34 Reports
Inspection Report — Apr 8, 2026
Renewal
Date: Apr 8, 2026
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal visit to review compliance with licensing requirements for the facility.
Findings
The inspection identified several deficiencies including uncovered trash receptacles in the kitchen, lack of protective guards on the fireplace while in use, failure to conduct a fire drill during sleeping hours within the required timeframe, and incomplete documentation of psychiatric service contact information in a resident's support plan. All deficiencies had plans of correction accepted and were implemented by the dates noted.
Citations (4)
85.d Trash Receptacles: An uncovered, unattended trash can was found in the kitchen on 4/8/26. The trash receptacle was removed and staff were trained to ensure lids are present.
129.a Fireplace Screens: The fireplace in the main sitting area was in use without a protective screen, exposing hot glass at 180.1°F. The fireplace was shut off and a protective screen was installed after inspection by a fire specialist.
132.e Fire Drill Sleeping Hours: The last fire drill during sleeping hours was on 6/25/25, exceeding the 6-month requirement. A sleep time fire drill was conducted on 4/17/26 and staff were trained on the requirement.
227.d Support Plan Medical/Dental: Resident #2's support plan did not document contact information for psychiatric services. The plan was updated and staff were trained on documentation requirements.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 33
Current Hospice Residents: 4
Inspection Report — Apr 16, 2025
Renewal
Date: Apr 16, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal and complaint investigation visit to assess compliance with licensing regulations and verify correction of previous deficiencies.
Complaint Details
The inspection included a complaint investigation component; however, the submitted plan of correction was fully implemented and compliance was maintained.
Findings
The facility was found to have multiple deficiencies related to staff training, trash receptacle maintenance, and food supply. All cited deficiencies had accepted plans of correction that were fully implemented by the follow-up date.
Citations (6)
Direct care staff member did not receive the required 12 hours of annual training relating to job duties.
Direct care staff member did not receive training about residents with intellectual disabilities during the training year.
Direct care staff member did not receive training on The Older Adult Protective Services Act in the training year.
The lid of the kitchen garbage can was cracked and broken, allowing potential penetration of insects and rodents.
The lids of the outside dumpster were open with approximately 2 feet of garbage inside, not preventing penetration of insects and rodents.
The home did not have a three-day supply of nonperishable food and drinking water for residents.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 33
Current Hospice Residents: 3
Residents with Mental Illness: 4
Residents with Intellectual Disability: 3
Residents with Mobility Need: 15
Residents with Physical Disability: 1
Total Daily Staff: 48
Waking Staff: 36
Inspection Report — Feb 3, 2025
Complaint Investigation
Date: Feb 3, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation following a complaint regarding the care, treatment, and potential abuse of a resident.
Complaint Details
The complaint involved an investigation by Adult Protective Services into the care, treatment, and potential abuse of a resident. The facility failed to notify the department as required.
Findings
The facility was found to have multiple deficiencies including failure to report an incident to the Department, failure to provide required assistance with activities of daily living, delayed medication administration, and incomplete initial support plans. The submitted plan of correction was accepted and fully implemented by March 14, 2025.
Citations (4)
Failure to report an incident or condition to the Department’s personal care home regional office or complaint hotline within 24 hours as required.
Failure to provide assistance with activities of daily living as indicated in the resident’s assessment and support plan, specifically reminding/queuing to maintain adequate intake.
Failure to follow the directions of the prescriber regarding timely medication administration; medication was administered late.
Initial support plan did not include a plan to meet the assessed personal care need of eating requiring some physical assistance and reminding/queuing.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 31
Current Hospice Residents: 2
Residents Age 60 or Older: 31
Residents Diagnosed with Mental Illness: 4
Residents Diagnosed with Intellectual Disability: 2
Residents with Mobility Need: 14
Resident Medication Delay: 7
Inspection Report — Jan 24, 2025
Complaint Investigation
Date: Jan 24, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation to review compliance issues at THE ADDISON OF GARDEN WAY PLACE.
Complaint Details
The visit was complaint-related as indicated by the inspection reason. The complaint involved issues with privacy, medication administration, and discharge procedures.
Findings
The inspection identified multiple deficiencies including unauthorized video monitoring signage, incomplete medication administration records, failure to follow prescriber's orders, and failure to provide required 30-day discharge notices.
Citations (4)
Family of resident installed cameras in the resident's private room without proper signage.
Medication administration records did not indicate prescribed medications for certain residents.
The home failed to follow prescriber's orders for medication administration for multiple residents.
The home did not provide a 30-day advance written notice for discharge or transfer to a resident and their designated person.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 32
Current Hospice Residents: 2
Total Daily Staff: 46
Waking Staff: 35
Inspection Report — Jan 7, 2025
Complaint Investigation
Date: Jan 7, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation with an unannounced partial inspection on 01/07/2025.
Complaint Details
The inspection was complaint-related, but no deficiencies or citations were found, indicating no substantiated issues.
Findings
No regulatory citations or deficiencies were identified as a result of this inspection.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 32
Current Hospice Residents: 2
Resident Support Staff: 0
Total Daily Staff: 47
Waking Staff: 35
Residents Age 60 or Older: 32
Residents Diagnosed with Mental Illness: 2
Residents Diagnosed with Intellectual Disability: 2
Residents with Mobility Need: 15
Residents with Physical Disability: 0
Inspection Report — Nov 12, 2024
Plan of Correction
Date: Nov 12, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was a partial, unannounced monitoring visit conducted on 11/12/2024 to review the facility's compliance and plan of correction implementation.
Findings
The submitted plan of correction was determined to be fully implemented. One specific deficiency involved the presence of an unsealed bag of frozen hamburger patties that appeared freezer burned, which was addressed by discarding the food and providing staff training on food storage and labeling.
Citations (1)
Unsealed bag of frozen hamburger patties in freezer with approximately 25 patties that appeared freezer burned.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 30
Current Residents in Hospice: 4
Residents Age 60 or Older: 30
Residents with Mental Illness: 2
Residents with Intellectual Disability: 2
Residents with Mobility Need: 12
Residents with Physical Disability: 1
Inspection Report — Aug 16, 2024
Follow-Up
Date: Aug 16, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection visit on 08/16/2024 was conducted as a follow-up to verify that the submitted plan of correction was fully implemented.
Findings
The facility was found to have implemented the plan of correction fully, addressing previous deficiencies related to resident personal equipment, sanitary conditions, surfaces, outdated food, first aid kit contents, resident assessments, and support plan content.
Citations (7)
The enabler bar attached to resident bed was uncovered, posing a potential entrapment hazard.
Residents shared glucometers, risking sanitary conditions.
Multiple sections of concrete are missing from the expansion joint at the building entrance, posing a trip/fall hazard.
An open but undated bag of frozen hamburger patties was found in the home's meat freezer.
The first aid kit in the home's van used to transport residents did not include adhesive tape.
Resident assessment was undated and not on the Department's Assessment Form for Personal Care Homes.
The home's support plan for a resident did not include information about the need for an enabler bar.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 31
Current Residents in Hospice: 4
Residents Age 60 or Older: 31
Residents with Mental Illness: 2
Residents with Intellectual Disability: 2
Residents with Mobility Need: 15
Inspection Report — Apr 19, 2024
Re-Inspection
Date: Apr 19, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to a change in legal entity operating the facility, which is a newly licensed personal care home requiring a re-inspection within 3 months of license effective date.
Findings
The facility was found to be in substantial compliance with applicable regulations during the partial inspection. The licensing inspector was unable to complete a full inspection because this is a new legal entity operating the home. No deficiencies were found.
Report Facts
Total Daily Staff: 42
Waking Staff: 32
Residents Served: 29
Current Hospice Residents: 4
Residents 60 Years or Older: 29
Residents Diagnosed with Intellectual Disability: 2
Residents with Mobility Need: 13
Residents with Physical Disability: 1
Inspection Report — Jul 13, 2023
Complaint Investigation
Date: Jul 13, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint and incident investigation following allegations of resident abuse and related concerns.
Complaint Details
The visit was complaint-related, investigating allegations of resident abuse involving staff shouting at a resident during transfer and failure to report and supervise staff appropriately. The complaint was substantiated based on observations and interviews.
Findings
The investigation found that staff failed to immediately report suspected resident abuse, did not implement a plan of supervision or suspend involved staff promptly, and did not consistently follow the resident's assistance plan for transfers. Additionally, staff were observed shouting at a resident during transfer, violating dignity and respect requirements.
Citations (4)
Failure to immediately report suspected abuse of a resident to the local Area Agency on Aging.
Failure to immediately develop and implement a plan of supervision or suspend staff involved in alleged abuse.
Failure to provide assistance with transfers as indicated in the resident’s assessment and support plan, including use of two staff and a gait belt.
Failure to treat a resident with dignity and respect, evidenced by staff shouting directives at the resident during transfer.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 26
Current Residents in Hospice: 1
Residents 60 Years or Older: 26
Residents Diagnosed with Mental Illness: 2
Residents with Mobility Need: 16
Total Daily Staff: 42
Waking Staff: 32
Inspection Report — Nov 3, 2022
Date: Nov 3, 2022
Visit Reason
The inspection was a partial, unannounced licensing inspection conducted due to an incident at the facility.
Findings
No regulatory citations or deficiencies were identified as a result of this inspection.
Report Facts
Total daily staff: 36
Waking staff: 27
Residents age 60 or older: 23
Residents diagnosed with mental illness: 2
Residents diagnosed with intellectual disability: 1
Residents with mobility need: 13
Inspection Report — Oct 5, 2022
Renewal
Date: Oct 5, 2022
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal review of the facility's license by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Bureau of Human Service Licensing on 10/05/2022 and 10/06/2022.
Findings
The facility was found to have multiple deficiencies including issues with telephone access privacy, window screens, furnace inspection, presence of portable space heaters, fire extinguisher inspections, and medication management. Plans of correction were accepted and implemented to address all deficiencies.
Citations (6)
The resident telephone at the front desk is not cordless and does not permit residents to make calls in privacy.
There is no screen in the living room window in a resident room.
The last inspection of the furnace was conducted on 10/23/20, not within the required annual timeframe.
A portable space heater was found plugged in and sitting on the floor of the maintenance room, which is prohibited.
All 16 fire extinguishers had not been inspected by a fire safety expert since September 2021.
A discontinued medication was found in the medication cart for resident #1.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 26
Total Fire Extinguishers: 16
Inspection Report — Jun 22, 2022
Complaint Investigation
Date: Jun 22, 2022
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation at the facility.
Complaint Details
The inspection was complaint-related, but no deficiencies were found and the complaint was not substantiated.
Findings
No regulatory citations or deficiencies were identified as a result of this inspection.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 24
Total Daily Staff: 37
Waking Staff: 28
Current Hospice Residents: 1
Residents 60 Years or Older: 24
Residents Diagnosed with Mental Illness: 1
Residents with Mobility Need: 13
Inspection Report — Apr 13, 2022
Complaint Investigation
Date: Apr 13, 2022
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a partial, unannounced visit due to an incident reported at the facility.
Complaint Details
The visit was complaint-related, focusing on a failure to provide assistance with activities of daily living as per the resident's support plan. The plan of correction was accepted and fully implemented.
Findings
The facility was found to have failed to provide a resident with assistance with personal care and hygiene as indicated in the resident's assessment and support plan, specifically missing showers from 3/20/22 through 4/1/22. A plan of correction was submitted and determined to be fully implemented.
Citations (1)
Resident #1 did not receive assistance with personal care and hygiene, including showers, as indicated in the support plan from 3/20/22 through 4/1/22.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 24
Staffing Hours: 35
Waking Staff: 26
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Williams | Signed the letter confirming plan of correction implementation | |
| Executive Director | Executive Director (ED) | Named in plan of correction training and education |
| Care Services Manager | Care Services Manager (CSM) | Named in plan of correction training, review, and auditing activities |
| Regional Director of Care Services | Regional Director of Care Services (RDCS) | Provided education on regulatory requirements |
Inspection Report — Oct 5, 2021
Renewal
Date: Oct 5, 2021
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal inspection of the facility license for Garden Way Place.
Findings
The inspection identified multiple deficiencies related to posting of licensing inspection summary, emergency telephone numbers, food storage and labeling, outdated food, pet vaccination records, and smoking area location. All deficiencies had plans of correction accepted and were implemented.
Citations (7)
No licensing inspection summary posted in a conspicuous and public place in the home.
No emergency telephone numbers including nearest hospital and fire department posted on or by the telephone in the private dining room.
Unlabeled and undated opened food items found in freezers #3, #5, and #6.
Food stored in opened and unsealed containers including pasta, sorbet, egg rolls, cinnamon rolls, and waffles.
Dented #10 can of vanilla pudding found on pantry shelf.
Resident cat present without current rabies vaccination certificate; vaccination expired 6/15/21.
Designated smoking area located directly on sidewalk in center of enclosed courtyard, not away from common walkways and exits.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 27
Current Hospice Residents: 3
Residents with Mobility Need: 8
Residents Diagnosed with Mental Illness: 1
Waking Staff: 26
Total Daily Staff: 35
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Director | Named in multiple deficiency findings and plans of correction including posting violations, food storage, pet vaccination, and smoking area. |
Inspection Report — Apr 28, 2021
Complaint Investigation
Date: Apr 28, 2021
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation to review sanitary conditions at the facility.
Complaint Details
The inspection was triggered by a complaint. The plan of correction was accepted and fully implemented as of 07/21/2021.
Findings
A violation was found involving a pile of dog feces and leaves on the concrete patio near the rear entrance to the courtyard. Immediate corrective actions were taken, and a plan of correction was accepted and fully implemented.
Citations (1)
There was a pile of dog feces and leaves measuring approximately 30 inches x 24 inches on the concrete patio, approximately 5-feet from the rear entrance to the courtyard.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 30
Size of feces and leaves pile: 30
Size of feces and leaves pile: 24
Distance from rear entrance: 5
Inspection Report — Feb 12, 2021
Complaint Investigation
Date: Feb 12, 2021
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a partial, unannounced incident investigation related to an allegation of resident abuse.
Complaint Details
The complaint involved an allegation that on 2/2/21 a staff person grabbed resident #1 by the arm and dragged the resident down the hall. The allegation was not reported to the local Area Agency on Aging or the Department until 2/9/21. The allegation was substantiated by the facility's failure to report timely.
Findings
The facility was found to have failed to immediately report an allegation of resident abuse that occurred on 2/2/21, with the report delayed until 2/9/21. The submitted plan of correction was accepted and fully implemented.
Citations (2)
Failure to immediately report suspected abuse of a resident as required by the Older Adult Protective Services Act and related regulations.
Failure to report the incident or condition to the Department’s personal care home regional office or complaint hotline within 24 hours.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 26
Staffing Hours - Total Daily Staff: 32
Staffing Hours - Waking Staff: 24
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Janine Wenzig | Author of letters regarding inspection and plan of correction | |
| Executive Director | ED | Named in relation to failure to report abuse and responsible for audits and education |
| Care Service Manager | CSM | Conducted immediate assessment of resident #1 and involved in education and audits |
| Regional Director of Care Services | RDCS | Provided education to ED and CSM regarding abuse reporting requirements |
Inspection Report — Jan 21, 2021
Complaint Investigation
Date: Jan 21, 2021
Visit Reason
The inspection was a complaint investigation conducted on 01/21/2021 and 01/28/2021 to review allegations of abuse and compliance with reporting requirements.
Complaint Details
The complaint involved an allegation of abuse against direct care staff person B regarding resident #1, which was not reported timely to the local Area Agency on Aging or the Department. The staff member continued to provide unsupervised care after the allegation. The complaint was substantiated with findings of delayed reporting and failure to suspend the staff member immediately.
Findings
The facility was found to have delayed reporting an allegation of abuse against a staff member and failed to immediately suspend or supervise the staff involved. The submitted plan of correction was accepted and fully implemented, including audits and staff education to ensure compliance with abuse reporting laws.
Citations (3)
Failure to immediately report suspected abuse of a resident to the local Area Agency on Aging.
Failure to immediately develop and implement a plan of supervision or suspend the staff person involved in the alleged abuse incident.
Failure to report the incident or condition to the Department’s personal care home regional office or complaint hotline within 24 hours.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 27
Staffing Hours - Total Daily Staff: 34
Staffing Hours - Waking Staff: 26
Residents Diagnosed with Mental Illness: 4
Residents Aged 60 or Older: 27
Residents with Mobility Need: 7
Current Residents Receiving Hospice: 3
Inspection Report — Dec 22, 2020
Complaint Investigation
Date: Dec 22, 2020
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation with an unannounced partial inspection on 12/22/2020 and 12/23/2020 to review compliance and the submitted plan of correction.
Complaint Details
The inspection was complaint-driven and unannounced. The submitted plan of correction was reviewed and determined to be fully implemented.
Findings
The facility was found to have fully implemented the submitted plan of correction related to a menu change violation where residents were not notified of a meal substitution prior to service.
Citations (1)
162e - Menu Changes: The facility changed the meal from manicotti to pizza without notifying residents of the menu change prior to service on 12/21/20.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 25
Total Daily Staff: 32
Waking Staff: 24
Number of Residents Diagnosed with Mental Illness: 4
Number of Residents with Mobility Need: 7
Number of Residents Age 60 or Older: 25
Notice — Dec 18, 2020
Date: Dec 18, 2020
Visit Reason
This document serves as a renewal notification and license issuance for the Personal Care Home 'Garden Way Place' following receipt of the renewal application. It also informs that an annual onsite inspection will be conducted within the next twelve months as required by regulation.
Findings
No inspection findings are reported in this document. It confirms issuance of a regular license and outlines the Department's requirement to conduct an annual inspection.
Report Facts
Inspection Report — Nov 25, 2020
Follow-Up
Date: Nov 25, 2020
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 previously identified deficiencies.
Complaint Details
The visit was complaint-related involving an alleged physical abuse claim during a resident transfer. The complaint was substantiated as staff transferred the resident alone despite the care plan requiring two staff.
Findings
The submitted plan of correction was determined to be fully implemented. The facility addressed issues related to improper resident transfers and abuse allegations by providing staff training and implementing monitoring procedures.
Citations (2)
23a - Activities of Daily Living Assistance: Resident #1's support plan requires two staff for transfers, but staff member A transferred the resident alone using forceful and rough movements, causing safety concerns.
42b - Abuse: Staff member A physically abused Resident #1 by forcefully transferring and repositioning the resident alone, contrary to the care plan requiring two staff, violating resident rights against neglect and abuse.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 26
Current Hospice Residents: 1
Staff Total Daily: 34
Waking Staff: 26
Inspection Report — Jul 6, 2020
Follow-Up
Date: Jul 6, 2020
Visit Reason
The inspection was a partial, unannounced follow-up visit triggered by an incident to verify the implementation of a submitted plan of correction.
Findings
The facility was found to have unsanitary conditions in a resident bathroom with feces and dried blood present. The submitted plan of correction was determined to be fully implemented after cleaning and staff in-service.
Citations (1)
Regulation 55 PA Code 2600.85(a): Sanitary conditions shall be maintained. On 7/6/2020, feces and dried blood were found on the bathroom floor and toilet lid in bedroom #133.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 36
Current Hospice Residents: 4
Residents with Mobility Need: 13
Residents Diagnosed with Mental Illness: 2
Residents 60 Years or Older: 36
Inspection Report — Feb 14, 2020
Complaint Investigation
Date: Feb 14, 2020
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation following an incident of alleged sexual abuse reported on February 4, 2020.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was substantiated based on interviews and evidence that a staff member sexually abused a resident and the facility failed to report the incident to protective services and the Department as required.
Findings
The investigation found that a resident alleged sexual abuse by a staff member who had put his hand down the resident's shirt and fondled her. The home was aware of the incident but failed to report it to protective services as required by law. A plan of correction was submitted and fully implemented.
Citations (2)
2600.15a: The facility failed to immediately report suspected abuse of a resident to protective services as required by law. The incident involved a staff member fondling a sleeping resident and the home did not report it.
2600.16c: The facility failed to report the incident or condition to the Department's personal care home complaint hotline within 24 hours as required. The home was aware of the alleged abuse but did not notify the Department.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 38
Current Hospice Residents: 7
Residents Age 60 or Older: 38
Residents Diagnosed with Mental Illness: 4
Residents with Mobility Need: 15
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald C. Inez | Executive Director | Named in plan of correction and responsible for reporting abuse and conducting internal investigations |
Notice — Oct 1, 2019
Date: Oct 1, 2019
Visit Reason
This document serves as a renewal notice and license issuance for the Personal Care Home 'Garden Way Place' pursuant to Title 55, PA Code, Chapter 2600. It informs the facility of the requirement for an annual onsite inspection 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.
Inspection Report — Sep 19, 2019
Annual Inspection
Date: Sep 19, 2019
Visit Reason
The inspection was an annual renewal inspection conducted by the Department’s Bureau of Human Services Licensing to assess compliance with 55 Pa. Code Chapter 2600 for Personal Care Homes.
Findings
Multiple violations of state regulations were found, including issues with resident record confidentiality, privacy, resident personal equipment safety, first aid kit completeness, bedroom furnishings, lighting, refrigerator/freezer temperatures, and medication management. Plans of correction were partially implemented with ongoing monitoring.
Citations (9)
Regulation 2600.17: Resident records were not kept confidential as a black binder labeled 'DNR LIST' with names and room numbers of 27 residents was found unsecured in the lobby.
Regulation 2600.42.s: A shared bathroom pocket door in bedroom #109 had no lock, violating resident privacy rights.
Regulation 2600.81.b: Resident #4’s bed enabler was missing bottom screws and was loose, moving approximately 9 inches when grasped, posing a safety hazard.
Regulation 2600.96.a: The first aid kit at the front desk lacked a thermometer, scissors, breathing shield, eye coverings, and tweezers.
Regulation 2600.101.j.2: Bedroom #109 was occupied by 2 residents but had no chairs present.
Regulation 2600.101.j.7: Resident #5 did not have access to an operable lamp or source of lighting at bedside.
Regulation 2600.103.f: Refrigerator/freezer temperatures were not maintained properly; freezer temperatures were 26°F and 12°F at different times, exceeding required limits.
Regulation 2600.171.b: The first aid kit in the van used to transport residents did not include an operable thermometer.
Regulation 2600.183.d: Resident #5 was prescribed Urea 40% cream discontinued on 7/2/19, but the medication was still present in the home on 9/19/19.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 36
Residents in Hospice: 5
Residents with Mental Illness: 2
Residents with Mobility Need: 5
Residents 60 Years or Older: 36
Inspection Report — Jul 9, 2019
Complaint Investigation
Date: Jul 9, 2019
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation during an unannounced partial survey of Garden Way Place.
Complaint Details
The inspection was triggered by a complaint and was an unannounced partial survey. The violations found were related to medical evaluations, medication labeling, preadmission screening, and resident assessments.
Findings
Multiple violations of 55 Pa. Code Ch. 2600 were found related to incomplete medical evaluations, medication labeling errors, incomplete preadmission screenings, and inadequate resident assessments. Plans of correction were partially implemented with ongoing audits and education.
Citations (5)
Regulation 2600 141.a: Resident #1's initial medical evaluation dated 7/25/18 did not indicate the resident’s health status; the form section was blank.
Regulation 2600 141.b.1: Resident #2's most recent medical evaluation dated 10/18/18 did not include an evaluation of the resident’s ability to self-administer medications; the form section was blank.
Regulation 2600 184.a: Resident #3 was prescribed Roxanol 10mg with conflicting medication labels indicating different administration intervals, causing potential medication errors.
Regulation 2600 224.a: Resident #1's preadmission screening dated 8/24/18 lacked a determination that the resident's needs could be met by the home; Resident #2's screening dated 3/12/18 was incomplete.
Regulation 2600 225.a: Resident #1's initial assessment dated 9/6/19 indicated the resident required no supervision but had a wander guard and required 15-minute checks, showing inaccurate assessment documentation.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 37
Total Daily Staff: 45
Waking Staff: 34
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Ronaldo G. Umez | ED | Signed plan of correction documents and involved in re-education and audit processes |
| Desmond Grace | On-site inspector during the 7/9/2019 visit |
Inspection Report — Dec 19, 2018
Renewal
Date: Dec 19, 2018
Visit Reason
The document is a renewal application and license issuance for the Personal Care Home 'Garden Way Place' pursuant to Title 55, PA Code, Chapter 2600. The Department notifies that an onsite inspection will be conducted within the next twelve months as part of the annual inspection requirement.
Findings
No inspection findings are reported in this document. It serves as a license renewal and notification letter with the certificate of compliance.
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Inspection Report — Oct 2, 2018
Annual Inspection
Date: Oct 2, 2018
Visit Reason
The inspection was a full renewal and incident inspection conducted on October 2, 2018, for Garden Way Place, a Personal Care Home.
Findings
The inspection identified violations related to missing 2017 annual training records for staff, improper labeling of prescription medication, and incorrect calibration of a glucometer. Plans of correction were submitted and partially implemented with adequate progress noted.
Citations (3)
Regulation 55 Pa.Code §2600.65(i): The home did not have the 2017 annual training records for staff persons A and B.
Regulation 55 Pa.Code §2600.184(a): The original container for prescription medications was not labeled correctly; the label for resident #1's Nitroglycerine indicated daily use instead of as needed for chest pain.
Regulation 55 Pa.Code §2600.185(a): The glucometer for resident #2 was not correctly calibrated to date and time.
Report Facts
Total Daily Staff: 52
Waking Staff: 39
Number of Residents Served: 41
Number of Residents Served: 4
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald C. Umez | Executive Director | Signed plan of correction documents related to all deficiencies. |
Inspection Report — Apr 18, 2018
Complaint Investigation
Date: Apr 18, 2018
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation and incident review at Garden Way Place related to compliance with 55 Pa. Code Chapter 2600 for Personal Care Homes.
Complaint Details
The inspection was complaint-driven and substantiated by findings of noncompliance in staff background checks and training requirements.
Findings
The facility was found to have violations including failure to complete FBI background checks for staff, insufficient annual training hours for direct care staff, and lack of training in medication self-administration, safe management techniques, and falls prevention. Plans of correction were submitted and partially implemented with ongoing monitoring.
Citations (4)
Regulation 2600.51 - The home failed to complete an FBI background check for staff person D who did not hold permanent residency in Pennsylvania for two consecutive years prior to hire date.
Regulation 2600.65(e) - Direct care staff person C received only 9.5 hours of annual training during 2017, less than the required 12 hours.
Regulation 2600.65(f) - Direct care staff person C did not receive training in medication self-administration, safe management techniques, and care for residents with mental illness in 2017.
Regulation 2600.65(g) - Direct care staff person C did not receive training in falls and accident prevention during the 2017 training year.
Report Facts
Number of Residents Served: 37
Total Daily Staff: 50
Walking Staff: 38
Training Hours Received: 9.5
Training Hours Completed: 12
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Melissa McAdams | Administrator | Named as administrator on page 2. |
| Janine Wenzig | Human Services Licensing Supervisor | Signed the cover letter on page 1. |
| Ronald G. Vitez | Executive Director | Signed plan of correction documents on pages 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10. |
Notice — Jan 11, 2018
Date: Jan 11, 2018
Visit Reason
This document serves as a renewal notification and license certificate for the Personal Care Home 'Garden Way Place' following the submission of a renewal application.
Findings
No inspection findings are reported in this document. It confirms that a regular license is being issued and outlines the requirement for an annual onsite inspection within the next twelve months.
Inspection Report — Nov 1, 2017
Full
Date: Nov 1, 2017
Visit Reason
The inspection was a full, unannounced licensing inspection triggered by an incident involving alleged abuse at the facility.
Complaint Details
The inspection was triggered by an incident involving alleged abuse of resident #1 by staff person B on 10/15/2017. The allegation was substantiated by the findings.
Findings
Two violations related to abuse reporting and staff conduct were found. The facility failed to immediately report suspected abuse and did not implement a plan of supervision or suspension of the involved staff member.
Citations (2)
55 Pa.Code 2600.15(a): The home failed to immediately report suspected abuse of a resident and comply with staff restrictions. An allegation of abuse by staff person B against resident #1 was not reported to the local agency by the home until the day after the incident.
55 Pa.Code 2600.15(b): The home did not develop or implement a plan of supervision or suspend staff person B involved in the alleged abuse. Staff person B continued to provide unsupervised care after the allegation was reported.
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Number of Residents Served: 34
Total Daily Staff: 41
Waking Staff: 31
Number of Current Hospice Residents: 4
Number of Hospice Residents in past year: 15
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Carol Lovash | Administrator | Named as legal entity representative and signer of plan of correction |
| Brent Sutherland | Human Services Licensing Supervisor | Signed the cover letter for the inspection report |
Inspection Report — Oct 11, 2017
Renewal
Date: Oct 11, 2017
Visit Reason
The inspection was a renewal licensing inspection conducted by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services on October 11, 2017, for Garden Way Place, a personal care home.
Findings
The inspection found multiple violations related to medical evaluations, preadmission screening, and resident record documentation. Plans of correction were submitted and partially implemented as of late November 2017.
Citations (4)
Regulation 2600.141(a)(2): The medical evaluation for resident #1 dated 9/30/17 does not include the resident's temperature reading.
Regulation 2600.141(b)(1): Resident #2's most recent medical evaluation was completed on 5/16/17, but the previous evaluation was completed on 3/17/16.
Regulation 2600.224(a): The preadmission screening form dated 1/26/17 for resident #3 is blank in areas of personal care and medical needs.
Regulation 2600.252: Resident #1's record does not include an inventory of the resident's property.
Report Facts
Number of Residents Served: 38
Number of Current Hospice Residents: 2
Number of Residents Age 60 or Older: 38
Number of Residents with Mobility Need: 11
Number of Residents with Physical Disability: 1
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Carol Lovash | Executive Director | Named in multiple findings and plans of correction related to medical evaluations and resident records |
Inspection Report — Jan 11, 2017
Renewal
Date: Jan 11, 2017
Visit Reason
The document is a renewal application and license for the Personal Care Home 'Garden Way Place' and describes the requirement for an annual onsite inspection within the next twelve months.
Findings
No inspection findings are reported in this document. It is a license renewal notice confirming the issuance of a regular license and outlining the Department's inspection requirements.
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Inspection Report — Aug 30, 2016
Annual Inspection
Date: Aug 30, 2016
Visit Reason
The inspection was an annual licensing inspection conducted on August 30, 2016, with reasons including renewal and complaint.
Complaint Details
The inspection included complaint investigation as one of the reasons for inspection. Specific substantiation status is not stated.
Findings
The inspection identified multiple violations related to resident rights documentation, staff training hours, medication administration training, sanitary conditions including mold, food storage violations, first aid kit deficiencies, and expired rabies vaccination for a resident's cat. Plans of correction were submitted and partially or fully implemented for all violations.
Citations (21)
55 Pa.Code §2600.41(e): Resident #1's record lacked a signed statement acknowledging receipt of resident rights.
55 Pa.Code §2600.65(e): Two direct care staff received less than the required 12 hours of annual training during 2015.
55 Pa.Code §2600.65(e): Direct care staff persons received additional training in September 2016 to complete required annual hours.
55 Pa.Code §2600.65(f): Care Service Manager provided in-service training on medication self-administration to staff members A and B.
55 Pa.Code §2600.65(i): Training documentation was updated to reflect actual training time after discovery.
55 Pa.Code §2600.85(a): Numerous black mold spots approximately 3" by 2" were found on trim near the employee breakroom exit door.
55 Pa.Code §2600.85: Affected area was cleansed with bleach and monitored for leaks or discoloration.
55 Pa.Code §2600.96(a): The home's first aid kit did not include scissors or a thermometer.
55 Pa.Code §2600.96(a): Scissors and thermometer were added to the first aid kit and kits were sealed, taped, and dated.
55 Pa.Code §2600.103(d): Food was stored off the floor but a can of jellied cranberry sauce and a can of pitted prunes were used to prop open the kitchen pantry door.
55 Pa.Code §2600.103(d): Kitchen staff discarded the cans used to prop open the door and received counseling on proper food storage.
55 Pa.Code §2600.103(g): An opened and unsealed bag of sausage patties and three uncovered containers of cereal were found in the kitchen refrigerator.
55 Pa.Code §2600.103(g): New airtight containers were purchased and kitchen staff were instructed to monitor food storage daily.
55 Pa.Code §2600.109(b): Resident #1's cat's rabies vaccination expired on 2015-08-08 and was not current.
55 Pa.Code §2600.109(b): The cat was removed from the facility and vaccination records are maintained by the Executive Director and concierge.
55 Pa.Code §2600.126(a): The home's furnace had not been inspected since 2015-04-01.
55 Pa.Code §2600.126(a): Furnace was cleaned and inspected on 2016-09-29 and maintenance scheduled bi-annual inspections.
55 Pa.Code §2600.144(c)(1): A plastic chair with polyester fabric lacking a California flammability tag was present in the designated smoking area.
55 Pa.Code §2600.144(c)(1): The chair was removed and replaced with a metal chair; daily rounds ensure the smoking area is free from flammable items.
55 Pa.Code §2600.184(a): Prescription medication container for resident #1 lacked a pharmacy label with required information.
55 Pa.Code §2600.184(a): Pharmacy labels were audited and staff re-educated on proper medication administration and label accuracy.
Report Facts
Number of Residents Served: 41
Number of Current Hospice Residents: 4
Number of Hospice Residents in Past Year: 10
Staff Training Hours: 11
Staff Training Hours: 10.5
Food Containers: 3
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Carol Lovash-Perrin | Administrator / Legal Entity Representative | Signed multiple violation reports and plans of correction |
| Laurie Garrigan | Department Representative | On-site inspector for the inspection visit |
| Alicia Doerr | Department Representative | On-site inspector for the inspection visit |
| Cindy Mulick | Department Representative | On-site inspector for the inspection visit |
Inspection Report — Jan 20, 2016
Renewal
Date: Jan 20, 2016
Visit Reason
The document is a renewal application and license issuance for the Personal Care Home 'Garden Way Place' pursuant to Title 55, PA Code, Chapter 2600. The Department advises that an onsite inspection will be conducted within the next twelve months as part of the annual inspection requirement.
Findings
No inspection findings are reported in this document. It serves as a license renewal notification and confirmation of the facility's capacity and regulatory compliance requirements.
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