Inspection Reports for Homewood Living Plum Creek, Inc.
425 WESTMINSTER AVENUE,, PA, 17331
Back to Facility ProfileDeficiencies (last 5 years)
Deficiencies (over 5 years)
3.2 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
32% better than Pennsylvania average
Pennsylvania average: 4.7 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies per year
8
6
4
2
0
Census
Latest occupancy rate
58% occupied
Based on a February 2025 inspection.
This facility has shown a steady increase in demand based on occupancy rates.
Census over time
Inspection Report
Renewal
Census: 87
Capacity: 149
Deficiencies: 3
Feb 19, 2025
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. Deficiencies were identified related to resident record confidentiality, locking poisonous materials, and self-administration medication assessment, all of which have corrective plans accepted and implemented.
Deficiencies (3)
| Description |
|---|
| Resident privacy page was posted with the license inspection summary, violating confidentiality requirements. |
| Poisonous materials were unlocked and accessible in residents' bathrooms in the secure dementia care unit without all residents being assessed capable of safe use. |
| Resident self-administering medication was not assessed by a qualified healthcare professional regarding ability and need for reminders. |
Report Facts
License Capacity: 149
Residents Served: 87
Residents in Secured Dementia Care Unit: 12
Current Hospice Residents: 1
Total Daily Staff: 99
Waking Staff: 74
Inspection Report
Renewal
Census: 65
Capacity: 149
Deficiencies: 5
Apr 9, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal review of the facility's license on 04/09/2024 and 04/10/2024 to verify compliance and implementation of the submitted plan of correction.
Findings
The inspection found several deficiencies including uncovered trash receptacles, obstructed egress routes, inconsistent fire drill scheduling, discrepancies in medical evaluations, and improper use of correction fluid on resident records. Plans of correction were accepted and implemented by mid-May 2024.
Deficiencies (5)
| Description |
|---|
| Trash can in the kitchen next to refrigerator #4 was partially uncovered and unattended, missing one swing-lid cover preventing the trash from being covered. |
| Double exit doors from the activity room in Creekside were blocked with two chairs on the exterior side preventing egress from the building. |
| Fire drills were routinely held on the same days and times, not varied as required. |
| Resident #1's Medication Evaluation showed conflicting mobility assessments between the Mobility Needs Assessment and the RASP. |
| Correction fluid was observed to be used on incident reports dated 10/2/2023 and 1/11/2024, showing white-out used on times incidents were reported to the department. |
Report Facts
License Capacity: 149
Residents Served: 65
Secured Dementia Care Unit Capacity: 12
Secured Dementia Care Unit Residents Served: 11
Total Daily Staff: 76
Waking Staff: 57
Residents Age 60 or Older: 65
Residents with Mobility Need: 11
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 84
Capacity: 149
Deficiencies: 0
May 5, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation at the facility.
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: 96
Waking Staff: 72
Residents Served: 84
License Capacity: 149
Secured Dementia Care Unit Capacity: 12
Residents Served in Secured Dementia Care Unit: 12
Current Hospice Residents: 1
Residents Age 60 or Older: 84
Residents with Mobility Need: 12
Inspection Report
Renewal
Census: 65
Capacity: 149
Deficiencies: 7
Dec 20, 2022
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal inspection of the facility license for HOMEWOOD AT PLUM CREEK on 12/20/2022 and 12/21/2022.
Findings
The inspection identified multiple deficiencies related to facility maintenance, medication management, and resident support plans. All deficiencies had plans of correction submitted and were determined to be fully implemented by the follow-up date.
Deficiencies (7)
| Description |
|---|
| Trash cans in public bathroom off community area and Bath/Spa Room were uncovered, allowing penetration of insects and rodents. |
| Lint accumulation found in dryer lint trap in Laundry Room 1179, posing a fire hazard. |
| Unsecured medication (5 pills) found in Resident #1's unlocked room on nightstand. |
| Expired medication (PreserVision, expiration 10/2022) found in medication cart labeled 'Hall #3 Memory Lane'. |
| Prescription medications for Residents 2 and 7 were not labeled with required dosage and administration instructions. |
| Resident 2's support plan incorrectly documented inability to self-administer medication despite physician orders allowing self-administration. |
| Resident Assessment-Support Plans (RASPs) for multiple residents lacked dated signatures. |
Report Facts
License Capacity: 149
Residents Served: 65
Secured Dementia Care Unit Capacity: 12
Residents Served in Dementia Unit: 12
Hospice Residents: 1
Medication Pills Found Unsecured: 5
Expired Medication Quantity: 210
Inspection Report
Routine
Deficiencies: 0
Dec 22, 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
Renewal
Census: 63
Capacity: 149
Deficiencies: 1
Apr 20, 2021
Visit Reason
The inspection was a full, unannounced renewal inspection conducted on 04/20/2021 and 04/21/2021 to review compliance and licensing status of the facility.
Findings
The submitted plan of correction was determined to be fully implemented following the inspection. The report notes a specific deficiency related to the calibration of a glucometer and medication administration record accuracy, which was corrected and addressed through staff education and quality control measures.
Deficiencies (1)
| Description |
|---|
| The glucometer for Resident #1 was not calibrated with the correct date, and Resident #2 had a blood glucose reading discrepancy in the Medication Administration Record. |
Report Facts
Residents Served: 63
License Capacity: 149
Glucometer readings: 102
Glucometer reading: 105
Staff total daily: 75
Waking staff: 56
Inspection Report
Renewal
Capacity: 149
Deficiencies: 0
Jun 30, 2021
Visit Reason
The document is a renewal license issued in response to the facility's renewal application to operate a Personal Care Home, with a reminder that an annual onsite inspection will be conducted within the next twelve months.
Findings
No inspection findings are reported in this document; it serves as a license renewal notification and outlines the regulatory requirement for an upcoming annual inspection.
Report Facts
Maximum licensed capacity: 149
Secure Dementia Care Unit capacity: 12
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Jamie L. Buchenauer | Deputy Secretary, Office of Long-term Living | Signed the renewal license letter |
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