Warren Manor
Inspection history, citations, penalties and survey trends for this long-term care facility in Warren, Pennsylvania.
- Location
- 682 Pleasant Drive, Warren, Pennsylvania 16365
- CMS Provider Number
- 395650
- Inspections on file
- 24
- Latest survey
- April 2, 2026
- Citations (last 12 mo.)
- 5
Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Warren Manor during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
The facility did not maintain its sprinkler system as per NFPA 25 standards. Observations revealed that the kitchen dishwashing area had dust-covered, dirty, and corroded sprinkler heads, and the required sprinkler wrench was not available. These issues were confirmed by the maintenance supervisor.
The facility failed to maintain electrical receptacles in compliance with safety standards in one of over thirty rooms. An observation revealed that the A wing resident laundry room had a washing machine without GFCI protection. This deficiency was confirmed by the maintenance supervisor.
The facility failed to maintain accurate evacuation diagrams, as the diagram in the PT corridor did not display two exit routes from the viewer's location, violating NFPA 170 standards. This deficiency was confirmed by the maintenance supervisor.
Surveyors identified that staff did not follow physician's orders for four residents, including not repositioning a resident with a pressure injury as ordered, allowing weight bearing during transfers for a resident with a non-weight bearing order, failing to provide BiPAP therapy as prescribed, and missing or lacking documentation for wound care treatments. These deficiencies were confirmed through observations, record reviews, and staff interviews.
Three residents with respiratory conditions had oxygen concentrators that were visibly dirty with a white, fluffy substance and dried liquid, and one resident was not receiving oxygen as ordered, with their nasal cannula found on the floor. An LPN confirmed the equipment was not clean and that oxygen therapy was not being provided per physician orders.
Surveyors found that leftover potato triangles in a walk-in cooler were stored past the facility's three-day use policy and lacked a discard date. The Dietary Manager confirmed the food item should have been discarded according to facility policy.
An LPN failed to clean and disinfect a blood glucose meter after using it on multiple residents, placing the soiled device on the medication cart between uses and not following manufacturer or facility infection control guidelines. The Infection Preventionist confirmed that the device should have been disinfected after each use.
A resident was observed keeping and using electronic cigarettes/vaporizers in their room, an unauthorized area, without staff supervision or facility control of smoking materials. Facility leadership confirmed the resident's noncompliance with the smoking policy, resulting in a lack of accountability and increased safety risk.
The facility did not update a resident's care plan to reflect a new non-weight bearing order and failed to provide evidence that two residents or their representatives were invited to or attended care plan conferences, as required by policy and regulations.
A resident with multiple medical conditions did not receive scheduled baths or showers according to their preference over several weeks. Documentation lacked evidence of hygiene care on multiple scheduled dates, and the resident reported and exhibited signs of poor personal hygiene. The DON confirmed the failure to provide bathing as scheduled.
A resident with multiple medical conditions did not receive required quarterly financial statements for their trust fund account, as confirmed by both the resident and the Business Office Manager. Facility policy mandates these statements, but there was no evidence they were provided.
A resident with multiple medical conditions was incorrectly informed by the Business Office Manager that Medicare would cover their stay, but it was later found that Medicare benefits had been exhausted, resulting in a large outstanding balance. The resident and their representative were not given accurate or timely information about financial responsibility, preventing them from making informed decisions about care and payment options.
A resident who transitioned from Medicare covered services to long-term care did not receive the required SNFABN of Non-coverage when Medicare Part A was discontinued, even though benefit days were not exhausted. The Business Office Manager confirmed that neither the resident nor their representative was given advance notice as required.
The facility did not resolve or document grievances related to care and treatment for four residents, including issues with communication about test results, lack of access to a BIPAP machine, and concerns about noise, smoke, hydration, and care routines. Interviews revealed that these concerns were communicated to staff but were not addressed, and the grievance process was found to focus only on missing or broken items rather than care issues.
A resident with Type 2 diabetes and other medical conditions was incorrectly documented as receiving insulin on multiple MDS assessments, when in fact the resident was administered Trulicity, a non-insulin diabetes medication. This error was confirmed by the RN Assessment Coordinator and resulted in inaccurate medical records.
Warren Manor did not meet the required NA staffing ratios on a specific day, with insufficient NAs during both the day and overnight shifts for a census of 102 residents. The deficiency was confirmed by the Nursing Home Administrator.
The facility did not meet the required LPN staffing ratios on both evening and overnight shifts during a review period. On specific days, the evening shift had fewer LPNs than required for the resident census, and the overnight shift also fell short of the minimum LPN requirement. The Nursing Home Administrator confirmed these staffing deficiencies.
A resident with a known fish allergy was mistakenly served a breaded fish patty instead of the specified pork patty, leading to an allergic reaction. The facility's policies for communication and allergen awareness were not effectively implemented, resulting in a lapse in management and communication processes. This incident was confirmed by the Nursing Home Administrator, highlighting a violation of resident care and rights regulations.
The facility failed to review and revise comprehensive care plans for three residents within the required timeframe. Residents with various diagnoses, including diabetes, high blood pressure, chronic kidney disease, dementia, COPD, and GERD, had care plans that were not updated by their target dates. The care plans covered issues such as self-care, skin integrity, falls, and medication use. The Nursing Home Administrator confirmed the oversight, indicating non-compliance with the facility's policy.
The facility failed to properly label and store medications, including expired insulin pens and an undated tuberculin vial. A narcotic storage box was not secured in the refrigerator, and an LPN left medications unattended in a resident's room. These actions violate facility policies and compromise medication management and security.
A resident's Foley catheter and wound vacuum equipment were improperly placed on the floor, contrary to manufacturer's instructions, and an LPN used an ungloved finger to handle medication pills. The DON confirmed the absence of policies addressing these issues.
The facility failed to update care plans for four residents, leading to discrepancies between documented care preferences and actual care plans. Two residents had care plans indicating Full Code status despite having DNR orders, while two others lacked documentation for necessary wound vacuum treatments. The DON confirmed these care plans were not updated to reflect current medical needs.
A resident with stage four pressure ulcers and MRSA did not receive wound care as per physician orders, with dressings applied incorrectly. The facility also failed to ensure annual staff competencies in wound care, as confirmed by the Nursing Home Administrator and DON.
The facility failed to ensure consistency between physician orders, POLST forms, and paper charts for two residents, leading to discrepancies in their life-sustaining treatment preferences. One resident's records showed a DNR status, but the paper chart indicated Full Code. Another resident's records also showed a DNR status with limited interventions, but the paper chart incorrectly labeled them as Full Code. These inconsistencies were confirmed by facility staff.
A facility failed to develop a comprehensive care plan for a resident with dementia, high blood pressure, and anxiety. Despite a physician's order for a secure care band to prevent elopement, the clinical record lacked a care plan addressing this risk. This deficiency was confirmed by the RN Assessment Coordinator.
The facility failed to ensure accurate MDS assessments for four residents. A resident's MDS was incorrectly coded regarding the use of a wander/elopement alarm, while another resident's MDS inaccurately reflected urinary continence status despite having a catheter. Additionally, a resident's MDS did not account for the use of a CPAP device. These errors were confirmed by the RNAC.
Sprinkler System Maintenance Deficiency
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The facility failed to maintain its sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA 25 standards, as evidenced by observations and interviews conducted during a survey. Specifically, the kitchen dishwashing area was found to have sprinkler heads that were dust-covered, dirty, and corroded. Additionally, the facility did not have the required sprinkler wrench available at the time of the survey. These deficiencies were confirmed through an interview with the maintenance supervisor.
Plan Of Correction
Sprinkler heads in kitchen area to be replaced. Sprinkler wrench to also be replaced. Cleanliness of sprinkler heads to be monitored by Environmental Services Supervisor or designee weekly for one month. Findings to be discussed at Quality Assurance Performance Improvement meeting.
Electrical Receptacle Deficiency in Laundry Room
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The facility failed to maintain electrical receptacles in compliance with safety standards in one of over thirty rooms. During an observation on April 8, 2025, at 10:55 a.m., it was noted that the A wing resident laundry room had a washing machine that was not equipped with ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection. This deficiency was confirmed through an interview with the maintenance supervisor at the same time, who acknowledged the lack of GFCI protection for the electrical outlet in question.
Plan Of Correction
Laundry room receptacle replaced with ground fault circuit interrupter protection. Whole house audit to be completed by Environmental Services Supervisor or designee to ensure all outlets are in compliance by 4/30. Findings to be discussed at Quality Assurance Performance Improvement meeting.
Evacuation Diagram Deficiency in PT Corridor
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The facility failed to maintain accurate evacuation diagrams, as observed on April 8, 2025. Specifically, the evacuation diagram located in the PT corridor did not display two exit routes from the viewer's location, which is a requirement under NFPA 170 - 11.2.4 and 11.3.2. This deficiency was confirmed during an interview with the maintenance supervisor conducted at the same time as the observation.
Plan Of Correction
Physical Therapy hallway evacuation plan was updated. All other evacuation diagrams reviewed to verify two exit routes on each one. Findings will be reported at Quality Assurance Performance Improvement meeting.
Failure to Follow Physician's Orders for Multiple Residents
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The facility failed to follow physician's orders for four residents, as evidenced by clinical record reviews, staff interviews, and direct observations. One resident with a history of a Stage Three pressure injury to the coccyx had a physician's order to be repositioned every two hours to offload the coccyx. However, observations showed the resident remained in a wheelchair for approximately four hours without repositioning, and staff interviews confirmed the order was not followed during this period. Another resident with a broken left hip and a physician's order for no weight bearing on the left leg was observed being transferred in a manner that allowed weight bearing on the affected leg. Staff interviews confirmed that the resident was assisted to stand and hold onto a grab bar, permitting weight bearing contrary to the physician's order. The Director of Nursing also confirmed that the current order required non-weight bearing status, which was not maintained. A third resident with a physician's order for BiPAP therapy at hours of sleep was found to be without the BiPAP machine for several months, as confirmed by both the resident and staff. Additionally, a fourth resident with an order for Active Critical Care 30 ml twice daily for wound healing had multiple missed or undocumented administrations of the treatment, as shown in the Medication Administration Record and confirmed by the Director of Nursing. No facility policy regarding following physician's orders was provided.
Failure to Maintain Clean Respiratory Equipment and Administer Oxygen as Ordered
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The facility failed to maintain cleanliness and proper infection control regarding respiratory care equipment for three residents, as well as failed to provide oxygen therapy according to physician's orders for one resident. Observations revealed that oxygen concentrators for all three residents had a significant accumulation of a white, fluffy substance and dried liquid on their surfaces, which persisted over multiple days. Additionally, one resident's nasal cannula was found on the floor, and the resident was not receiving oxygen as ordered by the physician. The clinical records for these residents included diagnoses such as hypertension, anxiety, hypothyroidism, COPD, hyperlipidemia, and respiratory failure, with physician orders specifying weekly maintenance and cleaning of oxygen equipment. Staff interviews confirmed that the oxygen concentrators should have been kept clean and that oxygen therapy should have been administered as prescribed. The LPN interviewed acknowledged the presence of the white substance and dried liquid on the equipment, as well as the failure to ensure the resident was receiving oxygen and that the nasal cannula was not on the floor. These findings indicate lapses in following physician orders and facility policies related to respiratory care and infection control.
Improper Storage of Leftover Food in Walk-In Cooler
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The facility failed to store food in accordance with its own policy and professional food safety standards. During a kitchen tour, surveyors observed a clear plastic container in the walk-in cooler containing five leftover potato triangles (hashbrowns) that were labeled with a prepared date but lacked a discard date. The prepared date indicated that the food item was beyond the facility's policy of using or discarding prepared or leftover foods within three days. The Dietary Manager confirmed during the observation that the potato triangles were past their use-by date and should have been discarded.
Failure to Disinfect Blood Glucose Meter Between Resident Uses
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Facility staff failed to properly clean and disinfect a blood glucose meter (BGM) after use on multiple residents during medication administration. Manufacturer's guidelines and facility policy both require that the BGM be cleaned and disinfected after each use. Observations revealed that an LPN used the BGM to obtain blood specimens from three residents, placing the soiled device on top of the medication cart after each use without cleaning it according to the required procedures. It could not be determined if the BGM was cleaned before or after use for one of the residents. During interviews, the LPN confirmed not cleaning the BGM prior to obtaining blood specimens from two residents. The facility's Infection Preventionist also confirmed that the BGM should have been cleaned and disinfected after each use. These actions were in direct violation of both the manufacturer's instructions and the facility's own protocols for infection prevention and control.
Failure to Enforce Smoking Policy and Supervision
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The facility failed to ensure a safe environment related to smoking for one of two residents reviewed who smoke at the facility. According to the facility's Smoking Policy, residents are only permitted to smoke in designated areas and must be accompanied by staff, family, or properly trained volunteers. Smoking materials, including electronic cigarettes and vaporizers, are to be kept in a designated area accessible only by staff, and residents are not allowed to keep these items in their possession. Smoking in bed or in unauthorized areas is strictly prohibited. During the survey, observations revealed that a resident had several electronic cigarettes/vaporizers on their bedside table and was seen smoking an electronic cigarette/vaporizer in their room, which is not a designated smoking area. Interviews with the NHA and DON confirmed that the resident smokes in their room and keeps their own electronic cigarettes/vaporizers, contrary to facility policy. The facility had no accountability for these items, and the resident refused to follow the smoking policy, placing others at risk.
Failure to Update Care Plans and Involve Residents in Care Plan Conferences
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The facility failed to provide evidence of conducting resident care plan conference meetings or inviting residents and/or their representatives to such meetings, as well as failed to revise comprehensive care plans to reflect current care needs for two residents. For one resident with a history of a broken left hip, spinal stenosis with disc degeneration, and difficulty walking, the clinical record showed a physician's order for no weight bearing on the left leg. However, the care plan was not updated to reflect this non-weight bearing status, and the Director of Nursing confirmed this omission during an interview. For another resident with diagnoses including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, anxiety, and hyperlipidemia, the clinical record lacked evidence that the resident or their representative had been invited to or attended a care plan conference meeting following the most recent assessment. The resident confirmed not being invited or attending such a meeting, and the Social Service Manager also confirmed the absence of documentation regarding care plan conference invitations or attendance. These findings were in violation of facility policy and state regulations regarding care planning and resident involvement.
Failure to Provide Scheduled Bathing According to Resident Preference
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The facility failed to provide a resident with baths or showers according to their scheduled days and personal preference. Documentation for the resident showed that several scheduled bath/shower dates were marked as 'not applicable,' and there was no evidence that the resident received the necessary hygiene care during the specified period. The facility's policy requires that each resident receive care and services to maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being, including assistance with activities of daily living such as grooming and personal hygiene. The resident, who has diagnoses including morbid obesity, urinary tract infection, hypokalemia, and hypothyroidism, reported not receiving scheduled showers for several weeks. During an interview, the resident expressed concern about greasy and knotted hair, which was also observed by surveyors. The DON confirmed that the resident did not receive baths or showers as scheduled and preferred during the review period.
Failure to Provide Resident with Required Quarterly Financial Statements
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The facility failed to provide quarterly financial statements to a resident whose personal funds were managed by the facility. According to facility policy, residents are entitled to receive a quarterly accounting of deposits, interest earned, and withdrawals from their trust fund accounts. Documentation showed that the facility was responsible for handling the resident's finances, and the resident's account had a balance of $1.74. However, during an interview, the resident reported not receiving any financial statements regarding their funds or a monthly allowance. Further investigation revealed that the Business Office Manager confirmed quarterly financial statements were not provided at the end of the quarter or within 30 days of the quarter's end. The facility lacked evidence that the resident was given statements detailing deposits, interest, or withdrawals. The resident's clinical record included diagnoses of morbid obesity, urinary tract infection, hypokalemia, and hypothyroidism at the time of the deficiency.
Failure to Provide Accurate Insurance Coverage Information to Resident
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The facility failed to provide accurate and timely communication regarding insurance coverage for a resident's stay and services. The resident, who had diagnoses including osteomyelitis of the left ankle and foot, anemia, metabolic encephalopathy, and chronic atrial fibrillation, was admitted and later discharged after a period of care. During the stay, the Business Office Manager informed the resident's representative that Medicare would cover the stay and that there would be no private pay responsibility. However, it was later discovered that the resident had exhausted Medicare benefits, resulting in a significant outstanding balance for the period of care. The Business Office Manager acknowledged that the information about insurance coverage was confusing and that the resident's representative was not made aware of the financial responsibility until after the services had been provided. This lack of accurate and timely communication prevented the resident and their representative from making an informed decision about continuing the stay or considering alternative care and financial options.
Failure to Provide Required Medicare Non-Coverage Notice
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The facility failed to provide the required Skilled Nursing Facility Advanced Beneficiary Notice (SNFABN) of Non-coverage to a resident or the resident's representative when Medicare Part A coverage was discontinued, even though the resident's benefit days were not exhausted. The resident had returned from a qualifying hospital stay and began receiving Medicare covered services, but when the facility initiated discharge from Medicare coverage, there was no documentation that the SNFABN was given in advance as required. This was confirmed by the Business Office Manager, who acknowledged that the notice was not provided at the time Medicare services ended, despite the resident remaining in the facility for long-term care.
Failure to Address and Resolve Resident Grievances Related to Care and Treatment
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The facility failed to resolve grievances related to care and treatment for four residents, as required by its own grievance policy. The policy states that all complaints or grievances will be resolved promptly and fairly, and that residents, their representatives, or other interested parties are encouraged to bring concerns to the attention of the Administrator, who serves as the Grievance Officer. However, a review of the facility's grievance records from January through April 2025 showed no documentation of grievances from the four residents or their family member regarding care and treatment concerns, despite multiple interviews indicating that such concerns had been raised. Specifically, one resident reported repeated requests for lab and test results without resolution, while another expressed ongoing issues with noise and smoke from a resident smoking area outside their window, affecting their ability to open the window and sleep. A third resident stated they had been without their BIPAP machine for several days despite asking multiple staff members for assistance. Additionally, a family member of another resident reported multiple unresolved care concerns, including the location of the smoking area, resident hydration, and the timing of morning care. The Nursing Home Administrator confirmed that the facility's grievance process typically only addressed missing or broken items and acknowledged the lack of evidence that these care and treatment concerns were addressed in a timely manner.
Inaccurate MDS Assessment Coding for Diabetes Medication
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The facility failed to accurately complete the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments for one resident, resulting in incorrect documentation of the resident's medication administration. Specifically, the MDS for this resident repeatedly indicated that insulin was administered one time during the seven-day look-back period for multiple quarterly and annual assessments. However, a review of the Medication Administration Records (MARs) showed that the resident was actually receiving Trulicity, a non-insulin injectable diabetes medication, and not insulin during those periods. The error was confirmed during an interview with the Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator, who acknowledged that the MDS coding for insulin administration was incorrect and should have been recorded as zero days. The resident involved had a medical history including a bacterial bone infection, Type 2 diabetes, and an irregular heartbeat. The deficiency was cited under 28 Pa. Code 211.5(f)(x) for inaccurate medical records.
Staffing Ratio Deficiency at Warren Manor
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Warren Manor failed to meet the required nurse aide (NA) staffing ratios as per the 28 PA Code, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Long Term Care Licensure Regulations. On December 15, 2024, the facility did not have the mandated minimum of one NA per 10 residents during the day shift, with only 9.06 NAs working when 10.20 were required for a census of 102 residents. Additionally, the overnight shift on the same day did not meet the requirement of one NA per 15 residents, with 6.35 NAs working when 6.80 were needed. This deficiency was confirmed by the Nursing Home Administrator during an interview on December 23, 2024.
Plan Of Correction
All residents received appropriate care and services to meet their needs on the identified days and there was no direct correlation to an individual resident. Residents of Warren Manor will be protected from future staff ratios below the 1:10 nurse aide for days, 1:11 nurse aide for evenings, and 1:15 nurse aide for nights by a proactive preview of daily staff assignments and schedules to ensure adequate staff coverage by Director of Nursing/Designee. The Director of Nursing/designee will review the monthly schedule prior to its start date to review for adequate staffing and fill in missing shifts before giving to the staff. The nursing scheduler/designee will review projected staffing levels with the Director of Nursing/designee daily to ensure that any foreseeable staffing levels below nurse aide ratios are adequately covered. Charge Nurses will be educated on appropriate staffing ratios by Director of Nursing/designee by 1/31/25 to immediately contact Director of Nursing for any day that ratios unexpectedly drop below the nurse aide ratio minimum for immediate resolution. Warren Manor will continue to aggressively advertise externally for the recruitment of nursing/nurse aide applicants to enhance current staffing levels. The facility will also review potential admissions and reconsider admissions if the facility is unable to meet minimum staffing levels. Warren Manor is an approved provider of the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program and has ongoing class trainings throughout the year. Administrative RNs are assigned to an on-call schedule and are available to cover shifts when foreseeable staffing levels are below the ratio levels. The facility offers extra incentives to current staff to cover extra shifts. A weekly recruiting meeting is held to address open positions. Open walk-in interview sessions will be held weekly. Nurse aide ratios will be reviewed by Director of Nursing/nursing designee 3x's a week for a month, then weekly x3 weeks, then monthly x2 months. Results will be reported at the monthly Quality Assurance and Process Improvement committee meeting.
LPN Staffing Shortages on Evening and Overnight Shifts
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The facility failed to meet the required staffing ratios for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) on both the evening and overnight shifts during the review period from December 15, 2024, to December 21, 2024. Specifically, on December 19 and 20, 2024, the evening shift did not meet the minimum requirement of one LPN per 30 residents, with only 3.28 and 3.21 LPNs working against the required 3.43 and 3.50, respectively, for a census of 103 and 106 residents. Additionally, the overnight shift on December 19, 20, and 21, 2024, did not meet the minimum requirement of one LPN per 40 residents, with staffing levels of 3.28, 3.21, and 2.08 LPNs against the required 3.43, 3.50, and 2.60 for a census of 103, 105, and 104 residents, respectively. The Nursing Home Administrator confirmed these staffing shortages during an interview on December 23, 2024.
Plan Of Correction
All residents received appropriate care and services to meet their needs on the identified days and there was no direct correlation to an individual resident. Residents of Warren Manor will be protected from future staff ratios below the 1:25 daylight Licensed Practical Nurse, 1:30 evening Licensed Practical Nurse, and 1:40 night Licensed Practical Nurse by a proactive preview of daily staff assignments and schedules to ensure adequate staff coverage by Director of Nursing/Designee. The Director of Nursing/designee will review the monthly schedule prior to its start date to review for adequate staffing and fill in missing shifts before giving to the staff. The nursing scheduler/designee will review projected staffing levels with the Director of Nursing/designee daily to ensure that any foreseeable staffing levels below Licensed Practical Nurse ratios are adequately covered. Charge Nurses will be educated by Director of Nursing/designee by 1/31/25 on appropriate staffing ratios and to immediately contact Director of Nursing for any day that ratios unexpectedly drop below the nurse ratio minimum for immediate resolution. Warren Manor will continue to aggressively advertise externally for the recruitment of nursing applicants to enhance current staffing levels. The facility will also review potential admissions and reconsider admissions if the facility is unable to meet minimum staffing levels. Administrative registered nurses are assigned to an on-call schedule and are available to cover shifts when foreseeable staffing levels are below the ratio levels. The facility offers extra incentives to current staff to cover extra shifts. A weekly recruiting meeting is held to address open positions. Open walk-in interview sessions will be held weekly. Licensed Practical Nurse ratios will be reviewed by Director of Nursing/nursing designee 3x's a week for a month, then weekly x3 weeks, then monthly x2 months. Results will be reported at the monthly Quality Assurance and Process Improvement committee meeting.
Failure to Prevent Allergen Exposure
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The facility failed to prevent exposure to a food allergen for a resident with a known allergy, resulting in an allergic reaction. The facility's policies, including the Nutrition Services Communication Form and Food Allergen Awareness, were not effectively implemented. These policies were designed to ensure communication between nursing and dietary staff and to prevent allergic reactions by identifying food allergens. However, on 11/11/2024, a resident with a documented fish allergy was mistakenly served a breaded fish patty instead of the specified breaded pork patty. This error occurred despite the meal tray ticket indicating the correct item, and the mistake was only realized after the resident began to develop a rash following consumption of the meal. The incident was confirmed by the Nursing Home Administrator during an interview on 12/23/2024, acknowledging that the facility did not adhere to the physician's orders to avoid serving the resident a food allergen. The deficiency was identified through a review of facility policies, clinical records, and staff interviews, highlighting a lapse in the facility's management and communication processes. The failure to provide the correct meal as per the resident's dietary restrictions led to an adverse health event, violating several Pennsylvania Code regulations related to resident care and rights.
Plan Of Correction
R1 was immediately sent to the hospital for assessment after the incident. All other food allergies in the facility were reviewed, and residents were interviewed to verify no allergic foods have been provided to them. An updated allergy list will be available to dietary staff and nursing staff to review. The Nutrition Services Supervisor or designee will highlight food allergies on meal tickets for every meal. The Nutrition Services Supervisor or designee will educate dietary and nursing staff on how to read meal tickets and how to cross-reference the tray with the ticket before serving by 1/23/25. The Nutrition Services Supervisor or designee will audit all trays with food allergies for accurate meal items during one meal per day daily for one week, weekly for one month, and monthly thereafter. Findings will be discussed at the Quality Assurance Performance Improvement meeting.
Failure to Update Resident Care Plans Timely
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The facility failed to review and revise comprehensive care plans for three residents within the required timeframe, as mandated by their policy. The policy requires that a comprehensive care plan be developed within seven days after the completion of a comprehensive assessment and periodically reviewed and revised by a team of qualified persons. However, for Residents R8, R11, and R14, the care plans were not updated by the target dates specified. Resident R8, with diagnoses including diabetes, high blood pressure, and chronic kidney disease, had 16 care plans with an outstanding target date of 8/13/24. Similarly, Resident R11, diagnosed with a left hip fracture, diabetes, and high blood pressure, had 14 care plans with an outstanding target date of 8/12/24. Resident R14, who has dementia, COPD, and GERD, had 17 care plans with an outstanding target date of 8/10/24. The care plans for these residents covered various problem categories such as self-care, skin integrity, falls, nutrition, and medication use, among others. The Nursing Home Administrator confirmed during a telephone interview that the care plans for these residents were not reviewed or revised within the required timeframe, indicating a lapse in adherence to the facility's policy and regulatory requirements.
Medication Labeling and Security Deficiencies
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The facility failed to adhere to proper labeling and storage protocols for medications, as evidenced by several observations and staff interviews. In one instance, a multi-dose insulin pen in the C Hall medication cart was found to be expired, and another insulin pen was not labeled with the date it was opened. Additionally, a multi-dose vial of tuberculin solution in the medication storage room was not labeled with the date it was opened, making it impossible to determine its expiration date. These lapses in labeling violate the facility's policy, which requires that the date opened be recorded on multi-dose vials and that they expire 28 days after initial use unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer. Furthermore, the facility failed to ensure the security of controlled substances. A secured narcotic storage box inside the medication refrigerator was not permanently affixed, potentially allowing unauthorized access to resident-specific medications. This was confirmed by the Director of Nursing during an interview. Additionally, an LPN left a medication cup with multiple unknown medications unattended in a resident's room while the resident was asleep, which was acknowledged as inappropriate by the LPN. These deficiencies highlight significant lapses in medication management and security protocols within the facility.
Infection Control and Medication Handling Deficiencies
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The facility failed to prevent potential cross-contamination during wound care and urinary catheter care for a resident, as well as during medication administration. The manufacturer's instructions for the Nisus pump wound vacuum specified that the pump should be kept in a clean environment and in its black carrying case. However, observations revealed that the resident's Foley catheter bag and tubing, along with the wound vacuum collection canister and tubing, were lying on the bedroom floor. This was confirmed by Registered Nurse Employee E2 and LPN Employee E3, who acknowledged that these items should not be on the floor. The resident involved had a flaccid neuropathic bladder, kidney failure, a stage four pressure ulcer, and malnutrition, with specific physician orders for catheter maintenance and wound care. Additionally, during medication administration, LPN Employee E5 was observed transferring pills into a medication cup and using an ungloved finger to hold the pills while pouring them into envelopes for crushing. LPN Employee E5 confirmed that touching the pills with bare hands was inappropriate. The Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed the lack of policies regarding these practices and acknowledged that the urine collection bag, tubing, and vacuum canister should not be on the floor, and that pills should not be touched with ungloved hands.
Failure to Update Care Plans for Residents
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The facility failed to review and revise comprehensive care plans to reflect the current care and services for four residents. Resident R99's care plan inaccurately indicated Full Code status despite having a POLST and physician orders for Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) and Comfort Measures Only. Similarly, Resident R106's care plan also incorrectly listed Full Code, conflicting with the resident's POLST and physician orders for DNR with limited interventions. The Director of Nursing confirmed that the care plans for these residents were not updated to reflect their current care preferences. Additionally, the care plans for Residents R31 and R85 did not include necessary interventions for their medical conditions. Resident R31, who had stage four pressure ulcers and a physician's order for a wound vacuum application, lacked documentation in the care plan for this treatment. Similarly, Resident R85, with a stage four pressure ulcer and a physician's order for a wound vacuum, also had no evidence of this intervention in the care plan. The Director of Nursing confirmed the absence of these critical updates in the care plans, indicating a failure to align the care plans with the residents' current medical needs.
Failure to Follow Physician Orders for Wound Care
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The facility failed to provide wound care consistent with physician orders for a resident with stage four pressure ulcers and other serious conditions. The resident, identified as R31, had been admitted with diagnoses including stage four pressure ulcers on the left and right buttocks, a bacterial infection of the bone, and MRSA. Physician orders specified the application of a wound vacuum to the left buttock and right hip pressure ulcers three times per week, and the use of Vashe moistened gauze on the left hip wound. However, during an observation of wound care, it was noted that the dressings were applied incorrectly, with the left hip dressing and the left buttock dressings reversed, contrary to the physician's orders. Additionally, the facility did not ensure that staff competencies related to wound care were performed annually. This was confirmed during interviews with the Nursing Home Administrator and the Director of Nursing, who acknowledged the failure to complete wound care as ordered and the lack of annual competency assessments for wound care provision. These deficiencies were identified through a review of facility documents, clinical records, observations, and staff interviews.
Inconsistencies in Life-Sustaining Treatment Documentation
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The facility failed to ensure consistency between physician orders, POLST forms, and paper charts for two residents, leading to a deficiency in honoring residents' rights to make decisions about their life-sustaining treatments. For one resident, identified as R99, there was a discrepancy between the physician's order, which indicated a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) status, and the paper chart, which incorrectly labeled the resident as Full Code, meaning resuscitation should be performed. This inconsistency was confirmed by the Director of Nursing during an interview. Similarly, for another resident, identified as R106, the physician's order and POLST indicated a DNR status with limited interventions, including antibiotics as needed and no artificial feeding. However, the paper chart incorrectly labeled the resident as Full Code. This inconsistency was confirmed by the Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator. These discrepancies highlight a failure to align critical documents that guide life-sustaining treatment decisions, potentially impacting the residents' rights and care.
Failure to Develop Comprehensive Care Plan for Resident
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The facility failed to develop a comprehensive care plan for a resident identified as R71. The facility's policy, dated 12/19/23, mandates the creation of a person-centered care plan with measurable objectives and timetables for each resident, addressing their medical, nursing, and psychosocial needs as identified in a comprehensive assessment. Resident R71, admitted with diagnoses including dementia, high blood pressure, and anxiety, had a physician's order dated 10/27/23 for a secure care band to be worn, with its placement verified every shift and function verified daily. However, the clinical record lacked evidence of a care plan addressing the resident's risk for elopement and the use of the secure care band. This deficiency was confirmed during an interview with the Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator on 5/22/24.
Inaccurate MDS Assessments for Residents
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The facility failed to ensure that Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments accurately reflected the status of four residents. For Resident R12, the MDS was inaccurately coded as not using a wander/elopement alarm, despite having a secure care band in place during the entire look-back period. Similarly, Resident R71's MDS was also incorrectly coded as not using a wander/elopement alarm, although the resident had a secure care band in place. These inaccuracies were confirmed by the Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator (RNAC) during interviews. Resident R21's MDS assessments were incorrectly coded as always incontinent for urinary continence, despite the resident having an indwelling suprapubic catheter throughout the look-back period. Additionally, Resident R86's MDS assessments failed to reflect the use of a CPAP device, which was used nightly as per the physician's order. These coding errors were also confirmed by the RNAC. The deficiencies were identified through a review of clinical records, MDS assessments, and staff interviews.
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A resident with dementia, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety, residing on a locked unit with a wander guard, was able to leave the secured area by closely following a housekeeper through coded double doors and out a side door without being noticed. Staff did not check for residents before and after exiting the unit, and the resident left the premises, traveled into the community, and purchased food and a drink before being located by local police and returned without injury. The facility’s elopement policy required monitoring for missing residents and initiation of emergency procedures, but these measures were only implemented after the resident was discovered missing and an elopement alarm was activated.
Surveyors observed that dietary staff did not follow the facility’s personal hygiene policy requiring hair restraints, as two dietary employees worked over uncovered food on the tray line with uncovered mustaches. In the same food preparation area, equipment including a large mixer with an uncovered bowl, a Robot-coupe mixer, and a blender were stored and used beneath window frames with peeling paint, and a nearby window blind had dried food debris along its length. Another window frame above a storage rack of meal trays also had peeling paint, demonstrating unsanitary food storage and preparation conditions.
Surveyors determined that the facility failed to provide required written notices of transfers and discharges to multiple residents and/or their representatives, and did not notify the State LTC Ombudsman when residents were transferred to the hospital after changes in condition or left against medical advice. Record reviews showed repeated absence of documentation that residents or responsible parties received written information about the transfers, and that the Ombudsman was informed. The Administrator confirmed that these notifications were not sent.
A deficiency was identified when a resident’s MDS assessment did not accurately reflect the resident’s need for corrective lenses. The resident had a history of diabetes mellitus and falls and was care planned for impaired vision with a requirement for glasses. Despite this, the MDS indicated that no corrective lenses were needed during the look-back period, while direct observation showed the resident wearing glasses, and the Administrator later confirmed the inaccuracy of the MDS documentation.
A resident with chronic kidney disease and DM was documented on the MDS as alert and frequently incontinent of urine, and the CAA indicated that urinary incontinence should be addressed in the care plan. Review of the resident’s current care plan showed no interventions related to urinary incontinence, and the DON confirmed there was no documented evidence that this identified care area was included in the plan.
A resident with chronic kidney disease, polyneuropathies, and muscle weakness, who had no cognitive impairment and required substantial staff assistance for showers and total assistance for transfers, was scheduled to receive showers twice weekly on the evening shift. Over a 30-day period, there was no documentation that showers were provided, offered, or refused, and the resident reported not having had a shower since admission. The DON confirmed the absence of documentation that shower care was offered or provided, resulting in a deficiency related to nursing services and ADL care.
Surveyors found that staff did not follow multiple physician orders for three residents. A resident with diabetes received ordered insulin even when blood glucose readings were below the ordered hold parameter. Another resident with cerebral palsy, DM, and heart failure had repeated significant overnight weight gains without evidence that the physician was notified as ordered. A third resident with anemia and CKD had ordered CBC and CMP lab tests that were not documented as completed. The DON confirmed there was no documentation that these physician orders were carried out.
Staff failed to follow facility policy and physician orders requiring documentation of non-pharmacological interventions (NPI’s) before administering PRN oxycodone for two residents. One resident with osteoarthritis, hip pain, and diabetes had orders for NPI documentation each shift and PRN oxycodone for moderate to severe pain, yet received the narcotic multiple times in a month without any recorded attempt of NPI’s beforehand. Another resident with a history of stroke, diabetes, hemiplegia, and hemiparesis also had orders to document NPI’s prior to PRN pain medication, but similarly received PRN oxycodone several times without documentation that NPI’s were tried first, resulting in noncompliance with state pharmacy and nursing service regulations.
Facility staff failed to follow dialysis care policies and the care plan for a resident with diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney disease, and an upper extremity hemodialysis fistula. Despite clear directions to avoid using the arm with the dialysis access for any treatment, including blood pressure measurement, staff repeatedly documented taking blood pressure on that arm over multiple months. The DON later confirmed that the resident’s blood pressure had been measured on the arm containing the dialysis access.
A resident admitted with PTSD, depression, polyneuropathy, and insomnia, and assessed as having no cognitive impairment but needing substantial assistance with ADLs, was not evaluated for PTSD-related symptoms or triggers. The care plan did not address the resident’s trauma history, identify triggers, or include specific interventions to minimize triggers or re-traumatization. The DON confirmed that no PTSD assessment or related care planning had been completed, resulting in a deficiency in required nursing services.
Failure to Prevent Elopement From Secured Unit
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The deficiency involves a resident with unspecified dementia without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety who was admitted to the facility in November 2025 and resided on a locked, secured unit requiring a code to exit. The facility had a written "Wandering and Elopements" policy that directed staff, when a resident was missing, to initiate the elopement/missing resident emergency procedure, determine if the resident was on an authorized leave, search the building and premises if not authorized to leave, and notify administration, the resident’s representative, the attending physician, and law enforcement if the resident was not located. On the date of the incident, the resident closely followed a housekeeper through double doors on the ground floor into a back hallway and then out a side door, leaving the secured unit without authorization. The housekeeper was unaware that the resident had followed through the door, and staff failed to ensure the resident’s safety by not checking for residents before and after exiting the unit. An elopement alarm was later activated after the resident was found to be unaccounted for on the secured unit, and the facility’s established protocols were then initiated, including notification of local law enforcement. The resident was subsequently located off premises by local police, sitting in a relaxed manner, conversing appropriately with officers, holding a beverage, and with no visible injuries, and he denied pain or discomfort. Facility documentation showed that the resident had been able to travel far enough to purchase food and a drink at a restaurant, as evidenced by a receipt from a nearby McDonald’s. A progress note recorded that the resident had been noted not on the unit, an immediate search was conducted, administration and proper authorities were notified, and the resident was returned safely, with a skin check completed and the resident later observed in his room eating dinner. In an interview, the resident stated that it was taking too long to get out of the building, that he waited for an opportunity and took it, and that he wanted to leave and go back to his place. In a separate interview, the Nursing Home Administrator confirmed that staff failed to ensure the resident’s safety by not checking for residents before and after exiting the unit, leading to the elopement from the secured environment.
Unsanitary Food Storage and Staff Hygiene Practices in Dietary Department
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The facility failed to store and handle food in a sanitary manner in the dietary department in accordance with its own policy and professional standards. The facility’s “Personal Hygiene” policy dated February 2, 2026, required all staff to wear hair restraints to effectively keep hair from contacting exposed food. During observation of the lunch meal service tray line on April 15, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:03 p.m., two dietary employees were observed working directly over uncovered food on the tray line with uncovered mustaches. In the same area, the window frame above the shelf where a large mixer with an uncovered bowl, a Robot-coupe mixer, and a blender were stored had peeling paint, while the Robot-coupe mixer and blender were actively being used to prepare resident food. Additionally, the blind in this window frame had dried food debris along its length, and another window frame above a storage rack of resident meal trays also had peeling paint. These conditions were cited under 42 CFR 483.60(i) Food Safety Requirements and 28 Pa. Code 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee, and had been previously cited on March 26, 2025. No specific residents, medical histories, or clinical conditions were described in the report; the deficiency focused on environmental and staff hygiene practices in the dietary department during food preparation and tray line service.
Failure to Provide Required Written Transfer Notices and Ombudsman Notification
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Surveyors found that the facility failed to provide required written notifications of transfers and discharges to residents and/or their representatives, and failed to notify the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman for six residents who were transferred out of the facility. Clinical record review showed that one resident was transferred to the hospital after a change in condition on December 26, 2025, without documented evidence that the resident or responsible party received written information regarding the transfer or that a copy of the transfer notice was sent to the Ombudsman. Another resident was transferred to the hospital after a change in condition on January 9, 2026, with no documented evidence that the Ombudsman was notified of the transfer. Additional record reviews revealed that three more residents were transferred to the hospital after changes in condition on March 30, 2026, and March 12, 2026, without documentation that the residents and/or their responsible parties or legal representatives were provided written information regarding the transfers, or that the Ombudsman was notified. One resident left the facility against medical advice on February 3, 2026, and there was no documented evidence that the Ombudsman was notified of this transfer. In an interview on April 17, 2026, the Administrator confirmed that notifications of transfers were not sent to the residents and/or their representatives and that written notices of the transfers and discharge were not sent to the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman.
Inaccurate MDS Documentation of Resident’s Need for Corrective Lenses
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A deficiency occurred when the facility failed to ensure that the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment accurately reflected a resident’s current status. Clinical record review showed that Resident 139 had diagnoses including diabetes mellitus and a history of falls, and the resident required glasses to correct impaired vision. The resident’s care plan documented a problem with impaired vision and indicated that glasses were required beginning March 8, 2022. However, the MDS assessment dated [DATE] documented in Section B (Hearing, Speech, and Vision) that the resident did not require corrective lenses during the previous seven days. On observation on April 14, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., Resident 139 was noted to be wearing glasses. In an interview on April 17, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., the Administrator confirmed that the MDS assessment for this resident was inaccurate, as it did not reflect the resident’s actual need for and use of corrective lenses during the assessment look-back period.
Failure to Include Urinary Incontinence in Comprehensive Care Plan
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The facility failed to develop a comprehensive care plan that addressed an identified care area for one resident. Clinical record review showed that this resident had chronic kidney disease and diabetes mellitus, and a Minimum Data Set completed on February 20, 2026, documented that the resident was alert and frequently incontinent of urine. The Care Area Assessment summary dated the same day specified that the resident’s urinary incontinence was to be addressed in the care plan. However, review of the current care plan revealed no evidence that interventions for urinary incontinence were included. In an interview on April 17, 2026, at 10:25 a.m., the Director of Nursing confirmed that there was no documented evidence that this identified care area was addressed in the resident’s care plan.
Failure to Provide Scheduled Showers and Document ADL Care
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The facility failed to provide and document assistance with activities of daily living, specifically showering, for one resident who was dependent on staff for this care. The resident was admitted on March 12, 2026, with diagnoses including chronic kidney disease, polyneuropathies, and muscle weakness. A Minimum Data Set assessment dated March 19, 2026, showed the resident had no cognitive impairment, required substantial staff assistance for showers, and was totally dependent on staff for transfers. Facility documentation indicated the resident was scheduled to receive showers on Wednesdays and Saturdays during the evening shift. However, the resident reported on April 14, 2026, that they had not had a shower since admission, and review of the clinical record showed no evidence that a shower had been provided, offered, or refused during the previous 30 days. The DON confirmed on April 16, 2026, that there was no documented evidence that showers were offered or provided to this resident. This deficiency was cited under 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(5) related to nursing services.
Failure to Follow Physician Orders for Insulin, Weight Monitoring, and Lab Tests
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The deficiency involves the facility’s failure to implement and follow physicians’ orders for three residents. For one resident with diabetes mellitus, a physician ordered Novolog insulin to be administered in the morning prior to breakfast, with instructions to hold the insulin if the resident’s blood sugar was less than 80 mg/dL. Review of the April 2026 MAR showed that staff administered the insulin on three occasions when the resident’s blood sugar was below 80 mg/dL, contrary to the physician’s order. Another resident with cerebral palsy, diabetes mellitus, and heart failure had a physician’s order to be weighed every night shift and to notify the physician if the resident gained more than 2 lbs in 24 hours or 5 lbs in one week. Clinical records showed multiple instances of significant weight gains over 24-hour periods, including gains of 4.7 lbs, 3.4 lbs, 6 lbs, 2.3 lbs, 5.8 lbs, 4 lbs, 2.4 lbs, and 3.3 lbs, without documented evidence that the physician was notified as ordered. A third resident with anemia and chronic kidney disease had a physician’s order for two blood tests (CBC and CMP), but the clinical record contained no documentation that these lab tests were obtained. The DON confirmed there was no documented evidence that care and services were provided in accordance with these physicians’ orders.
Failure to Document Non-Pharmacological Interventions Before PRN Narcotic Administration
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Facility staff failed to follow the facility’s pain management policy and specific physician orders requiring documentation of non-pharmacological interventions (NPI’s) and their effectiveness prior to administering as-needed narcotic pain medication for two residents. The policy, last reviewed February 24, 2026, required staff to document NPI’s and their effectiveness for patients receiving pain interventions. For a resident with left knee osteoarthritis, right hip pain, and diabetes, a physician ordered on March 17, 2026, that NPI’s be documented every shift, and on April 6, 2026, ordered oxycodone every four hours as needed for moderate to severe pain. Review of the MAR showed that this resident received as-needed oxycodone 23 times in April 2026 without documented evidence that NPI’s were attempted prior to administration. Another resident with diagnoses including cerebral infarction (stroke), diabetes, hemiplegia, and hemiparesis had a physician order dated February 7, 2026, directing staff to document NPI’s used before administering as-needed pain medication, and an order dated April 3, 2026, for oxycodone every four hours as needed for moderate to severe pain. MAR review revealed this resident received as-needed oxycodone nine times in April 2026 without documented evidence that NPI’s were attempted prior to administration, in violation of 28 Pa. Code 211.9(a)(1) Pharmacy services and 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing services.
Improper Blood Pressure Measurement on Dialysis Access Arm
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Facility staff failed to provide appropriate dialysis-related care by not adhering to policy and the resident’s care plan regarding protection of a hemodialysis access site. The facility’s policy on hemodialysis external catheter evaluation and maintenance, last reviewed February 24, 2026, directed staff to avoid taking blood pressure from an arm with a dialysis access device. The resident, who had diabetes mellitus with chronic kidney disease and required ongoing hemodialysis, had a care plan initiated November 11, 2021 and last reviewed December 17, 2025 that instructed staff to monitor the left upper extremity fistula for bleeding and to avoid using that arm for any treatment to prevent complications related to dialysis access. Despite these directives, clinical record review showed that staff documented taking the resident’s blood pressure on the left arm 10 times in January 2026, 10 times in February 2026, 14 times in March 2026, and four times in April 2026. In an interview on April 17, 2026, the Director of Nursing confirmed that the documentation showed the resident’s blood pressure had been measured on the left arm containing the dialysis access. These findings were cited under 28 Pa. Code 211.10(d) Resident care policies and 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(3)(5) Nursing services.
Failure to Assess and Care Plan for Resident with PTSD
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Surveyors identified that the facility failed to provide trauma-informed, person-centered care for a resident with a documented diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The resident was admitted with PTSD, depression, polyneuropathy, and insomnia, and a Minimum Data Set assessment showed no cognitive impairment, a need for substantial assistance with activities of daily living, and a confirmed PTSD diagnosis. Despite this, the clinical record contained no documentation that the resident had been assessed for PTSD-related symptoms or triggers, and the resident’s care plan lacked any measures addressing the history of trauma, identifying triggers, or specifying interventions to minimize triggers or re-traumatization. In an interview, the Director of Nursing confirmed that the resident had not been assessed or care planned for PTSD, in violation of 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(3)(5) regarding nursing services.
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