Inspection Reports for Mount Vernon of South Park
1400 RIGGS ROAD,, SOUTH PARK TOWNSHI, PA, 15129
Back to Facility ProfileDeficiencies (last 1 years)
Deficiencies (over 1 years)
40 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
751% worse than Pennsylvania average
Pennsylvania average: 4.7 deficiencies/yearDeficiencies per year
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Census
Latest occupancy rate
5% occupied
Based on a July 2025 inspection.
This facility has shown a steady increase in demand based on occupancy rates.
Census over time
Inspection Report
Renewal
Census: 2
Capacity: 37
Deficiencies: 13
Date: Jul 22, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced renewal inspection conducted on 07/22/2025 to review compliance with licensing requirements.
Findings
The inspection identified multiple deficiencies including failure to post required documents, incomplete resident contracts, privacy concerns regarding video recording signage, expired CPR certification for staff, incomplete staff training plans, missing emergency telephone numbers, furniture in disrepair, lint accumulation in dryers, missing emergency procedures postings, medication storage and administration issues, and lack of resident education on medication refusal rights. Plans of correction were accepted and implemented by mid-August 2025.
Deficiencies (13)
Inspection summaries and chapter 2600 regulations were not posted in a public and conspicuous place.
Resident-home contracts for residents #1 and #2 did not describe the need for medical evaluation or procedures for level of care changes.
Resident-home contracts for residents #1 and #2 lacked specific conditions for admission and discharge related to termination.
No signs indicating video recording were posted at entrances despite staff confirming video recording.
Direct care staff person A's CPR and obstructed airway certification expired in April 2025.
Staff training plan for 2025 did not include names, positions, duties, or scheduled training details for direct care staff.
Emergency telephone numbers were not posted near telephones at nurse station 1 and resident room #16.
Seven back planks on a courtyard bench were loose or detached from the frame.
Lint accumulation approximately one-eighth inch thick was found in the lint screen of a commercial dryer.
Emergency procedures for the home and local municipality were not posted in a public and conspicuous place.
A blister package of medication on the medication cart was not supported by a current prescriber order.
Resident #2's medication administration record showed discrepancies between documented administrations and remaining inventory.
Resident #1 and #2 lacked documentation of education on the right to question or refuse medication.
Report Facts
License Capacity: 37
Residents Served: 2
Number of Deficiencies: 13
Number of Back Planks Loose: 7
Lint Thickness: 0.125
Medication Administration Discrepancy: 5
Inspection Report
Original Licensing
Capacity: 37
Deficiencies: 13
Date: Apr 29, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as part of the initial licensing process for the newly licensed personal care home facility, Mount Vernon of South Park, which was not yet serving four or more residents at the time.
Findings
The facility was found to be in substantial compliance with applicable regulations but had several deficiencies including lack of carbon monoxide detectors near fossil-fuel burning devices, inoperable hot water at multiple sinks, fire safety issues, missing grab bars, inoperable kitchen equipment, lack of emergency preparedness documentation, and other safety and maintenance concerns. Plans of correction were directed with specified completion dates.
Deficiencies (13)
No carbon monoxide detector was present near the gas Lennox furnace in the basement.
No hot water available at multiple bathroom sinks and kitchen sinks.
Two of the four hot water tanks were inoperable; fire-safe doors near bedroom #7 did not close securely; fire panel displayed trouble message.
Main entrance under construction exposing hazards; light poles cut and laying on ground exposing wiring.
No grab bar at the toilet in the shared bathroom of bedroom #1.
Gas stove and two sinks in the kitchen were inoperable.
No dishes, glassware or utensils present in the home.
Home did not have a copy of the emergency preparedness plan for the municipality.
Emergency procedures not submitted to local emergency management agency.
Emergency exit door at employee entrance required excessive force to open.
Emergency procedures not posted in a conspicuous and public place in the home.
No documentation of written notification to local fire department regarding address, bedroom locations, and evacuation assistance.
No documentation of fire safety inspection conducted by a fire safety expert within the past year.
Report Facts
License Capacity: 37
Residents Served: 0
Number of Fossil-fuel Burning Locations: 7
Deficiency Directed Completion Date: 2025
Inspection Report
Original Licensing
Capacity: 37
Deficiencies: 14
Date: Apr 29, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as part of the initial licensing process for the newly licensed personal care home facility, Mount Vernon of South Park, which was not yet serving four or more residents at the time.
Findings
The facility was found to be in substantial compliance with applicable regulations but had several deficiencies including lack of carbon monoxide detectors near fossil-fuel burning devices, inoperable hot water at multiple sinks, fire safety issues, missing grab bars, inoperable kitchen equipment, lack of dishes and utensils, missing emergency preparedness documentation, and obstructed or difficult to open exit doors. Plans of correction were directed with specific deadlines and follow-up inspections scheduled.
Deficiencies (14)
No carbon monoxide detector was present near the gas Lennox furnace in the basement.
No hot water available at multiple bathroom sinks and kitchen sinks.
Two of the four hot water tanks were inoperable at time of inspection.
Fire-safe doors near bedroom #7 did not securely close and fire panel showed trouble message.
Main entrance under construction with exposed hazards; light poles cut and laying on ground exposing wiring.
No grab bar at the toilet in the shared bathroom of bedroom #1.
Gas stove and two sinks in the kitchen were inoperable.
No dishes, glassware or utensils present in the home.
Home did not have a copy of the emergency preparedness plan for the municipality.
Emergency procedures not submitted annually to local emergency management agency.
Emergency exit door at employee entrance required excessive force to open.
Emergency procedures not posted in a conspicuous and public place in the home.
No documentation of written notification to local fire department regarding address, bedrooms, and evacuation assistance.
No documentation of fire safety inspection conducted by a fire safety expert within the past year.
Report Facts
License Capacity: 37
Residents Served: 0
Number of fossil-fuel burning locations: 7
Deficiency correction deadlines: 2025
Fire drill maximum evacuation time: 7
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