Inspection Reports for
Luther Ridge at Seiders Hill
160 RED HORSE ROAD, POTTSVILLE, PA, 17901
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Inspection Report — Mar 3, 2026
Renewal
Date: Mar 3, 2026
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal review of the facility's license to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
Findings
The facility was found to have multiple deficiencies including failure to post the current license inspection summary, expired batteries in carbon monoxide monitors, incomplete criminal background checks, insufficient CPR-trained staff during night shifts, incomplete new hire training, improper food storage, incomplete medical evaluations, smoking area violations, and medication storage issues.
Citations (10)
2800.3.d. The assisted living residence did not post the current License Inspection Summary report dated 9/23/25 in a conspicuous and public place.
2800.18. The batteries in carbon monoxide monitors were not replaced annually and one battery was not labeled with the installation date.
2800.51. A criminal background check was not completed prior to the start date for Staff person A.
2800.63.a. Only one staff person trained in first aid and CPR was present during night shifts when 52 residents were in the residence, not meeting the required ratio of one per 35 residents.
2800.65.e. Staff persons A, B, and C did not receive required orientation training on emergency medical plans, reporting incidents, and safe management techniques within 40 scheduled working hours.
2800.103.g. Food was stored improperly as an opened container of yogurt was found unsealed in the 2nd floor kitchenette refrigerator.
2800.141.a. Resident #1’s medical evaluation did not include completion of certification boxes by the medical professional.
2800.144.c. Cigarette butts were found on the ground surrounding the resident designated smoking area.
2800.183.a. Resident #2’s medications were removed from original containers and stored in a pill sorter outside of scheduled administration times.
2800.183.e. An insulin pen for resident #2 was kept beyond the manufacturer’s 28-day discard period.
Report Facts
Residents present during inspection: 52
Current Hospice Residents: 4
Inspection Report — Nov 13, 2025
Complaint Investigation
Date: Nov 13, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint and incident investigation with an unannounced partial review.
Complaint Details
The inspection was complaint-driven and incident-related, with multiple citations issued for failures in incident reporting, confidentiality, contract completeness, medical evaluations, emergency response, medication documentation, resident assessments, and discharge notification.
Findings
The facility was cited for multiple deficiencies including untimely incident reporting, failure to maintain resident confidentiality, incomplete resident contracts, incomplete medical evaluations, delayed emergency response to a resident fall, incomplete medication administration documentation, failure to update resident assessments, and failure to provide timely discharge notices. All cited deficiencies had corrective plans implemented by March 23, 2026.
Citations (9)
16c Incident reporting: The residence failed to report a resident's hospital transfer incident to the Department within the required 24-hour timeframe.
17 Record confidentiality: The home's narcotics binder was left unlocked and unattended on a medication cart, and an empty pill blister pack was found in an open garbage can accessible on the third floor.
25c2 Fee schedule: Resident contracts did not include a fee schedule listing actual charges for assisted living services in the core service package.
25c4 Payment responsibility: Resident contracts failed to specify the party responsible for payment.
141b1 Annual medical evaluation: Medical evaluations lacked completed medical professional information and did not document residents' heights.
142b Secure care choice of phys: Staff delayed calling 911 for over an hour and forty-five minutes after a resident fell and could not be lifted by staff.
187b Date/time of med admin: Medication administration records did not include initials of staff administering fentanyl patches as required.
225b Assessment content: Resident assessments were not updated to reflect use of a hospital bed and implementation of 15-minute safety checks after falls.
228b Discharge or transfer: The residence failed to provide a 30-day advance written notice of discharge to a resident transferred to a skilled nursing facility.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 55
Current Residents - Hospice: 2
Resident Support Staff: 0
Total Daily Staff: 59
Waking Staff: 44
Inspection Report — Sep 23, 2025
Follow-Up
Date: Sep 23, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to a change in legal entity and included a follow-up review of the submitted plan of correction.
Findings
The facility was found to have several deficiencies including lack of operable bathroom ventilation, inoperable bedside lighting for a resident, outdated emergency procedures, and delayed annual fire drill. All cited deficiencies had plans of correction accepted and were implemented by late October 2025.
Citations (4)
Bathroom did not have an operable window or ventilation fan.
Resident did not have access to a source of light that can be turned on/off at bedside.
Written emergency procedures were not updated and submitted to the local emergency management agency.
Annual fire safety inspection and fire drill were not conducted in a timely manner.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 62
Current Hospice Residents: 5
Total Daily Staff: 69
Waking Staff: 52
Residents Age 60 or Older: 61
Residents with Mobility Need: 7
Inspection Report — Sep 23, 2025
Re-Inspection
Date: Sep 23, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to a change in legal entity and as a re-inspection of the newly licensed assisted living facility to verify compliance with 55 Pa.Code Chapter 2800.
Findings
The facility was found to be in substantial compliance with the regulations, with citations noted on ventilation, lighting, emergency procedure submission, and fire drill timeliness. The submitted plan of correction was fully implemented and accepted.
Citations (4)
86a Ventilation: Several bathrooms did not have an operable window or ventilation fan, affecting rooms 104, 111, 110, 108, 106, 202, 206, 210, 219, 232, 301, 314, and 321. Repairs were scheduled and follow-ups planned to ensure ventilation systems are checked monthly.
101j7 Lighting/operable lamp: Resident #1 did not have access to a source of light that can be turned on/off at bedside. The issue was corrected by replacing the bulb and installing night lights, with staff education on reporting inoperable items.
107d Procedure EMA submission: The residence’s written emergency procedures had not been updated and submitted annually to the local emergency management agency. Procedures were updated and submitted as required.
132b Safety inspection/fire drill: The annual fire drill with a fire safety expert was not conducted in a timely manner. The most recent drill was on 9/24/25, following a prior drill on 8/26/24. Future drills will be ensured to be timely.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 62
Staffing Hours: 69
Waking Staff: 52
Residents aged 60 or older: 61
Residents with mobility need: 7
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Juliet Marsala | Deputy Secretary | Signed licensing letter |
Inspection Report — Jul 1, 2025
Follow-Up
Date: Jul 1, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was a complaint and interim review conducted on 07/01/2025 to verify the implementation of a previously submitted plan of correction.
Complaint Details
The inspection was complaint-related and interim in nature, conducted to verify correction of previous deficiencies. The plan of correction was accepted and fully implemented as of the inspection date.
Findings
The facility was found to have fully implemented the submitted plan of correction. Deficiencies cited included issues with resident contracts, insufficient staffing during overnight hours, trash receptacle management, inoperable elevator, and unlabeled over-the-counter medications.
Citations (5)
Resident admitted did not have a dated resident contract, making it unclear if it was signed timely by the resident or the home.
Insufficient staffing during the third shift hours of 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., impacting the ability to safely evacuate all residents in an emergency.
Dumpster lid was open with garbage inside, not preventing penetration of insects and rodents.
Small lobby elevator was inoperable and had ongoing operational issues since prior to the last renewal inspection.
Over-the-counter medications in the medcart were not labeled with the resident's names.
Report Facts
Residents Present: 65
Current Hospice Residents: 3
Residents Needing Assist of 2 to Evacuate: 2
Residents Needing Assist of 1 to Evacuate: 41
Staff on Third Shift: 3
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Administrator | Provided education on resident contracts, staffing procedures, and maintenance issues; supervised correction of medication labeling. | |
| Director of Nursing (DON) | Oversight of staffing levels and supervised clinical staff correcting medication labeling. | |
| Scheduler | Updated staffing levels to align with residents' needs. | |
| Director of Maintenance | Responsible for ensuring equipment, including elevators, is kept in good repair. |
Inspection Report — Jul 1, 2025
Complaint Investigation
Date: Jul 1, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint and interim review to assess compliance with licensing requirements and verify the submitted plan of correction.
Complaint Details
The inspection was complaint-related and interim in nature. The submitted plan of correction was reviewed and determined to be fully implemented.
Findings
The facility was found to have multiple deficiencies including an undated resident contract, insufficient staffing for emergency evacuation during the third shift, an open dumpster lid, an inoperable elevator, and unlabeled over-the-counter medications in the medication cart. All cited issues had plans of correction accepted and were implemented by August 11, 2025.
Citations (5)
25a Resident-residence contract was not dated, making it unclear if it was signed timely by the resident or facility.
60a Staffing was insufficient during the 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. shift to safely evacuate all 65 residents in an emergency.
85e The dumpster lid outside the home was open while containing garbage, risking insect and rodent penetration.
95 The small lobby elevator was inoperable and had ongoing operational issues since prior to the last renewal inspection.
184b Over-the-counter medications in the medcart were not labeled with the residents' names as required.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 65
Current Hospice Residents: 3
Residents needing assist of 2 to evacuate: 2
Residents needing assist of 1 to evacuate: 41
Residents age 60 or older: 64
Resident Support Staff: 74
Waking Staff: 56
Staff on 3rd shift: 3
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Administrator | Provided education on resident contracts and staffing procedures; involved in plan of correction implementation | |
| Director of Nursing | Director of Nursing (DON) | Oversight of staffing levels and supervised clinical staff correcting medication labeling |
| Scheduler | Updated staffing levels to align with resident needs | |
| Admissions Director | Involved in weekly audits to ensure resident contracts are accurate and up to date | |
| Director of Maintenance | Responsible for ensuring equipment, including elevators, is kept in good repair |
Inspection Report — May 7, 2025
Renewal
Date: May 7, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal licensing inspection to evaluate compliance with 55 Pa. Code Ch. 2600 relating to Personal Care Homes.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance overall, with several deficiencies cited related to contract signatures, staffing levels, administrator training, staff training, equipment maintenance, fire drills, medication labeling and storage, resident assessments, and record storage. All deficiencies had plans of correction implemented by late July 2025.
Citations (15)
Contract signatures were incomplete as a resident's contract was not signed by a second witness or legal representative as required by policy.
Staffing was insufficient during the third shift to safely evacuate all residents in an emergency, with only three staff scheduled for 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. despite residents needing two-person assistance.
The administrator did not complete a required orientation program approved by the Department prior to initial employment.
Two staff members did not receive required annual training in medication self-administration and instruction on meeting residents' needs during 2024.
Two staff members did not receive fire safety training by a fire safety expert and one did not receive resident rights training during 2024.
The left side main elevator in the lobby was inoperable for several weeks, creating a hazard.
Fire drill records were inaccurate as one resident was not evacuated during a drill and the number of residents evacuated was not correctly documented.
Fire drills were routinely held on or near the last day of the month, not on varying days and times as required.
A resident receiving hospice care was not evacuated during a fire drill without required physician certification.
Cigarette butts were found on the grass surrounding the designated smoking area for staff, indicating inadequate maintenance.
A resident's medication label incorrectly indicated dosage instructions differing from the physician's order.
Medications ordered for a resident were not available in the medication cart at the time of inspection.
A resident's medication record incorrectly stated the dose as two sprays instead of one spray as ordered.
Resident assessment and support plans did not include necessary details about assistive devices such as enabler bars and roam alert devices.
Resident medication administration records from 2022 were found in an unlocked storage closet, violating record security requirements.
Report Facts
Residents served: 62
Staffing hours: 73
Waking staff: 55
Current residents receiving hospice: 5
Residents with mobility needs: 11
Fire drills conducted: 8
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Juliet Marsala | Deputy Secretary | Signed licensing letter and certificate |
| Director of Nursing | Director of Nursing | Supervised medication corrections and staff training |
| Administrator | Administrator | Responsible for staffing updates, training, and compliance |
| Director of Maintenance | Director of Maintenance | Conducted fire drills and responsible for equipment maintenance |
| Admissions Director | Admissions Director | Trained on contract procedures and audits |
| Executive Director | Executive Director | Provided training on fire drills and record storage |
| Scheduler | Scheduler | Updated staffing schedules to meet resident needs |
| Regional Director of Nursing | Regional Director of Nursing | Incorporated training topics into company-wide program |
Inspection Report — Mar 20, 2025
Complaint Investigation
Date: Mar 20, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint and incident investigation during an unannounced partial inspection.
Complaint Details
The inspection was triggered by a complaint and incident, but no deficiencies or citations were found.
Findings
No regulatory citations or deficiencies were identified as a result of this inspection.
Report Facts
Total Daily Staff: 74
Waking Staff: 56
Residents Served: 64
Current Hospice Residents: 6
Residents Age 60 or Older: 62
Residents with Mobility Need: 10
Inspection Report — Jan 22, 2025
Follow-Up
Date: Jan 22, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced partial review conducted due to a complaint and incident at the facility.
Complaint Details
The visit was complaint-related and substantiated as the facility failed to provide required supervision and safeguards for a resident with multiple falls.
Findings
The facility was found to have neglected a resident with a significant fall history by not providing 24-hour direct supervision as indicated in the assessment and support plan. Staff have since been educated on charting and fall prevention, and the plan of correction was fully implemented by March 3, 2025.
Citations (1)
Resident with significant fall history sustained multiple falls including closed head injuries and a hip fracture; no additional safeguards or 24-hour supervision were provided as required.
Report Facts
Falls sustained by resident: 8
Residents Served: 61
Current Hospice Residents: 4
Staffing Hours - Total Daily Staff: 73
Staffing Hours - Waking Staff: 55
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Director of Nursing | Director of Nursing | Educated staff on charting and fall prevention as part of plan of correction. |
| Executive Director | Executive Director | Educated staff on charting and fall prevention as part of plan of correction. |
Inspection Report — Jan 22, 2025
Complaint Investigation
Date: Jan 22, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint and incident investigation at Luther Ridge at Seiders Hill.
Complaint Details
The visit was complaint-related and involved investigation of neglect concerning a resident's fall history and supervision. The plan of correction was accepted and implemented.
Findings
The facility was found to have neglected a resident with a significant fall history, including multiple falls resulting in serious injuries without implementing additional safeguards or providing required 24-hour direct supervision. Staff have since been educated on proper charting and fall prevention.
Citations (1)
42b Abuse/Neglect: A resident with a history of 8 falls, including closed head injuries and a hip fracture, did not receive required 24-hour direct supervision or additional safeguards as indicated in the assessment and support plan.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 61
Resident Falls: 8
Staff Total Daily: 73
Staff Waking: 55
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Director of Nursing | Educated staff on charting and fall prevention | |
| Executive Director | Educated staff on charting and fall prevention |
Inspection Report — Jan 3, 2025
Renewal
Date: Jan 3, 2025
Visit Reason
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services conducted licensing inspections on multiple dates in 2024 and refused to renew the certificate of compliance, issuing a third provisional license based on an acceptable plan of correction.
Findings
Violations were found related to compliance with 55 Pa. Code Chapter 2800 for Assisted Living Residences, requiring correction by specified dates to maintain compliance and avoid license revocation.
Report Facts
Inspection dates count: 10
Inspection Report — Jul 30, 2024
Plan of Correction
Date: Jul 30, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a follow-up review of a previously submitted plan of correction related to medication administration errors at the facility.
Findings
The facility was found to have fully implemented the submitted plan of correction addressing medication administration violations, including failure to record medication administration properly and administering medication in error. Continued compliance must be maintained.
Citations (3)
Failure to initial the resident's Medication Administration Record (MAR) at the time medication was administered.
Administering a second dose of medication to a resident in error without proper documentation.
Failure to follow prescriber's orders resulting in medication administration error.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 73
Current Hospice Residents: 5
Total Daily Staff: 93
Waking Staff: 70
Residents with Mobility Need: 20
Residents 60 Years or Older: 73
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Staff person A | Named in medication administration errors and corrective actions. |
Inspection Report — Jul 30, 2024
Follow-Up
Date: Jul 30, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was a partial, unannounced follow-up visit triggered by an incident to verify the implementation of a previously submitted plan of correction.
Findings
The facility was found to have fully implemented the submitted plan of correction related to medication administration errors involving staff person A. Continued compliance is required.
Citations (2)
2800.187.b requires medication administration information to be recorded at the time of administration. Staff person A administered medication to resident #1 but did not initial the Medication Administration Record (MAR). Staff person A also administered a second dose to resident #2 in error and failed to document it on the MAR.
2800.187.d requires following prescriber’s orders. Staff person A administered resident #2's medication twice in error, not following the prescriber's directions. The error was discovered during a narcotic count.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 73
Current Hospice Residents: 5
Total Daily Staff: 93
Waking Staff: 70
Notice — Jun 13, 2024
Date: Jun 13, 2024
Visit Reason
This document is an invoice for fines and additional assessments issued to Luther Ridge at Seiders Hill related to violations of 55 PA Code § 2600.
Findings
The invoice details Class II and Class III violations with associated fines totaling $7,904.00, reflecting regulatory noncompliance.
Report Facts
Class II fine amount: 4940
Class III fine amount: 2964
Total current charges: 7904
Total balance due: 22496
Inspection Report — May 20, 2024
Complaint Investigation
Date: May 20, 2024
Visit Reason
Complaint investigation with unannounced partial and full inspections conducted on multiple dates in 2024 due to allegations and regulatory compliance concerns.
Complaint Details
Complaint investigation with substantiated violations related to resident abuse, privacy, medication errors, staffing, and safety.
Findings
Multiple deficiencies were identified including resident abuse, ADL assistance failures, privacy violations, fire safety violations, medication administration errors, documentation issues, staffing inadequacies, and environmental concerns such as sanitation and maintenance.
Citations (34)
15a Resident abuse report: Staff person A filmed residents in a common area and posted footage on social media, violating privacy and abuse reporting requirements.
23a ADL assistance: Resident #4 required physical assistance with incontinence care; staff failed to perform required checks and documentation.
42s Privacy - self/possessions: Resident privacy was violated when staff person A filmed residents and posted footage on social media.
95 Furniture & Equipment: Two elevators were inoperable for several weeks; repairs and state permits were pending completion.
132c Fire drill records: Fire drill logs lacked accurate times and documentation; repeated violations noted.
132d Evacuation: Fire drill evacuation times exceeded allowed timeframe; documentation incomplete.
187d Follow prescriber's orders: Medication administration records showed inconsistent blood pressure monitoring and untested blood sugar levels.
227d Support plan - med/dental: Residents #1 and #6 used bedside mobility devices; ASPs lacked documentation of device needs and safety.
251b Record entries - legible: Staff used correction fluid on resident #6's record, obscuring original entries.
3d Post license/VR/Regs: The home's blue book containing 2800 regulations was locked and inaccessible during inspection.
57b 1 hour/day/resident: The home lacked sufficient direct care staff to provide 1 hour per day of personal care to mobile residents.
57c 2 hrs/day/immob. resident: The home lacked sufficient direct care staff to provide 2 hours per day of personal care to immobile residents.
57d Waking staff hours: The home failed to provide at least 75% of required waking staff hours during specified days.
60a Staffing/support plan needs: The home lacked adequate staffing for safe evacuation and care; scheduler to ensure minimum staffing.
63a First Aid/CPR 1:35: The home lacked sufficient staff trained and certified in CPR/first aid to meet resident needs.
64a Initial admin training: Staff member working as administrator had not completed required supplemental ALR administrator training.
85a Sanitary conditions: The 2nd floor laundry room had a strong odor of urine and bowel movement; housekeeping to increase cleaning.
85e Trash outside: Garbage bag left on sidewalk outside back door by laundry room.
92 Windows/screens: Screen from 2nd floor laundry room was lying on ground behind building; windows/screens must be secure.
101n Walls, floors & ceilings: Several holes measuring 1-3 inches in diameter were observed in wall of resident room 115.
103f Fridge/Freezer Temps: Drink cooler held 52 degrees and walk-in freezer held 11 degrees; new cooler ordered and installed.
105d Changing bed linens/towels: Bed linens for resident #1 were not changed weekly as required.
105g Dryer lint removal: Dryer vent had not been cleaned; lint buildup observed on vent, sidewalk, and bushes outside laundry room.
132h Designated meeting place: Residents #1, #2, #6, and #8 did not evacuate to designated meeting place during fire drill.
184a Resident meds labeled: Resident #4's pharmacy label incorrectly indicated sliding scale insulin dosing.
185a Storage procedures: Resident #6's glucometer and medication administration records had inconsistent blood glucose documentation.
187d Follow prescriber's orders: Resident #7, #8, and #9 had medication administration errors including missed BP and blood sugar checks.
5a1 DHS access: Administrator/designee failed to provide DHS surveyors immediate access to resident records until 11:50am.
60a Staffing/support plan needs: Census was 64 residents including 12 with mobility needs; staffing insufficient for safe transfers and evacuation.
65g Initial direct care training: Staff person A hired as direct care worker did not complete required DHS direct care competency test.
101j7 Lighting/operable lamp: Resident room #127 lacked a bedside lamp or other source of illumination.
132c Fire drill records: Fire drill logs lacked accurate date/time and evacuation time documentation; repeated violations noted.
252 Records - content: Resident #14's record lacked a photograph no more than 2 years old as required.
227d Support plan - med/dental: Residents #1 and #6 used bedside mobility devices; ASPs lacked documentation of device needs and safety.
Report Facts
Residents served: 73
Current Residents: 7
Total Daily Staff: 92
Waking Staff: 69
Total Daily Staff: 85
Waking Staff: 64
Current Residents: 12
Current Residents: 6
Inspection Report — Apr 19, 2024
Enforcement
Date: Apr 19, 2024
Visit Reason
The Department of Human Services issued a notice of intent to assess fines for regulatory violations related to Personal Care Home regulations at Luther Ridge at Seiders Hill.
Findings
The facility was found to have uncorrected violations under 55 Pa. Code Chapter 2600, specifically sections 187d and 227d, resulting in assessed fines based on a census of 76 residents.
Citations (2)
55 Pa. Code § 2600.187d Class II violation involved uncorrected regulatory issues resulting in a fine assessment.
55 Pa. Code § 2600.227d Class III violation involved uncorrected regulatory issues resulting in a fine assessment.
Report Facts
Fine amount: 10894
Fine amount Class II: 6840
Fine amount Class III: 4104
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Theresa Hartman | Director | Signed the enforcement letter |
| Lestia Fetzer | Enforcement Manager, Human Services Licensing | Contact for questions regarding the invoice |
Inspection Report — Feb 21, 2024
Complaint Investigation
Date: Feb 21, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to a complaint, provisional license status, and interim review of compliance with 55 Pa. Code Chapter 2800 for an Assisted Living Residence.
Complaint Details
On 2/4/23, Staff member B was observed pushing Resident #1 into a room and engaging in inappropriate sexual contact. Staff B was suspended and terminated. The incident was reported to Protective Services and Pennsylvania State Police, who are conducting an active criminal investigation. Protective Services cited the facility with Caregiver Neglect. Resident interviews and skin assessments were negative. The facility implemented immediate corrective actions including staff training and ongoing monitoring.
Findings
Multiple violations were found including failure to post required documents, incomplete policies, untimely medical evaluations, inadequate quality management plans, missing criminal background checks, incomplete staff training and orientation, fire safety deficiencies, improper medication administration, and resident record issues. A serious abuse/neglect complaint was substantiated resulting in staff termination and ongoing criminal investigation.
Citations (32)
2800 3.d. The residence did not have the Licensing Inspection Summary dated 8/23/23 posted as required.
2800 18. The residence lacked a policy on the use of voice-controlled devices by the facility and residents.
2800 22.a. Resident #2's medical evaluation was completed beyond the 15-day grace period after admission.
2800 26.b. Quality management plans did not include complaint procedures, staff training, licensing violations, or resident/family councils.
2800 51. Staff persons A, B, and C did not have criminal background checks in their employee records.
2800 65.a. Staff person D did not have orientation in fire safety and emergency preparedness prior to first day of work.
2800 65.e. Staff person D did not receive required orientation training within first 40 scheduled working hours.
2800 65.f. Staff person D did not have orientation to specific job functions prior to working in that capacity.
2800 65.g. Staff person B lacked documentation of required 18 hours of direct care training before providing unsupervised services.
2800 65.i. Direct care staff persons A, B, and C were not trained in required annual training topics in 2023.
2800 85.e. One dumpster was overflowing and the other had a bent lid allowing insect and animal access.
2800 95. The west stairwell exit door alert system was not working due to removal of the magnetic box.
2800 96.b. Staff were unable to locate the first aid kit on the 3rd floor during inspection.
2800 100.b. Snow was not removed from the west exit ramp to the gazebo, obstructing safe evacuation.
2800 105.g. Lint was accumulated in the lint trap of the industrial dryer on the ground floor.
2800 121.a. An overturned walker, blanket, pillow, and slippers blocked the top of the western stairwell.
2800 124. The residence did not notify the local fire department in writing of the facility address, resident locations, and evacuation assistance needs.
2800 132.c. Fire drill records did not indicate exits used and included the person conducting the drill in staff count.
2800 132.d. Evacuation drill on 11/18/23 exceeded the fire safety inspector's required evacuation time of 7 minutes.
2800 141.b. Resident #’s last two annual medical evaluations exceeded the one-year requirement.
2800 185.a. Resident #5's glucometer was not calibrated to the correct date and time.
2800 187.a. Resident #5's blood glucose readings on MAR did not match glucometer readings and had incorrect dates.
2800 187.d. Medication Administration Records for Residents #6, #7, #8, and #9 were not initialed to indicate medications or instructions were followed as prescribed.
2800 225.a. Resident #1's most recent Assessment and Support Plan was outdated, exceeding the annual requirement.
2800 227.d. Resident #2 and #3's support plans did not document dietary and roam alert needs respectively.
2800 252. Resident #1 and #4 had file photos exceeding the 2-year age requirement.
2800 42.b. Staff member B was found to have pushed Resident #1 into a room and engaged in inappropriate sexual contact; staff was terminated and criminal investigation is ongoing.
2800 65.e. Staff person B did not complete required orientation training within 40 scheduled working hours.
2800 65.f. Staff person B did not have orientation to specific job functions prior to working in that capacity.
2800 3.d. The home did not have the current provisional license posted conspicuously as required.
2800 42.c. Staff person A did not treat Resident #1 with dignity and respect and refused to allow use of walker.
2800 251.b. Resident #2's medical evaluation form had correction fluid over the original date, making it illegible.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 76
Deficiencies cited: 32
Fine amounts: 228
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Staff member A | Named in dignity/respect violation and abuse/neglect complaint | |
| Staff member B | Named in abuse/neglect complaint, orientation and training violations, terminated for abuse | |
| Staff member D | Named in multiple training and orientation violations | |
| Wellness Director | Responsible for oversight of training, audits, and compliance with multiple regulations | |
| Administrator | Responsible for oversight, monitoring, and compliance with regulations and corrective actions | |
| Corporate RN | Responsible for oversight of compliance and audits | |
| Maintenance Director | Responsible for fire safety, evacuation drills, and maintenance compliance | |
| Maintenance Assistant | Assists Maintenance Director with compliance and daily rounds |
Inspection Report — Nov 28, 2023
Complaint Investigation
Date: Nov 28, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint and incident investigation following reports of resident safety and assessment issues.
Complaint Details
The visit was complaint-related and involved substantiated repeated violations concerning incident reporting delays, failure to update assessments after significant resident changes, and missing signatures on support plans.
Findings
The facility was found to have repeated violations related to incident reporting, assessment of significant changes in residents, and support plan signatures. The submitted plan of correction was accepted and fully implemented by the follow-up date.
Citations (3)
16c Incident reporting: The residence failed to report a resident walking out of the facility within 24 hours as required. This was a repeated violation from prior dates.
225a2 Assessment – significant change: The facility did not update the resident's assessment and support plan after a significant change involving exit-seeking behavior and increased supervision needs. This was a repeated violation.
227g Support plan - signatures: The resident's assessment and support plan was not signed by the assessor, resident, or designated person. This was a repeated violation.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 75
Current Hospice Residents: 7
Residents Age 60 or Older: 75
Residents with Mobility Need: 15
Inspection Report — Sep 14, 2023
Complaint Investigation
Date: Sep 14, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to complaints and incidents reported at the assisted living facility, including follow-up on plans of correction and enforcement actions.
Complaint Details
The inspection was complaint-related, triggered by allegations including dignity violations, medication errors, and care deficiencies. The complaint was substantiated with multiple violations found.
Findings
Multiple violations were found related to resident dignity, personal hygiene, medical evaluations, support plan documentation, medication administration, staff training, fire safety, and record keeping. Several plans of correction were submitted and monitored with some deficiencies not yet fully implemented.
Citations (29)
42c Dignity/Respect: Resident was seated in the dining room wearing loose pajamas exposing shoulders, not treated with dignity and respect.
24 Personal Hygiene: Staff failed to provide Resident #1 with showers at least twice weekly as indicated in the support plan.
141b1 Annual medical evaluation: Resident #2 did not have an annual medical evaluation completed by the required date.
224c8 Preliminary support plan - participants’ signatures: Resident #2's last annual support plan was not signed by the staff who completed the assessment.
225a1 Assessment – annually: Resident #2's annual assessment was not completed by the required date.
254a Records – discharge/active: Resident records were left unsecured on top of file cabinets in an unlocked office.
65a Fire Safety-1st day: Staff person A did not receive required fire safety orientation on or before first workday.
65e Rights/Abuse 40 Hours: Staff person A did not receive required orientation on abuse and rights within first 40 hours.
65h 16 hrs annual training: Staff persons B and C did not receive required 16 hours of annual training in 2022.
65i Training topics: Staff persons B and C did not receive required annual training on medication self-administration, resident needs, and assisted living service topics in 2022.
65j Annual training content: Staff persons B and C did not receive required annual training on fire safety and Older Adult Protective Services Act in 2022.
181d Self-administer Storing medication: Resident #1's medication lock box was found unlocked and unattended in the resident’s room.
16c Incident reporting: Missed medication doses for Resident #1 were not reported to the Department within required 24 hours.
18 Other laws, regs, ordins: Carbon monoxide detector batteries were not changed annually as required.
25b Contract signatures and renewal: Resident #2 and #3 contracts were not signed by residents and did not indicate refusal or inability to sign.
42s Privacy - self/possessions: Use of voice-controlled electronic device in dining room without notification or policy.
63a First Aid/CPR 1:35: Insufficient number of staff trained in first aid and CPR present during overnight hours.
132b Safety inspection/fire drill: Fire safety inspection and fire drill were not conducted annually as required.
132d Evacuation: Fire drill evacuation time exceeded the home's approved safe evacuation time.
171b5 Transportation-first aid kit: Transport vehicle first aid kit lacked scissors and eye coverings.
181c Self-Administer Assessment: Resident #1 was not assessed as able to self-administer medication but had unlocked medication in room.
185a Storage procedures: Medication Bisacodyl Rectal Suppository was not available in the residence at time of inspection.
187a Medication record: Resident #5's B12 injection was administered but not documented on medication administration record.
187d Follow prescriber’s orders: Resident #1 missed multiple doses of prescribed medication due to unavailability; Resident #2 had insulin not administered as ordered; Resident #7's vital signs were not taken before medication administration.
190a Completion of course–meds: Several staff had incomplete or missing medication administration annual practicums and were not qualified to administer medications.
190b Insulin injections: Staff persons administering insulin had expired insulin administration training.
227d Support plan – med/dental: Resident #2's support plan did not document verbally aggressive and sexually suggestive behaviors or plan to meet these needs; Resident #8's plan did not indicate use of enable bar on bed.
227g Support plan - signatures: Resident #9's most recent support plan was not signed by the assessor.
252 Records – content: Resident #2's record did not indicate if the resident has any identifying marks.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 77
Staff: 92
Waking Staff: 69
Deficiency counts: 32
Inspection Report — Aug 23, 2023
Complaint Investigation
Date: Aug 23, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint and incident investigation with an unannounced partial inspection on August 23, 2023.
Complaint Details
The inspection was complaint-driven and incident-related, conducted on 08/23/2023 with an exit conference the same day. The violations found led to a provisional license being issued.
Findings
The inspection found multiple violations related to personal hygiene assistance, annual medical evaluations, preliminary support plan signatures, timely completion of annual assessments, and confidentiality of resident records. A provisional license was issued due to these violations with required corrective actions.
Citations (5)
Personal Hygiene - Staff did not provide Resident #1 with showers at least twice weekly as indicated in her assessment and support plan.
Annual Medical Evaluation - Resident #2 did not have a medical evaluation completed by the required date of 6/25/23.
Preliminary Support Plan - The last annual support plan for Resident #2 was not signed by the staff person who completed the assessment.
Assessment Annually - Resident #2's annual assessment was not completed by 6/30/23 as required.
Records Discharge/Active - Resident records were found unsecured and accessible on top of file cabinets in an unlocked and unattended office.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 76
Current Hospice Residents: 6
Residents with Mobility Need: 17
Total Daily Staff: 93
Waking Staff: 70
Inspection Report — Jul 20, 2023
Enforcement
Date: Jul 20, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced partial licensing inspection conducted on July 20, 2023, as an interim review with follow-up on plan of correction submissions and enforcement actions.
Findings
Multiple violations were found related to staff training deficiencies, medication storage, expired insulin administration training, and incomplete resident assessments. The facility's certificate of compliance was revoked and replaced with a first provisional license based on an acceptable plan of correction.
Citations (8)
Staff person A did not receive orientation on fire safety and emergency preparedness on the first workday.
Staff person A did not receive orientation on rights/abuse topics within the first 40 hours of work.
Staff person B did not receive the required 16 hours of annual training relating to job duties during the 2022 training year.
Direct Care staff person C did not receive annual training in medication self-administration, resident needs, or assisted living service needs in 2022.
Direct Care staff person B did not receive annual training in fire safety or Older Adult Protective Services Act topics in 2022.
Medication lock box for Resident #1 was found unlocked and unattended in the resident’s room.
Direct Care staff persons D and E had expired insulin administration training as of 2/7/23.
The most recent annual assessments for Resident #2 and Resident #3 were overdue, last completed on 6/12/2022 and 6/5/2022 respectively.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 74
Current Hospice Residents: 7
Residents with Mobility Need: 19
Residents Diagnosed with Intellectual Disability: 1
Total Daily Staff: 93
Waking Staff: 70
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Staff person A | Named in findings for lack of orientation on fire safety and rights/abuse training. | |
| Staff person B | Named in findings for failure to complete required annual training and fire safety training. | |
| Staff person C | Named in findings for failure to complete required annual training topics. | |
| Staff person D | Named in findings for expired insulin administration training. | |
| Staff person E | Named in findings for expired insulin administration training. |
Inspection Report — Jul 20, 2023
Date: Jul 20, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was a partial, unannounced licensing inspection conducted on July 20, 2023, as an interim review with a follow-up plan of correction submission.
Findings
Multiple violations were found related to staff training deficiencies, medication storage, insulin administration training expiration, and incomplete resident assessments. The facility was issued a provisional license due to these violations and required to correct all deficiencies by specified dates.
Citations (8)
65a Fire Safety-1st day: Staff person A did not receive orientation on required fire safety and emergency preparedness topics on their first workday.
65e Rights/Abuse 40 Hours: Staff person A did not receive required orientation on rights and abuse topics within their first 40 hours of work.
65h 16 hrs annual training: Staff person B did not receive the required 16 hours of annual training related to job duties during the 2022 training year.
65i Training topics: Staff persons B and C did not receive required annual training on medication self-administration, resident needs, and assisted living service needs in 2022.
65j Annual training content: Staff persons B and C did not receive required annual training on fire safety and the Older Adult Protective Services Act in 2022.
181d Self-administer Storing medication: Medication lock box for Resident #1 was found unlocked and unattended in the resident’s room during inspection.
190b Insulin injections: Direct care staff persons D and E had expired insulin administration training as of 2/7/23.
225a1 Assessment – annually: The most recent assessments for Residents #2 and #3 were completed in June 2022, indicating overdue annual assessments at the time of inspection.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 74
Current Residents in Hospice: 7
Residents 60 Years or Older: 74
Residents Diagnosed with Intellectual Disability: 1
Residents with Mobility Need: 19
Total Daily Staff: 93
Waking Staff: 70
Inspection Report — Mar 9, 2023
Renewal
Date: Mar 9, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a full, unannounced visit for renewal, complaint, and incident reasons.
Findings
Multiple violations were found related to medication administration, staff training, safety inspections, resident care plans, and documentation. Several corrective actions were proposed and some were implemented by the time of the report.
Citations (23)
Resident #1 missed multiple doses of Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen due to medication unavailability and delayed reporting to the Department.
Carbon monoxide detector batteries in the Library and Boiler room were outdated, violating annual battery replacement requirements.
Contracts for Resident #2 and Resident #3 were unsigned without indication of refusal or inability to sign.
A voice-controlled electronic device was used in the dining room without notification or policy regarding recordings or staff access.
The home lacked the required number of staff trained in first aid and CPR during overnight hours on multiple dates.
Staff person A did not receive required fire safety orientation and abuse/rights training within the mandated timeframes.
Direct care staff persons B and C did not receive required annual training hours or training on specific topics in 2022.
Emergency telephone numbers were not posted near the landline phone in Resident #4's room.
Resident #5's room lacked an operable lamp or bedside lighting.
The home's fire safety inspection and fire drill exceeded the required annual timeframe.
The fire drill evacuation time exceeded the home's approved safe evacuation time.
The transport vehicle's first aid kit was missing scissors and eye coverings.
Resident #1 stored Diclofenac Sodium Gel unlocked in their bedroom without assessment for self-administration.
Resident #6 self-administers medications but did not keep medications or bedroom door locked as required.
Resident #7's prescribed Bisacodyl Rectal Suppository was not available in the residence at inspection time.
Controlled substance counts were signed ahead of completion by staff persons D and E.
Resident #5's B12 injection administration was not documented on the medication administration record.
Resident #1 and Resident #2 missed medication administrations; Resident #7's blood pressure was not measured before medication as required.
Several staff persons administering medications lacked current Department-approved medication administration course documentation.
Staff persons F, G, and H administered insulin with expired insulin administration training.
Resident #2's support plan did not document verbally aggressive and sexually suggestive behaviors or care plan adjustments; Resident #8's plan omitted use of an enable bar.
Resident #9's most recent support plan was not signed by the assessor.
Resident #2's case record lacked documentation of identifying marks.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 74
Hospice Residents: 9
Residents 60 or Older: 73
Residents with Intellectual Disability: 1
Residents with Mobility Need: 22
Staff Total Daily: 96
Staff Waking: 72
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Person A | Named in findings for missing required orientation and training. | |
| Staff Person B | Named in findings for missing annual training topics and hours. | |
| Staff Person C | Named in findings for missing annual training hours and topics. | |
| Staff Person D | Named in controlled substance count violation. | |
| Staff Person E | Named in controlled substance count violation. | |
| Staff Person F | Named in medication administration and insulin training violations. | |
| Staff Person G | Named in medication administration and insulin training violations. | |
| Staff Person H | Named in medication administration and insulin training violations. | |
| Staff Person I | Named in medication administration violation. | |
| Staff Person J | Named in medication administration violation. |
Inspection Report — Jan 11, 2023
Complaint Investigation
Date: Jan 11, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was a partial, unannounced visit triggered by a complaint and incident reported at the facility.
Complaint Details
The inspection was complaint-driven and incident-related, as stated in the inspection information section. The plan of correction was accepted and fully implemented by the facility.
Findings
The inspection identified multiple deficiencies including delayed call bell response causing incontinence, inadequate staffing during night shifts affecting evacuation readiness, failure to conduct monthly and sleeping hours fire drills, inconsistent fire drill scheduling, incomplete resident evacuation documentation, and medication administration documentation errors.
Citations (7)
23a ADL assistance: Residents reported waiting over an hour for staff to respond to call bells, causing incontinence episodes. The facility implemented routine toileting checks and call bell audits to address this.
60a Staffing/support plan needs: Night shift staffing was insufficient with only 3 staff members for 72 residents, including 23 with mobility needs. Additional staff were hired and fire drill evacuation times improved.
132a Monthly fire drill: The facility had no documentation of a fire drill completed in December 2022. Corrective actions included education and a new fire drill calendar.
132e Fire drill - sleeping hours: No fire drill was conducted during nighttime hours from June through December 2022. The facility implemented scheduled night drills every six months.
132g Fire drills – days/times: Fire drills were routinely held on the last day or last week of the month, lacking variability in scheduling. A new calendar with random dates and times was created.
132h Designated meeting place: Fire drill records showed incomplete resident evacuation on two occasions without documented reasons. Documentation procedures were revised to include explanations for discrepancies.
187a Medication record: The medication administration record for a resident was not initialed on one date to confirm medication was given. Staff received education and audits were planned to ensure compliance.
Report Facts
Residents served: 74
Residents with mobility needs: 23
Staff on night shift: 3
Fire drill evacuation time (failed): 566
Fire drill evacuation time (passed): 524
Residents evacuated: 73
Residents evacuated: 68
Inspection Report — Jul 28, 2022
Complaint Investigation
Date: Jul 28, 2022
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation at the facility on 07/28/2022.
Complaint Details
The inspection was complaint-related, but no deficiencies or citations were found, and follow-up was not required.
Findings
No regulatory citations or deficiencies were identified as a result of this inspection.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 77
Current Hospice Residents: 10
Resident Mobility Need: 23
Residents 60 Years or Older: 77
Residents Diagnosed with Intellectual Disability: 1
Residents with Physical Disability: 1
Total Daily Staff: 100
Waking Staff: 75
Inspection Report — Jan 25, 2022
Renewal
Date: Jan 25, 2022
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal visit to review compliance with licensing requirements and verify the submitted plan of correction.
Findings
The facility was found to have multiple deficiencies including expired boiler certificates, incomplete staff training, obstructed egress due to snow and ice, inaccurate fire department notification, medication administration errors, and incomplete resident support plan reviews. All deficiencies had plans of correction submitted and were implemented by the dates noted.
Citations (10)
The boiler certificate from Labor and Industry for the 3 gas fired boilers expired.
Direct care staff members did not receive training in the requirements of chapter 2800.
The exit door from the enclosed dining room would not open all the way because of snow and ice preventing the door from fully opening.
The notice to the fire department does not include the total capacity of the home and the number of residents with mobility needs is not accurate.
2 cans of extinguished cigarette butts were located outside of the receiving area of the home, which is not the designated smoking area. Cigarette butts were also found outside the resident designated smoking area.
One of the required two MAR reviews was completed for direct care staff member E's 2021 annual practicum. Two of the required four medication observations were completed for direct care staff members C and D's initial training.
Resident #3's medication does not include the initials of the staff member who opened the pen. Resident #4's medication does not have a pharmacy label attached.
Resident #5's MAR notes 30mg 1 tablet daily, but the medication bottle notes 10mg 3 tablets daily. Resident #3's medication record does not indicate the dose of the medication.
Resident #6 has an order for 3000 iu daily but is being administered 5000 iu daily. Resident #5's medication order requires monitoring of heart rate before administration, which is not being done.
Resident #7's and #8's final support plans only had one of the required quarterly reviews completed.
Report Facts
Inspection dates: 3
Staffing hours: 15
Staffing hours: 108
Staffing hours: 81
Residents with mobility needs: 15
Residents age 60 or older: 78
Residents diagnosed with intellectual disability: 1
Inspection Report — Jul 1, 2021
Complaint Investigation
Date: Jul 1, 2021
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint and incident investigation with a partial, unannounced visit on 07/01/2021 and subsequent off-site reviews.
Complaint Details
The inspection was complaint-related and incident-driven. The plan of correction was fully implemented as of the last review.
Findings
Two deficiencies were identified: delayed response to resident call bells and incomplete documentation of PRN medication effectiveness. The facility submitted and implemented a plan of correction to address these issues.
Citations (2)
23a ADL assistance: Residents reported waiting 30-60 minutes for call bells to be answered by staff. The facility implemented staff education and ongoing call bell response audits.
187a Medication record: The MAR did not document the effectiveness of PRN Ibuprofen administered to a resident on two occasions. Staff were educated and monthly audits were revised to ensure documentation.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 85
Current Hospice Residents: 1
Residents with Mobility Need: 13
Total Daily Staff: 98
Waking Staff: 74
Inspection Report — Apr 5, 2021
Renewal
Date: Apr 5, 2021
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a licensing renewal inspection with additional reasons including complaint and incident review.
Findings
No regulatory citations or deficiencies were identified as a result of the inspection conducted over three days from April 5 to April 7, 2021.
Report Facts
Total Daily Staff: 82
Waking Staff: 62
Current Hospice Residents: 1
Residents Served: 75
Residents 60 Years of Age or Older: 75
Residents with Mobility Need: 7
Inspection Report — Mar 3, 2021
Follow-Up
Date: Mar 3, 2021
Visit Reason
The inspection was a partial, unannounced follow-up visit triggered by a complaint and incident to review the submitted plan of correction for the facility.
Complaint Details
The inspection was complaint-related and incident-driven. The plan of correction was not fully implemented as of the inspection dates.
Findings
The facility's submitted plan of correction was found not fully implemented. Specifically, the Resident Assessment and Support Plan (R.A.S.P.) for a resident did not address episodic behavioral issues, and the facility had not submitted evidence of compliance or verification of corrective actions.
Citations (1)
The Resident Assessment and Support Plan (R.A.S.P.) for resident #1 did not document episodic behaviors such as yelling, paranoia, and agitation occurring over nearly a year. The plan of correction was updated during inspection to include documentation of these episodic behaviors and note their irregular occurrence.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 32
Staffing Hours: 37
Waking Staff: 28
Residents Diagnosed with Mental Illness: 3
Residents with Mobility Need: 5
Residents 60 Years or Older: 31
Inspection Report — Aug 13, 2020
Routine
Date: Aug 13, 2020
Visit Reason
The inspection was a licensing inspection conducted by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Bureau of Human Service Licensing.
Findings
No regulatory citations were identified as a result of this inspection.
Inspection Report — Aug 5, 2020
Follow-Up
Date: Aug 5, 2020
Visit Reason
The inspection was a partial, unannounced follow-up visit triggered by an incident to verify the implementation of a previously submitted plan of correction.
Findings
The submitted plan of correction was determined to be fully implemented. The facility maintained compliance with dignity and respect requirements after addressing a staff member's inappropriate behavior toward a resident.
Citations (1)
42c Dignity/Respect: Staff person A raised their voice and threatened Resident #1 with police escort, failing to treat the resident with dignity and respect. The staff member was suspended, terminated, and all staff were retrained on dignity and respect.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 79
Current Hospice Residents: 4
Inspection Report — Jun 26, 2020
Renewal
Date: Jun 26, 2020
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a licensing inspection by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Bureau of Human Service Licensing.
Findings
No regulatory citations were identified as a result of this inspection.
Inspection Report — Jun 16, 2020
Routine
Date: Jun 16, 2020
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a licensing inspection by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Bureau of Human Service Licensing.
Findings
No regulatory citations were identified as a result of this inspection.
Inspection Report — May 21, 2020
Routine
Date: May 21, 2020
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a routine licensing inspection by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Bureau of Human Service Licensing.
Findings
No regulatory citations were identified as a result of this inspection.
Notice — Dec 20, 2019
Date: Dec 20, 2019
Visit Reason
This document serves as a renewal notification and license issuance for Luther Ridge at Seiders Hill Assisted Living Home following the receipt of a renewal application.
Findings
The Department confirms receipt of the renewal application and issues a regular license. It advises that an annual onsite inspection will be conducted within the next twelve months as required by state regulations.
Report Facts
Inspection Report — Nov 18, 2019
Complaint Investigation
Date: Nov 18, 2019
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation following an incident involving a resident fall and delayed reporting to the department.
Complaint Details
The visit was complaint-related due to an incident involving a resident fall and delayed incident reporting. The complaint was substantiated as violations were found.
Findings
Two violations were identified: failure to timely report an incident involving a resident fall and failure to update a resident's support plan after significant behavioral changes. Both plans of correction were fully implemented by January 10, 2020.
Citations (2)
2800.16c Incident reporting: The facility failed to report a resident's fall and fractured clavicle to the department within 24 hours, reporting it only on 10/14/2019 after the incident on 10/6/2019.
2800.225a2 Assessment – significant change: Resident #1's support plan was not updated until 10/18/2019 to reflect increased combative behavior noted as early as 9/3/2019.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 105
Current Hospice Residents: 3
Residents 60 Years or Older: 105
Residents with Mobility Need: 16
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Diane K. Wolfgang | Executive Director | Named in plan of correction and responsible for ensuring timely reporting and support plan updates |
Notice — Oct 1, 2019
Date: Oct 1, 2019
Visit Reason
The document is a response to a request for a waiver of 55 Pa.Code Ch. 2800 relating to qualifications for direct care staff persons at an assisted living residence.
Findings
The waiver request for qualifications of direct care staff persons has been approved. Documentation submitted meets the educational requirement for a direct care staff worker.
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Jeanne Parisi | Director | Signed the waiver approval letter. |
Inspection Report — Aug 22, 2019
Annual Inspection
Date: Aug 22, 2019
Visit Reason
The visit was the Department’s Bureau of Human Services Licensing annual inspection of the assisted living facility.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with 55 Pa. Code Chapter 2800 relating to Assisted Living Residence.
Notice — Dec 18, 2018
Date: Dec 18, 2018
Visit Reason
The document serves as a renewal notice and certificate of compliance for Luther Ridge at Seiders Hill Assisted Living Home, confirming the renewal application and informing about the requirement for an annual onsite inspection within the next twelve months.
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 — Aug 24, 2018
Renewal
Date: Aug 24, 2018
Visit Reason
The inspection was a full renewal inspection conducted by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Bureau of Human Services Licensing on August 24, 2018, for the assisted living residence Luther Ridge at Seiders Hill.
Findings
Several violations were found including a privacy coding document exposing confidential resident information, expired CO2 detector batteries, lint buildup posing fire hazards, non-fire retardant chair covers in the smoking area, loose medication pills, and unclean glucometer equipment. Plans of correction were initiated for each violation with partial implementation noted.
Citations (6)
55 Pa.Code §2800.17 - The resident privacy coding document was posted on the home's bulletin board exposing confidential resident information.
55 Pa.Code §2800.18 - Batteries in CO2 detectors outside laundry rooms and boiler room were expired as of April 2017.
55 Pa.Code §2800.125(a) - A half inch thick layer of lint and a sock were found near external dryer ducts posing a possible fire hazard.
55 Pa.Code §2800.144(c) - Chair covers in the staff smoking area were not fire retardant, posing a possible fire hazard.
55 Pa.Code §2800.183(e) - One loose Tylenol 325mg pill was found in the 3rd floor east side medication cart.
55 Pa.Code §2800.185(a) - Resident #1's glucometer had dried blood on the machine and Resident #2's blood glucose readings were inconsistently recorded.
Report Facts
Number of Residents Served: 108
Number of Current Hospice Residents: 4
Number of Hospice Residents in Past Year: 14
Number of Residents Age 60 or Older: 107
Number of Residents with Mobility Need: 16
Number of Residents with Physical Disability: 3
Inspection Report — Mar 20, 2018
Complaint Investigation
Date: Mar 20, 2018
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a partial incident investigation related to a complaint or event at the assisted living residence.
Complaint Details
The investigation was triggered by an incident on 2/25/2018 when Resident #1 eloped from the home and suffered a fall. The resident was admitted to a hospital and later passed away. The facility did not adequately address prior elopement behaviors noted on 8/30/2017 and 12/10/2017.
Findings
A resident eloped from a common area and suffered a fall, resulting in hospitalization and death. The facility failed to adequately address the resident's elopement risk and behaviors.
Citations (1)
Regulation 2800.42(b) was violated as the facility did not prevent neglect or adequately address Resident #1's elopement behaviors, resulting in the resident's fall and subsequent death.
Report Facts
Number of Residents Served: 104
Number of Current Hospice Residents: 3
Number of Hospice Residents in past year: 11
Residents Age 60 or Older: 104
Residents with Intellectual Disability: 1
Residents with Mobility Need: 9
Residents with Physical Disability: 2
Inspection Report — Jan 10, 2018
Renewal
Date: Jan 10, 2018
Visit Reason
The document is a renewal application response and notification that the Department will conduct an onsite inspection within the next twelve months as required by Pennsylvania regulations for assisted living homes.
Findings
No inspection findings are reported in this document. It serves as a license renewal confirmation and notice of future inspection requirements.
Inspection Report — Aug 31, 2017
Renewal
Date: Aug 31, 2017
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as part of the annual licensing renewal for the assisted living residence Luther Ridge at Seiders Hill on August 31, 2017 and October 2, 2017.
Findings
Multiple violations of 55 Pa.Code Ch. 2800 were found, including failure to report suspected abuse, unsecured medication cart, delayed resident refund, improper handling of resident funds, staff misconduct, refusal to participate in fire drills, and failure to update resident support plans. Plans of correction were partially implemented with ongoing oversight by the administrator.
Citations (8)
Regulation 15a requires immediate reporting of suspected abuse. The facility failed to report an allegation of abuse involving unwanted sexual advances between residents to the local area agency or State Department of Aging.
Regulation 17 requires resident records confidentiality and secure medication storage. An unlocked, unattended medication cart was observed near the 3rd floor nursing station containing creams labeled with residents' names.
Regulation 28(e) requires timely refund after resident death. Resident #3's refund of $800 was not made until 7/10/17, which was late according to the Elder Care Payment Restitution Act.
Regulation 28(f) requires refund within 30 days of discharge. Resident #1's refund check was not mailed until 8/7/17, more than 30 days after discharge.
Regulation 42c requires residents be treated with dignity and respect. Staff person C used profanity toward resident #6 and was terminated for this conduct.
Regulation 132(h) requires residents to evacuate during fire drills. Two residents refused to evacuate during a fire drill on 3/30/17.
Regulation 185(a) requires safe storage and use of medications and equipment. The facility failed to implement procedures for safe use of medical equipment; resident #2's glucometer was not calibrated correctly.
Regulation 227d requires documentation in resident support plans. The facility failed to update resident #2's support plan to address attention-seeking behaviors contributing to an incident on 6/7/17.
Report Facts
Number of Residents Served: 96
Number of Current Hospice Residents: 3
Refund Amount: 800
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Diane Wolfgang | Executive Director | Named as Administrator and signatory on plans of correction |
Notice — Apr 10, 2017
Date: Apr 10, 2017
Visit Reason
The document is a response to a request to admit a resident with an excludable condition to the facility, indicating that additional documentation is required before approval.
Findings
The request to admit a resident with a gastric tube as an excludable condition was returned for additional supporting documentation, specifically an Assessment-Support Plan.
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Tara Pride | Director of Regulatory Implementation | Signed the letter requesting additional documentation for RAREC approval. |
Notice — Dec 22, 2016
Date: Dec 22, 2016
Visit Reason
The document serves as a renewal notification and license issuance for Luther Ridge at Seiders Hill Assisted Living Home, confirming the facility's authorization to operate and informing about the requirement for an annual onsite inspection within the next twelve months.
Findings
No inspection findings are reported in this document. It is a licensing and renewal notification letter with an enclosed certificate of compliance.
Inspection Report — Jul 26, 2016
Renewal
Date: Jul 26, 2016
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal licensing inspection of Luther Ridge at Seiders Hill assisted living residence on July 26-28, 2016.
Findings
Violations of 55 Pa.Code Ch. 2800 related to admission documentation and medication administration were found. Plans of correction were submitted addressing medical evaluation timing and administration of PRN medication without consent.
Citations (2)
Regulation 22a1 requires a medical evaluation completed within 60 days prior to admission. The medical evaluation for Resident #1 was dated 5/3/15, which did not meet this requirement.
Regulation 202 prohibits chemical restraints for controlling aggressive behavior. Resident #3 was prescribed Lorazepam 0.5 mg PRN and was administered medication without consent on multiple dates in July 2016.
Report Facts
Number of Residents Served: 92
Number of Current Hospice Residents: 3
Number of Hospice Residents in past year: 19
Residents Age 60 or Older: 92
Residents with Mobility Need: 17
Residents with Physical Disability: 1
Notice — Jan 4, 2016
Date: Jan 4, 2016
Visit Reason
The document serves as a renewal approval for the assisted living facility license and informs that a regular annual 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.
Report Facts
Notice — January 15, 2021
Date: January 15, 2021
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This document serves as a renewal notification and issuance of a regular license for Luther Ridge at Seiders Hill Assisted Living Home, pursuant to Title 55, PA Code, Chapter 2800.
Findings
The Department has received the renewal application and issued a regular license. The Department will conduct an onsite inspection within the next twelve months to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
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Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Jamie L. Buchenauer | Deputy Secretary | Signed the renewal notification letter |
Document — June 11, 2024
Date: June 11, 2024
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This document is an invoice for fines and additional assessments issued to Luther Ridge at Seiders Hill personal care home facility.
Findings
The invoice details Class II and Class III fines totaling $14,592.00 for violations under 55 PA Code § 2600, with a total balance due of $25,536.00 including previous balances.
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Class II fine amount: 9120
Class III fine amount: 5472
Total current charges: 14592
Total balance due: 25536
Balance from last invoice: 10944
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