Inspection Reports for Graystone Manor at Bellmeade
1929 EAST PLEASANT VALLEY BLVD,, ALTOONA, PA, 16602
Back to Facility ProfileDeficiencies (last 5 years)
Deficiencies (over 5 years)
3.4 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
28% better than Pennsylvania average
Pennsylvania average: 4.7 deficiencies/yearDeficiencies per year
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Census
Latest occupancy rate
72% occupied
Based on a October 2025 inspection.
This facility has shown a steady increase in demand based on occupancy rates.
Census over time
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 54
Capacity: 75
Deficiencies: 0
Oct 16, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation at Graystone Manor at Bellmeade on 10/16/2025.
Findings
No regulatory citations or deficiencies were identified as a result of this inspection.
Complaint Details
The inspection was complaint-related, but no deficiencies or citations were found.
Report Facts
License Capacity: 75
Residents Served: 54
Current Hospice Residents: 6
Resident Support Staff Hours: 0
Total Daily Staff: 66
Waking Staff: 50
Residents Age 60 or Older: 59
Residents with Mobility Need: 12
Residents Diagnosed with Mental Illness: 1
Residents Receiving Supplemental Security Income: 1
Residents Diagnosed with Intellectual Disability: 0
Residents with Physical Disability: 0
Inspection Report
Plan of Correction
Census: 61
Capacity: 75
Deficiencies: 3
Jul 17, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was a partial, unannounced visit conducted due to an incident involving resident abuse. The purpose was to review the submitted plan of correction and verify compliance.
Findings
The report found that a staff member slapped a resident in reaction to being bitten, which was not immediately reported to the Area Agency on Aging. The staff member was terminated, and additional training on abuse was provided to all staff. Another finding was a failure to update a resident's assessment after significant behavioral changes.
Deficiencies (3)
| Description |
|---|
| Failure to immediately report suspected abuse of a resident as required by law. |
| Resident was physically abused by a staff member who slapped the resident after being bitten. |
| Resident's assessment was not updated to reflect significant changes in condition and behaviors prior to the annual assessment. |
Report Facts
License Capacity: 75
Residents Served: 61
Total Daily Staff: 72
Waking Staff: 54
Current Hospice Residents: 10
Residents Age 60 or Older: 60
Residents with Mobility Need: 11
Residents Diagnosed with Mental Illness: 2
Residents Receiving Supplemental Security Income: 1
Inspection Report
Renewal
Census: 57
Capacity: 75
Deficiencies: 0
Jan 15, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal licensing inspection of Graystone Manor at Bellmeade.
Findings
No regulatory citations or deficiencies were identified during the inspection.
Report Facts
License Capacity: 75
Residents Served: 57
Current Hospice Residents: 6
Residents Receiving Supplemental Security Income: 1
Residents 60 Years or Older: 56
Residents Diagnosed with Mental Illness: 3
Residents Diagnosed with Intellectual Disability: 0
Residents with Mobility Need: 12
Residents with Physical Disability: 2
Total Daily Staff: 69
Waking Staff: 52
Inspection Report
Renewal
Census: 51
Capacity: 75
Deficiencies: 4
Mar 6, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal inspection of the facility's license, including a full unannounced review on 03/06/2024.
Findings
The facility was found to have multiple deficiencies including evacuation procedures, medication security, following prescriber's orders, and record confidentiality. The submitted plan of correction was accepted and fully implemented by 04/09/2024.
Deficiencies (4)
| Description |
|---|
| Residents did not evacuate to a public thoroughfare during fire drills; no designated fire-safe area. |
| Medication cart containing resident medications was observed unlocked and unattended. |
| Medication Administration Records lacked documentation of administered medications; some residents did not receive prescribed medications due to unavailability. |
| Resident records on the home's laptop and a resident binder containing controlled medication information were observed unattended and unsecured. |
Report Facts
License Capacity: 75
Residents Served: 51
Current Residents in Hospice: 5
Total Daily Staff: 59
Waking Staff: 44
Residents Receiving Supplemental Security Income: 1
Residents Diagnosed with Mental Illness: 2
Residents with Mobility Need: 8
Residents with Physical Disability: 1
Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Census: 39
Capacity: 75
Deficiencies: 4
Feb 22, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection visit on 02/22/2023 was a full, unannounced inspection conducted for renewal, complaint, and incident reasons, including a follow-up on plan of correction submissions.
Findings
The inspection found multiple medication-related deficiencies including unlocked medications, unlabeled insulin pens, uncalibrated glucometers, and medication administration errors. All deficiencies had plans of correction accepted and were implemented by 04/07/2023.
Deficiencies (4)
| Description |
|---|
| Unlocked, unattended antifungal powder accessible in Resident #1's bathroom without a physician's order. |
| Resident #2's insulin pen was not labeled with the date and initials of the staff who opened it. |
| Resident #2's glucometer was not calibrated and displayed incorrect date/time and blood sugar readings. |
| Resident #2 did not receive the correct insulin dose per sliding scale order based on glucometer reading. |
Report Facts
License Capacity: 75
Residents Served: 39
Current Hospice Residents: 4
Residents with Mobility Need: 6
Residents Diagnosed with Mental Illness: 2
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| LPN | Staff member who received additional training after medication error on 2/24/23. |
Inspection Report
Routine
Deficiencies: 0
Apr 12, 2022
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a licensing inspection by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Bureau of Human Service Licensing on 04/12/2022.
Findings
No regulatory citations were identified as a result of this inspection.
Inspection Report
Routine
Deficiencies: 0
Sep 23, 2021
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a licensing inspection by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Bureau of Human Service Licensing.
Findings
No regulatory citations were identified as a result of this inspection.
Inspection Report
Plan of Correction
Census: 42
Capacity: 75
Deficiencies: 6
Jul 27, 2021
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal and complaint investigation visit to the facility.
Findings
The submitted plan of correction was determined to be fully implemented. Deficiencies included lack of carbon monoxide detectors, staff credential issues, medication storage and administration problems, and incomplete medication records. All corrective actions were completed with follow-up dates scheduled.
Complaint Details
The visit included a complaint investigation component, but substantiation status is not explicitly stated.
Deficiencies (6)
| Description |
|---|
| No carbon monoxide detectors present near gas-fired hot water heaters. |
| Direct care staff person did not have a valid high school diploma, GED, or active registry status on the Pennsylvania nurse aide registry. |
| Resident #2 was not assessed to self-administer medications; medication tube was unlocked, unattended, and accessible in resident's room. |
| Medication record for Resident #1 lacked diagnosis or purpose for medication. |
| Resident #2's medication administration record indicated missed doses on 7/18/21, 7/19/21, and 7/20/21. |
| Resident #2's medication tube was found unlocked and unattended in the resident's room. |
Report Facts
License Capacity: 75
Residents Served: 42
Resident with Mobility Need: 11
Resident Age 60 or Older: 42
Residents Diagnosed with Mental Illness: 3
Residents Diagnosed with Intellectual Disability: 1
Residents with Physical Disability: 1
Hospice Current Residents: 4
Notice
Capacity: 75
Deficiencies: 0
Aug 31, 2021
Visit Reason
The document serves as a renewal notification and issuance of a regular license for Graystone Manor at Bellmeade, a Personal Care Home, following receipt of the renewal application dated June 29, 2021. It also advises 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 the issuance of a regular license and outlines the requirement for an annual inspection to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Report Facts
Maximum capacity: 75
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Jamie L. Buchenauer | Deputy Secretary | Signed the renewal notification letter and certificate of compliance. |
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