Inspection Reports for
Artman Lutheran Home
250 BETHLEHEM PIKE,, AMBLER, PA, 19002
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Inspection Report — Dec 4, 2025
Monitoring
Date: Dec 4, 2025
Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced partial inspection conducted for monitoring purposes by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Bureau of Human Service Licensing.
Findings
The inspection identified multiple deficiencies related to resident contracts, medication storage and labeling, medication administration documentation, resident assessments, support plans, and refund procedures following resident deaths. The facility submitted a plan of correction which was accepted and implemented.
Citations (8)
25a Resident-home contracts were not completed prior to or within 24 hours after admission for several residents.
28e The facility delayed issuing refunds to a resident's estate following the resident's death and removal of personal belongings.
183e Expired prescription medication was found in the medication cart and resident blister cards were punctured.
184a Prescription medication containers lacked accurate pharmacy labels reflecting correct dosage and administration instructions.
185a The facility failed to document blood glucose readings on the resident's medication administration record (MAR).
187b Medication administration records did not include staff initials at the time medications were administered for multiple residents.
225a Initial resident assessments were not completed within 15 days of admission for some residents.
227a Resident support plans were not developed and implemented within 30 days of admission as required.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 112
Secured Dementia Care Unit Residents Served: 15
Residents 60 Years or Older: 111
Residents Diagnosed with Mental Illness: 6
Residents with Mobility Need: 62
Residents with Physical Disability: 2
Inspection Report — Nov 5, 2025
Complaint Investigation
Date: Nov 5, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation at Artman Lutheran Home on 11/05/2025.
Findings
No regulatory citations or deficiencies were identified as a result of this inspection.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 105
Secured Dementia Care Unit Residents Served: 15
Hospice Current Residents: 6
Inspection Report — Oct 6, 2025
Renewal
Date: Oct 6, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal visit with an incident review, including an unannounced full inspection on 10/06/2025 and 10/07/2025.
Findings
The inspection identified multiple deficiencies related to resident record confidentiality, contract completion and signatures, treatment of residents, sanitary conditions, medication storage and administration, and documentation requirements for the secured dementia care unit. Plans of correction were accepted and implemented with ongoing compliance monitoring.
Citations (14)
Resident records were not kept confidential when a laptop with an electronic medication administration record was left unlocked and unattended in the medication room.
Three residents did not have a resident-home contract completed prior to or within 24 hours after admission.
A resident home contract was not signed by the resident as required.
Refund for a deceased resident was not issued within 30 days from the date the room was cleared of personal property.
Staff person A treated a resident without dignity and respect, including inappropriate verbal interaction and physical resistance.
Staff person C did not wash or sanitize hands between administering medication to different residents during a medication pass.
The first aid kit in the Forest neighborhood was missing tweezers and eye coverings.
Prescription medications had tears or punctures on the bubble packs with pills still in place, indicating improper storage.
Glucometer readings for a resident were not recorded in the medication administration record on specified dates and times.
Medication administration records did not include initials of staff who administered controlled substances at specified times.
Scheduled medications were administered late on multiple dates and times, not following prescriber's orders.
Staff person B administered insulin without completing the required Department-approved diabetes patient education program within the past 12 months.
A written cognitive preadmission screening was not completed within 72 hours prior to admission to the secured dementia care unit for a resident.
Resident records lacked documentation that the resident and designated person did not object to admission or transfer to the secured dementia care unit.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 106
Secured Dementia Care Unit Residents Served: 15
Hospice Current Residents: 5
Residents Age 60 or Older: 106
Residents with Mobility Need: 60
Residents with Physical Disability: 3
Inspection Report — Jun 5, 2025
Follow-Up
Date: Jun 5, 2025
Visit Reason
The visit was a partial, unannounced inspection conducted due to an incident at the facility.
Findings
The inspection found multiple deficiencies including a hazardous furniture failure causing resident injury, delayed resident assessments, and missing signatures on support plans. The facility submitted a plan of correction which was accepted and implemented.
Citations (4)
Bathroom closet door fell off pins and struck a resident causing injury including fractured ribs and a head laceration.
Resident pendant stopped functioning for 4 days causing anxiety due to lack of emergency pull cord availability.
Resident initial assessment was not completed within 15 days of admission.
Resident participated in support plan development but did not sign the support plan.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 99
Residents Served in Secured Dementia Care Unit: 17
Current Hospice Residents: 6
Residents Diagnosed with Mental Illness: 5
Residents with Mobility Need: 58
Residents 60 Years or Older: 99
Residents with Physical Disability: 2
Inspection Report — Oct 2, 2024
Renewal
Date: Oct 2, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal and incident review of the facility by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Bureau of Human Service Licensing on 10/02/2024 and 10/03/2024.
Findings
The inspection identified multiple deficiencies including unlocked resident records, a resident elopement from the secured dementia care unit, untrained staff providing unsupervised ADL services, unsanitary bathroom conditions, missing emergency telephone numbers, lack of operable bedside lighting, and improper medication storage. Plans of correction were accepted and implemented with ongoing audits scheduled.
Citations (7)
Resident records were unlocked, unattended, and accessible in the medication room.
Resident left the secured dementia care unit through doors that did not completely close, resulting in elopement.
Ancillary staff person provided unsupervised ADL services without completing required direct care training and competency test.
Strong smell of urine in the bathroom of a resident's bedroom.
No emergency telephone numbers posted on or by the telephone in a resident's bedroom.
Resident bedroom did not have access to a source of light that can be turned on/off at bedside.
Medication blister pack was punctured while medication was still present in the pack.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 113
Secured Dementia Care Unit Residents Served: 15
Current Hospice Residents: 5
Residents Diagnosed with Mental Illness: 9
Residents with Mobility Need: 70
Residents Aged 60 or Older: 113
Residents with Physical Disability: 3
Total Daily Staff: 183
Waking Staff: 137
Inspection Report — May 31, 2023
Renewal
Date: May 31, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal and incident review of the Artman Lutheran Home facility on 05/31/2023 and 06/01/2023.
Findings
The inspection identified multiple deficiencies including issues related to abuse, criminal background checks, annual training, sanitary conditions, hot water temperature, medication storage, and resident record content. Plans of correction were accepted and implemented by 08/02/2023 with ongoing audits and compliance measures planned.
Citations (23)
Failure to post current license inspection summary in a conspicuous place.
Resident abuse incident involving physical abuse and inadequate response.
Criminal background check not completed prior to staff member's first day of work.
Staff did not receive required annual fire safety training by a qualified expert.
Staff training plan lacked names, positions, duties, required courses, and scheduled training details.
Poisonous materials were unlocked and accessible to residents not assessed as safe to use them.
Sanitary conditions not maintained: sticky juice spills, mold in icemaker, feces in resident bathroom.
Trash receptacles in kitchens and bathrooms were uncovered and unattended.
Surfaces such as ceilings had water stains and were not in good repair.
Hot water temperatures in multiple resident rooms exceeded 120°F.
Resident lacked operable bedside lamp.
Leftover food items were unlabeled and undated.
No thermometer in dining hall refrigerator.
Outdated or dented food cans present in food storage.
Lint accumulation in lint traps of laundry dryers.
Exit door locked with magnetic device preventing immediate egress.
Medical evaluations for residents missing required health status, immunization history, or dietary needs documentation.
Menus for upcoming week not posted in a conspicuous place.
Over-the-counter medications and CAM not labeled with resident names.
Medications prescribed to resident were not available on medication cart.
Weekly activity calendar not current or posted in a conspicuous place.
Resident support plans did not document how dietary needs would be met.
Resident records missing description of hair color and eye color.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 119
Secured Dementia Care Unit Residents Served: 18
Hospice Current Residents: 8
Residents Age 60 or Older: 119
Residents Diagnosed with Mental Illness: 3
Residents with Mobility Need: 67
Residents with Physical Disability: 2
Hot Water Temperature Measurements Above 120°F: 8
Inspection Report — Dec 19, 2022
Follow-Up
Date: Dec 19, 2022
Visit Reason
The inspection was a follow-up visit to verify the implementation of a previously submitted plan of correction after an incident.
Findings
The submitted plan of correction was determined to be fully implemented, and continued compliance must be maintained.
Citations (1)
Resident #1's most recent assessment was not updated after a significant change in mental status following an incident.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 120
Secured Dementia Care Unit Residents Served: 19
Residents Age 60 or Older: 120
Residents with Mental Illness: 3
Residents with Physical Disability: 2
Residents with Mobility Need: 75
Inspection Report — Nov 2, 2022
Follow-Up
Date: Nov 2, 2022
Visit Reason
The inspection was a partial, unannounced follow-up visit conducted due to an incident at the facility, with a focus on verifying the implementation of a previously submitted plan of correction.
Findings
The facility was found to have fully implemented the submitted plan of correction addressing abuse, positive interventions, and support plan deficiencies related to resident #1. Staff member B was terminated following an abuse incident, and staff received in-service training on de-escalation and redirection techniques. Support plans were updated to address mobility enablers and aggressive behaviors.
Citations (4)
Resident #1 was physically abused by staff member B who slapped the resident's arms three times after the resident grabbed staff's arm.
Staff member B failed to use positive interventions to modify or eliminate resident #1's behavior that endangered others.
The support plan for resident #1 did not address the use of an enabler for mobility at bedside.
The support plan for resident #1 was not revised to address aggressive behaviors exhibited on multiple occasions.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 123
Secured Dementia Care Unit Residents Served: 18
Hospice Residents: 3
Residents with Mobility Need: 75
Residents 60 Years or Older: 123
Residents Diagnosed with Mental Illness: 3
Residents with Physical Disability: 2
Inspection Report — Jul 29, 2022
Follow-Up
Date: Jul 29, 2022
Visit Reason
The inspection visit on 07/29/2022 was a follow-up to review the submitted plan of correction related to an incident and other compliance issues at Artman Lutheran Home.
Findings
The facility was found to have fully implemented the submitted plan of correction regarding a resident abuse incident and other deficiencies including staff qualifications, training, medication documentation, resident assessments, and admission documentation. Continued compliance is required.
Citations (6)
Staff Person A grabbed Resident 1 forcefully by the arm and led the resident out of a room, witnessed by a visitor.
Direct care staff person A does not have a high school diploma, GED, or active registry status on the Pennsylvania nurse aide registry.
Staff person A completed 40 scheduled work hours but did not complete training in reporting reportable incidents.
Resident 1 was prescribed medication but it was not administered on the specified date and time; documentation was missing.
Resident 1’s initial assessment did not include an assessment for degree of supervision.
No documentation that Resident 1 and the designated person have not objected to admission or transfer to the secured dementia care unit.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 124
Secured Dementia Care Unit Residents Served: 19
Hospice Current Residents: 6
Residents Diagnosed with Mental Illness: 5
Residents with Mobility Need: 96
Residents Aged 60 or Older: 124
Residents with Physical Disability: 2
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Person A | Named in resident abuse and staff qualification deficiencies |
Inspection Report — Mar 24, 2022
Renewal
Date: Mar 24, 2022
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal licensing inspection of Artman Lutheran Home to assess compliance with state regulations.
Findings
The inspection identified several deficiencies including incomplete criminal background checks prior to employment, obstructed egress due to a faulty locking device, lack of written notification to the fire department, improper medication storage, and discrepancies in glucose monitoring documentation. Plans of correction were accepted for all deficiencies with specified completion dates.
Citations (5)
Staff person did not have a background check completed prior to their first day of work.
Double doors in the Inspirations Café lobby area were locked with a magnetic locking device preventing immediate egress.
No documentation of written notification to the local fire department of the home address, bedroom locations, and evacuation assistance.
Accumulation of loose powder spilled from a medication bottle in medication care drawer; blister packages taped to hold medication in place.
Recorded glucose levels for Resident #1 lacked corresponding glucometer readings and some readings did not match the medical records.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 120
Staffing Hours: 139
Waking Staff: 104
Secured Dementia Care Unit Residents Served: 17
Hospice Residents: 5
Residents Age 60 or Older: 120
Residents Diagnosed with Mental Illness: 6
Residents with Mobility Need: 19
Residents with Physical Disability: 1
Inspection Report — Mar 29, 2021
Renewal
Date: Mar 29, 2021
Visit Reason
The inspection was a renewal visit conducted by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Bureau of Human Services Licensing, to review the facility's compliance and licensing status.
Findings
The inspection identified deficiencies related to refrigerator/freezer temperature monitoring and medication management, including discontinued medications remaining on carts and unavailable prescribed medications. The facility submitted and fully implemented a plan of correction to address these issues.
Citations (3)
The temperature in the dessert freezer was 14 degrees Fahrenheit, above the required 40°F for refrigerated food.
A discontinued medication was still present on the medication cart.
Prescribed medication for a resident was not available in the home.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 106
Residents Served in Dementia Unit: 13
Hospice Residents: 3
Residents with Mobility Need: 59
Total Daily Staff: 165
Waking Staff: 124
Notice — Jan 25, 2021
Date: Jan 25, 2021
Visit Reason
The document serves as a renewal notification and issuance of a regular license for Artman Lutheran Home to operate as a Personal Care Home. It also advises 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 receipt of the renewal application and issuance of a regular license, with a reminder of the upcoming annual inspection requirement.
Report Facts
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Henry J. Ebner | Personal Care Administrator | Recipient of the renewal notification letter |
| Jamie L. Buchenauer | Deputy Secretary, Office of Long-term Living | Signer of the renewal notification letter |
Inspection Report — Feb 12, 2020
Renewal
Date: Feb 12, 2020
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal visit to review compliance with licensing regulations at Artman Lutheran Home.
Findings
The inspection identified multiple violations related to hot water temperature, emergency telephone numbers, refrigerator/freezer temperatures, swimming area safety, medication administration, medication storage, and medication administration documentation. Plans of correction were submitted and fully implemented as of July 27, 2020.
Citations (8)
Regulation 2600.89b: Hot water temperature in resident bedrooms exceeded the maximum of 120°F, measuring up to 129.9°F on multiple occasions.
Regulation 2600.91: Emergency telephone numbers for the nearest hospital and fire department were missing on or by the telephone in Resident Bedroom 154.
Regulation 2600.103f: Refrigerator temperatures exceeded the required maximum of 40°F, with readings up to 59°F in some refrigerators.
Regulation 2600.16: The pool area was unlocked and unattended, with no lifeguard present during open swim hours.
Regulation 2600.182c: Medication administration error where Resident #1's medications were left unattended and not administered until several hours later.
Regulation 2600.183b: Prescription medication (Eucerin cream) was kept at the resident's bedside without a physician's order to do so.
Regulation 2600.185a: Needed medications for Residents #2, #3, and #4 were not available in the home at the time of inspection.
Regulation 2600.187b: Medication administration record was signed despite the medication not being administered to Resident #1.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 122
Secured Dementia Care Unit Residents Served: 18
Current Hospice Residents: 5
Residents with Mobility Need: 66
Residents Age 60 or Older: 122
Total Daily Staff: 188
Waking Staff: 141
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Ebner | Personal Care Administrator | Named in multiple plans of correction and signature on report |
| Staff Person A | Involved in medication administration violation for Resident #1 |
Inspection Report — Oct 29, 2019
Renewal
Date: Oct 29, 2019
Visit Reason
The document is a renewal license issued to Artman Lutheran Home for operating a Personal Care Home. The Department received a renewal application and will conduct an annual onsite inspection within the next twelve months as required by regulation.
Findings
No inspection findings are reported in this document. It serves as a license renewal notification confirming the facility's authorization to operate.
Inspection Report — Jun 5, 2019
Complaint Investigation
Date: Jun 5, 2019
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation following an incident involving resident rights violations at Artman Lutheran Home.
Complaint Details
The investigation was triggered by an incident on 04/15/2019 involving alleged abuse and improper treatment of resident #1 in the Secured Dementia Care Unit (SDCU). The complaint was substantiated with findings of physical abuse and failure to follow proper supervision and intervention protocols.
Findings
Violations related to staff supervision, abuse, and treatment of residents were found, including an incident where staff slapped a resident's hand to stop behavior. The facility submitted plans of correction addressing supervision, abuse prevention training, dignity and respect, positive interventions, and support plan revisions.
Citations (5)
2600.15c: The home failed to immediately submit a plan of supervision or notice of suspension for a staff person alleged of abuse.
2600.42b: A resident was physically abused when staff slapped their hand to stop them from digging in ice cream, violating resident rights.
2600.42c: Staff treated a resident without dignity and respect by slapping their hand to stop behavior.
2600.201: Staff failed to use positive interventions to modify or eliminate behavior and instead slapped the resident's hand.
2600.234d: The resident's support plan (RASP) was not revised to address new dementia diagnosis and used outdated verbiage.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 119
SDCU Residents Served: 18
Hospice Current Residents: 2
Residents Age 60 or Older: 119
Residents with Mobility Need: 84
Residents with Physical Disability: 2
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Ebner | Personal Care Administrator | Named in relation to plan of correction submissions and signatures |
Inspection Report — Mar 4, 2019
Renewal
Date: Mar 4, 2019
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal inspection of the Artman Lutheran Home on March 4 and 5, 2019, by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Bureau of Human Services Licensing.
Findings
The inspection identified violations related to resident privacy during insulin injections, sanitation concerns including soiled linens and medication administration, and hot water temperature exceeding regulatory limits. Plans of correction were submitted and marked as fully implemented or partially implemented with adequate progress.
Citations (3)
Regulation 55 Pa.Code §2600 2600.42(s) - A resident was denied privacy during an insulin injection due to presence of cameras, other residents, and staff in the area.
Regulation 55 Pa.Code §2600 2600.85(a) - Unknown staff were not changing soiled linens on residents' beds, causing sanitation concerns. An insulin injection was administered in the dining room causing sanitation concerns.
Regulation 55 Pa.Code §2600 2600.89(b) - Hot water temperature at sinks in rooms 166 and 169 exceeded 120°F, measuring 123 and 125 degrees Fahrenheit respectively.
Report Facts
Number of Residents Served: 118
Number of Current Hospice Residents: 6
Number of Hospice Residents in past year: 30
Number of Residents Age 60 or Older: 118
Number of Residents with Mobility Need: 74
Inspection Report — Oct 19, 2018
Renewal
Date: Oct 19, 2018
Visit Reason
The document is a renewal application and license issuance for Artman Lutheran Home as a Personal Care Home. The Department of Human Services notifies the facility that an onsite inspection will be conducted within the next twelve months as required by regulation.
Findings
No inspection findings are reported in this document. It serves as a license renewal notification and certificate issuance.
Report Facts
Inspection Report — Sep 13, 2018
Routine
Date: Sep 13, 2018
Visit Reason
The Department's Bureau of Human Services Licensing representatives conducted an inspection of the Artman Lutheran Home facility on September 13, 2018.
Findings
No regulatory violations with 55 Pa. Code Ch. 2600 relating to Personal Care Homes were identified as a result of this inspection.
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Shawn Parker | Human Services Licensing Supervisor | Signed the inspection report letter. |
Inspection Report — Dec 4, 2017
Renewal
Date: Dec 4, 2017
Visit Reason
The inspection was a renewal licensing inspection conducted by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services for the Artman Lutheran Home on December 4 and 5, 2017.
Findings
Violations were found related to Personal Care Homes regulations under 55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600. The violations involved contract signatures and support plan documentation for residents, with plans of correction initiated.
Citations (3)
Regulation 55 Pa.Code 2600.25(b): The contract for resident #1 was not signed by the resident, only by the Power of Attorney.
Regulation 55 Pa.Code 2600.41(e): Resident #1's record did not contain a statement signed by the resident acknowledging receipt of a copy of the resident rights and complaint procedures.
Regulation 55 Pa.Code 2600.227(h): Residents #2 and #3 participated in support plan development but were unable to sign; the home did not document the residents' inability to sign.
Report Facts
Number of Residents Served: 117
Number of Current Hospice Residents: 3
Number of Hospice Residents in Past Year: 18
Number of Residents Served in Secured Dementia Care Unit: 20
Number of Residents with a Mobility Need: 83
Notice — Oct 31, 2017
Date: Oct 31, 2017
Visit Reason
The document serves as a renewal notification and license issuance for Artman Lutheran Home as a Personal Care Home pursuant to Title 55, PA Code, Chapter 2600.
Findings
No inspection findings are reported in this document. It confirms the license renewal application has been received and approved, and states the Department will conduct an onsite inspection within the next twelve months.
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Inspection Report — Mar 21, 2017
Renewal
Date: Mar 21, 2017
Visit Reason
Licensing inspection conducted on March 21 and 22, 2017, to assess compliance with 55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600 for Personal Care Homes.
Findings
Violations related to resident care were found, including improper application of warm compresses and failure to follow prescriber directions. A plan of correction was submitted to address these issues.
Citations (2)
55 Pa.Code §2600.42(b) - A resident was neglected when staff applied a warm compress improperly, causing skin blistering and pain. The compress was made by drawing water from a hot beverage machine at 162 degrees Fahrenheit without proper skin checks.
55 Pa.Code §2600.187(d) - The home failed to follow the directions of the prescriber when staff applied a warm compress without orders from the resident's prescriber.
Report Facts
Number of Residents Served: 121
Number of Residents Served in Secured Dementia Care Unit: 18
Number of Current Hospice Residents: 2
Number of Hospice Residents in Past Year: 21
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Henry J. Ebner | Administrator | Named in relation to plan of correction signatures. |
Inspection Report — Dec 6, 2016
Renewal
Date: Dec 6, 2016
Visit Reason
The inspection was an annual licensing inspection conducted as part of the renewal process for Artman Lutheran Home.
Findings
Several violations of 55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600 were identified, primarily related to medication management, trash receptacle coverage, and adherence to prescription orders. Plans of correction were submitted with partial implementation status noted.
Citations (6)
Regulation 2600.85(d): Trash in kitchens and bathrooms was not kept in covered receptacles to prevent insect and rodent penetration.
Regulation 2600.183(d): Resident #1 did not have a current order for Vitamin D3 1,000 units; medication was found in the medication cart without an order.
Regulation 2600.184(a): Prescription medication label for resident #25 Senna 8.8mg lacked proper directions; label read 'take two daily' instead of 'take two as needed'.
Regulation 2600.185(a): Resident #13's PRN Acetaminophen 325mg and PRN Gabapentin 100mg were not available at the time of survey.
Regulation 2600.187(a): Resident #4's medication administration record for Warfarin 7.5mg was incomplete and inconsistent with the order.
Regulation 2600.187(d): The home did not follow prescriber directions for multiple residents regarding medication administration times and orders.
Report Facts
Number of Residents Served: 119
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Henry J. Ebner | Personal Care Administrator | Named as legal entity representative and signer of plans of correction. |
| Lauren Kazlmer | Surveyor | Conducted the inspection on 12/06/2016. |
Notice — Nov 17, 2016
Date: Nov 17, 2016
Visit Reason
This document serves as a renewal notification and license issuance for Artman Lutheran Home to operate as a Personal Care Home under Pennsylvania regulations.
Findings
No inspection findings are reported in this document. It confirms receipt of the renewal application and issuance of a regular license with a reminder of the annual inspection requirement.
Report Facts
Inspection Report — Jul 18, 2016
Renewal
Date: Jul 18, 2016
Visit Reason
The inspection was a licensing inspection conducted on July 18, 2016, to assess compliance with 55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600 relating to Personal Care Homes and to issue a revised license reflecting recent adjustments in physical space and secured dementia care unit capacity.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with applicable regulations after corrections were made. One violation was noted regarding the lack of written approval for the locking system on the exit door to the secured dementia care unit patio, which was corrected by removing the keyed lock and replacing it with an unkeyed door handle.
Citations (1)
55 Pa.Code §2600.233(a) - The home lacked written approval from the Department of Labor and Industry, Department of Health, or local building authority for the lock used on the exit door to the patio from the secured dementia care unit.
Report Facts
Number of Hospice Residents in past year: 18
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Ebner | Personal Care Administrator | Named as administrator and signer of plan of correction |
| Sandra Wooters | Department representative conducting on-site inspection |
Inspection Report — Apr 12, 2016
Complaint Investigation
Date: Apr 12, 2016
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation following an allegation of abuse against a staff person at Artman Lutheran Home.
Complaint Details
The complaint involved an allegation of abuse against a staff person related to resident #1. The staff person was suspended and returned on 4/7/16. The Department investigated on 4/13/16 and found no allegations verified.
Findings
An allegation of abuse was made against a staff person regarding resident #1. The staff person was suspended and returned, but the home failed to submit a required plan of supervision to the Department. The plan of correction included suspension, reporting to DHS and AAA, and staff training.
Citations (1)
55 Pa.Code §2600.15(c) - The home failed to immediately submit a plan of supervision or notice of suspension for the affected staff person after an abuse allegation.
Report Facts
Number of Residents Served: 112
Total Daily Staff: 176
Walking Staff: 132
Number of Current Hospice Residents: 3
Number of Hospice Residents in past year: 12
Number of Residents 80 Years or Older: 112
Number of Residents with Mobility Need: 64
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