Inspection Reports for Celebration Villa of South Hills

5300 Clairton Boulevard (Route 51) Pittsburgh, PA 15236, PA, 15236

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Deficiencies per Year

40 30 20 10 0
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Census Over Time

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Census Capacity
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 80 Capacity: 139 Deficiencies: 38 Jun 5, 2025
Visit Reason
Complaint investigation conducted on June 5, 2025, triggered by allegations and complaints regarding regulatory violations at Celebration Villa of South Hills.
Findings
Multiple deficiencies were found including unsecured narcotic medications, unsafe resident equipment, medication administration errors, incomplete medical evaluations, inadequate staff qualifications and training, insufficient staffing for emergency evacuations, unsanitary conditions, and incomplete resident assessments and support plans.
Complaint Details
Complaint investigation included allegations of medication errors, resident abuse, inadequate staffing, unsanitary conditions, and failure to provide contracted services. Substantiation status not explicitly stated.
Deficiencies (38)
Description
Unsecured narcotic count logs left unattended on medication cart.
Bed enablers without covers posing limb entanglement risk to residents.
Unlocked, unattended medications accessible on medication cart.
Expired medications present in medication cart.
Resident's glucometer not set to current date and time; inaccurate blood glucose documentation.
Medication record contained discontinued medication still present on MAR.
Blood glucose readings missing or inaccurately documented on MAR.
Medication administration not following prescriber's orders; missing blood glucose readings.
Resident personal care assistance not provided as indicated in support plan.
Resident-home contract not completed timely.
Resident financial abuse and physical abuse incidents reported.
Direct care staff without required high school diploma or registry status.
Inadequate staffing for emergency evacuation; fire drill evacuation times exceeded limits.
Staff not trained or certified in first aid and CPR present at all times.
Administrator has not completed required competency-based training test.
Direct care staff missing required annual training on infection control, safe management, and emergency preparedness.
Staff training plan incomplete; missing names, duties, and training schedules.
Trash outside home not kept in covered receptacles.
Food stored on floor in emergency storage closet.
Fire drill records incomplete; missing evacuation times and exit routes.
Evacuation times exceeded fire safety expert's specified limits.
Resident medical evaluations incomplete; missing special health, dietary needs, immunization history, and medication details.
Medication labels inaccurate and inconsistent with physician orders.
Blood glucose readings incorrectly documented on MAR.
Medication administration records missing staff initials for administered medications.
Staff administering medications without current Department-approved medication administration course.
Staff administering insulin injections without required certification and education.
Preadmission screening form incomplete; missing signatures and determination of home meeting resident needs.
Resident initial assessments and support plans not completed timely or missing required information.
Resident support plans missing signatures and dates by assessors.
Resident-home contract services not provided as contracted; bathing assistance not provided as scheduled.
Carpet and surfaces stained and unclean in resident rooms.
Emergency exit door not closing properly and requiring excessive force to open.
No operable lamp or lighting source at resident bedside.
Toilet paper not provided in resident bathroom.
Obstruction in egress route by flag and flagpole.
Walls, floors, ceilings in resident rooms damaged or stained.
Resident medications not administered as prescribed; missed doses documented as in hospital when resident was present.
Report Facts
License Capacity: 139 Residents Served: 80 Staffing Hours: 85 Waking Staff: 64 Deficiency Counts: 86 Fine Amount: 430 Residents Served: 80 Staffing Hours: 98 Waking Staff: 74 Residents Served: 86 Staffing Hours: 110 Waking Staff: 83 Residents Served: 86 Staffing Hours: 112 Waking Staff: 84 Unauthorized Monetary Transfers: 2696 Unauthorized Monetary Transfers: 5235 Number of Syringes: 15 Number of Syringes: 9 Number of Tablets: 28 Number of Tablets: 56 Number of Tablets: 85 Number of Residents Interviewed: 15 Number of Residents Interviewed: 15
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Juliet MarsalaDeputy Secretary, Office of Long-term LivingSigned enforcement and licensing letters.
Staff person AInvolved in unauthorized monetary transfers from resident #10 and terminated.
Staff person EInvolved in physical abuse incident and terminated.
Staff person FTrained on resident rights and reporting abuse.
Director of NursingNamed in multiple findings related to medication errors, training, audits, and corrective actions.
Executive DirectorNamed in multiple findings related to facility management, training, audits, and corrective actions.
Regional Director of Clinical ServicesReviewer and trainer for multiple regulatory requirements and corrective actions.
Regional Director of OperationsReviewer and trainer for multiple regulatory requirements and corrective actions.
Resident Care CoordinatorInvolved in training, audits, and corrective actions.
Administrative AssistantInvolved in training, audits, and corrective actions.
Maintenance DirectorResponsible for maintenance-related corrective actions and training.
Sales DirectorInvolved in training and admission process compliance.
Dietary DirectorInvolved in training and corrective actions.
Life Enrichment DirectorInvolved in training and corrective actions.
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 80 Capacity: 139 Deficiencies: 37 Jun 5, 2025
Visit Reason
Complaint investigation and licensing inspections were conducted due to violations found at Celebration Villa of South Hills.
Findings
Multiple violations were found including confidentiality breaches, resident personal equipment hazards, medication storage and administration issues, incomplete medical evaluations and assessments, inadequate staffing and supervision, sanitary condition problems, and fire safety concerns. Plans of correction were proposed but many were not implemented by the follow-up dates.
Complaint Details
Complaint investigation included findings of resident abuse, neglect, medication errors, inadequate supervision, and sanitary issues. Substantiation status not explicitly stated.
Deficiencies (37)
Description
Unlocked and unattended narcotic count logs were found in a common area.
Bed enablers without covers posed limb entanglement risks to residents.
Prescription medications and syringes were not locked and accessible.
Expired medications were present in the medication cart.
Resident's glucometer not set to current date/time and inaccurate blood glucose documentation.
Medication records did not include all required information and documentation errors were found.
Medication administration did not follow prescriber's orders; missing blood glucose readings.
Resident #5 not receiving required two-person assistance with toileting.
Resident-home contract not completed timely.
Resident #10 experienced financial abuse with unauthorized monetary transfers by staff.
Direct care staff person lacked required high school diploma or equivalent.
Staffing inadequate to meet resident evacuation needs during emergencies.
Staff not trained or certified in first aid and CPR as required.
Administrator had not completed required competency-based training test.
Direct care staff missed required annual training topics including infection control and safe management.
Direct care staff missed required annual training on emergency preparedness and crisis response.
Staff training plan lacked required details including staff names, positions, and scheduled training dates.
Trash outside the home was kept in uncovered receptacles.
Food and water stored on the floor in emergency storage closet.
Fire drill records incomplete, missing evacuation times and exit routes.
Evacuation times exceeded maximum allowed by fire safety expert.
Resident medical evaluations incomplete or missing required information.
Medication labels did not match prescribed dosage and instructions.
Medication storage and narcotic shift change forms not properly completed or documented.
Medication administration records missing staff initials for administered medications.
Staff administered medications without current Department-approved medication administration course completion.
Staff administered insulin injections without required certification and education.
Preadmission screening forms incomplete and unsigned.
Resident assessments and support plans not completed timely or missing required information.
Resident support plans not signed or dated by assessors.
Resident-home contract services not provided as contracted, including bathing assistance.
Floors, walls, ceilings, and other surfaces not clean or in good repair; stains and holes present.
Sanitary conditions not maintained; odors, stains, and trash found in resident rooms and bathrooms.
Emergency exit door hardware required excessive force to open.
No operable lamp or lighting source at resident bedside.
Toilet paper not provided in resident bathroom.
Obstruction in egress route by flag and flagpole.
Report Facts
License Capacity: 139 Residents Served: 80 Residents Served: 86 Residents Served: 86 Total Daily Staff: 85 Total Daily Staff: 98 Total Daily Staff: 110 Total Daily Staff: 112 Waking Staff: 64 Waking Staff: 74 Waking Staff: 83 Waking Staff: 84 Fine Amount: 430 Fine Amount: 258 Fine Amount: 430 Fine Amount: 430 Fine Amount: 258
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Juliet MarsalaDeputy SecretarySigned enforcement and licensing letters.
Staff person AInvolved in unauthorized monetary transfers from resident #10's bank account; terminated.
Staff person EInvolved in resident #6 incident; suspended and terminated.
Staff person FTrained on resident rights and abuse reporting.
Director of NursingNamed in multiple findings related to medication errors, training, audits, and plans of correction.
Executive DirectorNamed in multiple findings related to facility management, training, audits, and enforcement.
Regional Director of Clinical ServicesReviewer and trainer for multiple findings and plans of correction.
Regional Director of OperationsReviewer and trainer for multiple findings and plans of correction.
Administrative AssistantInvolved in training and monitoring compliance.
Maintenance DirectorResponsible for maintenance-related corrections and training.
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 80 Capacity: 139 Deficiencies: 33 Jun 5, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation following multiple licensing inspections and allegations of violations related to Personal Care Homes regulations.
Findings
Multiple violations were found including unsecured medication records, hazardous resident equipment, unlocked medications, expired medications, inaccurate medication administration records, inadequate staff qualifications and training, incomplete resident assessments and support plans, unsanitary conditions, and fire safety deficiencies.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation included allegations of medication errors, inadequate supervision, unsanitary conditions, and failure to provide contracted services. Multiple repeat violations were noted.
Deficiencies (33)
Description
Unlocked and unattended narcotic count logs on medication cart containing confidential resident information.
Bed enablers without covers posing limb entanglement risks to residents.
Unlocked, unattended, and accessible medications on medication cart.
Expired medications present in medication cart.
Resident's glucometer not set to current date and time; inaccurate blood glucose documentation.
Medication record contained discontinued medication not removed timely.
Medication administration records lacked initials of administering staff for multiple medications.
Direct care staff person lacked required high school diploma, GED, or active nurse aide registry status.
Inadequate staffing for emergency evacuation and fire drills exceeding maximum evacuation time.
No staff present trained in first aid and CPR during multiple overnight shifts.
Administrator had not completed required competency-based training test prior to employment.
Direct care staff missed required annual training topics including infection control and safe management techniques.
Staff training plan lacked required details including names, positions, and scheduled training dates.
Trash outside the home was kept in uncovered receptacles.
Food and water stored on the floor in emergency storage closet.
Fire drill records lacked evacuation times and exit route details.
Evacuation times exceeded maximum allowed by fire safety expert.
Resident medical evaluations incomplete or missing required information.
Medication labels did not match prescribed dosage and instructions.
Medication administration records had inaccurate blood glucose documentation.
Medication administration records missing staff initials for administered medications.
Direct care staff administered medications without current Department-approved medication administration course.
Direct care staff administered insulin injections without required diabetes patient education.
Preadmission screening forms incomplete or unsigned; did not document determination that home can meet resident needs.
Resident assessments and support plans not completed timely or missing required information.
Resident support plans not signed or dated by assessors.
Resident-home contract services not provided as contracted; bathing assistance not provided as scheduled.
Carpets stained and not cleaned; maintenance issues including holes in walls and malfunctioning doors.
No operable lamp or lighting source at resident bedside.
Toilet paper not provided in resident bathroom.
Egress routes obstructed by objects such as flagpoles.
Sanitary conditions not maintained; odors, stains, and trash present in resident rooms and bathrooms.
Resident medications not administered as prescribed; medications omitted without justification.
Report Facts
License Capacity: 139 Residents Served: 80 Staffing Hours: 85 Waking Staff: 64 Deficiency Counts: 33 License Capacity: 139 Residents Served: 80 Staffing Hours: 98 Waking Staff: 74 License Capacity: 139 Residents Served: 86 Staffing Hours: 110 Waking Staff: 83 License Capacity: 139 Residents Served: 86 Staffing Hours: 112 Waking Staff: 84
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Juliet MarsalaDeputy SecretarySigned enforcement and licensing letters.
Staff person ANamed in findings related to unauthorized monetary transfers and abuse.
Staff person ENamed in findings related to resident abuse and termination.
Staff person FNamed in findings related to resident abuse and staff training.
Director of NursingNamed in multiple findings related to training, medication administration, and compliance.
Executive DirectorNamed in multiple findings related to training, compliance, and enforcement actions.
Regional Director of Clinical ServicesNamed in training and audit activities.
Regional Director of OperationsNamed in training and audit activities.
Administrative AssistantNamed in training and audit activities.
Maintenance DirectorNamed in findings related to maintenance and repairs.
Sales DirectorNamed in training and audit activities.
Dietary DirectorNamed in training and audit activities.
Life Enrichment DirectorNamed in training and audit activities.
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 80 Capacity: 139 Deficiencies: 38 Jun 5, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation triggered by allegations and incidents at the facility.
Findings
Multiple violations were found including unsecured medication records, hazardous resident equipment, unlocked medications, expired medications, inaccurate medication documentation, inadequate staff qualifications and training, deficient resident assessments and support plans, unsanitary conditions, and safety hazards such as obstructed egress and fire drill deficiencies.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation included allegations of medication errors, inadequate supervision, unsanitary conditions, and failure to follow prescribed care plans. Multiple repeat violations were noted.
Deficiencies (38)
Description
Unlocked and unattended narcotic count logs on medication cart containing confidential resident information.
Bed enablers without covers posing limb entanglement risk to residents.
Unlocked, unattended, and accessible medications on medication cart.
Expired medications present in medication cart.
Resident's glucometer not set to current date and time; inaccurate blood glucose documentation.
Medication record contained discontinued medication and inaccurate medication orders.
Blood glucose readings missing from resident glucometer and inaccurate documentation on MAR.
Inadequate staff qualifications: direct care staff without high school diploma or GED.
Inadequate staffing for emergency evacuation and fire drills exceeding maximum evacuation time.
Staff not trained or certified in first aid and CPR present at all times.
Administrator has not completed Department-approved competency-based training test.
Direct care staff missing required annual training on infection control, safe management, and emergency preparedness.
Staff training plan incomplete, missing names, positions, duties, and scheduled training dates.
Trash outside home not kept in covered receptacles.
Food stored on floor in emergency food and water storage closet.
Fire drill records incomplete or missing evacuation times and exit routes.
Evacuation times exceeded maximum allowed by fire safety expert.
Resident medical evaluations incomplete or missing required information.
Resident annual medical evaluations not completed timely.
Resident medication labels incorrect or inconsistent with physician orders.
Inaccurate documentation of blood glucose readings on medication administration records.
Medication administration records missing staff initials for administered medications.
Staff administering medications without current Department-approved medication administration course.
Staff administering insulin injections without current Department-approved medication administration and diabetic education.
Resident preadmission screening forms incomplete and unsigned.
Resident assessments not completed timely or missing diagnoses and functional assessments.
Resident support plans not completed timely or missing required signatures.
Resident-home contract not completed timely and services not provided as contracted.
Carpet and surfaces stained and unclean in resident rooms.
Emergency exit door hardware malfunctioning requiring excessive force to open.
No operable lamp or lighting source at resident bedside.
Narcotic shift change forms not completed for multiple shifts and medication counts inaccurate.
Medications not administered as prescribed and inaccurate medication administration documentation.
Resident left home unattended without supervision as required by support plan.
Resident call bell response times excessive and call bells not answered timely.
Toilet paper not provided in resident bathroom.
Obstruction in egress route by flag and flagpole.
Walls, floors, ceilings in resident rooms damaged, stained, or unclean.
Report Facts
License Capacity: 139 Residents Served: 80 Staffing Hours: 85 Waking Staff: 64 Deficiency Count: 38 Fine Amount: 430 Fine Amount: 258 Residents Served: 86 Total Daily Staff: 110 Waking Staff: 83 Residents Served: 86 Total Daily Staff: 112 Waking Staff: 84
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 79 Capacity: 139 Deficiencies: 6 Mar 25, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation to review compliance with regulations and assess the submitted plan of correction.
Findings
The inspection found multiple deficiencies including inadequate direct care staffing hours for residents with mobility needs, insufficient staffing during night shifts affecting emergency evacuation, unlocked medication carts accessible to residents, and multiple medication administration documentation errors including missing initials, incorrect or missing blood glucose readings, and failure to follow prescriber's orders. The submitted plan of correction was accepted and fully implemented.
Complaint Details
The inspection was triggered by a complaint and included review of staffing adequacy, medication storage and administration, and adherence to prescriber orders. The complaint was substantiated by findings of multiple deficiencies.
Deficiencies (6)
Description
Direct care staff hours were insufficient to provide at least 2 hours per day of personal care to residents with mobility needs.
Staffing during the 11:00pm-7:00am shift was inadequate to evacuate all residents in an emergency.
Medication cart near ground floor elevator was unlocked, unattended, and accessible containing numerous medications.
Blood glucose readings for several residents were not documented or incorrectly documented on medication administration records (MAR).
Medication administration records lacked initials of staff administering medications on numerous occasions.
Prescriber's orders for blood glucose checks were not consistently followed as documented by resident reports and MAR discrepancies.
Report Facts
Residents served: 79 License capacity: 139 Residents with mobility needs: 10 Direct care hours required: 85 Direct care hours provided: 82.5 Staff present during night shift: 2 Total daily staff: 84 Waking staff: 63 Resident hospice: 6 Residents diagnosed with mental illness: 2 Residents diagnosed with intellectual disability: 1 Residents with mobility need: 5
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Michaela McCutcheonMed TechNamed in medication cart locking deficiency and corrective action
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 81 Capacity: 139 Deficiencies: 2 Feb 10, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation to review compliance with regulations and assess the submitted plan of correction.
Findings
The inspection found deficiencies related to incomplete medical evaluations lacking legible provider information and inaccurate resident assessments regarding supervision needs and hearing aid use. The facility submitted and implemented plans of correction addressing these issues.
Complaint Details
The visit was complaint-related as indicated by the inspection reason. The submitted plan of correction was fully implemented and compliance was maintained.
Deficiencies (2)
Description
The medical evaluation for a resident did not include a legible name or medical professional license number of the provider who completed the exam.
The resident's assessment indicated minimal supervision needs but did not reflect unsteady gait and additional supervision required; also failed to indicate hearing aid use.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 81 License Capacity: 139 Current Residents in Hospice: 5 Residents Age 60 or Older: 81 Residents Receiving Supplemental Security Income: 1 Residents Diagnosed with Mental Illness: 1 Residents Diagnosed with Intellectual Disability: 1 Residents with Mobility Need: 1 Residents with Physical Disability: 0 Total Daily Staff: 82 Waking Staff: 62
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Executive DirectorNamed in plan of correction training and audit activities related to medical evaluation and resident assessments
Director of NursingNamed in plan of correction training and audit activities related to medical evaluation and resident assessments
Regional Director of Clinical ServicesProvided training on regulations 2600.141a and 2600.225c
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 87 Capacity: 139 Deficiencies: 0 Sep 20, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint and incident investigation at the facility.
Findings
No regulatory citations or deficiencies were identified as a result of this inspection.
Complaint Details
The inspection was triggered by a complaint and incident, but no deficiencies or citations were found.
Report Facts
License Capacity: 139 Residents Served: 87 Current Residents - Hospice: 11 Residents Age 60 or Older: 87 Residents Diagnosed with Mental Illness: 13 Residents with Mobility Need: 10 Residents Diagnosed with Intellectual Disability: 1 Residents with Physical Disability: 1 Residents Receiving Supplemental Security Income: 1
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 85 Capacity: 139 Deficiencies: 1 Sep 5, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation and incident review at Celebration Villa of South Hills on 09/05/2024.
Findings
The facility failed to report an incident involving a resident found on the floor with injuries to the Department within 24 hours as required. The submitted plan of correction was accepted and fully implemented by 10/23/2024.
Complaint Details
The complaint involved an incident where a resident was found on the floor with a laceration above the eye and a skin tear to the left elbow. The facility did not report this incident to the Department as required by regulation.
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Failure to report an incident involving a resident injury to the Department within 24 hours.
Report Facts
License Capacity: 139 Residents Served: 85 Current Hospice Residents: 11 Diagnosed with Mental Illness: 15 Residents 60 Years or Older: 85 Diagnosed with Intellectual Disability: 1 Residents with Mobility Need: 3 Residents with Physical Disability: 1
Inspection Report Follow-Up Census: 71 Capacity: 139 Deficiencies: 5 Jul 11, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection visit on 07/11/2024 was conducted as a complaint investigation and incident review, with a follow-up type of Plan of Correction (POC) submission to verify correction of previous deficiencies.
Findings
The inspection identified multiple deficiencies including neglect related to failure to respond to a resident's call bell, uncovered trash receptacles, incomplete resident assessments, and missing signatures on support plans. The facility submitted plans of correction which were determined to be fully implemented by the follow-up date.
Complaint Details
The visit was complaint-related, involving allegations of neglect and failure to provide timely care to resident #1. The complaint was substantiated, leading to suspension and termination of staff member A, staff training, and ongoing monitoring.
Deficiencies (5)
Description
Resident #1 was neglected when staff failed to provide incontinence care and did not respond to call bell requests for assistance.
Trash outside the home was not kept in covered receptacles preventing insect and rodent penetration.
Resident #1's initial assessment did not accurately reflect the resident's need for assistance with toileting and use of adult briefs.
Resident #2's support plan did not indicate a plan to meet the service need, frequency, or responsible party for assessed medical needs.
Resident #2's support plan was not signed or dated by the assessor.
Report Facts
License Capacity: 139 Residents Served: 71 Current Residents in Hospice: 6 Residents Age 60 or Older: 71 Residents with Mobility Need: 20 Residents Diagnosed with Intellectual Disability: 1
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 63 Capacity: 139 Deficiencies: 4 Feb 28, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation with an unannounced partial inspection on 02/28/2024.
Findings
The inspection found deficiencies related to fire drill compliance and medication record keeping. The facility failed to conduct an unannounced fire drill in January 2024, had incomplete fire drill records, and did not conduct fire drills during sleeping hours as required. Additionally, a medication administration record error was identified and corrected.
Complaint Details
The inspection was complaint-driven and included a follow-up on the submitted plan of correction.
Deficiencies (4)
Description
An unannounced fire drill was not held during the month of January, 2024.
The fire drill record for the fire drill conducted on 6/17/23 at 11:10 does not indicate if the fire drill was held in the AM or PM.
The home’s most recent fire drill conducted during sleeping hours was held on 11/29/23 at 11:58pm; however, the previous fire drill during sleeping hours was held on 4/5/23 at 5:20am, not meeting the 6-month requirement.
Medication administration record indicated a resident was prescribed a capsule by mouth twice daily for 7 days; however, the February 2024 MAR showed continued administration beyond 7 days.
Report Facts
License Capacity: 139 Residents Served: 63 Total Daily Staff: 71 Waking Staff: 53 Current Hospice Residents: 4 Residents with Mobility Need: 8
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
AdministratorAdministrator reeducated Maintenance Director and Assistant on fire drill regulations and medication record regulations.
Director of NursingDirector of Nursing corrected medication order and conducted audits of medication records.
Maintenance DirectorMaintenance Director responsible for conducting fire drills and reviewing fire drill records.
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 66 Capacity: 139 Deficiencies: 5 Jul 13, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation to review compliance with regulations following concerns raised about medication administration and resident care.
Findings
The inspection found multiple deficiencies related to medication storage, administration, documentation, and follow prescriber's orders, including unsecured medications accessible to residents and missed or improperly documented medication doses for resident #4. Plans of correction were submitted and accepted with ongoing monitoring and education.
Complaint Details
The visit was complaint-related as indicated by the inspection information on page 2, with the reason stated as 'Complaint'.
Deficiencies (5)
Description
Medications and syringes were found unlocked and accessible on the medication cart, violating storage requirements.
Failure to implement storage procedures for medications, including missing medication in the home for resident #4.
Medication administration documentation was incomplete or missing for resident #4, including injections not properly recorded.
Failure to follow prescriber's orders for resident #4, including missed medication doses and lack of administration due to no nurse availability or resident refusal.
Additional assessments for resident #4 were not updated to reflect current care needs and services.
Report Facts
License Capacity: 139 Residents Served: 66 Current Hospice Residents: 5 Residents 60 Years or Older: 65 Residents Diagnosed with Mental Illness: 1 Residents Diagnosed with Intellectual Disability: 1 Residents with Mobility Need: 9 Residents with Physical Disability: 1
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 64 Capacity: 139 Deficiencies: 0 Aug 26, 2022
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation following an unannounced partial licensing inspection.
Findings
No regulatory citations or deficiencies were identified during the inspection.
Complaint Details
The inspection was complaint-related; however, no deficiencies were found and no substantiation status was explicitly stated.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 64 License Capacity: 139 Staffing Hours - Total Daily Staff: 70 Staffing Hours - Waking Staff: 53 Residents in Hospice: 5 Residents Age 60 or Older: 63 Residents Diagnosed with Intellectual Disability: 2 Residents with Mobility Need: 6
Notice Capacity: 139 Deficiencies: 0 Aug 31, 2021
Visit Reason
This document serves as a renewal notification and license issuance for the Personal Care Home 'Atria South Hills' following receipt of the renewal application dated July 13, 2021.
Findings
The Department issued a regular license in response to the renewal application and advised that an onsite annual inspection will be conducted within the next twelve months to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
Report Facts
Maximum capacity: 139
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Jamie L. BuchenauerDeputy SecretarySigned the renewal notification letter and certificate of compliance.
Inspection Report Renewal Census: 75 Capacity: 139 Deficiencies: 11 Jul 1, 2021
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal inspection of the facility's license to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
Findings
The inspection identified multiple deficiencies including improper placement of carbon monoxide detectors, unsigned resident contract, unsanitary conditions in the smoking area, uncovered trash receptacles, lack of operable bedside lamps, improper food storage, lint accumulation in dryers, incomplete medical evaluations, uncalibrated glucometers, and delayed resident assessments and support plans. Plans of correction were submitted and implemented for all deficiencies.
Deficiencies (11)
Description
Carbon monoxide detector was not placed within 15 feet of fossil fuel burning device as required.
Resident-home contract for resident #1 was not signed by the resident.
Approximately 25 extinguished cigarette butts found on ground and under table in designated smoking area.
Partially full, uncovered 40 gallon trash can found in kitchen.
Resident #2 did not have a source of light that could be turned on/off at bedside.
Uncovered and undated small white ceramic bowl of vanilla ice cream found in freezer.
Approximate 1/8 inch thick lint accumulation in lint trap of 3rd floor laundry room's right dryer.
Resident #3's initial medical evaluation did not include resident's height.
Resident #4 and #5 glucometers were not calibrated to current date and time.
Resident #6's initial assessment was not completed within 15 days of admission.
Resident #6 and #7 initial support plans were not completed within 30 days of admission.
Report Facts
License Capacity: 139 Residents Served: 75 Extinguished cigarette butts: 25 Trash can size: 40 Lint thickness: 0.125
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Executive DirectorNamed in multiple findings and plans of correction including carbon monoxide detector placement, contract signature compliance, smoking policy retraining, bedside lamp compliance, food storage, lint removal, medical evaluation, glucometer calibration, resident assessments, and support plans.
Maintenance DirectorInvolved in carbon monoxide detector placement, smoking area monitoring, trash receptacle compliance, bedside lamp audits, lint removal, and glucometer calibration.
Director of Culinary ServicesInvolved in smoking area retraining, trash receptacle compliance, and food storage and labeling.
Resident Services DirectorResponsible for audits and corrections of medical evaluations, glucometer calibration, resident assessments, and support plans.
Community Business DirectorInstructed to ensure resident contract signatures and compliance.

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