28/23
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies103
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies118
Infection Control Deficiencies001
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies301
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies002
Resident Rights Deficiencies101
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies000
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies031
Environmental Deficiencies000
Administration Deficiencies002
Detailed result for inspection on 10/17/24
Date of last standard health inspection:10/17/24Read the full report (PDF)
Date(s) of complaint inspection(s) between 3/1/24 - 2/28/25
11/22/24Read the full report (PDF)
Date(s) of infection control inspection(s) between 3/1/24 - 2/28/25
No infection control inspections
Total number of Health Deficiencies for this nursing home:6
Average number of Health Deficiencies in Ohio:10.7
Average number of Health Deficiencies in the United States:9.6
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

11/22/2411/8/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

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

10/17/2411/20/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Infection Control Deficiencies
No Infection Control Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

10/17/2411/20/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

10/17/2411/20/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

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

10/17/2411/20/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
No Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

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

10/17/2411/20/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
No Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
No Pharmacy Service Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Environmental Deficiencies
No Environmental Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Administration Deficiencies
No Administration Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Detailed result for inspection on 5/12/22
Date of last standard health inspection:5/12/22Read the full report (PDF)
Date(s) of complaint inspection(s) between 3/1/23 - 2/29/24
No complaint inspections
Date(s) of infection control inspection(s) between 3/1/23 - 2/29/24
No infection control inspections
Total number of Health Deficiencies for this nursing home:4
Average number of Health Deficiencies in Ohio:10.2
Average number of Health Deficiencies in the United States:9.4
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
No Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

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

5/12/226/1/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Infection Control Deficiencies
No Infection Control Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
No Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
No Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
No Resident Rights Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
No Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

5/12/226/1/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

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.

5/12/226/1/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

5/12/226/1/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Environmental Deficiencies
No Environmental Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Administration Deficiencies
No Administration Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Detailed result for inspection on 9/6/19
Date of last standard health inspection:9/6/19Read the full report (PDF)
Date(s) of complaint inspection(s) between 3/1/22 - 2/28/23
No complaint inspections
Date(s) of infection control inspection(s) between 3/1/22 - 2/28/23
No infection control inspections
Total number of Health Deficiencies for this nursing home:19
Average number of Health Deficiencies in Ohio:9.7
Average number of Health Deficiencies in the United States:8.7
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

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

9/6/1911/6/19
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

9/6/1911/6/19
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

9/6/1911/6/19
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

9/6/1911/6/19
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

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

9/6/1912/6/19
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

9/6/1911/6/19
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

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

9/6/1911/6/19
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

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

9/6/1911/6/19
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

9/6/1911/6/19
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

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

9/6/1911/6/19
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide appropriate foot care.

9/6/1911/6/19
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Infection Control Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

9/6/1911/6/19
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

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

9/6/1912/6/19
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

9/6/1911/6/19
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many

Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

9/6/1911/6/19
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

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

9/6/1911/6/19
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
No Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

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.

9/6/1911/6/19
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Environmental Deficiencies
No Environmental Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Administration Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

9/6/1911/6/19
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

9/6/1911/6/19
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Complaints and facility-reported incidents in the past 3 years
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

11/22/2411/8/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Infection control inspection deficiencies in the past 3 years
This nursing home has not had any infection control inspections in the past 3 years.
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