Inspection Reports for
Graystone Manor at Bellmeade
1929 EAST PLEASANT VALLEY BLVD,, ALTOONA, PA, 16602
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Inspection Report — May 12, 2026
Date: May 12, 2026
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a partial, unannounced visit due to an incident at the facility.
Findings
No regulatory citations or deficiencies were identified during the inspection.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 56
Current Hospice Residents: 3
Residents Age 60 or Older: 55
Residents with Mobility Need: 11
Residents Diagnosed with Mental Illness: 2
Residents Receiving Supplemental Security Income: 1
Inspection Report — Mar 9, 2026
Renewal
Date: Mar 9, 2026
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a full, unannounced visit for renewal and complaint reasons on 03/09/2026.
Findings
The submitted plan of correction was found to be fully implemented. Two violations were noted related to carbon monoxide alarm battery labeling and lint removal from the dryer, both of which were corrected with plans to maintain compliance.
Citations (2)
The carbon monoxide alarm in the kitchen did not have a label indicating the date the battery was installed, violating the Care Facility Carbon Monoxide Alarms Standards Act. The battery was replaced and labeled, with annual maintenance added to the checklist.
There was an approximate 1/4-inch accumulation of lint in the lint trap of the Speed Queen dryer, posing a fire hazard. Lint was removed at inspection and staff were trained on lint removal procedures with documentation and signage implemented.
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Residents Served: 53
Current Hospice Residents: 5
Staffing Hours: 67
Waking Staff: 50
Inspection Report — Oct 16, 2025
Complaint Investigation
Date: Oct 16, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation at Graystone Manor at Bellmeade on 10/16/2025.
Complaint Details
The inspection was complaint-related, but no deficiencies or citations were found.
Findings
No regulatory citations or deficiencies were identified as a result of this inspection.
Report Facts
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 — Jul 17, 2025
Plan of Correction
Date: 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.
Citations (3)
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.
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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 — Jan 15, 2025
Renewal
Date: 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
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 — Mar 6, 2024
Renewal
Date: 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.
Citations (4)
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
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 — Feb 22, 2023
Follow-Up
Date: 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.
Citations (4)
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
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 — Apr 12, 2022
Routine
Date: 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 — Sep 23, 2021
Routine
Date: 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 — Jul 27, 2021
Plan of Correction
Date: Jul 27, 2021
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal and complaint investigation visit to the facility.
Complaint Details
The visit included a complaint investigation component, but substantiation status is not explicitly stated.
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.
Citations (6)
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
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 — Sep 9, 2020
Date: Sep 9, 2020
Visit Reason
This document serves as a renewal notification and license issuance for Graystone Manor at Bellmeade, a Personal Care Home, following receipt of the renewal application. It also advises 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 confirms issuance of a regular license and states that enforcement action will be taken if non-compliance is found during future inspections.
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Notice — Jul 1, 2019
Date: Jul 1, 2019
Visit Reason
This document serves as a license renewal notification for Graystone Manor at Bellmeade following receipt of the renewal application dated June 24, 2019, and informs the facility of a revised licensed capacity due to recent physical space adjustments.
Findings
No inspection findings are reported in this document. It notifies the facility of the upcoming annual inspection within the next twelve months and potential enforcement actions if non-compliance is found.
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Notice — Jun 27, 2019
Date: Jun 27, 2019
Visit Reason
The document serves as a renewal notification and license issuance for Graystone Manor at Bellmeade, a Personal Care Home, and informs the facility of the requirement for an annual onsite inspection within the next twelve months.
Findings
No inspection findings are reported in this document. It is a license renewal notice and certificate of compliance.
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Inspection Report — Jun 18, 2019
Annual Inspection
Date: Jun 18, 2019
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as the Department's Bureau of Human Services Licensing annual inspection of the facility.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with 55 Pa.Code Ch. 2600 relating to Personal Care Homes.
Notice — Jul 3, 2018
Date: Jul 3, 2018
Visit Reason
This document is a renewal notice and license certificate for Graystone Manor at Bellmeade, a Personal Care Home, confirming the renewal application and informing about the requirement for annual onsite inspections.
Findings
No inspection findings are reported in this document. It serves as a license renewal confirmation and notification of future annual inspections.
Inspection Report — Jun 12, 2018
Renewal
Date: Jun 12, 2018
Visit Reason
The inspection was a renewal licensing inspection conducted by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Bureau of Human Services Licensing.
Findings
The inspection found violations related to medication administration documentation for a resident prescribed insulin. A plan of correction was submitted and partially implemented to address the issue.
Citations (1)
Regulation 55 Pa.Code §2600.187(a): The medication administration record for a resident prescribed insulin did not document the amount of insulin administered based on sliding scale dosage.
Report Facts
Violations: 55
Number of Residents Served: 67
Total Daily Staff: 67
Waking Staff: 50
Number of Current Hospice Residents: 6
Number of Hospice Residents in Past Year: 13
Residents 60 Years or Older: 67
Residents with Mental Illness: 3
Residents with Intellectual Disability: 1
Residents with Mobility Need: 18
Residents with Physical Disability: 0
Residents Receiving Supplemental Security Income: 2
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Christina Cherry | Executive Director | Named as administrator and signed plan of correction |
Inspection Report — Jun 22, 2017
Renewal
Date: Jun 22, 2017
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as part of the Department of Human Services' annual licensing inspections for renewal of the facility license.
Findings
A violation was found related to the use of shared glucometers for blood glucose testing, which is prohibited. The facility was required to correct this by implementing a policy ensuring individual glucometers for each resident.
Citations (1)
55 Pa.Code §2600.85(a) requires sanitary conditions to be maintained. The facility allowed shared use of glucometers between residents, which is prohibited by the Department.
Report Facts
Number of Residents Served: 69
Number of Current Hospice Residents: 2
Number of Residents 60 Years or Older: 69
Number of Residents with Mental Illness: 2
Number of Residents with Mobility Need: 13
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Christina Cherry | Administrator | Named in violation report and plan of correction |
Notice — Jun 22, 2017
Date: Jun 22, 2017
Visit Reason
The document acknowledges receipt of a renewal application to operate a Personal Care Home and notifies that an annual onsite inspection will be conducted within the next twelve months as required by state regulations.
Findings
No inspection findings are reported in this document. It serves as a notification of the renewal application and upcoming inspection requirement.
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Inspection Report — Jul 19, 2016
Annual Inspection
Date: Jul 19, 2016
Visit Reason
The visit was conducted as part of the Department of Human Services' annual licensing inspections for the facility.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with 55 Pa.Code Ch. 2600 relating to Personal Care Homes during the inspections on July 19 and July 20, 2016.
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Jacqueline L. Rowe | Director | Signed the compliance letter for the annual licensing inspection. |
Inspection Report — Jun 24, 2016
Renewal
Date: Jun 24, 2016
Visit Reason
The document is a renewal application and license issuance for Graystone Manor Bellmeade as a Personal Care Home. The Department notifies that an onsite inspection will be conducted within the next twelve months as part of the annual inspection requirement.
Findings
No inspection findings are reported in this document. It serves as a license renewal confirmation and notification of future inspection requirements.
Notice — August 31, 2021
Date: August 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
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Jamie L. Buchenauer | Deputy Secretary | Signed the renewal notification letter and certificate of compliance. |
Report — May 27, 2016
May 27, 2016
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