Deficiencies per Year
16
12
8
4
0
Severe
High
Moderate
Low
Unclassified
Census Over Time
Census
Capacity
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 31
Capacity: 42
Deficiencies: 0
Sep 26, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation at the facility.
Findings
No regulatory citations or deficiencies were identified as a result of this inspection.
Complaint Details
The inspection was complaint-related, but no deficiencies or citations were found, indicating no substantiated issues.
Report Facts
License Capacity: 42
Residents Served: 31
Resident Support Staff: 0
Total Daily Staff: 62
Waking Staff: 47
Residents Age 60 or Older: 31
Residents with Mobility Need: 31
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 34
Capacity: 42
Deficiencies: 2
Jul 15, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation following allegations of caregiver neglect and abuse at the facility.
Findings
The investigation found that allegations of caregiver neglect were made but not reported to the local Area Agency on Aging or the Department as required. The facility submitted a plan of correction and demonstrated compliance with reporting requirements.
Complaint Details
The complaint involved allegations of caregiver neglect including failure to provide incontinence care and accusations of staff kicking a resident. These allegations were not reported to the local Area Agency on Aging or the Department as required by law.
Deficiencies (2)
| Description |
|---|
| Failure to immediately report suspected abuse of a resident to the local Area Agency on Aging. |
| Failure to report the incident or condition to the Department's personal care home regional office or complaint hotline within 24 hours. |
Report Facts
License Capacity: 42
Residents Served: 34
Current Hospice Residents: 1
Residents Age 60 or Older: 34
Residents Diagnosed with Mental Illness: 2
Residents with Mobility Need: 34
Total Daily Staff: 68
Waking Staff: 51
Inspection Report
Renewal
Census: 34
Capacity: 42
Deficiencies: 10
Jun 5, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced full renewal inspection conducted on 06/05/2025 to review compliance with licensing requirements and verify correction of previous deficiencies through plan of correction submission.
Findings
The inspection identified multiple deficiencies including sanitary conditions, trash receptacle issues, ventilation problems, surface repairs, lighting, food storage, medication storage and administration, and documentation errors. All deficiencies had plans of correction accepted and were reported as implemented by 07/17/2025.
Deficiencies (10)
| Description |
|---|
| Used yellow toothbrush found in semi-private bathroom medicine cabinet. |
| Uncovered, unattended trash can in semi-private bathroom. |
| Inoperable ventilation fans and no operable windows in multiple bathrooms. |
| Multiple displaced ceiling tiles in various locations. |
| Resident #3 lacked operable bedside lamp. |
| Unlabeled, undated food item (15 meatballs) found in freezer. |
| Unlocked, unattended medication cups in semi-private bathroom medicine cabinet. |
| Improper medication destruction and documentation for multiple residents. |
| Medication administration record errors including missed doses and inaccurate documentation. |
| Failure to follow prescriber's orders due to missing medications in the home. |
Report Facts
License Capacity: 42
Residents Served: 34
Current Residents in Hospice: 13
Staffing Hours: 68
Waking Staff: 51
Medication Quantity: 15
Medication Quantity: 5
Food Item Quantity: 15
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 33
Capacity: 42
Deficiencies: 4
May 22, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation, unannounced, to review allegations related to resident abuse and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Findings
The inspection found multiple deficiencies including a verified incident of resident abuse by a staff member, failure to provide required fire safety orientation to new staff, incomplete orientation training within 40 scheduled work hours, and inadequate support plans missing key resident needs. Corrective actions and plans of correction were accepted and implemented.
Complaint Details
The visit was complaint-related with substantiated findings of resident abuse by staff person A, who was suspended and removed from the community. Staff and agency personnel were re-educated on mandatory reporting of abuse and neglect under the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
Deficiencies (4)
| Description |
|---|
| Resident was physically abused by staff person A who pushed the resident causing the resident to fall back and jerk their head. |
| Staff person A did not receive any of the required fire safety orientation training on their first day of work. |
| Staff person A did not complete the required orientation training within 40 scheduled work hours. |
| The support plan did not address the need for transferring, ambulation, supervision, and mobility in the event of an emergency for a resident. |
Report Facts
License Capacity: 42
Residents Served: 33
Current Residents in Hospice: 6
Residents Age 60 or Older: 33
Residents with Mental Illness: 2
Residents with Mobility Need: 33
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 34
Capacity: 42
Deficiencies: 3
Jul 22, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint and incident investigation related to allegations of resident abuse and reporting violations at Brookdale Murrysville.
Findings
The facility failed to immediately report suspected resident abuse incidents in accordance with the Older Adult Protective Services Act and did not timely report incidents to the Department. Additionally, the facility did not retain a copy of a reportable incident as required. Plans of correction were submitted and accepted to address these deficiencies.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation involved multiple incidents where a resident was aggressive toward other residents and staff, including hitting and grabbing. These incidents were not immediately reported to Protective Services or the Department as required. An anonymous allegation was also reported to the District Director of Operations, who initiated an investigation. The facility was found noncompliant in timely reporting and documentation.
Deficiencies (3)
| Description |
|---|
| Failure to immediately report suspected abuse of residents as required by the Older Adult Protective Services Act. |
| Failure to report incidents or conditions to the Department within 24 hours as required. |
| Failure to keep a copy of the report of the reportable incident or condition onsite. |
Report Facts
License Capacity: 42
Residents Served: 34
Current Hospice Residents: 4
Total Daily Staff: 68
Waking Staff: 51
Inspection Report
Renewal
Census: 33
Capacity: 42
Deficiencies: 2
Apr 4, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a full, unannounced renewal survey of the facility on 04/04/2024.
Findings
The facility was found to have deficiencies related to combustible storage near heat sources and evacuation times exceeding the designated safe evacuation time. Plans of correction were submitted and fully implemented by 06/17/2024.
Deficiencies (2)
| Description |
|---|
| Combustible and flammable materials were located near heat sources, including paper on furnace A and various items on furnace D. |
| The home's fire drill evacuation times exceeded the designated safe evacuation time of 15 minutes on two occasions. |
Report Facts
License Capacity: 42
Residents Served: 33
Current Residents in Hospice: 8
Fire Drill Evacuation Time: 15.4
Fire Drill Evacuation Time: 16.14
Total Daily Staff: 66
Waking Staff: 50
Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Census: 30
Capacity: 42
Deficiencies: 5
Oct 13, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was a partial, unannounced follow-up visit triggered by an incident to review the submitted plan of correction for the facility.
Findings
The facility was found to have multiple deficiencies related to resident abuse notification, physical and verbal abuse, criminal background checks, direct care staff qualifications, and initial direct care training. The submitted plan of correction was accepted and implemented with ongoing monitoring and retraining.
Deficiencies (5)
| Description |
|---|
| Failure to immediately notify the resident's designated person of a report of suspected abuse or neglect involving the resident. |
| Resident was physically and verbally abused by staff, including inappropriate language and physical restraint resulting in injury. |
| No documentation present indicating that direct care staff person A had permanent residency in Pennsylvania for 2 consecutive years prior to employment, so FBI background check status could not be determined. |
| Direct care staff person A did not have a high school diploma, GED, or active registry status on the Pennsylvania nurse registry. |
| Direct care staff person B had not successfully completed and passed the Department-approved direct care training course and competency test. |
Report Facts
License Capacity: 42
Residents Served: 30
Current Residents in Hospice: 10
Residents Age 60 or Older: 30
Residents with Mobility Need: 30
Total Daily Staff: 60
Waking Staff: 45
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 28
Capacity: 42
Deficiencies: 5
Sep 22, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation related to allegations of resident abuse and neglect at Brookdale Murrysville.
Findings
The investigation found multiple incidents of verbal and physical abuse by direct care staff person A towards residents, including inappropriate language, rough handling, and failure to report abuse to the appropriate authorities. Staff person A no longer works at the facility. Retraining and corrective actions were implemented to ensure compliance with abuse reporting and resident dignity requirements.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation substantiated multiple allegations of abuse by direct care staff person A, including verbal insults, rough handling, physical pushing, and failure to report incidents to the Department and designated persons. The facility implemented a plan of correction including staff retraining and ongoing monitoring.
Deficiencies (5)
| Description |
|---|
| Failure to immediately report suspected abuse of a resident and comply with reporting requirements. |
| Failure to notify the resident and the resident’s designated person of a report of suspected abuse or neglect. |
| Failure to report the incident or condition to the Department’s personal care home regional office within 24 hours. |
| Resident abuse including verbal and physical abuse by staff person A. |
| Failure to treat residents with dignity and respect. |
Report Facts
License Capacity: 42
Residents Served: 28
Staff Retraining Dates: 4
Total Daily Staff: 56
Waking Staff: 42
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Michelle George | OAPSA representative | Completed community retraining regarding mandated reporting of allegations of abuse/neglect |
Inspection Report
Renewal
Census: 30
Capacity: 42
Deficiencies: 14
Dec 19, 2022
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal and complaint investigation to review compliance with licensing requirements and verify correction of previous deficiencies.
Findings
The inspection identified multiple deficiencies including missing resident signatures on contracts and acknowledgements, lack of documentation for direct care staff qualifications, incomplete staff training, non-operational bathroom exhaust fans, missing emergency telephone numbers, furniture hazards, inadequate lighting, missing refrigerator/freezer thermometers, improper food storage, missing fire extinguisher in kitchen, overdue annual medical evaluations, and missing resident rights acknowledgements. Plans of correction were accepted and implemented by March 30, 2023.
Deficiencies (14)
| Description |
|---|
| Resident-home contracts for residents #1, #2, and #3 were not signed by the residents without documentation of inability or refusal. |
| Residents #1 and #2 did not sign the Resident Rights acknowledgement. |
| Direct care staff person A lacked documentation of a high school diploma, GED, or active nurse aide registry status and provided unsupervised care. |
| Staff person C did not receive required training within 40 scheduled working hours including resident rights and mandatory reporting. |
| Exhaust fans in bathrooms of multiple resident rooms were not operational and there were no windows for ventilation. |
| Emergency telephone numbers were not posted by the telephone in the home's Activities Room. |
| Bed enabler on resident #1's bed had an uncovered rectangular opening posing an entrapment risk. |
| No operable lamp or source of light within reach of the bed in resident room. |
| No thermometer in the freezer compartment of the refrigerator/freezer in the 'butler’s pantry'. |
| Nearly full uncovered dessert dish found in freezer section of refrigerator/freezer in the 'butler’s pantry'. |
| No fire extinguisher in the Country Kitchen; nearest extinguisher located approximately 15 feet away. |
| Resident #4's most recent annual medical evaluation was overdue. |
| Residents #1 and #2 did not sign the Resident Rights acknowledgement including right to refuse medication. |
| Resident #1 did not sign the statement indicating no objection to admission to the secured dementia care unit. |
Report Facts
Residents served: 30
License capacity: 42
Total daily staff: 57
Waking staff: 43
Current hospice residents: 3
Notice
Capacity: 42
Deficiencies: 0
Dec 2, 2021
Visit Reason
The document serves as a renewal notification and license issuance for Brookdale Murrysville Personal Care Home, confirming receipt of the renewal application and advising of the requirement for an annual onsite inspection within the next twelve months.
Findings
No inspection findings are reported in this document; it is an administrative license renewal notice and certificate of compliance.
Report Facts
Maximum capacity: 42
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Jamie L. Buchenauer | Deputy Secretary, Office of Long-term Living | Signed the renewal notification letter |
Inspection Report
Routine
Deficiencies: 0
Aug 5, 2021
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a licensing inspection by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Bureau of Human Service Licensing on 08/05/2021 and 08/06/2021.
Findings
No regulatory citations were identified as a result of this inspection.
Notice
Capacity: 42
Deficiencies: 0
Jan 25, 2021
Visit Reason
The document serves as a renewal notification and license issuance for the Brookdale Murrysville Personal Care Home, confirming the facility's compliance and informing that an annual inspection will be conducted within the next twelve months.
Findings
The Department has issued a regular license in response to the renewal application and advises that an onsite inspection will be conducted within the next twelve months to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
Report Facts
Maximum capacity: 42
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Jamie L. Buchenauer | Deputy Secretary | Signed the renewal notification letter. |
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