Inspection Reports for Harmony Haus Senior Living
1399 MERCHANT STREET,, AMBRIDGE, PA, 15003
Back to Facility ProfileDeficiencies (last 5 years)
Deficiencies (over 5 years)
6 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
28% worse than Pennsylvania average
Pennsylvania average: 4.7 deficiencies/yearDeficiencies per year
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Census
Latest occupancy rate
79% 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
Census: 34
Capacity: 43
Deficiencies: 5
Aug 26, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation with an unannounced partial inspection on 08/26/2025.
Findings
The inspection identified multiple deficiencies including failure to report incidents to the Department, issues with contract signatures and rent increase notices, unsafe floor surfaces, broken door handles, and incomplete documentation of medical and behavioral care services in resident support plans. Plans of correction were accepted and implemented by 09/19/2025.
Complaint Details
The inspection was triggered by a complaint, and the reason for the visit was explicitly stated as 'Complaint'.
Deficiencies (5)
| Description |
|---|
| Failure to report incidents to the Department within required timeframe. |
| Resident home contract lacked proper signatures and documentation of rent increase notices. |
| Two floor boards were loose and partially raised, creating a potential tripping hazard. |
| Front door handle and latch were broken and inoperable, held together with duct tape. |
| Resident support plan did not document home health services for wound care treatment. |
Report Facts
License Capacity: 43
Residents Served: 34
Current Hospice Residents: 3
Residents 60 Years or Older: 33
Residents Diagnosed with Mental Illness: 2
Residents with Mobility Need: 4
Residents with Physical Disability: 1
Total Daily Staff: 38
Waking Staff: 29
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 37
Capacity: 43
Deficiencies: 0
Apr 3, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation during an unannounced partial licensing inspection on 04/03/2025.
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, indicating no substantiated issues.
Report Facts
Total Daily Staff: 40
Waking Staff: 30
Residents Served: 37
License Capacity: 43
Current Hospice Residents: 4
Residents Age 60 or Older: 34
Residents Receiving Supplemental Security Income: 2
Residents Diagnosed with Intellectual Disability: 1
Residents with Mobility Need: 3
Residents with Physical Disability: 1
Residents Diagnosed with Mental Illness: 0
Inspection Report
Original Licensing
Census: 39
Capacity: 43
Deficiencies: 0
Feb 19, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a licensing inspection for a new legal entity operating the personal care home facility.
Findings
The facility was found to be in substantial compliance with applicable regulations, with no regulatory citations identified during the inspection.
Report Facts
Total daily staff: 43
Waking staff: 32
Residents served: 39
Current residents: 5
Residents 60 years or older: 34
Residents with mobility need: 4
Residents with physical disability: 1
Residents receiving Supplemental Security Income: 5
Inspection Report
Renewal
Census: 39
Capacity: 43
Deficiencies: 10
Feb 9, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced full renewal inspection conducted to review compliance with licensing requirements.
Findings
The inspection identified multiple deficiencies including improper placement of carbon monoxide alarms, incorrect personal needs allowance contracts, incomplete staff training, sanitary condition issues, refrigerator temperature violations, outdated food storage, improper fire drill exit routes, smoking area violations, and medication storage issues. All deficiencies had plans of correction accepted and were implemented by April 10, 2024.
Deficiencies (10)
| Description |
|---|
| Carbon monoxide detector was approximately 8 feet from the gas furnace instead of the required minimum 15 feet. |
| Resident #1's contract indicated a personal needs allowance of $0, which is non-compliant. |
| Staff person A did not complete safe management techniques training in 2023. |
| Staff persons A and B did not complete fire safety training nor falls and accident prevention training in 2023. |
| A used towel was observed on a shower chair in a common bathroom. |
| Double refrigerator in the kitchen measured 42°F, exceeding the required maximum of 40°F. |
| Opened box of ice cream and chicken patties were undated in the freezer. |
| Front door exit was used on six consecutive fire drills instead of alternating exit routes. |
| Residents were observed smoking outside the designated smoking area near the main entrance. |
| An opened medication belonging to resident #1 did not have an opened date, violating storage requirements. |
Report Facts
License Capacity: 43
Residents Served: 39
Current Residents in Hospice: 3
Total Daily Staff: 44
Waking Staff: 33
Residents Receiving Supplemental Security Income: 6
Residents Diagnosed with Mental Illness: 5
Residents with Mobility Need: 5
Residents 60 Years or Older: 2
Residents Diagnosed with Intellectual Disability: 1
Residents with Physical Disability: 1
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 40
Capacity: 43
Deficiencies: 1
Sep 12, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation during an unannounced partial inspection on 09/12/2023.
Findings
The submitted plan of correction related to medication administration documentation deficiencies was fully implemented and compliance was maintained. The deficiency involved missing staff initials on medication administration records for Resident #1 in September 2023.
Complaint Details
The inspection was triggered by a complaint. The plan of correction was accepted and fully implemented as of 09/12/2023.
Deficiencies (1)
| Description |
|---|
| Resident #1's September 2023 medication administration record did not include the initials of the staff person who administered the medications on specified dates and times. |
Report Facts
License Capacity: 43
Residents Served: 40
Total Daily Staff: 46
Waking Staff: 35
Residents Diagnosed with Mental Illness: 11
Residents Diagnosed with Intellectual Disability: 2
Residents with Mobility Need: 6
Residents with Physical Disability: 1
Residents Receiving Supplemental Security Income: 5
Residents Age 60 or Older: 38
Inspection Report
Plan of Correction
Census: 36
Capacity: 43
Deficiencies: 4
Apr 11, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a result of a renewal and complaint review of the facility on 04/11/2023 and 04/12/2023.
Findings
The submitted plan of correction was found to be fully implemented. Deficiencies included improper food storage, lack of sleeping time fire drills with minimal staff, improper medication storage and dating, and failure to document resident refusal to sign support plans. Corrective actions included staff training, implementation of weekly checks, conducting appropriate fire drills, and improved documentation procedures.
Deficiencies (4)
| Description |
|---|
| An eight-ounce bag of cheese and a sixteen-ounce bag of lunch meat in the kitchen refrigerator was opened and unsealed. |
| The home has not held a sleeping time fire drill in the past 12 months with only 2 staff persons on the 9:30pm-7:00am shift. |
| Medications for Resident #1 and Resident #2 were opened and not dated when first opened, not following manufacturer's expiration instructions. |
| Resident #3's support plan was not signed by the resident and the home did not document the resident's inability or refusal to sign. |
Report Facts
License Capacity: 43
Residents Served: 36
Current Residents in Hospice: 5
Total Daily Staff: 39
Waking Staff: 29
Resident Supplemental Security Income: 7
Residents Age 60 or Older: 35
Residents Diagnosed with Mental Illness: 16
Residents Diagnosed with Intellectual Disability: 1
Residents with Mobility Need: 3
Residents with Physical Disability: 2
Inspection Report
Renewal
Census: 36
Capacity: 43
Deficiencies: 4
Jan 11, 2022
Visit Reason
The inspection visit occurred as a renewal and complaint investigation at Harmony Haus Senior Living.
Findings
The facility was found to have deficiencies related to quality management, furniture and equipment maintenance, and lighting. The submitted plan of correction was determined to be fully implemented with continued compliance required.
Deficiencies (4)
| Description |
|---|
| The home had not conducted a quality management review within the last year. |
| The lower door of resident #1's nightstand was split and cracked, posing a safety hazard. |
| The lower door of resident #2's nightstand was missing a knob. |
| Resident #2 did not have access to a source of light that could be turned on/off at bedside; the bedside lamp was missing a lightbulb. |
Report Facts
License Capacity: 43
Residents Served: 36
Total Daily Staff: 40
Waking Staff: 30
Inspection Report
Plan of Correction
Census: 30
Capacity: 43
Deficiencies: 1
Sep 13, 2021
Visit Reason
The inspection was a partial, unannounced visit conducted due to an incident at the facility on 09/13/2021, followed by a plan of correction submission review.
Findings
A privacy violation occurred when a staff member posted a photo of residents on social media with an inappropriate caption. The staff member resigned, and the facility implemented staff training on HIPAA, confidentiality, and resident rights. Weekly interviews with staff and residents were initiated to ensure compliance with privacy standards.
Deficiencies (1)
| Description |
|---|
| Privacy violation involving posting a photo of residents on social media with an inappropriate caption. |
Report Facts
License Capacity: 43
Residents Served: 30
Current Hospice Residents: 2
Residents 60 Years or Older: 29
Residents Diagnosed with Mental Illness: 11
Residents Diagnosed with Intellectual Disability: 1
Residents with Mobility Need: 1
Residents with Physical Disability: 0
Total Daily Staff: 31
Waking Staff: 23
Notice
Capacity: 43
Deficiencies: 0
May 3, 2021
Visit Reason
This document serves as a renewal notification and issuance of a regular license for Harmony Haus Senior Living, a Personal Care Home, following receipt of the renewal application dated January 27, 2021.
Findings
The Department has approved the renewal application and issued a regular license. The Department will conduct an onsite inspection within the next twelve months to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
Report Facts
Maximum capacity: 43
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Jamie L. Buchenauer | Deputy Secretary | Signed the renewal notification letter. |
Inspection Report
Renewal
Census: 21
Capacity: 43
Deficiencies: 5
Feb 8, 2021
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal visit to review the facility's compliance with licensing requirements.
Findings
The submitted plan of correction was found to be fully implemented. Several deficiencies were identified including delayed incident reporting, late criminal background checks, maintenance issues with an emergency exit door, expired fire extinguisher inspection sticker, and missing posted menus. All deficiencies had corrective plans accepted and were implemented by the facility.
Deficiencies (5)
| Description |
|---|
| Delayed reporting of resident death to the Department until 2/8/2021 at approximately 9:30 a.m. |
| Criminal history check for Clerical Staff Person A was not requested until the hire date 2/8/2021. |
| First-floor emergency exit door near room did not close completely, allowing cold air to enter. |
| Fire extinguisher mounted on the wall across from room # was last inspected December 2018. |
| Menus posted were outdated; no menu posted for weeks 2/7/21 to 2/13/21 and 2/14/21 to 2/21/21. |
Report Facts
License Capacity: 43
Residents Served: 21
Total Daily Staff: 24
Waking Staff: 18
Number of Fire Extinguishers: 12
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