32 Reports
Inspection Report — May 14, 2026
Complaint Investigation
Date: May 14, 2026
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation at Brookdale Latrobe to review compliance with resident rights and dignity.
Complaint Details
The visit was complaint-driven and substantiated by the observation of a staff member violating resident dignity and privacy rights.
Findings
The facility was found to have violated resident dignity and privacy rights when a staff member was observed on a Facetime call showing a resident partially unclothed. The staff member was suspended and terminated, and retraining was initiated for clinical and management staff.
Citations (2)
42c Treatment of Residents: A staff member violated resident dignity by showing a partially unclothed resident on a Facetime call. The resident was assisted back to their bedroom and dressed.
42s Privacy: A staff member violated resident privacy by turning a camera to face a partially unclothed resident during a Facetime call. The resident was assisted back to their bedroom and dressed.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 52
Residents Served in Secure Dementia Care Unit: 18
Current Residents in Hospice: 6
Inspection Report — Feb 25, 2026
Complaint Investigation
Date: Feb 25, 2026
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation to review compliance and verify the submitted plan of correction.
Complaint Details
The inspection was complaint-driven, focusing on resident confidentiality, treatment, and medication security. The submitted plan of correction was accepted and fully implemented.
Findings
The facility was found to have fully implemented the submitted plan of correction. Deficiencies included unlocked electronic medical records, a resident-to-resident physical altercation, and an unlocked medication cart, all of which were addressed with staff re-education and ongoing audits.
Citations (3)
17 - Record Confidentiality: The electronic medical records computer in Abby/Vincent hall was unlocked, unattended, and accessible during the inspection.
42c - Treatment of Residents: A resident with a history of outbursts slapped another resident on the right shoulder and mouth in the Secure Dementia Care Unit.
183b - Meds and Syringes Locked: The medication cart in Laurel/Wimmer hall was unlocked, unattended, and accessible during the inspection.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 57
Secure Dementia Care Unit Residents Served: 22
Hospice Current Residents: 6
Inspection Report — Feb 5, 2026
Renewal
Date: Feb 5, 2026
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal and complaint investigation to review compliance and verify the submitted plan of correction.
Findings
Multiple deficiencies were identified including lack of CPR/First Aid certified staff during night shifts, unlabeled poisonous materials, snow and obstructions on evacuation routes, missing exit signage, and unsecured medications in resident rooms. The facility submitted plans of correction which were accepted and later verified as implemented.
Citations (7)
63a - At least one staff person for every 50 residents must be trained in first aid and certified in CPR. On 1/31/26 and 2/1/26, with 54 residents present, no staff on duty were certified in CPR/First Aid during night shifts.
82a - Poisonous materials must be stored in original, labeled containers. An unlabeled clear plastic spray bottle was found in the janitorial electric closet housekeeping room.
100b - The home must ensure ice, snow, and obstructions are removed from outside walkways and exits. Approximately 2 to 3 inches of snow was found on the evacuation route at exit #71.
121a - Stairways, hallways, doorways, and egress routes must be unlocked and unobstructed. There was no signage for the magnetic locking system delayed release mechanism at the rear of Wimmer Way hallway exit, and a door was obstructed by snow.
133.2 - Exits or ways to exits must be marked with visible signs if not immediately visible. The Wimmer Way and Laurel Lane hallways lacked exit signage despite serving 56 residents.
181e - Residents must be assessed to self-administer medications. Medications were found unsecured in rooms of residents not assessed as capable to self-administer.
185a - The home must implement safe storage procedures for medications. Unattended and unsecured medications were found in resident rooms.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 56
Secured Dementia Care Unit Residents Served: 22
Hospice Current Residents: 6
Residents Age 60 or Older: 55
Residents with Mobility Need: 23
Notice — Nov 19, 2025
Date: Nov 19, 2025
Visit Reason
This document serves to notify Brookdale Latrobe that their request to waive the requirement for direct care staff to have a high school diploma, GED, or active registry status has been granted under specified conditions.
Findings
The waiver is granted based on the evaluation that the staff member's education from outside the United States is equivalent to a high school diploma. The Department will review this waiver annually during inspections to ensure compliance with the conditions.
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Theresa Hartman | Bureau Director, Human Services Licensing | Signed the waiver approval letter. |
Inspection Report — Oct 16, 2025
Complaint Investigation
Date: Oct 16, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation at the facility.
Complaint Details
The inspection was complaint-related, but no deficiencies or citations were substantiated.
Findings
No regulatory citations or deficiencies were identified as a result of this inspection.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 67
Secured Dementia Care Unit Residents Served: 25
Hospice Current Residents: 4
Residents Age 60 or Older: 66
Residents with Mobility Need: 26
Inspection Report — Apr 11, 2025
Complaint Investigation
Date: Apr 11, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation with an unannounced partial inspection.
Complaint Details
The inspection was triggered by a complaint; however, no deficiencies or citations were found.
Findings
No regulatory citations or deficiencies were identified during this inspection.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 62
Current Hospice Residents: 8
Residents Age 60 or Older: 62
Residents with Mobility Need: 21
Inspection Report — Feb 6, 2025
Renewal
Date: Feb 6, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal visit with an incident review, unannounced, to assess compliance with licensing requirements.
Findings
The inspection identified multiple deficiencies including treatment of residents with dignity, sanitary conditions, hot water temperature violations, medication labeling and administration errors, and issues with support plan revisions. Plans of correction were accepted and implemented by April 18, 2025.
Citations (12)
Resident #1 was allowed to get within close physical proximity to other residents leading to aggressive behaviors and undignified treatment.
No paper towels, mechanical air blower, individual cloth towels or other sanitary means of hand drying in the common bathroom of the secure dementia care unit.
Half-full, uncovered, unattended trash can in the bathroom next to the medication room.
Hot water temperature at multiple sinks exceeded 120°F, measuring up to 125.8°F.
Multiple operable windows lacked window screens or had improperly seated screens creating gaps.
No soap in the common bathroom of the secure dementia care unit.
Freezer in the kitchenette of the secure dementia care unit was above required temperature at times (10°F and 2°F).
Resident #5's medication label indicated incorrect dosage frequency; Resident #6's medication label conflicted with orders.
Resident #4's medication administration record included a CPAP machine no longer in use; medication was documented as given when not available.
Resident #5 was not administered prescribed medication due to unavailability in the home.
Directions for operating key-locking devices were not conspicuously posted near the door closest to the dining room in the secure dementia care unit.
Support plan for resident #1 was not updated to include behavior and cognitive needs related to irritability, judgment, agitation, and aggression.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 60
Residents Served in Secured Dementia Care Unit: 23
Hospice Residents: 5
Residents with Mobility Need: 24
Staffing Hours: 84
Waking Staff: 63
Hot Water Temperature: 125.8
Freezer Temperature: 10
Freezer Temperature: 2
Inspection Report — Sep 19, 2024
Date: Sep 19, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a licensing inspection by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Bureau of Human Service Licensing, triggered by an incident.
Findings
No regulatory citations or deficiencies were identified during this unannounced partial inspection.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 58
Secured Dementia Care Unit Residents Served: 25
Hospice Current Residents: 5
Residents Age 60 or Older: 58
Residents with Mobility Need: 25
Inspection Report — Nov 28, 2023
Complaint Investigation
Date: Nov 28, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a partial, unannounced complaint and incident investigation at Brookdale Latrobe on 11/28/2023 and 12/14/2023.
Complaint Details
The visit was complaint-related, investigating allegations of resident abuse including staff yelling at and physically hitting residents. The complaint was substantiated with findings of abuse and failure to report incidents timely.
Findings
The inspection found multiple violations related to resident abuse, failure to report incidents timely, and improper treatment of residents including verbal and physical abuse by staff. Plans of correction were submitted and fully implemented by 02/20/2024.
Citations (4)
Failure to immediately report suspected abuse incidents involving staff yelling at and hitting residents.
Failure to report incidents to the Department within 24 hours as required.
Physical abuse of a resident by staff smacking the resident on the head during care.
Verbal abuse and inappropriate comments made by staff toward residents during care.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 53
Residents Served in Dementia Unit: 22
Hospice Residents: 4
Resident Support Staff: 75
Waking Staff: 56
Inspection Report — Apr 25, 2023
Date: Apr 25, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a licensing inspection by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Bureau of Human Service Licensing, due to an incident.
Findings
No regulatory citations or deficiencies were identified during the inspection.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 59
Secured Dementia Care Unit Residents Served: 23
Hospice Current Residents: 4
Residents Age 60 or Older: 59
Residents with Mobility Need: 23
Inspection Report — Jul 28, 2021
Renewal
Date: Jul 28, 2021
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal inspection of the facility license.
Findings
Two deficiencies were identified: one related to incomplete medication records where the dose was not indicated, and another related to incorrect directions posted for the key-locking device on the Secured Dementia Care Unit patio. Both deficiencies had plans of correction implemented.
Citations (2)
Medication record did not indicate the dose of a prescribed medication for a resident.
Directions to open the magnetic locking mechanism of the Secured Dementia Care Unit patio were incorrect.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 53
Secured Dementia Care Unit Residents Served: 18
Hospice Residents: 4
Total Daily Staff: 71
Waking Staff: 53
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Health and Wellness Director | Named in medication record deficiency and plan of correction. | |
| Executive Director | Named in key-locking device deficiency plan of correction. | |
| Memory Care Manager | Named in key-locking device deficiency plan of correction. |
Notice — Feb 5, 2021
Date: Feb 5, 2021
Visit Reason
This document serves as a certificate of compliance and license renewal for the Personal Care Home facility Brookdale Latrobe, authorizing operation from February 5, 2021 to February 5, 2022.
Findings
The Department has issued a regular license in response to the renewal application and advises that an annual onsite inspection will be conducted within the next twelve months to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
Report Facts
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Jamie L. Buchenauer | Deputy Secretary | Signed the renewal notice letter |
Inspection Report — Apr 7, 2020
Routine
Date: Apr 7, 2020
Visit Reason
The Department’s Bureau of Human Services Licensing Representatives conducted an inspection of the facility on multiple dates in April 2020 to assess compliance with 55 Pa. Code Ch. 2600 relating to Personal Care Homes.
Findings
No regulatory citations were identified as a result of this inspection.
Inspection Report — Nov 5, 2019
Renewal
Date: Nov 5, 2019
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal visit to review compliance with licensing requirements at Brookdale Latrobe.
Findings
The submitted plan of correction was found to be fully implemented. The inspection identified a violation related to key-locking devices where directions for operating the locking mechanism were not conspicuously posted.
Citations (1)
Regulation 2600.233(c): Directions for operating the home's locking mechanism on the courtyard gate in the Secure Dementia Care Unit were not conspicuously posted.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 63
Secure Dementia Care Unit Residents Served: 24
Hospice Current Residents: 8
Notice — Oct 29, 2019
Date: Oct 29, 2019
Visit Reason
This document serves as a renewal notification and license issuance for the Personal Care Home facility Brookdale Latrobe, confirming compliance with applicable regulations and informing about the requirement for annual inspections.
Findings
The Department has approved the renewal application and issued a regular license. The certificate specifies the maximum capacity and the requirement for annual onsite inspections to ensure compliance.
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Inspection Report — Aug 13, 2019
Complaint Investigation
Date: Aug 13, 2019
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation at Brookdale Latrobe on August 13, 2019.
Complaint Details
The inspection was triggered by a complaint and was a partial, unannounced visit. The violation involved a resident contract signature issue.
Findings
The inspection found violations related to Personal Care Homes regulations under 55 Pa. Code Ch. 2600. A specific deficiency involved a resident's contract not being signed by the resident.
Citations (1)
Regulation 2600.25b requires the contract to be signed by the administrator, resident, and payer if different. Resident #1's resident-home contract dated 6/18/18 was not signed by the resident.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 69
Secured Dementia Care Unit Residents Served: 29
Hospice Current Residents: 6
Residents Age 60 or Older: 69
Residents with Mobility Need: 30
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Roni Angus | Executive Director | Named in plan of correction and contract signature deficiency |
Inspection Report — Apr 1, 2019
Routine
Date: Apr 1, 2019
Visit Reason
The Department’s Bureau of Human Services Licensing conducted an inspection of the Brookdale Latrobe facility on April 1, 2019.
Findings
No regulatory citations with 55 Pa. Code Ch. 2600 relating to Personal Care Homes were identified as a result of this inspection.
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Williams | Human Services Licensing Supervisor | Signed the inspection report letter. |
Inspection Report — Dec 20, 2018
Renewal
Date: Dec 20, 2018
Visit Reason
The inspection was a full, unannounced renewal inspection of the Personal Care Home Brookdale Latrobe to assess compliance with 55 Pa. Code Chapter 2600.
Findings
Multiple violations were found related to carbon monoxide detector placement, unsecured enabler bars on beds, lack of sanitary hand drying means, missing grab bars, absence of towel racks and hooks, missing exit signage, medication labeling errors, incomplete medication administration records, incomplete resident support plans, and unsecured courtyard gate.
Citations (11)
Regulation 2600.18 requires carbon monoxide alarms to be installed at least 15 feet from fossil fuel devices. Detectors were found within 3 to 12 feet of gas furnaces and hot water tanks.
Regulation 2600.81(b) requires wheelchairs and enabler bars to be secure and hazard-free. Enabler bars on beds in rooms #12A, #28, and #40B were not secure.
Regulation 2600.85(a) requires sanitary means of hand drying. No paper towels or equivalent were available in bathrooms of bedrooms #12, #40, and the secured dementia care unit.
Regulation 2600.102(d)(1) requires grab bars or assist bars in toilet and bath areas. None were present at the urinal in the men's common bathroom in the front lobby.
Regulation 2600.102(f) requires shelves or hooks for residents' towels and clothing. None were present in the shared bathroom of bedroom #12.
Regulation 2600.133(a)(1) requires exit signs at emergency exits. The home serving 80 residents had no exit signs posted at emergency exit doors.
Regulation 2600.184(a) requires prescription medication containers to be labeled with pharmacy labels including resident name and medication details. Medication labels for Resident #1 were inconsistent with prescribed dosages.
Regulation 2600.187(a) requires medication records to include detailed administration information. Residents #1 and #3 had medication administration records with discrepancies in dosage and frequency.
Regulation 2600.227(d) requires resident support plans to address medical and behavioral health needs. Residents #3, #4, #5, and #6 had support plans that did not address all diagnosed conditions or service needs.
Regulation 2600.231(f) requires annual assessment for secured dementia care unit residents. Resident #2's most recent assessment did not indicate continued need for secured dementia care.
Regulation 2600.233(d) requires doors to potentially unsafe areas to be locked by electronic or magnetic systems. The secured dementia care unit courtyard gate was inoperable and unlocked, allowing access to a parking lot.
Report Facts
Number of Residents Served: 80
Number of Residents Served in Secured Dementia Care Unit: 35
Number of Current Hospice Residents: 8
Number of Hospice Residents in past year: 30
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Roni Angus | Executive Director | Named as legal entity representative and involved in plan of correction approvals |
| Amy Duncan | Inspection representative conducting the violation report |
Notice — Oct 30, 2018
Date: Oct 30, 2018
Visit Reason
This document serves as a renewal notification and issuance of a regular license for the Personal Care Home facility Brookdale Latrobe, pursuant to Title 55, PA Code, Chapter 2600. It informs that an onsite inspection will be conducted within the next twelve months as required by regulation.
Findings
No inspection findings are reported in this document. It is a licensing certificate and renewal letter confirming the facility's compliance and license issuance.
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Inspection Report — Aug 6, 2018
Complaint Investigation
Date: Aug 6, 2018
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation at Brookdale Latrobe to assess compliance with 55 Pa. Code Chapter 2600 relating to Personal Care Homes.
Complaint Details
The inspection was complaint-driven. The report does not explicitly state substantiation status.
Findings
The inspection found deficiencies related to incomplete resident assessments and outdated support plans. Plans of correction were initiated to update assessments and support plans to prevent recurrence.
Citations (2)
Regulation 55 Pa.Code §2600.225(c): Resident assessments were incomplete as diagnoses and needs were not fully included in assessments for multiple residents.
Regulation 55 Pa.Code §2600.227(c): Resident support plan was not updated to include care and services after multiple falls, indicating inadequate protection of the resident.
Report Facts
Number of Residents Served: 73
Number of Residents Served in Secured Dementia Care Unit: 26
Number of Current Hospice Residents: 10
Number of Hospice Residents in Past Year: 15
Number of Residents 60 Years or Older: 73
Number of Residents with a Mobility Need: 31
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Roni D. Angus | Administrator | Named in signature on plan of correction documents related to deficiencies. |
Inspection Report — May 30, 2018
Complaint Investigation
Date: May 30, 2018
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation at Brookdale Latrobe on May 30 and May 31, 2018.
Complaint Details
The inspection was complaint-driven. Specific violations involved failure to administer prescribed medication and incomplete resident assessments. The plan of correction was partially implemented with adequate progress noted as of July 2018.
Findings
Violations of 55 Pa. Code Chapter 2600 were found related to medication administration and resident assessments. The facility was required to submit a plan of correction addressing these deficiencies.
Citations (2)
Regulation 2600.187(d): Resident #1 was prescribed Medihoney for wound care, but the medication was not administered on 2/24/18 and 2/27/18 at 10:00 a.m.
Regulation 2600.225(c): Resident #1's assessment dated 1/8/18 did not address the need for 2 person assistance in transfers, wound care, mechanical soft diet, and assistance in eating as indicated on the resident's hospice care plan.
Report Facts
Number of Residents Served: 67
Number of Current Hospice Residents: 8
Number of Hospice Residents in past year: 23
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Roni D. Angus | Executive Director | Signed plan of correction related to medication and assessment violations |
Notice — Mar 22, 2018
Date: Mar 22, 2018
Visit Reason
This document serves as a notice of a revised license capacity for the Brookdale Latrobe Personal Care Home due to a recent adjustment in the use of physical space.
Findings
The revised license indicates a maximum capacity of 150 persons for the facility, with a secure dementia care unit capacity of 40. The expiration date of the license remains unchanged.
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Inspection Report — Jan 9, 2018
Annual Inspection
Date: Jan 9, 2018
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as part of the Department of Human Services' annual licensing inspection and included renewal and complaint triggers.
Findings
Violations related to medication administration and documentation were found, including an unprescribed medication kept in a resident's cart and incomplete blood glucose monitoring records. Plans of correction were implemented with staff retraining and ongoing audits.
Citations (2)
Regulation 2600.183(d): Only current prescriptions, OTC, samples, and CAM may be kept in the home. Docusate Sodium 100 mg was kept in resident #1's medication cart but was not prescribed.
Regulation 2600.185(a): The home must implement procedures for safe storage, access, security, distribution, and use of medications by trained staff. Resident #2 and #3 had incomplete blood glucose monitoring documentation on specified dates and times.
Report Facts
Number of Residents Served: 69
Number of Current Hospice Residents: 6
Number of Hospice Residents in past year: 13
Number of Residents Served in Secured Dementia Care Unit: 19
Staffing Hours - Total Daily Staff: 97
Staffing Hours - Waking Staff: 73
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Roni D. Angus | Executive Director | Named in plan of correction signatures and related to findings |
Notice — Oct 24, 2017
Date: Oct 24, 2017
Visit Reason
The document serves as a renewal notification and license issuance for the Personal Care Home facility Brookdale Latrobe, confirming the renewal application received on October 23, 2017, and advising of the requirement for an annual onsite inspection within the next twelve months.
Findings
No inspection findings are reported in this document. It is a license renewal notice and certificate of compliance.
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Inspection Report — Oct 10, 2017
Complaint Investigation
Date: Oct 10, 2017
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation triggered by an incident at the facility.
Complaint Details
The visit was complaint-related due to an incident. The violations found were substantiated and required correction.
Findings
The inspection found violations related to resident assessments and support plans, specifically that Resident #1's assessment and support plan did not adequately address vision impairment and care needs. A plan of correction was implemented with partial progress noted.
Citations (2)
Regulation 55 Pa.Code §2600.225(c): Resident #1's assessment did not address needs related to bilateral left sided vision blindness and related support plan was incomplete.
Regulation 55 Pa.Code §2600.227(c): Resident #1's support plan did not indicate frequency and responsible party for care needs related to cognition, memory, and safety.
Report Facts
Number of Residents Served: 74
Number of Residents Served in Secured Dementia Care Unit: 17
Number of Current Hospice Residents: 7
Number of Hospice Residents in past year: 10
Number of Residents Age 60 or Older: 74
Number of Residents with a Mobility Need: 31
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Roni Angus | Executive Director | Named in plan of correction and signature on violation report |
Inspection Report — Jul 26, 2017
Complaint Investigation
Date: Jul 26, 2017
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a licensing inspection triggered by complaints and incidents at the Brookdale Latrobe Personal Care Home.
Complaint Details
The inspection was complaint-related and incident-driven as stated on page 2. Specific substantiation status is not provided.
Findings
Multiple violations of Pennsylvania Code Chapter 2600 were found, including food refrigeration issues, locked egress routes, incomplete medical evaluations, unsecured medications, and improper medication labeling and administration. Plans of correction were submitted with partial implementation status.
Citations (8)
Regulation 2600.103(f): The reach-in freezer temperature exceeded required limits, measuring 38°F at 10:30 a.m., 24°F at 1:00 p.m., and 19°F at 3:30 p.m.
Regulation 2600.121(a): The door from the secured dementia care unit to the non-secured part of the home was stuck closed and would not open to allow egress.
Regulation 2600.141(a)(2): Resident #1's medical evaluation dated 1/12/2017 did not include ability to self-administer medications, mobility needs, health status, or cognitive functioning.
Regulation 2600.183(b): A container of Desenex 2% Miconazole Antifungal Powder prescribed for resident #2 was unsecured on the counter next to the small refrigerator in the resident's unlocked room.
Regulation 2600.184(a): Resident #1's, #2's, and #3's prescription medications were not properly labeled with required pharmacy information including resident name, medication name, prescription date, dosage, and prescriber.
Regulation 2600.185(a): Resident #2's glucometer was not calibrated to the correct date and time.
Regulation 2600.187(b): Resident #3's medication administration record lacked staff initials for administration of Triple Antibiotic Ointment on specified dates.
Regulation 2600.187(d): Resident #3's Triple Antibiotic Ointment was not available in the home and staff indicated it was not administered on 7/24/17 or 7/25/17.
Report Facts
Number of Residents Served: 75
Number of Current Hospice Residents: 6
Number of Hospice Residents in Past Year: 13
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Roni Angus | Executive Director | Named as Legal Entity Representative signing plans of correction and involved in corrective actions. |
| Jason Williams | Human Services Licensing Supervisor | Signed the cover letter for the licensing inspection report. |
Inspection Report — Jul 6, 2017
Routine
Date: Jul 6, 2017
Visit Reason
The Department of Human Services licensing representatives conducted an inspection of the facility on July 6, 2017.
Findings
No regulatory violations were identified as a result of this inspection.
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Brent Sutherland | Acting Regional Licensing Director | Signed the inspection report letter. |
Inspection Report — Jan 4, 2017
Annual Inspection
Date: Jan 4, 2017
Visit Reason
The document reports the results of the Department of Human Services' annual licensing inspection of the facility conducted on January 4, 2017.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with 55 Pa.Code Ch. 2600 relating to Personal Care Homes during the annual licensing inspection.
Notice — Oct 17, 2016
Date: Oct 17, 2016
Visit Reason
The document serves as a renewal approval for the Personal Care Home license for Brookdale Latrobe and informs that an annual onsite inspection will be conducted within the next twelve months as required by state regulations.
Findings
No inspection findings are reported in this document. It confirms the issuance of a regular license following the renewal application.
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Inspection Report — Feb 18, 2016
Enforcement
Date: Feb 18, 2016
Visit Reason
The Department of Human Services issued a notice of intent to assess a fine for regulatory violations related to personal care homes at Brookdale Latrobe.
Findings
Brookdale Latrobe was found to have uncorrected violations under 55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600, resulting in a fine assessment. The facility continues to advertise as an Assisted Living residence without proper licensing.
Citations (1)
55 Pa.Code § 2600.18: The facility advertises assisted living services but is not licensed as an assisted living residence.
Report Facts
Fine per resident per day: 3
Total Fine Assessment: 6075
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Jacob Herzing | Enforcement Manager | Named as contact for appeal and off-site inspection. |
| Matthew J. Jones | Director | Signed enforcement letter assessing fine. |
Inspection Report — Feb 3, 2016
Annual Inspection
Date: Feb 3, 2016
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as part of the Department of Human Services' annual licensing inspections on February 3 and 4, 2016, including renewal and complaint triggers.
Findings
Violations of 55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600 related to Personal Care Homes were found, including deficiencies in staff training, medication administration, handling of poisonous materials, medical evaluations, and dementia care training.
Citations (5)
Regulation 2600.65(e): Direct care staff persons A, B, C, and D did not receive the required 12 hours of annual training in 2015.
Regulation 2600.65(f): The annual training for direct care staff person A in 2015 did not include medication self-administration, care for residents with dementia, and infection control. Staff person B's training lacked medication self-administration and safe management techniques.
Regulation 2600.82(c): A bottle of dishwashing gel labeled as poisonous was unlocked and accessible to residents in the kitchen of the secured dementia care unit.
Regulation 2600.141(a)(1): Resident #1's medical evaluation dated 10/14/2015 and Resident #2's evaluation dated 6/15/2015 did not include immunization history or the medical professional's name and license number.
Regulation 2600.236: Direct care staff persons B and C did not complete the required 6 hours of annual dementia care training in 2015.
Report Facts
Number of Residents Served: 87
Number of Residents Served in Secured Dementia Care Unit: 19
Number of Current Hospice Residents: 7
Number of Hospice Residents in past year: 12
Number of Residents 80 Years or Older: 87
Number of Residents with Mobility Needs: 28
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Karen Anderson | Administrator | Named as legal entity representative signing plans of correction |
Inspection Report — Jan 29, 2016
Date: Jan 29, 2016
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as an interim document review related to enforcement of licensing regulations concerning the improper use of the term 'Assisted Living' in facility materials.
Findings
The facility was found to be in violation of 55 Pa.Code § 2600.18 for advertising assisted living services without being a licensed assisted living residence. A violation report was issued and a plan of correction was requested.
Citations (1)
55 Pa.Code § 2600.18: The facility advertised assisted living services but is not a licensed assisted living residence. This constitutes a violation of the regulation prohibiting use of the term 'assisted living' without proper licensure.
Report Facts
Fine per resident per day: 3
Calculated Fine Per Day: 405
Mandated Correction Timeframe: 15
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew J. Jones | Director | Signed enforcement letter regarding violation and fine |
| Jacob Herzing | Enforcement Manager | Contact for submitting plan of correction and enforcement communication |
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