Inspection Reports for
Juniper Village at Meadville
455 CHESTNUT STREET,, MEADVILLE, PA, 16335
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Inspection Report — Apr 7, 2026
Date: Apr 7, 2026
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a partial, unannounced visit due to an incident at the facility.
Findings
No regulatory citations or deficiencies were identified as a result of this inspection.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 55
Current Residents: 6
Residents Age 60 or Older: 55
Residents with Mobility Need: 5
Inspection Report — Mar 26, 2026
Date: Mar 26, 2026
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a partial, unannounced licensing inspection due to an incident at the facility.
Findings
No regulatory citations or deficiencies were identified as a result of this inspection.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 57
Current Hospice Residents: 6
Resident Support Staff Hours: 0
Total Daily Staff: 62
Waking Staff: 47
Residents Age 60 or Older: 57
Residents with Mobility Need: 5
Inspection Report — Sep 23, 2025
Renewal
Date: Sep 23, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal and complaint-related visit to assess compliance and licensing status of the facility.
Complaint Details
The inspection included a complaint investigation component; however, no deficiencies or substantiated issues were found.
Findings
No regulatory citations or deficiencies were identified during the inspection conducted on 09/23/2025 and 09/24/2025.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 57
Current Hospice Residents: 5
Residents Age 60 or Older: 57
Residents with Mobility Need: 8
Total Daily Staff: 65
Waking Staff: 49
Notice — Jul 29, 2025
Date: Jul 29, 2025
Visit Reason
The document responds to a request for a waiver of Pennsylvania Code § 2600.190(b) to allow unlicensed direct care staff to administer subcutaneous injections of GLP-1 agonist medications.
Findings
The waiver outlines training requirements for direct care staff administering GLP-1 agonist injections, including completion of a Department-approved medication administration course, in-person training, annual training hours, and facility policies for monitoring and clinical contact availability.
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Theresa Hartman | Bureau Director, Human Services Licensing | Signed the waiver approval letter. |
Inspection Report — Feb 9, 2024
Complaint Investigation
Date: Feb 9, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint and incident investigation with an unannounced partial inspection.
Complaint Details
The inspection was triggered by a complaint and incident, with an exit conference held on 02/20/2024. No deficiencies were found.
Findings
No regulatory citations or deficiencies were identified as a result of the inspection conducted on 02/09/2024 and 02/20/2024.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 65
Current Hospice Residents: 11
Total Daily Staff: 76
Waking Staff: 57
Residents 60 Years or Older: 65
Residents with Mobility Need: 11
Residents Receiving Supplemental Security Income: 1
Inspection Report — Aug 1, 2023
Renewal
Date: Aug 1, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal visit to review compliance and licensing status of Juniper Village at Meadville.
Findings
The submitted plan of correction was fully implemented and compliance was maintained. Several deficiencies were noted including failure to post waiver decisions conspicuously, missing payor signature on a resident contract, and failure to conduct unannounced monthly fire drills in October and November 2022, as well as fire drills during sleeping hours every six months.
Citations (4)
The home has 2 current waivers but did not post copies of the waiver requests and Department’s written decisions in a conspicuous and public place within the home.
The resident-home contract for resident #1 was not signed by the payor.
An unannounced fire drill was not held during the months of October 2022 or November 2022.
The last fire drill conducted during sleeping hours was on 4/20/23; the previous one was on 4/29/22, not meeting the requirement of once every 6 months.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 66
Current Hospice Residents: 9
Residents with Mobility Need: 11
Residents 60 Years or Older: 66
Residents Diagnosed with Intellectual Disability: 1
Residents Receiving Supplemental Security Income: 1
Inspection Report — Nov 18, 2022
Monitoring
Date: Nov 18, 2022
Visit Reason
The inspection was a monitoring visit conducted by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Bureau of Human Service Licensing, on 11/18/2022 at Juniper Village at Meadville.
Findings
No regulatory citations or deficiencies were identified during this unannounced partial inspection.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 60
Current Hospice Residents: 6
Total Daily Staff: 71
Waking Staff: 53
Residents Age 60 or Older: 60
Residents Diagnosed with Intellectual Disability: 1
Residents with Mobility Need: 11
Inspection Report — Aug 10, 2022
Renewal
Date: Aug 10, 2022
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal visit to review compliance with licensing requirements for Juniper Village at Meadville.
Findings
The facility was found to have multiple deficiencies including unlocked poisonous materials accessible to residents, unsanitary conditions such as smears on walls and dirty bathmats, improper use of glucometers, ceiling repairs needed, failure to meet dietary needs due to unavailable supplements, and inaccuracies in resident support plans. All deficiencies had plans of correction submitted and were implemented by the dates noted.
Citations (7)
Poisonous materials were unlocked, unattended and accessible in a cabinet in the beauty salon.
Multiple approximate 1" smears of an unknown substance on the wall next to resident #3's bed and dust covering the TV table.
Underside of the non-slip plastic bathtub bathmat coated with a brown substance appearing to be dirt.
Resident #4’s glucometer was used to measure resident #5’s blood glucose level.
An approximate 3' x 4' area of the ceiling was patched with cardboard and tape in the lower level common women's bathroom.
Resident #3 was not served the prescribed nutritional supplement during lunch because it was not available in the home.
Resident #3’s support plan was inaccurate regarding self-administration of medications.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 61
Total Daily Staff: 72
Waking Staff: 54
Current Hospice Residents: 5
Residents Receiving Supplemental Security Income: 1
Residents Age 60 or Older: 61
Residents Diagnosed with Intellectual Disability: 1
Residents with Mobility Need: 11
Residents with Physical Disability: 1
Notice — Oct 15, 2021
Date: Oct 15, 2021
Visit Reason
The document serves as a renewal notification and license issuance for Juniper Village at Meadville, a Personal Care Home, confirming receipt of the renewal application and advising of the requirement for an annual onsite inspection within the next twelve months.
Findings
No inspection findings are reported; the document confirms issuance of a regular license and outlines the Department's obligation to conduct an annual inspection and take enforcement action if noncompliance is found.
Report Facts
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Jamie L. Buchenauer | Deputy Secretary | Signed the renewal notification letter. |
Inspection Report — Aug 25, 2021
Renewal
Date: Aug 25, 2021
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal visit to assess compliance with licensing requirements at Juniper Village at Meadville.
Findings
The inspection identified multiple deficiencies including failure to post current licensing inspection summaries in a conspicuous place, unlocked poisonous materials accessible to residents, sanitary issues such as uncovered trash receptacles and cigarette butts, lack of operable ventilation in bathrooms, inadequate bedside lighting for a resident, improper refrigerator and freezer temperatures, unsealed food containers, and improper exit signage. Plans of correction were accepted and implemented for all deficiencies.
Citations (10)
The home did not have copies of the current licensing inspection summaries posted in a conspicuous and public place.
Approximately 30 containers of paint and a spray bottle of cleaner with poison warnings were unlocked and accessible to residents.
The cleaning cart had a broken lock and was accessible to residents.
There were 3 plastic empty food containers and approximately 6 cigarette butts on the stairwell at the east lower level rear entrance.
Three uncovered partially full garbage cans were found in the kitchen.
No operational windows or air ventilation systems were present in the lower level men's and women's common bathrooms.
Resident #2 did not have access to a source of light that can be turned on/off at bedside.
Kitchen walk-in refrigerator temperatures were above 40°F on inspection days; freezer temperatures were above 0°F but improved.
Four unsealed containers of ice cream were stored in the small white freezer next to the kitchen sink.
Exit sign on the east stairwell's second floor emergency exit door incorrectly indicated 'STOP, staff only, do not enter.'
Report Facts
Residents Served: 56
Number of Containers of Paint: 30
Number of Plastic Food Containers: 3
Number of Cigarette Butts: 6
Number of Uncovered Garbage Cans: 3
Refrigerator Temperature: 48
Refrigerator Temperature: 42
Freezer Temperature: 5
Freezer Temperature: 1
Number of Unsealed Ice Cream Containers: 4
Notice — Dec 2, 2020
Date: Dec 2, 2020
Visit Reason
The document serves as a renewal notification and license issuance for Juniper Village at Meadville, a Personal Care Home, following receipt of the renewal application dated December 2, 2020.
Findings
No inspection findings are reported in this document. It states that an onsite inspection will be conducted within the next twelve months as required by regulation.
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Inspection Report — Feb 25, 2020
Complaint Investigation
Date: Feb 25, 2020
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation related to an incident involving a resident leaving the facility unsupervised.
Complaint Details
The visit was complaint-related and unannounced. The complaint involved a resident leaving the facility unsupervised. The investigation found no evidence of abuse or neglect, and the resident was unharmed. The complaint was not substantiated.
Findings
The investigation found that a resident with increased confusion and exit-seeking behaviors left the facility unsupervised but was returned safely without harm. The facility's plan of correction included staff education, behavior reviews, and installation of a door alarm system to prevent future incidents.
Citations (2)
42b Abuse: A resident was observed leaving the facility unsupervised multiple times, posing a risk due to confusion and exit-seeking behavior. The facility failed to adequately address the resident's increased confusion and safety needs in the support plan.
225c Additional Assessment: The resident's condition significantly changed with onset of confusion and exit-seeking behaviors beginning 2/3/20, but these changes were not addressed in the resident's assessment until 2/16/20.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 58
Staffing Hours - Total Daily Staff: 69
Staffing Hours - Waking Staff: 52
Residents with Supplemental Security Income: 3
Residents Diagnosed with Mental Illness: 1
Residents with Mobility Need: 11
Residents Age 60 or Older: 58
Residents Diagnosed with Intellectual Disability: 1
Residents with Physical Disability: 0
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Tami Williams | Executive Director | Signed plan of correction and response to abuse citation |
Notice — Aug 20, 2019
Date: Aug 20, 2019
Visit Reason
The document is a renewal notification and license issuance letter for Juniper Village at Meadville, a Personal Care Home, following receipt of a renewal application dated August 20, 2019.
Findings
No inspection findings are reported in this document. It confirms the issuance of a regular license and states that an annual inspection will be conducted within the next twelve months.
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Inspection Report — May 31, 2019
Annual Inspection
Date: May 31, 2019
Visit Reason
The Department’s Bureau of Human Services Licensing conducted an annual inspection of Juniper Village at Meadville on May 31, 2019, as part of the renewal process.
Findings
Violations of 55 Pa. Code Ch. 2600 related to Personal Care Homes were found and documented in the enclosed violation report. Plans of correction were submitted and approved with partial implementation noted as of July 22, 2019.
Citations (6)
26b - Quality management plan did not address reportable incidents, complaint procedures, staff training, and licensing violations or plans of correction.
65d - Direct care staff person hired 12/12/17 provided unsupervised ADL services without completing and passing the Department-approved direct care training and competency test until 3/27/19.
65g - Staff person A and staff person B did not receive required annual training in fire safety, emergency management, and residents' rights during 2018.
132g - Fire drills were not held on different days and times; the past three sleeping hours fire drills occurred at approximately the same time of day.
162c - The menu for the upcoming week was not posted in a conspicuous and public place; only the current week's menu was posted.
225a - The assessment for resident #1 dated 6/2/18 did not include vision and hearing needs, leaving these areas blank.
Report Facts
Staffing hours: 53
Staffing hours: 40
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Tami Williams | Executive Director | Signed plans of correction and named as administrator |
Notice — Aug 16, 2018
Date: Aug 16, 2018
Visit Reason
This document serves as a renewal notification and license issuance for Juniper Village at Meadville, a Personal Care Home, confirming the facility's authorized capacity and informing about the requirement for an annual onsite inspection.
Findings
No inspection findings are reported in this document. It confirms the issuance of a regular license and outlines the Department's obligation to conduct an annual inspection within the next twelve months.
Report Facts
Inspection Report — May 23, 2018
Annual Inspection
Date: May 23, 2018
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as the Department's Bureau of Human Services Licensing annual inspection of the facility.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with 55 Pa. Code Ch. 2600 relating to Personal Care Homes during the inspection on May 23 and May 24, 2018.
Notice — Aug 2, 2017
Date: Aug 2, 2017
Visit Reason
The document serves as a renewal notification for the license to operate Juniper Village at Meadville as a Personal Care Home and informs that an annual onsite inspection will be conducted within the next twelve months.
Findings
No inspection findings are reported in this document. It confirms issuance of a regular license following the renewal application.
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Inspection Report — May 25, 2017
Annual Inspection
Date: May 25, 2017
Visit Reason
The document reports on the annual licensing inspections conducted by the Department of Human Services on May 25 and May 26, 2017, for Juniper Village at Meadville.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with 55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600 relating to Personal Care Homes following the annual licensing inspections.
Notice — Jul 29, 2016
Date: Jul 29, 2016
Visit Reason
The document serves as a renewal notification and license issuance for Juniper Village at Meadville, confirming the facility's compliance and informing about the requirement for annual onsite inspections.
Findings
No inspection findings are reported in this document. It confirms the issuance of a regular license following the renewal application.
Report Facts
Inspection Report — Jun 23, 2016
Annual Inspection
Date: Jun 23, 2016
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as part of the Department of Human Services' annual licensing inspections for Juniper Village at Meadville.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with 55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600 relating to Personal Care Homes.
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Jacqueline L. Rowe | Director | Signed the compliance letter for the annual licensing inspection. |
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