Inspection Reports for Country Meadows

PA, 17050

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Deficiencies (last 3 years)

Deficiencies (over 3 years) 3.3 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

30% better than Pennsylvania average
Pennsylvania average: 4.7 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

8 6 4 2 0
2021
2024
2025

Census

Latest occupancy rate 58% occupied

Based on a August 2025 inspection.

This facility has shown a steady increase in demand based on occupancy rates.

Census over time

60 90 120 150 180 210 Dec 2021 Mar 2024 Aug 2024 Aug 2025

Inspection Report

Renewal
Census: 104 Capacity: 180 Deficiencies: 8 Date: Aug 26, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal inspection of the facility, Country Meadows of West Shore, to review compliance with licensing requirements.

Findings
The inspection found multiple deficiencies including failure to post waivers, improper installation of bedside mobility devices, incomplete fire drill records, omissions in annual medical evaluations, unlocked medications and syringes, outdated medications in the medication cart, incorrect medication labeling, and incomplete resident support plans related to medical and dental care. Plans of correction were accepted and implemented with follow-up monitoring scheduled.

Deficiencies (8)
Waivers for staff education were not posted in the home as required.
A bedside mobility device was not installed on resident #1's bed as ordered.
Fire drill records did not include the total number of residents evacuated, only those evacuated from the fire area.
Annual medical evaluations for residents #3, #4, #5, and #6 were missing height and other required information.
Unlocked and unattended medications (Neosporin ointment and Balmex diaper rash cream) were accessible in residents' rooms where residents were not assessed to self-administer.
Discontinued medications (Tramadol and Insulin Aspart) were found in the medication cart.
Medication label for resident #8's insulin had incorrect dosage instructions.
Resident support plans for multiple residents using bedside mobility devices did not include required specific information about device use, risks, and safety.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 104 License Capacity: 180 Staffing Hours: 146 Waking Staff: 110 Current Hospice Residents: 4 Residents 60 Years or Older: 103 Residents with Mobility Need: 42 Fire Drill Residents Present: 101 Residents Evacuated: 35 Fire Drill Residents Present: 98 Residents Evacuated: 35 Fire Drill Residents Present: 103 Residents Evacuated: 23 Fire Drill Residents Present: 105 Residents Evacuated: 38

Inspection Report

Renewal
Census: 108 Capacity: 180 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Aug 13, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal inspection of the facility's license, including a full unannounced review from 08/13/2024 to 08/15/2024.

Findings
The submitted plan of correction related to medication labeling was fully implemented and compliance was maintained. A specific deficiency was found regarding an outdated pharmacy label on a resident's medication, which was promptly corrected.

Deficiencies (1)
Resident's medication label did not reflect the updated insulin dosage as of 08/14/2024.
Report Facts
License Capacity: 180 Residents Served: 108 Current Hospice Residents: 3 Total Daily Staff: 108 Waking Staff: 81

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 101 Capacity: 180 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Mar 5, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation during an unannounced partial licensing inspection on 03/05/2024.

Complaint Details
The inspection was complaint-driven; no deficiencies were found and no follow-up was required.
Findings
No regulatory citations or deficiencies were identified as a result of this inspection.

Report Facts
Total Daily Staff: 101 Waking Staff: 76 License Capacity: 180 Residents Served: 101 Current Residents in Hospice: 0 Residents 60 Years or Older: 101 Residents Receiving Supplemental Security Income: 0 Residents Diagnosed with Mental Illness: 0 Residents Diagnosed with Intellectual Disability: 0 Residents with Mobility Need: 0 Residents with Physical Disability: 0

Inspection Report

Renewal
Census: 86 Capacity: 180 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Dec 1, 2021

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal inspection of the facility's license.

Findings
The submitted plan of correction was determined to be fully implemented following the inspection. A deficiency was noted regarding the absence of emergency telephone numbers by resident phones, which was corrected by adding phone numbers and establishing a monthly check process.

Deficiencies (1)
No emergency telephone numbers that include the nearest hospital and fire department were posted on or by the telephones in the bedrooms of Resident 1, 2, and 3.
Report Facts
License Capacity: 180 Residents Served: 86 Current Hospice Residents: 4 Total Daily Staff: 87 Waking Staff: 65 Residents Age 60 or Older: 85 Residents with Mobility Need: 1 Residents with Physical Disability: 1

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Darrel JefferysDirector of MaintenanceNamed in plan of correction for adding emergency phone numbers

Notice

Capacity: 180 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jul 30, 2021

Visit Reason
The document serves as a renewal license approval and notification that the Department will conduct an annual inspection within the next twelve months as required by regulation.

Findings
The Department issued a regular license in response to the renewal application and advised that an onsite inspection will be conducted within the next twelve months to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.

Report Facts
Total licensed capacity: 180

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

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