Inspection Reports for
The Addison of Lowrie Place

The inspection identified four deficiencies related to resident personal equipment, handrails, refrigerator/freezer temperatures, and resident assessments. All deficiencies were addressed with plans of correction and were implemented by 12/15/2025.

The inspection identified three deficiencies related to resident-home contracts not updated after a legal entity change, damaged window screens, and lack of an operable lamp at a resident's bedside. All deficiencies had plans of correction accepted and were implemented by 11/13/2024.

The facility was found in substantial compliance with regulations but citations were issued related to sanitary conditions, trash receptacles, emergency procedures posting, and medication storage. Plans of correction were accepted and implemented by June 3, 2024.

No regulatory citations or deficiencies were identified during the inspection conducted on April 10 and 11, 2023.

The complaint investigation was triggered by allegations that Resident #1 did not receive prescribed Morphine Sulfate for pain and that the facility failed to report the incident and take appropriate supervisory actions. The facility disputed the findings, providing documentation that alternative pain medications were administered per physician orders and that the resident was appropriately evaluated and medicated.

The investigation focused on an incident involving Resident #1 who was reportedly in pain and did not receive prescribed Morphine Sulfate as ordered. The facility disputed the violations, stating that the resident was appropriately medicated with alternative pain medications (Acetaminophen and Lidocaine ointment) per physician orders and that no medication error or abuse occurred. The facility submitted plans of correction and implemented staff education and auditing to ensure compliance.

The inspection found citations related to the storage of poisonous materials in unlabeled spray bottles. The facility submitted a plan of correction which was accepted and later determined to be fully implemented.

The Department has approved the renewal application and issued a regular license. No inspection findings are reported in this document.

Two deficiencies were identified: one related to failure to meet a resident's prescribed mechanical soft diet, and another involving an inaccurate medication administration record for a resident's morphine sulfate dosage. Plans of correction were accepted and implemented.

The visit was complaint-related due to an incident of alleged resident abuse involving staff person A and resident #1 on 6/6/2020. The allegation was substantiated with findings of delayed reporting, supervision, and notification.

The facility was found to have failed to timely report suspected resident abuse, delayed suspension and supervision of involved staff, and failed to provide required 30-day advance written notice of resident discharge. Plans of correction were accepted to address these deficiencies.

The inspection identified multiple deficiencies including unsecured resident records, improper placement of carbon monoxide detectors, missing resident signatures on contracts, lack of emergency telephone numbers, missing window screens, inadequate lighting, combustible storage issues, evacuation procedure deficiencies, incomplete medical evaluations, and improper storage procedures. Plans of correction were submitted and fully implemented as of May 12, 2020.

No inspection findings are reported in this document. It only confirms the license renewal and outlines the Department's plan to conduct an annual inspection within the next year.

The inspection was complaint-driven and the violation involved incomplete documentation of hospice care services in a resident's support plan. The plan of correction was partially implemented by 9/24/19.

The inspection found a violation related to the resident support plan documentation, specifically that Resident #1's support plan did not indicate hospice care services that had started. A plan of correction was submitted and partially implemented as of 9/24/19.

The inspection was triggered by a complaint. The violations found included unsecured medication records, unsanitary conditions related to resident #3, and incomplete documentation of support plan signatures.

The inspection identified violations related to resident record confidentiality, sanitary conditions due to odor of urine, and incomplete support plan signatures. Plans of correction were partially implemented with ongoing staff education and audits planned.

The inspection identified four violations related to food refrigeration temperatures, annual furnace inspection, fire drill evacuation procedures, and medication storage. Plans of correction were submitted and partially implemented as of April 11, 2019.

No inspection findings are reported in this document. It serves as a license renewal notification and certificate issuance.

The inspection was triggered by a complaint and incident involving improper resident transfer and medication administration errors. The complaint was substantiated as violations were found.

Multiple violations of 55 Pa. Code Chapter 2600 were found, including improper resident handling causing a fall, failure to follow prescriber directions for medication administration, incomplete resident assessments, and inadequate support plans. Plans of correction were submitted and partially implemented as of December 7, 2018.

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

No inspection findings are reported in this document. It serves as a license renewal notification and certificate issuance.

The complaint involved alleged verbal and physical abuse of resident #1 by staff persons A and B on 4/5/18 at approximately 10:00 AM. The resident was agitated and staff became frustrated, using inappropriate language and physical aggression. The incident was reported late on 4/6/18 at 11:30 AM. Staff person B was suspended and is no longer employed.

The investigation found that staff persons A and B were verbally and physically aggressive toward resident #1, who has Alzheimer's disease. Staff failed to follow the resident's assessment and support plan, resulting in abuse and lack of dignity and respect toward the resident.

Multiple violations of 55 Pa. Code Chapter 2600 were found, including issues with wheelchair condition, hot water temperature, emergency telephone numbers, window screens, medication labeling, medication administration timing, and resident record documentation. Plans of correction were submitted and partially implemented with adequate progress noted.

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

The inspection was conducted due to a complaint. Specific substantiation status is not stated.

Multiple violations of 55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600 were found, including unsanitary conditions, lack of toilet paper provision, and inadequate soap dispensers. Plans of correction were submitted addressing odor issues, toilet paper availability, and soap dispenser maintenance.

The investigation was triggered by an incident on 7/25/17 involving alleged abuse of resident #1. The abuse was reported late to Protective Services and the resident's designated person. The staff member accused was suspended but the allegation was found unsubstantiated.

Multiple violations of 55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600 were found, including late reporting of alleged resident abuse to Protective Services and designated persons, incomplete criminal background checks for staff, and inaccurate resident assessments.

The inspection found violations related to medication labeling, medication administration records, adherence to prescriber directions, and resident assessments. Plans of correction were submitted and partially implemented with adequate progress noted.

No inspection findings are reported in this document. It is a licensing and renewal communication without compliance or deficiency details.

Multiple violations of 55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600 were found, including issues with resident record confidentiality, criminal history background checks, staff training, fire safety, sanitation, medication administration, and facility maintenance. Plans of correction were submitted and partially implemented with adequate progress noted.

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

The visit was complaint-related due to an incident involving a resident choking on improperly prepared food. The complaint was substantiated by findings of noncompliance with dietary regulations.

The inspection found violations related to the management of a resident's special dietary needs, specifically a mechanical soft diet that was not properly followed, resulting in choking and hospitalization. Plans of correction were submitted to address these deficiencies.

Multiple violations were found related to staff training in required topics, fire safety, older adult protective services, falls and accident prevention, trash receptacle coverage, posting of emergency telephone numbers, fire drill record keeping, and completeness of medical evaluations. Plans of correction were partially implemented as of the report date.

No inspection findings are reported in this document. It confirms the issuance of a regular license and states that an onsite inspection will be conducted within the next twelve months.