Inspection Reports for
Sunrise of McCandless

The waiver is granted under specified conditions including documentation of equivalent education and training for the employee. The Department will review this waiver annually during inspections to ensure compliance.

The inspection was complaint-related and incident-driven, focusing on privacy violations and compliance with medical evaluation requirements. The plan of correction was accepted and fully implemented.

The submitted plan of correction was determined to be fully implemented with continued compliance required. Deficiencies involved privacy violations related to unauthorized social media posting of resident photos, and failures in completing annual medical evaluations and additional assessments for residents.

The visit was complaint-related involving an incident where a resident alleged mistreatment by staff person A during toileting and transfer. The complaint was substantiated leading to corrective actions.

The submitted plan of correction was found to be fully implemented with continued compliance required. The deficiency involved mistreatment of a resident during transfer, resulting in suspension and termination of the responsible staff member and staff retraining on abuse and proper transfer techniques.

No regulatory citations or deficiencies were identified during this inspection.

The waiver is granted based on submitted documentation showing the staff member's education from outside the United States is equivalent to a high school diploma. The Department will review compliance with waiver conditions annually during inspections.

The facility was found to have previously unsecured medication rooms and carts, which was corrected by adjusting the self-closure mechanism and retraining staff. The plan of correction was accepted and verified as fully implemented.

No regulatory citations or deficiencies were identified during this inspection.

The complaint involved an allegation by staff person A that staff person B was rough while washing a resident and pushing the resident into a recliner. The incident was not reported timely to the Department. The abuse allegation was later unsubstantiated by the Department.

Two deficiencies were identified: failure to timely report an incident of alleged staff abuse, and unclear posting of the code for the locking mechanism near the emergency exit door to the secured dementia care unit. Both deficiencies had corrective plans accepted and implemented.

The waiver is granted under conditions requiring documentation of education and training to be maintained and available for review. The Department will review this waiver annually during inspections to ensure compliance.

The visit was complaint-related, triggered by a complaint incident. The submitted plan of correction was reviewed and found fully implemented.

The facility was found to have fully implemented the submitted plan of correction addressing privacy violations, staff support plan deficiencies, incomplete medical evaluations, and medication storage procedures. Continued compliance is required.

No regulatory citations or deficiencies were identified as a result of this inspection.

The visit was complaint-related as indicated by the reason 'Complaint, Incident'. No deficiencies or citations were found, implying no substantiated violations.

No regulatory citations or deficiencies were identified as a result of this inspection.

The waiver allows a specific employee to serve as direct care staff based on education equivalency from outside the United States, with conditions for documentation and annual review during inspections.

The submitted plan of correction was found to be fully implemented, with continued compliance required. Specific deficiencies related to carbon monoxide alarm battery dating and placement, food storage in sealed containers, and proper disposal of discontinued medications were addressed and corrected during the inspection.

The inspection was triggered by a complaint and incident, but no deficiencies or citations were found, indicating no substantiated issues.

No regulatory citations or deficiencies were identified as a result of this inspection.

The visit was complaint-related and substantiated by the finding of a privacy violation involving unauthorized photography of a resident.

The report found a violation of resident privacy where a staff member took an unauthorized photograph of a resident and shared it with other staff. The facility implemented corrective actions including staff counseling, re-training on resident rights, and ongoing education to prevent recurrence.

The visit was complaint-related with substantiated findings of abuse and neglect. Repeat violations were noted from prior inspections dated 1/24/24 and 9/26/23.

The inspection found repeat violations related to abuse and neglect, including failure to immediately suspend a staff member accused of abuse and failure to maintain operational emergency call pendants, resulting in resident harm and hospital transfer.

The inspection was complaint-related; however, no deficiencies were found and no follow-up was required.

No regulatory citations or deficiencies were identified during this inspection.

The waiver is granted with conditions including documentation of education equivalency and maintenance of records by the facility. The Department will review compliance with these conditions annually during inspections.

The inspection was complaint-related, but no deficiencies were found and no follow-up was required.

No regulatory citations or deficiencies were identified as a result of this inspection.

The complaint involved an allegation of abuse by a direct care staff person towards a resident in the Secure Dementia Care Unit. The staff member was placed on administrative leave pending investigation. The resident denied any incident or injury. The abuse allegation was unsubstantiated by the Department and APS. Retraining on abuse reporting and immediate notification procedures was conducted for involved staff and ongoing training implemented.

The submitted plan of correction related to the abuse allegation was found to be fully implemented. The abuse allegation was unsubstantiated after investigation, and staff involved were retrained on abuse reporting requirements to ensure timely reporting and resident safety.

No regulatory citations or deficiencies were identified during this inspection.

The inspection was triggered by a complaint and incident, but no deficiencies or citations were found, indicating no substantiated issues.

No regulatory citations or deficiencies were identified as a result of this inspection.

The visit was complaint-related due to an alleged abuse incident involving two residents. The alleged perpetrator was provided 1:1 supervision and educated on behavior expectations. Resident rights and staff training on abuse prevention are ongoing.

The submitted plan of correction was determined to be fully implemented, with ongoing monitoring and staff retraining planned to prevent further incidents of abuse. The facility has implemented 1:1 supervision for the alleged perpetrator and updated resident care plans accordingly.

The waiver is granted with conditions that the staff member's education documentation be maintained and made available for review. The Department will review this waiver annually during inspections to ensure compliance.

The visit was complaint-related with the reason stated as 'Incident'. No deficiencies or citations were found, indicating no substantiated issues.

No regulatory citations or deficiencies were identified as a result of this inspection.

The submitted plan of correction was determined to be fully implemented. The report details a deficiency involving inadequate assistance provided to a resident during a transfer, with corrective actions including staff termination, training, and ongoing monitoring.

No regulatory citations or deficiencies were identified during this inspection.

The submitted plan of correction related to the abuse allegation was fully implemented and accepted. The facility retrained staff on abuse reporting requirements and implemented ongoing monitoring and quality management measures to ensure timely reporting of abuse allegations.

The inspection was complaint-related and the exit conference was held on 03/02/2023. No deficiencies were found.

No regulatory citations or deficiencies were identified as a result of this inspection.

No regulatory citations or deficiencies were identified during this unannounced partial inspection.

Multiple deficiencies were identified including expired license posting, uncovered trash outside, holes in walls, missing or damaged window screens, unplugged bedside lamps, unlabeled and undated leftover food, blocked emergency egress, incomplete fire drill records, unsecured medications, mislabeled resident medications, incomplete preadmission screening forms, and missing signatures on support plans. Plans of correction were accepted and implemented with ongoing monitoring and retraining.

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services determined that the submitted plan of correction is fully implemented and compliance must be maintained.

The report found that a resident fell due to a strap dislodging from a Hoyer lift sling, resulting in hospitalization. The facility implemented a comprehensive plan of correction including staff retraining on proper use of the Hoyer lift, safety checks of equipment, and ongoing monitoring and spot checks through October 2022.

No regulatory citations or deficiencies were identified as a result of this inspection.

The inspection identified multiple deficiencies including maintenance issues such as a missing shower faucet handle exposing a metal rod, inadequate bedside lighting for a resident, failure to conduct monthly fire drills for two months, medication labeling and availability errors, and incomplete resident support plan documentation. Plans of correction were accepted and implemented with completion dates by 04/01/2022.

The facility was found to have repeated violations related to improper assistance with activities of daily living and abuse due to staff not following resident support plans, specifically involving improper transfer techniques requiring two staff persons and use of mechanical lifts. The submitted plan of correction was determined to be not fully implemented as of the latest review.

No inspection findings are reported in this document; it is a license renewal notice and certificate of compliance confirming the facility's authorized capacity and service type.

No regulatory citations or deficiencies were identified as a result of this licensing inspection.

No regulatory citations were identified as a result of this inspection.

No regulatory citations were identified as a result of this inspection.

No inspection findings are reported in this document. It confirms issuance of a regular license following receipt of the renewal application.

The Department granted approval for a revised license increasing the facility's capacity to 153 residents. The expiration date of the license remains unchanged.

No regulatory citations with 55 Pa. Code Ch. 2600 (relating to Personal Care Homes) were identified as a result of this inspection.

No regulatory citations were identified as a result of this inspection.

The inspection was triggered by a complaint and incident. The violation involved failure to follow the resident's support plan for safe transferring.

The assessment and support plan for resident #1 indicated the need for assistance with transferring, but direct care staff transferred the resident without using the required mechanical lift device on two occasions. A plan of correction was submitted and fully implemented.

The submitted plan of correction was determined to be fully implemented as of November 22, 2019. The facility corrected issues related to a resident contract date and medication administration documentation.

No inspection findings are reported in this document. It is a license renewal notice and certificate of compliance.

The complaint was substantiated. On 7/12/19, resident #1 reported physical assault by an unidentified female staff member. The allegation was reported to staff person B on 7/12/19 but was not reported to the Area Agency on Aging or the Department until 7/15/19.

The investigation found that a resident was physically assaulted by an unidentified female staff member and that the allegation was not reported to the Area Agency on Aging or the Department in a timely manner. The facility was cited for failure to immediately report suspected abuse as required by regulations.

No regulatory citations or deficiencies were identified as a result of this inspection.

No regulatory citations were identified as a result of this inspection.

Two violations of 55 Pa. Code Chapter 2600 were found related to sanitary conditions: lack of paper towels in the 3rd floor medication room restroom and uncovered trash in the kitchen of the Secured Dementia Care Unit.

The complaint investigation was substantiated based on resident #1's report and staff observations. The abuse involved repeated pinching and twisting of the resident's nipples by staff member B. The facility did not report the abuse timely to the required agencies.

The investigation found that staff member B repeatedly pinched resident #1's nipples and provided unsupervised care during certain hours. The facility failed to immediately report the suspected abuse to the appropriate authorities as required by regulation.

The visit was triggered by an incident complaint. The violation involved staff behavior during a resident's hygiene routine. No substantiation status is explicitly stated.

The inspection found a violation of 55 Pa.Code §2600.42(c) where a resident was not treated with dignity and respect during a hygiene routine, resulting in a loud argument involving staff and the resident's spouse. Staff person A was removed from the area and later employment was terminated.

No inspection findings are reported in this document. It is a license renewal notice and certificate of compliance.

No regulatory violations with 55 Pa. Code Ch. 2600 (relating to Personal Care Homes) were identified as a result of this inspection.

The complaint investigation was substantiated based on the finding that the home did not immediately report suspected abuse of resident #1 to the AAA as required.

The investigation found that a resident with dementia had unexplained bruising and abrasions, and the home failed to immediately report the suspected abuse to the local Area Agency on Aging (AAA).

No regulatory violations were identified as a result of this inspection.

The document confirms the issuance of a new license for the facility with a maximum capacity of 100 persons and a secure dementia care unit capacity of 30. No deficiencies or inspection findings are reported.