Deficiencies (last 5 years)
Deficiencies (over 5 years)
12.4 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
164% worse than Pennsylvania average
Pennsylvania average: 4.7 deficiencies/yearDeficiencies per year
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Census
Latest occupancy rate
48% occupied
Based on a August 2025 inspection.
This facility has shown a steady increase in demand based on occupancy rates.
Census over time
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Aug 12, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted based on allegations of neglect involving failure to provide assistance with activities of daily living related to nutrition, incontinence care, and positioning for five residents.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation found substantiated neglect involving Nurse Assistant Employee E4 sleeping on duty, resulting in inadequate care for residents R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5. The alleged perpetrator was placed on administrative leave during the investigation. Corrective actions included skin assessments, interviews, staff re-education, audits, and notifications to relevant authorities.
Findings
The facility failed to provide adequate care and assistance to five residents, resulting in residents being unkempt, soiled, and uncomfortable, with risks for skin breakdown, infection, and decreased dignity. Nurse Assistant Employee E4 was observed sleeping during a shift, contributing to neglect. The deficiency was cited as past non-compliance and corrective actions were initiated.
Deficiencies (1)
Failure to provide assistance with activities of daily living related to nutrition, incontinence care, and positioning for five residents.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed: 5
Date of survey completed: Aug 12, 2025
Date of report printed: Mar 16, 2026
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Employee E4 | Nurse Assistant | Observed sleeping on duty, contributing to neglect findings |
| Employee E3 | Nurse Aid | Witnessed Employee E4 sleeping and reported the observation |
Inspection Report
Renewal
Census: 24
Capacity: 50
Deficiencies: 10
Date: Aug 7, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced full renewal inspection conducted on 08/07/2025 to review the facility's compliance with licensing requirements.
Findings
The inspection identified multiple deficiencies related to criminal background checks, food storage, staff training, medication records and storage, medication administration documentation, support plan documentation, and resident record content. All deficiencies had plans of correction accepted and were reported as fully implemented by 09/11/2025.
Deficiencies (10)
Staff person A did not have a PA Patch criminal background check in their file.
Four 5-gallon containers of ice cream did not have lids securely closed in the ice cream freezer.
Unlabeled, undated plate of sausage, bacon and potatoes found in the microwave in the personal care kitchen.
Staff persons B and C transported residents unaccompanied by direct care staff without completing required training.
Resident 1's record did not include a current list of medications for self-administered drugs.
Brimonidine Tartrate eye drops in medication cart were open without an open date noted.
Resident 3's prescribed PRN Tylenol medication was not available in the home.
Medication administration records for residents 4 and 5 lacked staff initials for certain medication administrations.
Support plans for residents 1 and 2 did not document how identified needs would be met.
Resident 2 and 4's records did not include a photograph no more than 2 years old.
Report Facts
License Capacity: 50
Residents Served: 24
Total Daily Staff: 24
Waking Staff: 18
Number of 5-gallon ice cream containers improperly stored: 4
Medication administration record missing initials: 5
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 4
Date: Jul 17, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to investigate allegations of neglect regarding a resident found on the bathroom floor after no staff responded to their call for assistance, as well as to assess medication administration errors and food service safety compliance.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation focused on an allegation of neglect where a resident was found on the bathroom floor after no staff responded to their call for assistance. The facility failed to conduct a complete investigation or have an incident report related to this allegation.
Findings
The facility failed to conduct a thorough investigation of neglect allegations for one resident found on the bathroom floor. Additionally, medication errors were identified involving incorrect dosages and crushing medications against physician orders for two residents, resulting in an 11.54% medication error rate. The facility also failed to properly label and date food items, compromising food safety standards.
Deficiencies (4)
Failed to conduct a complete and thorough investigation to rule out an allegation of neglect for one resident found lying on the bathroom floor after no staff responded to their call for assistance.
Failed to ensure medication error rates were below 5%, with errors including incorrect dosage and crushing medications against physician orders for two residents.
Failed to correctly administer medications in accordance with physician orders for two residents, resulting in significant medication errors.
Failed to ensure food was stored, prepared, distributed, and served in accordance with professional standards, including improper labeling and dating of food items.
Report Facts
Number of residents sampled: 3
Number of residents cited: 2
Medication error rate: 11.54
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Employee E5 | Licensed Nurse (LPN) | Documented resident found on bathroom floor |
| Employee E2 | Director of Nursing | Interviewed regarding lack of incident report or investigation for neglect allegation |
| Employee E6 | Licensed Nurse | Administered medications incorrectly resulting in medication errors |
| Employee E3 | Assistant Foodservice Director | Participated in food service department tour |
| Employee E4 | Food Service Director (FSD) | Acknowledged improper food labeling and dating during food service department tour |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Jun 16, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to a complaint investigation regarding neglect of a resident (Resident R1) who was not provided care by two nurse aides during a combative episode, resulting in injury.
Complaint Details
The complaint was substantiated due to the facility's failure to provide two staff members during incontinence care for Resident R1, who displayed combative behaviors. This failure resulted in actual harm to the resident. Nurse aide Employee E3 was terminated from employment on June 9, 2025.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure that two staff members provided care to Resident R1 during a combative episode, resulting in actual harm when the resident sustained a fracture of the right humerus. The allegation of neglect was substantiated, and the nurse aide involved was terminated.
Deficiencies (1)
Failure to protect Resident R1 from neglect by not providing two staff members during care, resulting in a fracture of the right humerus.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed: 4
Residents affected: 1
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Employee E3 | Nurse Aide | Provided care to Resident R1 during incident and was terminated following substantiated neglect |
Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Census: 21
Capacity: 50
Deficiencies: 3
Date: Feb 27, 2025
Visit Reason
The visit was a partial, unannounced follow-up inspection conducted due to an incident, to verify that the submitted plan of correction was fully implemented.
Findings
The inspection found that the facility had fully implemented the submitted plan of correction addressing deficiencies related to assistance with activities of daily living, treatment of residents with dignity and respect, and accurate documentation of residents' ability to self-administer medications.
Deficiencies (3)
Failure to provide required assistance with eating to a resident with poor vision as indicated in their support plan.
Staff member verbally yelled at a resident in a loud voice, failing to treat the resident with dignity and respect.
Resident's support plan incorrectly documented the resident's ability to self-administer medications.
Report Facts
Residents served: 21
License capacity: 50
Total daily staff: 21
Waking staff: 16
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 7
Date: Feb 10, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to investigate complaints related to resident dignity, verbal abuse, respiratory care, medication errors, food safety, garbage disposal, and infection control at Cathedral Village nursing home.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation substantiated verbal abuse by Nurse Aide Employee E10 towards Resident R38, resulting in emotional distress. The Nurse Aide was placed on administrative leave and terminated. Emotional support and psychiatric consultation were provided to the resident.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to maintain resident dignity regarding staff cell phone use, substantiated verbal abuse by a nurse aide, inappropriate respiratory care with incorrect oxygen administration, medication errors exceeding 5%, improper food storage and sanitation practices, inadequate garbage disposal, and failure to disinfect medical equipment during medication administration.
Deficiencies (7)
Failed to ensure each resident's dignity was maintained regarding cell phone use of staff.
Failed to ensure that a resident remained free from verbal abuse, resulting in emotional distress.
Failed to provide appropriate respiratory care; resident administered oxygen at 4 Liters/Min instead of ordered 2 Liters/Min.
Medication error rate of 7.14% due to incorrect administration of medications (crushing enteric-coated tablets).
Failed to store, prepare, distribute, and serve food in accordance with professional standards; sanitizer concentration inappropriate, unlabeled and undated food items, and potentially hazardous food stored beyond recommended time.
Did not ensure garbage and refuse was disposed of properly; debris and oily liquid discharge observed around trash compactor.
Failed to maintain effective infection control program; medical equipment (sphygmomanometer) used without disinfecting between residents.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed: 24
Medication error rate: 7.14
Oxygen flow rate: 4
Oxygen flow rate ordered: 2
Sanitizer concentration: 100
Sanitizer concentration required: 200
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Employee E9 | Licensed Nurse | Named in dignity violation related to cell phone use |
| Employee E10 | Nurse Aide | Named in substantiated verbal abuse finding and subsequent termination |
| Employee E5 | Licensed Nurse | Named in medication error finding for incorrect medication administration |
| Employee E4 | Assistant Food Service Director | Named in food service sanitation and garbage disposal findings |
| Employee E6 | Licensed Nurse | Named in infection control finding for failure to disinfect medical equipment |
| Employee E7 | Registered Nurse | Named in infection control finding for failure to disinfect medical equipment |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Sep 19, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to a complaint regarding the facility's failure to monitor the temperature of hot liquids served to residents, which resulted in a resident sustaining a burn injury.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation found that Resident R1 spilled hot water served by a nursing assistant who was unaware of the water temperature, resulting in a second degree burn. The resident confirmed the incident during an interview, and the facility acknowledged the failure to ensure safe hot water temperatures.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure safe hot water temperatures prior to serving Resident R1, resulting in a second degree burn on the resident's right forearm. Interviews and documentation revealed that hot water was served without verifying its temperature, and the facility was in the process of developing a policy on hot beverage temperatures.
Deficiencies (1)
Failure to monitor the temperature of hot liquid before being served to a resident, resulting in actual harm.
Report Facts
Burn size on forearm: 8
Burn size on knee: 12
Second degree burn measurement: 9
Coffee and hot water temperature range: 145
Coffee and hot water temperature range: 155
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Employee E3 | Nursing Assistant | Served hot water to Resident R1 and was unaware of water temperature |
| Employee E6 | Nutrition Coordinator | Interviewed regarding dietary department's responsibility for hot beverages |
| Employee E5 | Food Service Director | Interviewed about developing a policy on hot beverage temperatures |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 16
Date: May 2, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to a licensure investigation concerning Employee E21, who was alleged to have provided care as a registered nurse without a valid license, affecting resident safety and wellbeing.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was triggered by a licensure investigation concerning Employee E21, who was found to have provided care as a registered nurse without a valid license, affecting 63 residents. The facility failed to notify residents or representatives of the investigation and failed to conduct a thorough investigation.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure that Employee E21 was properly licensed and competent to provide nursing care, resulting in an immediate jeopardy situation affecting 63 residents. Additional deficiencies included failure to update care plans, provide adequate personal hygiene assistance, timely medication administration, safe food temperatures, proper medication storage, infection control practices, and antibiotic stewardship.
Deficiencies (16)
Facility failed to promote resident rights related to communication of an alleged violation affecting 63 residents due to Employee E21's fraudulent RN license.
Facility failed to conduct a thorough investigation of identity theft violation involving Employee E21 affecting 63 residents.
Failed to revise/update care plan with new intervention for Resident R53's belligerent and uncooperative behaviors.
Failed to ensure dependent residents received assistance with personal hygiene for six residents.
Failed to ensure Resident R10 received Parkinson's medication timely according to physician orders.
Failed to ensure Resident R14 wore physician-ordered splint to maintain/improve range of motion.
Failed to provide pain management consistent with physician orders for Resident R14.
Failed to ensure six employees, including Employee E21, possessed appropriate nursing skills and competencies; Employee E21 was unlicensed and provided RN care.
Failed to ensure drugs and biologicals were stored in locked compartments; second-floor medication cart was left unlocked and unattended.
Failed to provide food served at palatable temperatures on second and third floor nursing units.
Failed to provide meals in accordance with resident preferences; residents experienced long waits and late meal service.
Failed to effectively manage facility to ensure staff possessed required licenses and competencies, contributing to immediate jeopardy.
Failed to employ staff licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws; Employee E21 was unlicensed and provided RN care.
Failed to ensure nursing home area was free from accident hazards; Resident R57 fell due to lack of wheelchair footrests.
Failed to implement infection prevention and control program; nurse aide inserted finger into resident's food to test temperature.
Failed to maintain an effective antibiotic stewardship program; antibiotic usage review was not completed for January, February, and March 2024.
Report Facts
Residents affected by Employee E21: 63
Shifts worked by Employee E21: 30
Residents per shift: 20
Residents reviewed for personal hygiene deficiency: 6
Antibiotics used in January 2024: 13
Antibiotics used in February 2024: 9
Antibiotics used in March 2024: 17
Residents waiting to be served lunch: 9
Residents waiting to be served lunch: 10
Breakfast trays waiting: 14
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Employee E21 | Registered Nurse (unlicensed) | Provided care and services as a registered nurse without verifiable license or education, affecting 63 residents. |
| Employee E2 | Director of Nursing | Interviewed regarding investigation and confirmed failures in competency evaluations and resident care. |
| Employee E7 | Nurse Aide | Observed inserting finger into resident's food to test temperature, violating infection control policy. |
| Employee E8 | Licensed Staff | Observed leaving medication cart unlocked and unattended. |
| Employee E5 | Food Service Director | Interviewed regarding food temperature and meal service delays. |
| Previous Facility Administrator | Stated Employee E21 provided fraudulent RN license and was under law enforcement investigation. |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Apr 26, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to a complaint investigation regarding neglect of a resident who fell out of bed during continence care and sustained multiple injuries.
Complaint Details
The complaint was substantiated. The resident fell out of bed during continence care by Employee E5, nurse aide, who did not turn the resident appropriately. The resident sustained multiple rib fractures and a scalp hematoma. The nurse aide was terminated following the substantiation of neglect.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure a resident remained free from neglect, resulting in actual harm including multiple rib fractures and a scalp hematoma. The investigation substantiated neglect by a nurse aide who did not follow proper care procedures, leading to the resident's fall and injury.
Deficiencies (1)
Failure to protect a resident from neglect resulting in a fall and multiple injuries.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed: 5
Date of fall: Apr 15, 2023
Employee hire date: May 2, 2014
Training date - elder abuse prevention: Jan 14, 2023
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Employee E5 | Nurse Aide | Named in neglect finding related to resident fall |
| Nursing Home Administrator | NHA | Confirmed neglect and termination of Employee E5 |
Inspection Report
Renewal
Census: 19
Capacity: 50
Deficiencies: 2
Date: Mar 15, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal visit to review compliance and verify the submitted plan of correction for the facility.
Findings
The facility was found to have implemented the submitted plan of correction fully. Two deficiencies were noted: failure to conduct fire drills during sleeping hours every six months, and improper documentation of blood glucose readings, both of which were corrected with plans accepted and implemented.
Deficiencies (2)
Failure to conduct fire drills during sleeping hours once every six months.
Improper documentation of blood glucose readings and improper use of glucometers.
Report Facts
License Capacity: 50
Residents Served: 19
Total Daily Staff: 19
Waking Staff: 14
Inspection Report
Renewal
Census: 22
Capacity: 50
Deficiencies: 8
Date: Apr 20, 2022
Visit Reason
The inspection was a renewal visit conducted on 04/20/2022 to assess compliance with licensing requirements at Cathedral Village.
Findings
The inspection identified multiple deficiencies including lack of training on memory support, improper storage of medical equipment, limited use of alternate exit routes during fire drills, incomplete medical evaluations, medication storage and administration issues, lack of resident activity programs due to staffing shortages, and incomplete support plans for communication needs.
Deficiencies (8)
The home's staff training plan does not include training on memory support for residents with dementia.
Injection pen for resident #2 was not properly stored and had a smear of blood on it.
The main lobby was the only exit route used during fire drills from January to March 2022.
Medical evaluation for resident #1 did not include general physical examination, immunization history, or special health/dietary needs.
Medication prescribed as needed for resident #2 was not available in the home.
Resident #1 was administered incorrect medication on 2/16/22 at 4:00 pm.
The home does not have a program of activities designed to promote active involvement of residents with families and community due to staffing shortage.
Resident #3's support plan does not document how communication needs due to aphasia will be met.
Report Facts
License Capacity: 50
Residents Served: 22
Total Daily Staff: 23
Waking Staff: 17
Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Census: 20
Capacity: 50
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Dec 10, 2021
Visit Reason
The inspection was a follow-up visit to verify the implementation of a previously submitted plan of correction related to incident reporting.
Findings
The facility was found to have fully implemented the plan of correction regarding the submission of a final incident report, which had previously not been submitted. Continued compliance must be maintained.
Deficiencies (1)
The home did not submit a final incident report to the Department following an initial incident report.
Report Facts
License Capacity: 50
Residents Served: 20
Inspection Report
Monitoring
Census: 24
Capacity: 50
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Oct 13, 2021
Visit Reason
The inspection was a monitoring visit conducted on 10/13/2021 to review the facility's compliance status and plan of correction implementation.
Findings
The submitted plan of correction related to medication administration and glucometer reading documentation was found to be fully implemented. Continued compliance is required.
Deficiencies (1)
Failure to properly document blood glucose readings in the Medication Administration Record (MAR) as verified by glucometer readings for Resident #1 on multiple dates.
Report Facts
License Capacity: 50
Residents Served: 24
Total Daily Staff: 28
Waking Staff: 21
Inspection Report
Original Licensing
Capacity: 41
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Jul 1, 2021
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a licensing inspection for the newly licensed personal care home facility, Cathedral Village, to assess compliance with 55 Pa. Code Chapter 2600.
Findings
The facility was found to be in substantial compliance with applicable regulations, but citations were issued related to emergency procedures not including local municipality information. A plan of correction was accepted and implemented.
Deficiencies (1)
The home’s emergency procedures posted did not include the emergency procedures of the local municipality.
Report Facts
License Capacity: 41
Residents Served: 0
Deficiencies cited: 1
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Jamie Buchenauer | Deputy Secretary | Signed licensing letter and correspondence |
Inspection Report
Renewal
Census: 17
Capacity: 50
Deficiencies: 5
Date: Jun 14, 2021
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal inspection of the facility's license.
Findings
The inspection found several deficiencies including failure to provide timely refunds to discharged residents, failure to post weekly menus in a conspicuous place, unsecured medications in a resident's room, medication administration errors, and incomplete initial assessments for newly admitted residents. Plans of correction were accepted and implemented.
Deficiencies (5)
Failure to provide required refund to discharged resident within 30 days.
Menus for the weeks of June 14 and June 21, 2021 were not posted in a conspicuous and public place.
Medications stored unlocked and unattended in resident #2's room.
Resident #2 was administered incorrect dosage of Clonazepam (1 mg instead of 0.5 mg).
Initial assessment was not completed within 15 days for resident #3.
Report Facts
License Capacity: 50
Residents Served: 17
Total Daily Staff: 18
Waking Staff: 14
Notice
Capacity: 50
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Jun 3, 2021
Visit Reason
The document serves as a renewal notification and issuance of a regular license for Cathedral Village Personal Care Home, confirming compliance and informing about the requirement for an annual onsite inspection within the next twelve months.
Findings
The Department has approved the renewal application and issued a regular license. It advises that an onsite inspection will be conducted within the next twelve months to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
Report Facts
Maximum capacity: 50
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Jamie L. Buchenauer | Deputy Secretary, Office of Long-term Living | Signed the renewal notification letter. |
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