Inspection Reports for
Artis Senior Living of Yardley
765 Stony Hill Rd, Morrisville, PA 19067, United States, PA, 19067
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Inspection Report — Jun 23, 2026
Renewal
Date: Jun 23, 2026
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal review of the facility's license to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Findings
The inspection identified multiple deficiencies including delayed resident refunds, privacy violations during treatment, incomplete criminal background checks, unsafe storage of poisonous materials and medications, sanitary condition lapses, ventilation issues, missing toilet paper, improper food storage, outdated fire safety inspections, incomplete medical evaluations, and incomplete support plans. Corrective actions and re-education plans were implemented with follow-up audits scheduled.
Citations (19)
28e - Death of a Resident: The facility did not issue a refund within 30 days after a resident's death and room clearance as required by the Elder Care Payment Restitution Act.
28f - Resident's Funds and 30-day Refund: The facility failed to issue a refund within 30 days after a resident's discharge and room clearance.
42s - Privacy: A resident received treatment in a common area without privacy, exposing the resident in the presence of another resident.
51 - Criminal Background Check: A staff member began work before completion of the required FBI criminal history check.
82c - Locking Poisonous Materials: Poisonous materials were unlocked and accessible to residents, including a resident in a specific room.
85a - Sanitary Conditions: A staff member failed to wash hands or wear gloves prior to medication administration.
86a - Ventilation: Room #101 lacked operable window, fan, air conditioner, or mechanical ventilation to ensure airflow.
102h - Toilet Paper: Toilet paper was not provided for the toilet in bathroom #218.
103g - Storing Food: Food items in the activities studio refrigerator were unsealed and uncovered.
103i - Outdated Food: Unlabeled and undated food containers and loose rolls were found in the main kitchen refrigerator.
132b - Safety Inspection/Fire Drill: The annual fire safety inspection was completed two months late.
141a - Medical Evaluation Information: A resident's medical evaluation did not include a general physical examination by a qualified provider.
141b1 - Annual Medical Evaluation: Residents' medical evaluations were incomplete or missing required elements including special health needs and medication information.
183e - Storing Medications: Multiple medications were expired or past manufacturer recommended discard dates.
185a - Implement Storage Procedures: A resident's glucometer lacked records of readings prior to the inspection date.
224a - Preadmission Screen Form: A resident's preadmission screening form was completed after admission.
227g - Support Plan Signatures: A resident participated in support plan development but did not sign the plan.
234a - Admission Support Plan: A resident's initial support plan was completed after admission to the secured dementia care unit.
234b - Support Plan Needs Elements: A resident's support plan did not document education on use of a bedside mobility device.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 67
Staff: 134
Waking Staff: 101
Current Hospice Residents: 9
Expired Morphine Syringes: 19
Expired Morphine Syringes: 23
Inspection Report — Jul 24, 2025
Monitoring
Date: Jul 24, 2025
Visit Reason
The visit was a partial, unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 07/24/2025 to review compliance with licensing requirements and verify the submitted plan of correction.
Findings
The inspection identified multiple deficiencies including failure to complete criminal background checks prior to employee start dates, unqualified staff administering medications, incomplete medication records, failure to record medication administration times accurately, and failure to follow prescriber's orders. Plans of correction were accepted and implemented by 08/27/2025.
Citations (4)
Criminal background checks were not completed prior to new employees starting work.
Staff members administered medications without meeting required qualifications or certification.
Comfort medications prescribed by hospice were not listed on the resident's medication administration record (MAR).
Medication administration times and initials were not properly recorded on the MAR, and medications were not always administered as prescribed.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 58
Total Daily Staff: 116
Waking Staff: 87
Current Hospice Residents: 12
Inspection Report — May 28, 2025
Renewal
Date: May 28, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal and provisional exit conference to assess compliance with 55 Pa. Code Chapter 2600 for Personal Care Homes.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with regulations following a review of the submitted plan of correction. Several deficiencies related to criminal background checks, first aid/CPR training, medication administration, emergency telephone postings, and documentation were identified and corrected with plans of correction implemented.
Citations (14)
2600.51 Criminal Background Checks - Staff person A was hired without a completed criminal background check until after starting work.
2600.63a First Aid/CPR Training - Insufficient number of staff certified in First Aid and CPR were present during night shifts.
2600.65f Training Topics - Direct care staff person B did not receive medication self-administration training during 2024.
2600.91 Emergency Telephone Numbers - Emergency numbers were missing by the telephone in room 306.
2600.96a First Aid Kit - The first aid kit lacked antiseptic, bandages, and gauze pads.
2600.141a Medical Evaluation - Resident #1's medical evaluation was missing the second page containing critical medical information.
2600.182b Prescription Medication - Staff person B administered medications without meeting required qualifications.
2600.185a Implement Storage Procedures - Resident #2's blood sugar readings were transcribed incorrectly and narcotic logs were incomplete.
2600.187a Medication Record - Resident #2's MAR did not indicate the number of insulin units administered.
2600.187b Date/Time of Medication Admin - Resident #2's narcotic log had a crossed-out signature and missing dose record.
2600.187d Follow Prescriber's Orders - Resident #2 missed a prescribed insulin injection; Resident #4 received injections too frequently; Resident #5 missed nighttime doses.
2600.190a Completion Medication Course - Staff person A administered medication without completing required training since 2022.
2600.190b Insulin Injections - Staff persons A and B administered insulin without completing required diabetes education.
2600.231c Preadmission Screening - Resident #6's cognitive preadmission screening was not dated.
Report Facts
Residents served: 62
Current Residents Hospice: 13
Staffing Hours: 124
Waking Staff: 93
Residents Served: 58
Current Residents Hospice: 12
Staffing Hours: 116
Waking Staff: 87
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Person A | Named in findings related to criminal background check, medication administration without training, and insulin administration without diabetes education. | |
| Staff Person B | Named in findings related to first aid/CPR training deficiency, medication administration without qualification, and insulin administration without diabetes education. | |
| Staff Person C | Named in findings related to medication administration without qualification; completed medication training on 8/25/2025. | |
| Staff Person D | Named in findings related to medication administration without qualification; completed medication training on 8/22/2025. | |
| Director of Business Services | Responsible for ensuring criminal background checks and medication certification compliance. | |
| Director of Health and Wellness | Responsible for ensuring CPR/First Aid training, medication administration compliance, audits, and preadmission screening. | |
| Executive Director | Conducted audits and provided training related to medical evaluations, medication administration, and narcotic logs. |
Inspection Report — Nov 18, 2024
Monitoring
Date: Nov 18, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was a partial, unannounced monitoring visit conducted by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Bureau of Human Service Licensing on 11/18/2024.
Findings
No regulatory citations or deficiencies were identified as a result of this inspection.
Report Facts
Resident Support Staff: 0
Total Daily Staff: 144
Waking Staff: 108
Residents Served: 72
Current Residents in Hospice: 10
Residents Age 60 or Older: 72
Residents with Mobility Need: 72
Inspection Report — Sep 4, 2024
Complaint Investigation
Date: Sep 4, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint and incident investigation at Artis Senior Living of Yardley on September 4, 5, 13, and 20, 2024.
Complaint Details
The inspection was complaint-driven, investigating incidents including medication errors, abuse between residents, and safety concerns. The complaint was substantiated with multiple violations found.
Findings
The inspection found multiple violations including failure to report medication errors and incidents timely, abuse incidents between residents, obstruction of emergency egress, and failure to ensure resident access to bedrooms. Several deficiencies involved medication interactions causing adverse reactions and a resident hospitalization and death. Plans of correction were proposed but not yet implemented as of December 2, 2024.
Citations (6)
Failure to report an incident involving medication interaction within 24 hours.
Resident neglect and abuse incidents involving physical altercations between residents.
Resident was not able to access bedroom due to lack of key.
Emergency exit egress was blocked by a walker.
Medication error involving administration of interacting drugs not reported immediately.
Failure to immediately report suspected adverse medication reactions to physician.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 66
Staffing Hours: 132
Waking Staff: 99
Current Hospice Residents: 6
Inspection Dates: 4
Inspection Report — Jun 17, 2024
Renewal
Date: Jun 17, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal and complaint investigation with an unannounced full inspection on 06/17/2024 and 06/18/2024.
Complaint Details
The complaint involved concerns about residents being placed in multiple incontinent products overnight to avoid care, which was substantiated by observations and staff reports.
Findings
The inspection identified multiple deficiencies including failure to report incidents, inadequate assistance with activities of daily living, abuse related to improper incontinent care, privacy violations due to unauthorized audio devices, lack of fire safety orientation for new staff, unsecured poisonous materials accessible to residents, and furniture hazards. Plans of correction were accepted and implemented by 08/08/2024.
Citations (7)
Failure to report an incident of residents wearing multiple incontinent products to avoid care during the night.
Residents did not receive required assistance with toileting and were placed in multiple incontinent products overnight.
Residents were subjected to abuse by being placed in multiple incontinent products to avoid care during overnight shifts.
Privacy violation due to presence of an Amazon Alexa device in the lobby without signage or policy.
New staff did not receive required fire safety orientation including evacuation procedures and emergency responsibilities.
Poisonous materials (laundry pods, mouthwash, deodorant) were unlocked and accessible to residents not assessed as safe to use them.
Resident's mattress covered in plastic posing a hazard.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 62
Current Hospice Residents: 6
Total Daily Staff: 124
Waking Staff: 93
Number of Residents Wearing Multiple Incontinent Products: 3
Inspection Report — May 22, 2023
Renewal
Date: May 22, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal and incident review of the facility on 05/22/2023 and 05/23/2023.
Findings
The inspection identified multiple deficiencies including failure to post the current license inspection summary, an elopement incident due to unsecured gates, unlocked poisonous materials accessible to residents, trash improperly stored outside, outdated food in the kitchen, incomplete emergency procedures, missing emergency procedure postings, unposted current menus, medication storage and labeling issues, incomplete support plans for residents, and delayed admission support plans. Plans of correction were accepted and implemented by 06/23/2023.
Citations (13)
License Inspection Summary dated April 11, 2022 was not posted in a conspicuous and public place.
Resident elopement due to unsecured gates and delayed staff response.
Poisonous materials (toothpaste) unlocked and accessible to resident 2 who cannot safely use or avoid poisons.
Trash outside the home was not kept in covered receptacles preventing insect and rodent penetration.
Outdated or unlabeled food items found in the main kitchen freezer.
Written emergency procedures did not include contact information for each resident's designated person.
Emergency procedures were not posted in a conspicuous and public place in the home.
Menus for the current and following week were not posted in a conspicuous and public place.
Medication blister pack foil was torn for resident 3.
Half a loose pill found in one of the medicine cart drawers.
Resident 4's glucometer readings and medication records were not properly documented or audited.
Resident support plans did not document how medical/dietary needs would be met for residents 5, 6, and 7.
Admission support plans for residents 1, 5, 7, and 8 were completed late, beyond 72 hours of admission.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 57
Current Residents in Hospice: 9
Residents Age 60 or Older: 56
Residents with Mobility Need: 57
Total Daily Staff: 114
Waking Staff: 86
Inspection Report — Oct 13, 2022
Follow-Up
Date: Oct 13, 2022
Visit Reason
The inspection was a partial, unannounced follow-up visit triggered by an incident to verify the implementation of the submitted plan of correction.
Findings
The facility was found to have fully implemented the plan of correction related to incident reporting, abuse prevention, staff training, and support plan revisions. Continued compliance must be maintained.
Citations (4)
Failure to report an incident where resident #1 was slapped on the left cheek by another resident.
Resident #2 was found sleeping in resident #1's bed and was mishandled by staff, resulting in injury to resident #2.
Staff training plan did not include techniques for verbal cuing and guiding without touch for residents with anxiety and memory impairment.
Support plan for resident #2 did not address interventions for confusion or upset behaviors.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 46
Current Hospice Residents: 4
Total Daily Staff: 92
Waking Staff: 69
Residents Age 60 or Older: 45
Residents with Mobility Need: 46
Inspection Report — Aug 3, 2022
Follow-Up
Date: Aug 3, 2022
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a partial, unannounced visit due to an incident at the facility.
Findings
The inspection found that a resident abuse incident was not reported in accordance with the Older Adult Protective Services Act, and resident records did not include the required incident reports. The facility submitted a plan of correction which was determined to be fully implemented.
Citations (2)
Failure to immediately report suspected abuse of a resident as required by the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
Resident records did not include the required incident reports for the involved residents.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 47
Current Residents: 4
Residents Served: 51
Staffing Hours - Total Daily Staff: 94
Staffing Hours - Waking Staff: 71
Inspection Report — Apr 11, 2022
Renewal
Date: Apr 11, 2022
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal inspection of ARTIS SENIOR LIVING OF YARDLEY to assess compliance with licensing requirements.
Findings
The inspection identified multiple deficiencies including lack of carbon monoxide detectors near gas stoves, unsecured poisonous materials accessible to residents, missing emergency telephone numbers, incomplete emergency preparedness documentation, fire drill evacuation issues, medication storage and labeling problems, and missing directions for key-locking devices. Plans of correction were accepted and implemented with scheduled follow-ups.
Citations (14)
No carbon monoxide detector installed near the gas stove as required.
Unsecured poisonous materials accessible to residents in multiple locations.
Emergency telephone numbers not posted on or by telephones in each hallway.
Staff person did not have a copy of the emergency preparedness plan for the local municipality.
Residents did not evacuate to a designated meeting place during fire drills on multiple dates.
Fire alarm was not sounded during fire drill on 02/25/2022; drill was simulated and alarm silenced.
Expired medications found in the medication cart for multiple residents.
Medication storage issues including unlabeled opened insulin pen without discard date.
Resident medication lacked pharmacy label with required information.
Inaccurate transcription of glucometer readings to medication administration records.
Medication prescribed as needed was not available in the home.
Medication administration times were not documented with staff initials.
Directions for operating key-locking devices not conspicuously posted near exit gates.
Failure to follow prescriber's orders for medication administration times.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 38
Current Hospice Residents: 3
Total Daily Staff: 76
Waking Staff: 57
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Ken Coluzzi | Emergency Management Officer | Spoke with the administrator regarding emergency preparedness plan. |
Inspection Report — Oct 14, 2021
Complaint Investigation
Date: Oct 14, 2021
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation at Springfield Crossings on 10/14/2021.
Complaint Details
The inspection was complaint-driven; however, 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
Resident Support Staff: 71
Waking Staff: 53
Residents Served: 66
Residents Age 60 or Older: 66
Residents with Mobility Need: 5
Inspection Report — Jun 9, 2021
Renewal
Date: Jun 9, 2021
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal visit to review the facility's compliance with licensing requirements.
Findings
The submitted plan of correction was found to be fully implemented. One deficiency was noted regarding an uncovered trash can in the main kitchen, which was immediately corrected during the inspection.
Citations (1)
Half full, uncovered, unattended trash can in the main kitchen.
Report Facts
Residents served: 18
Current hospice residents: 2
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Director of Culinary | Named in relation to the trash can deficiency and plan of correction |
Inspection Report — May 21, 2021
Follow-Up
Date: May 21, 2021
Visit Reason
The visit was a follow-up inspection to verify that the submitted plan of correction was fully implemented following a previous incident-related partial inspection.
Findings
The submitted plan of correction was determined to be fully implemented, with ongoing compliance required. One deficiency related to a resident's assessment not being updated to reflect current needs during hallucinations was corrected promptly.
Citations (1)
Resident #1's assessment, dated 06/12/20, was not updated to include plans to meet the resident's current need during hallucinations.
Report Facts
Residents served: 18
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Mia Johnson | Signed the letter confirming plan of correction implementation |
Inspection Report — Oct 9, 2020
Monitoring
Date: Oct 9, 2020
Visit Reason
The inspection was a partial, unannounced monitoring visit conducted by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Bureau of Human Service Licensing to assess compliance at Artis Senior Living of Yardley.
Findings
No regulatory citations or deficiencies were identified during the inspection conducted on 10/09/2020, 10/13/2020, and 10/16/2020.
Report Facts
Resident Support Staff Hours: 70
Total Daily Staff: 90
Waking Staff: 68
Residents Served: 10
Inspection Report — Apr 22, 2020
Original Licensing
Date: Apr 22, 2020
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a licensing inspection for a newly licensed personal care home facility that was not yet serving four or more residents.
Findings
The facility was found to be in substantial compliance with applicable regulations, but the licensing inspector was unable to complete a full inspection due to the low resident census. A re-inspection will be conducted within three months of the license effective date.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 0
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