Inspection Reports for
Canterbury Place

PA

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33 Reports

2016–2026

Inspection Report — Jun 26, 2026

Complaint Investigation
Date: Jun 26, 2026

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation during an unannounced partial licensing inspection.

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

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Residents Served: 15 Current Hospice Residents: 1 Residents Age 60 or Older: 15 Residents with Mobility Need: 6

Inspection Report — Apr 16, 2026

Complaint Investigation
Date: Apr 16, 2026

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation during an unannounced partial licensing inspection of the facility.

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

Report Facts
Residents Served: 15 Current Hospice Residents: 1 Resident Support Staff: 0 Total Daily Staff: 22 Waking Staff: 17 Residents Age 60 or Older: 15 Residents with Mobility Need: 7

Inspection Report — Nov 18, 2025

Date: Nov 18, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with professional standards of practice regarding the transcription of physician orders on admission for residents.

Findings
The facility failed to ensure that physician orders were transcribed accurately on admission for two of three records reviewed, resulting in incorrect medication dosages being administered and potential harm to residents.

Citations (1)
Failure to ensure physician orders were transcribed accurately on admission for two residents, leading to incorrect medication dosages.
Report Facts
Deficiencies cited: 2

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Nursing Home AdministratorNHAConfirmed failure to ensure accurate transcription of physician orders on admission.
Director of NursingDONConfirmed failure to ensure accurate transcription of physician orders on admission.

Inspection Report — Oct 2, 2025

Renewal
Date: Oct 2, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal visit to review compliance with licensing requirements for Canterbury Place.

Findings
The inspection identified multiple deficiencies including improper food storage, outdated food items, missing annual medical evaluations, medication storage issues, incomplete resident assessments, and incomplete support plan documentation. Plans of correction were accepted and implemented with ongoing audits and education.

Citations (7)
Food was stored in uncovered and undated containers in the walk-in cooler.
Outdated or unsealed food items were found in the walk-in freezer.
A resident's most recent annual medical evaluation was not completed timely.
Medication prescribed for topical pain was not available in the home at the time of inspection.
Resident assessment did not include dental needs information.
Resident's support plan did not document the need, use, and risks of a bedside mobility device.
Resident's support plan was not signed by the staff person who completed it, and resident signature status was not properly indicated.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 11 Staffing Hours: 16 Staffing Hours: 12 Current Residents: 1 Uncovered food items: 3 Hot dogs: 6 Breaded chicken strips: 5 Veggie burgers: 20 Battered cod fillets: 12 Tilapia fillets: 36 Flame broiled burgers: 25

Inspection Report — Jul 22, 2025

Date: Jul 22, 2025

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The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with facility policies and physician orders related to resident care, specifically regarding the management and notification of abnormal glucose readings for residents with diabetes.

Findings
The facility failed to notify a physician of abnormal glucose readings above 400 as per physician's orders for one out of three residents reviewed (Resident R1). This failure was confirmed by the Director of Nursing during an interview.

Citations (1)
Failure to notify a physician of abnormal glucose readings as per order for one out of three residents (Resident R1).
Report Facts
Glucose readings above 400: 11

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Director of NursingConfirmed the facility failed to notify a physician of abnormal glucose readings as per order for Resident R1

Inspection Report — Jun 3, 2025

Complaint Investigation
Date: Jun 3, 2025

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The inspection was conducted to investigate complaints regarding mental abuse of residents through technology and failure to provide safe and appropriate respiratory care, including failure to follow physician orders for a Bipap device and timely action on malfunctioning equipment.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation found substantiated mental abuse involving staff recording and sharing a video of Resident R1 on social media. The investigation also substantiated failure to follow physician orders and timely action on malfunctioning Bipap equipment for Resident R2, resulting in actual harm and ICU admission.
Findings
The facility failed to protect residents from mental abuse facilitated by staff recording and sharing videos of a resident on social media. Additionally, the facility failed to follow physician orders for a Bipap device and did not act timely on a malfunctioning Bipap machine, resulting in actual harm and ICU admission for one resident.

Citations (2)
Failure to protect residents from mental abuse, including abuse facilitated or enabled through the use of technology for one of five residents reviewed.
Failure to follow physician order for a Bipap device and failure to act on a malfunctioning Bipap in a timely manner for one of three residents, resulting in actual harm and ICU admission.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed: 5 Residents reviewed: 3 Bipap settings: 18 Bipap settings: 5 Oxygen bleed: 2 Resident R2's BIMS score: 15 Resident R1's BIMS score: 6 Dates of notes: 15

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Employee E1Nurse AideReceived video of Resident R1 on social media
Employee E2Nurse AideRecorded video of Resident R1 on social media
Employee E3Registered NurseWitnessed and reported video incident involving Resident R1
Employee E5Registered NurseWitnessed and reported video incident involving Resident R1
Employee E15Human Resource DirectorInterviewed regarding video incident involving Resident R1
Employee E6Licensed Practical NurseDocumented notes and reported Bipap malfunction issues for Resident R2
Employee E7Registered NurseDocumented notes and reported Bipap malfunction issues for Resident R2
Employee E8Licensed Practical NurseDocumented notes and interviewed about Bipap malfunction procedures
Employee E9Licensed Practical NurseDocumented notes on Resident R2's respiratory status
Employee E10Licensed Practical NurseDocumented notes on Resident R2's respiratory status
Employee E11Licensed Practical NurseDocumented multiple notes on Resident R2's Bipap issues and family interactions
Employee E12Registered NurseDocumented hospital transfer and condition of Resident R2
Employee E4Registered NurseDocumented hospital condition of Resident R2
Employee E13Infection PreventionistInterviewed regarding Bipap machine check
Employee E14Materials ManagerInterviewed regarding Bipap machine check

Inspection Report — Apr 30, 2025

Annual Inspection
Date: Apr 30, 2025

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The inspection was conducted to assess the facility's compliance with respiratory care standards and overall nursing services, focusing on the provision of appropriate respiratory care to residents.

Findings
The facility failed to provide appropriate respiratory care for two residents, including failure to date and change oxygen nasal cannula tubing as ordered and improper storage of BiPAP and nebulizer equipment. These deficiencies were confirmed through observations, clinical record reviews, staff interviews, and policy review.

Citations (2)
Failure to date and change oxygen nasal cannula tubing per physician orders for Resident R1 and Resident R2.
Failure to properly store BiPAP masks and nebulizer masks in a bag when not in use for Resident R1 and Resident R2.
Report Facts
Oxygen liters per minute: 2 Date of oxygen tubing: Apr 18, 2025

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Employee E1Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Confirmed deficiencies related to respiratory care for Residents R1 and R2
Director of NursingConfirmed facility failed to provide appropriate respiratory care for Residents R1 and R2

Inspection Report — Mar 20, 2025

Date: Mar 20, 2025

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: 15 Waking Staff: 11 Residents Served: 11

Inspection Report — Jan 10, 2025

Routine
Date: Jan 10, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a routine regulatory oversight visit to assess compliance with healthcare facility regulations, including review of policies, clinical records, staff interviews, and observations related to resident care and facility operations.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to perform criminal background checks prior to hire for several employees, incomplete investigations of alleged violations, failure to update care plans accurately, failure to notify physicians of abnormal glucose readings, inadequate pressure ulcer care, incomplete catheter orders and improper catheter care, failure to provide appropriate enteral feeding tube care, inconsistent dialysis communication and care planning, failure to coordinate hospice services, incomplete nurse aide performance evaluations, failure to follow infection prevention protocols including enhanced barrier precautions, and failure to provide timely staff training on abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Citations (12)
Failed to perform criminal history background checks prior to date of hire for five of six sampled employees.
Failed to conduct a thorough investigation for one resident regarding medication found at bedside.
Failed to update care plans accurately for two residents to reflect current status and care needs.
Failed to notify physician of abnormal glucose readings as per order for one resident.
Failed to provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers for two residents.
Failed to ensure physician orders for urinary catheters included size, balloon sizing, and fluid amount; failed to ensure catheter bags were covered for some residents.
Failed to ensure appropriate treatment and services for residents with enteral feeding tubes to prevent complications.
Failed to maintain consistent dialysis communication and accurate care plans for dialysis access sites for several residents.
Failed to ensure coordination of hospice services with facility services for one resident.
Failed to complete annual performance evaluations for three nurse aides.
Failed to follow enhanced barrier precautions for two residents and failed to have proper interventions for one Covid-positive resident.
Failed to provide training on abuse, neglect, and exploitation on date of orientation for one nurse aide.
Report Facts
Number of employees without background checks prior to hire: 5 Number of residents with incomplete care plans: 4 Number of nurse aides without annual performance evaluations: 3 Number of incomplete dialysis communication forms: 11 Number of incomplete dialysis communication forms: 9

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Employee E2Registered NurseNamed in finding for lack of criminal background check prior to hire.
Employee E17Nurse AideNamed in finding for lack of criminal background check prior to hire.
Employee E18Licensed Practical NurseNamed in finding for lack of criminal background check prior to hire.
Employee E19Nurse AideNamed in finding for lack of criminal background check prior to hire.
Employee E20Registered NurseNamed in finding for lack of criminal background check prior to hire.
Employee E3Nurse AideNamed in finding for failure to provide abuse, neglect, and exploitation training on orientation date.
Employee E14Registered NurseNamed in infection control finding for improper donning of gown and failure to follow enhanced barrier precautions.
Employee E15Nurse AideNamed in infection control finding for failure to wear appropriate PPE for droplet and airborne precautions.
Employee E16Infection PreventionistConfirmed failures in infection prevention and control practices.
Employee E6Registered NurseConfirmed incomplete dialysis communication forms and enteral feeding tube care deficiencies.
Employee E7Registered Nurse Assessment CoordinatorConfirmed failure to provide appropriate hospice orders and care plans.
Employee E8Registered NurseConfirmed failures in infection control PPE use and signage.
Employee E21Registered NurseConfirmed failure to document wound progression and care.
Nursing Home AdministratorConfirmed multiple facility failures including background checks, training, hospice coordination, and care plan deficiencies.
Director of NursingConfirmed multiple facility failures including incomplete investigations, care plan updates, abnormal glucose notification, hospice coordination, and infection control.

Inspection Report — Oct 31, 2024

Plan of Correction
Date: Oct 31, 2024

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The inspection was conducted to review the facility's compliance with timely notification requirements to the State Ombudsman Office regarding resident transfers and discharges.

Findings
The facility failed to notify the State Ombudsman Office of resident transfers and discharges for 30 consecutive months from April 2022 through September 2024, as confirmed by document review, an audit, and staff interviews.

Citations (1)
Failure to provide timely notification to the resident, resident representative, and ombudsman before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Report Facts
Months of failure to notify: 30

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Director of NursingConfirmed failure to report resident transfers and discharges during interview on 10/25/24

Inspection Report — Feb 22, 2024

Complaint Investigation
Date: Feb 22, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to investigate a complaint regarding the facility's failure to notify the resident's responsible party of changes in condition for one of six sampled residents.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation found that the guardian was not notified of changes in condition as required, confirmed by the Nursing Home Administrator during an interview on February 22, 2024.
Findings
The facility failed to notify the resident's guardian of changes in condition as required, including messages left with the power of attorney and the resident's son about physician recommendations and a fall sustained by the resident.

Citations (1)
Facility failed to notify the resident's responsible party of changes in condition for one of six sampled residents.

Inspection Report — Jan 25, 2024

Routine
Date: Jan 25, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with regulatory requirements related to resident care, advanced directives, baseline care plans, respiratory care, medication labeling, and quality assurance processes at Canterbury Place nursing home.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in several areas including failure to accommodate call bell needs for one resident, failure to maintain proper advanced directives for one resident, failure to complete baseline care plans within 48 hours for four residents, failure to provide appropriate respiratory care for one resident, failure to label open medications with dates in two medication carts, and failure to conduct Quality Assessment and Assurance meetings quarterly with all required members.

Citations (6)
Failed to accommodate the call bell needs of one of five residents (Resident R69).
Failed to maintain proper Advanced Directives on one of five residents (Resident R95).
Failed to ensure that a baseline care plan was completed and implemented within 48 hours of admission for four of eight residents (Residents R95, R105, R333, and R262).
Failed to provide appropriate respiratory care for one of three residents (Resident R69) including lack of orders for oxygen use and respiratory tubing changes.
Failed to label open medications with a date in two of four medication carts (2nd Floor Cart A and 3rd Floor High Side).
Failed to conduct Quality Assessment and Assurance (QAA) meetings at least quarterly with all required committee members for two of four quarterly meetings (February 2023 thru December 2023).
Report Facts
Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 4 Residents affected: 1 Medication carts: 2 Quarterly meetings missed: 2

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Employee E2Registered Nurse (RN)Confirmed call light was not accessible for Resident R69 and no date on nasal cannula or nebulizer tubing
Employee E5Registered Nurse (RN)Stated waiting for family to sign advanced directives for Resident R95
Employee E3Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Confirmed medications not dated on 2nd Floor Cart A
Employee E4Registered Nurse (RN)Confirmed medications not dated on 3rd Floor High Side medication cart
Director of NursingDirector of NursingConfirmed failures related to call bell needs, advanced directives, baseline care plans, respiratory care, medication labeling
Nursing Home AdministratorNursing Home Administrator (NHA)Confirmed failure to conduct QAA meetings with all required members

Inspection Report — Aug 30, 2023

Follow-Up
Date: Aug 30, 2023

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The inspection was conducted as a partial, unannounced review due to an incident involving allegations of verbal abuse by a staff person against a resident.

Complaint Details
The visit was complaint-related due to an allegation of verbal abuse against a staff person involving resident #1. The allegation was substantiated and investigated, with corrective actions implemented.
Findings
The facility was found to have deficiencies related to failure to immediately report suspected resident abuse, inadequate supervision of a staff person involved in the alleged abuse, and failure to treat a resident with dignity and respect. The submitted plan of correction was determined to be fully implemented.

Citations (3)
Failure to immediately report suspected verbal abuse of a resident by a staff person to the local Area Agency on Aging and Department of Human Services.
Failure to immediately develop and implement a plan of supervision or suspend the staff person involved in the alleged abuse, resulting in unsupervised work shifts.
Resident was treated without dignity and respect when staff person called resident a pig after providing incontinence care.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 23 Current Hospice Residents: 3 Residents Age 60 or Older: 23 Residents Diagnosed with Mental Illness: 2 Residents Diagnosed with Intellectual Disability: 2 Residents with Mobility Need: 12 Residents with Physical Disability: 2

Inspection Report — Feb 9, 2023

Complaint Investigation
Date: Feb 9, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to investigate complaints regarding failure to provide grievance forms for anonymous complaints, incomplete investigations of alleged abuse/neglect, failure to provide assistance with activities of daily living (ADL), and failure to provide residents with the correct diet as ordered.

Complaint Details
The visit was complaint-related, investigating issues including grievance form availability, abuse/neglect investigation, ADL assistance, and dietary compliance. Substantiation status is not explicitly stated.
Findings
The facility was found to have multiple deficiencies including failure to make grievance forms available for anonymous complaints on one unit, failure to fully investigate potential abuse/neglect allegations for two residents, failure to provide ADL assistance for nine residents, and failure to provide a resident with the correct diet as ordered.

Citations (4)
Failed to make available grievance forms for filing anonymous grievances on one of three units (Renaissance Unit).
Failed to fully investigate a potential allegation of abuse/neglect for two residents (Resident R12 and R60).
Failed to provide Activity of Daily Living (ADL) assistance for nine residents (Residents R10, R52, R88, R61, R5, R4, R32, R35, and R27).
Failed to ensure a resident (Resident R47) received the correct diet as ordered, specifically providing a can of soda with a straw despite orders for nectar thick liquids and no straws.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 3 Residents affected: 2 Residents affected: 9 Residents affected: 1 Subcutaneous hematoma measurement: 87 Subcutaneous hematoma measurement: 21 Subcutaneous hematoma measurement: 103 BIMS score: 1 BIMS score: 3 BIMS score: 9 BIMS score: 12 BIMS score: 15

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Employee E10Social Service EmployeeConfirmed failure to make grievance forms available for anonymous grievances
Employee E1Nursing AssistantIndicated tub was broken and Resident R10's nails were unkempt; also stated efforts to get showers done
Employee E2Nursing AssistantIndicated not usually assigned but showers are listed on assignment sheet
Employee E11Nurse AideObserved giving Resident R47 a can of soda with a straw, failing to follow diet order
Director of NursingConfirmed failure to fully investigate abuse/neglect allegations and failure to provide ADL assistance for nine residents

Inspection Report — Sep 27, 2022

Renewal
Date: Sep 27, 2022

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a full, unannounced visit for renewal, complaint, and incident reasons.

Findings
Multiple deficiencies were identified including hot water temperatures exceeding 120°F, incomplete medical evaluations, unsecured medications, improper medication labeling, transportation safety issues, and incomplete resident assessments. Plans of correction were accepted and implemented with follow-up audits and education scheduled.

Citations (8)
Hot water temperature in areas accessible to residents exceeded 120°F at multiple locations.
Resident #1's medical evaluation lacked pulse rate, cognitive functioning, and license number of medical professional.
During transportation, resident #2 fell backwards in wheelchair due to unsecured wheelchair straps.
Resident #3's topical medication was unlocked in their bedroom despite not being assessed capable to self-administer medications.
Resident #4's medication label indicated incorrect dosage frequency compared to prescription.
Resident #1's glucometer was not set to the correct date and time.
Resident #1's medication administration record did not document units of insulin administered from 9/1/22 through 9/28/22.
No initial assessment was completed for resident #1 within 15 days of admission.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 22 Staffing Hours: 24 Waking Staff: 18 Residents Diagnosed with Mental Illness: 3 Residents Diagnosed with Intellectual Disability: 2 Residents with Mobility Need: 2 Residents 60 Years or Older: 22

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Director of Resident CareDirector of Resident CareNamed in multiple findings related to medical evaluation, medication management, and resident assessments.
Activity DirectorActivity DirectorNamed in transportation safety deficiency and related corrective actions.
Maintenance DirectorMaintenance DirectorNamed in hot water temperature deficiency and corrective actions.

Notice — May 16, 2022

Date: May 16, 2022

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This document serves to notify Canterbury Place that their request to waive certain preadmission screening and medical evaluation documentation requirements under 55 Pa.Code § 2600.22(1)-(2), § 2600.141(a), and § 2600.224(a) has been granted with conditions.

Findings
The waiver is granted on the condition that Canterbury Place uses UPMC's 'My Unity' forms in lieu of the Department's specified forms. The Department will review compliance with this waiver during its annual inspection and may terminate the waiver or take licensing action if conditions are not met.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Jeanne ParisiBureau Director, Human Services LicensingSigned the waiver approval letter.

Inspection Report — Jun 11, 2021

Renewal
Date: Jun 11, 2021

Visit Reason
The document is a renewal license issued in response to the facility's March 4, 2021 renewal application to operate the Personal Care Home. The Department advises that an annual inspection will be conducted within the next twelve months as required by regulation.

Findings
The Department has issued a regular license for Canterbury Place following the renewal application. No findings of noncompliance are stated in this document, but the Department notes that if noncompliance is found during the upcoming inspection, enforcement action will be taken.

Report Facts

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Jamie L. BuchenauerDeputy Secretary, Office of Long-term LivingSigned the renewal license letter

Inspection Report — Apr 5, 2021

Renewal
Date: Apr 5, 2021

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal licensing inspection of Canterbury Place on April 5 and 6, 2021.

Findings
The facility was found to have deficiencies related to resident personal equipment and additional assessments. The submitted plan of correction was accepted and determined to be fully implemented.

Citations (3)
Multiple cracks in the vinyl exposing the underlying fabric on both of resident #1's wheelchair armrests, posing a skin tear hazard.
The assessment for resident #2 did not include several diagnoses as indicated on the medical evaluation.
The assessment for resident #3 did not include diagnoses of depression, anxiety, and mood disorder as indicated on the medical evaluation.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 25 Total Daily Staff: 31 Waking Staff: 23

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Janine WenzigSigned letters regarding inspection results and plan of correction
Director of Resident CareResponsible for reviewing wheelchair audits and assessments to ensure compliance

Notice — Mar 2, 2020

Date: Mar 2, 2020

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This document serves as a renewal notice and license issuance for Canterbury Place, a Personal Care Home, confirming the facility's capacity and informing about the requirement for an annual onsite inspection within the next twelve months.

Findings
No inspection findings are reported in this document. It only confirms the license renewal and states that an inspection will be conducted within the next year as required by regulation.

Inspection Report — Oct 10, 2019

Renewal
Date: Oct 10, 2019

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The inspection was a full, unannounced renewal inspection conducted on October 10, 2019, to review compliance and verify the submitted plan of correction.

Findings
The facility was found to have multiple deficiencies related to safety, medical evaluations, medication labeling, and documentation. All plans of correction were implemented as of November 6, 2019, and continued compliance is required.

Citations (7)
Regulation 121a: An electronic lock on the 6th floor exit door prevented immediate egress of residents and the home is not licensed as a secured dementia care unit.
Regulation 132d: The home's fire safe evacuation time is 7 minutes and 44 seconds, but fire drills on specified dates exceeded this time.
Regulation 141a: The medical evaluation for resident #1 dated 8/28/19 referenced a medication list that was not attached.
Regulation 141b1: Annual medical evaluations for residents #2 and #3 were incomplete in sections for vital signs and cognitive functioning.
Regulation 184b: Resident #4's medications were not labeled with the resident's name on the bottles.
Regulation 187a: Resident #3's medication administration record showed discrepancies with the medication label and administration times.
Regulation 224a: Resident #1's preadmission screening form was completed but not dated, making timeliness undeterminable.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 36 Fire Drill Evacuation Time: 435 Fire Safe Evacuation Time: 464

Notice — Mar 12, 2019

Date: Mar 12, 2019

Visit Reason
This document serves as a renewal notification and license issuance for Canterbury Place to operate as a Personal Care Home. It informs the facility 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 is a license renewal notice confirming the issuance of a regular license and outlining future inspection requirements.

Report Facts

Inspection Report — Oct 12, 2018

Renewal
Date: Oct 12, 2018

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal inspection of the facility's license to ensure compliance with 55 Pa. Code Chapter 2600 for Personal Care Homes.

Findings
Several violations were found including improper food storage, lint accumulation in laundry dryer vents, incomplete fire drills, missing preadmission screening determinations, and unsigned resident support plans. Plans of correction were submitted with partial implementation progress noted.

Citations (5)
55 Pa.Code §2600.103(g): Food was stored in an unsealed plastic bag containing 9 hamburger patties in the main kitchen's walk-in freezer.
55 Pa.Code §2600.105(g)(1): Approximately 1/8" of lint was present in the lint trap of the 5th floor laundry room dryer.
55 Pa.Code §2600.132(g): The home has not conducted a fire drill with only 2 staff persons during the past year despite routinely scheduling 2 staff overnight.
55 Pa.Code §2600.224(a): Resident 1's preadmission screening form dated 2/19/18 lacks a determination that the home can meet the resident's needs.
55 Pa.Code §2600.227(h): Resident 2's support plan dated 6/10/18 was not signed by the resident and does not indicate inability or refusal to sign.
Report Facts
Total Daily Staff: 48 Waking Staff: 36 Number of Current Hospice Residents: 2 Number of Hospice Residents in past year: 3

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Kelly Covone-HenningAdministratorNamed as legal entity representative signing plans of correction on multiple pages.

Inspection Report — Apr 12, 2018

Complaint Investigation
Date: Apr 12, 2018

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to an incident, as a complaint investigation at Canterbury Place.

Complaint Details
The inspection was triggered by an incident complaint. The violations were substantiated and related to failure to complete a timely medical evaluation and unsigned support plan for resident #1.
Findings
Two violations of 55 Pa. Code Chapter 2600 were found related to medical evaluation and support plan documentation for resident #1. Plans of correction were partially implemented as of June 7, 2018.

Citations (2)
Regulation 55 Pa.Code §2600 2600.141(b)(2): A new medical evaluation was not completed for resident #1 after a significant change in condition on 4/6/18.
Regulation 55 Pa.Code §2600 2600.227(g): Resident #1's support plan dated 4/6/18 was not signed by the resident and indicated inability or refusal to participate or sign.
Report Facts
Number of Residents Served: 42 Total Daily Staff: 67 Waking Staff: 43 Number of Current Hospice Residents: 1 Number of Hospice Residents in Past Year: 2

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Kelly Covone-HenningAdministratorNamed in relation to plan of correction signatures
Ashley RoserDepartment representative conducting inspection
Larry MazzaHuman Services Licensing SupervisorAuthor of cover letter regarding inspection results

Notice — Mar 21, 2018

Date: Mar 21, 2018

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The document serves as a renewal approval for Canterbury Place's license to operate a Personal Care Home and informs about the requirement for an annual onsite inspection within the next twelve months.

Findings
No inspection findings are reported in this document. It confirms the issuance of a regular license following the renewal application.

Inspection Report — Oct 20, 2017

Renewal
Date: Oct 20, 2017

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal and complaint investigation of Canterbury Place on October 20, 2017.

Findings
Violations of 55 Pa. Code Chapter 2600 were found related to fire drill evacuation procedures and medication administration documentation. Plans of correction were submitted addressing resident evacuation during fire drills and proper medication administration documentation.

Citations (2)
55 Pa.Code §2600.132(h) - During the fire drill on 3/20/17, 42 residents were present but only 40 evacuated because 2 residents refused to evacuate.
55 Pa.Code §2600.187(b) - Medication administration records for multiple residents did not include the initials of the staff person who administered medications on specified dates and times.
Report Facts
Number of Residents Served: 45 Residents present during fire drill: 42 Residents evacuated during fire drill: 40 Total Daily Staff: 62 Waking Staff: 47

Inspection Report — Mar 1, 2017

Renewal
Date: Mar 1, 2017

Visit Reason
The document is a renewal application and license issuance for Canterbury Place Personal Care Home. The Department of Human Services will conduct an onsite inspection within the next twelve months as required by regulation.

Findings
This document does not contain inspection findings but confirms the issuance of a regular license for Canterbury Place following the renewal application.

Notice — Dec 28, 2016

Date: Dec 28, 2016

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The document is a response to a request for a waiver of 55 Pa.Code Ch. 2600 relating to qualifications for direct care staff persons at Canterbury Place.

Findings
The Department of Human Services granted the waiver after determining that the non-U.S. educational program submitted is similar to U.S. educational requirements.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Jacqueline L. RoweDirectorSigned the waiver approval letter.

Inspection Report — Nov 15, 2016

Renewal
Date: Nov 15, 2016

Visit Reason
The inspection was a renewal licensing inspection conducted by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services on November 15, 2016, to assess compliance with 55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600 for Personal Care Homes.

Findings
Multiple violations of the licensing regulations were found, including failure to post the current license conspicuously, incomplete criminal background checks, unsanitary kitchen conditions, hot water temperature exceeding limits, missing complaint hotline postings, broken furniture posing hazards, lack of thermometers in food storage, overdue fire extinguisher inspection, incomplete fire drill evacuations, missing first aid kit thermometer, and incomplete medication administration records.

Citations (11)
55 Pa.Code 2600.3(c) - The current license and licensing inspection summary were not posted in a conspicuous and public place in the home.
55 Pa.Code 2600.51 - Staff person hired on 8/16 did not have a completed criminal background check until 9/9/16.
55 Pa.Code 2600.85(a) - Grease and dried food debris were found in stove top drip pans and dried splattered food debris inside the microwave in the McVay room.
55 Pa.Code 2600.89(b) - Hot water temperature at the sink in resident bedroom #503 measured 123.4 °F, exceeding the 120 °F limit.
55 Pa.Code 2600.91 - The personal care home complaint hotline telephone number was not posted on or near telephones with outside lines in multiple locations.
55 Pa.Code 2600.95 - Broken slats in the register vent exposed heating coils in resident bedroom #328 posing a burn hazard; a 4-foot section of railing was unhinged near resident bedroom #514 posing a fall hazard.
55 Pa.Code 2600.103(f) - No thermometer was present in the 6th floor kitchen chest freezer.
55 Pa.Code 2600.131(f) - The fire extinguisher adjacent to the cold prep line in the kitchen had not been inspected by a fire safety expert since 10/20/15.
55 Pa.Code 2600.132(h) - Fire drills conducted in September and October 2016 did not evacuate all residents; documentation of education for residents refusing evacuation was missing.
55 Pa.Code 2600.171(b)(5) - The transportation vehicle's first aid kit lacked a thermometer.
55 Pa.Code 2600.187(a) - Resident #3's November 2016 Medication Administration Record did not include diagnosis or purpose for several prescribed medications.
Report Facts
Number of Current Hospice Residents: 1 Number of Hospice Residents in Past Year: 5 Number of Residents with Mental Illness: 3 Number of Residents with Intellectual Disability: 1 Number of Residents with Mobility Need: 11 Number of Residents Age 60 or Older: 40

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Kelly Covone-HenningAdministratorNamed as legal entity representative signing plans of correction
Courtney BarryInspection conducted by Courtney Barry

Notice — Nov 1, 2016

Date: Nov 1, 2016

Visit Reason
This letter responds to a waiver request submitted by Canterbury Place concerning qualifications for direct care staff under 55 Pa.Code § 2600.54(a).

Findings
The waiver request was returned for additional information because the submitted documentation did not demonstrate equivalency of a non-U.S. high school diploma to U.S. education requirements. Alternatives for meeting the education requirement were provided.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Tara PrideDirector of Regulatory ImplementationSigned the letter regarding the waiver request.

Inspection Report — Oct 13, 2016

Routine
Date: Oct 13, 2016

Visit Reason
The Department of Human Services licensing representatives conducted an inspection of Canterbury Place on October 13, 2016.

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

Inspection Report — Jul 29, 2016

Complaint Investigation
Date: Jul 29, 2016

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation triggered by an incident involving resident mistreatment and failure to provide supervised direct care services.

Complaint Details
The complaint was substantiated based on findings of resident mistreatment and failure to meet training requirements for direct care staff.
Findings
Two violations were found: one involving staff verbally abusing a resident and another involving a direct care staff person providing unsupervised direct care without completing required training and competency testing.

Citations (2)
55 Pa.Code §2600.42(b) - Staff verbally abused a resident by pointing and scolding the resident in front of others during medication administration.
55 Pa.Code §2600.65(d) - A direct care staff person provided unsupervised direct care without completing the required department-approved training course and competency test.
Report Facts
Number of Residents Served: 40 Number of Current Hospice Residents: 1 Number of Hospice Residents in past year: 2 Number of Residents Age 60 or Older: 40 Number of Residents with Mental Illness: 1 Number of Residents with Intellectual Disability: 2 Number of Residents with Mobility Need: 5

Notice — Apr 4, 2016

Date: Apr 4, 2016

Visit Reason
The document serves as a license renewal approval for Canterbury Place Personal Care Home and notifies 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 confirms issuance of a regular license following the renewal application.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Matthew J. JonesDirectorSigned the renewal approval letter.

Inspection Report — Jan 26, 2016

Annual Inspection
Date: Jan 26, 2016

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as part of the Department of Human Services' annual licensing inspections on January 26 and 27, 2016, including renewal and complaint reasons.

Findings
Multiple violations of 55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600 were found, including unsafe storage of poisonous and combustible materials, maintenance issues with doors and lint accumulation, and incomplete resident medical evaluations. Plans of correction were submitted and partially implemented as of the report date.

Citations (7)
55 Pa.Code §2600.82(c) - Poisonous materials were unlocked and accessible to residents, including cleaning chemicals and spray paint.
55 Pa.Code §2600.88(a) - The bathroom door across from the gift shop was sticky and difficult for residents to open or close due to hardware issues.
55 Pa.Code §2600.105(g)(1) - Lint accumulation of approximately 1/4 inch was found in the lint trap of the dryer in the laundry room.
55 Pa.Code §2600.125(b) - Combustible materials, including manuals and papers, were stored near boilers, creating fire hazards.
55 Pa.Code §2600.125(b) - A can of extremely flammable spray paint was unlocked and accessible to residents near the nurse office.
55 Pa.Code §2600.132(h) - Not all residents evacuated to designated safe meeting places during fire drills; some residents remained on floors above or below affected areas.
55 Pa.Code §2600.1411(a)(1) - A resident's medical evaluation was completed beyond the required 60-day timeframe after admission.
Report Facts
Number of Residents Served: 47 Total Daily Staff: 52 Walking Staff: 39 Number of Residents Age 60 or Older: 47 Number of Residents with Mental Illness: 3 Number of Residents with Intellectual Disability: 1 Number of Residents with Mobility Need: 6 Number of Residents with Physical Disability: 1 Number of Current Hospice Residents: 0 Number of Hospice Residents in Past Year: 2 Number of Residents Evacuated During Fire Drills: 5

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