Inspection Reports for Oakbridge Terrace at Granite Farms Estates
1343 W. BALTIMORE PIKE, PA, 19063
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Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Census: 59
Capacity: 61
Deficiencies: 4
Jul 31, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was a partial, unannounced visit conducted due to an incident, with a follow-up type of Plan of Correction (POC) submission to verify correction of previous deficiencies.
Findings
The report found multiple deficiencies related to medication administration, including unqualified staff administering medications, improper storage and handling of medications, and failure to properly manage discontinued medications. The submitted plan of correction was accepted and fully implemented by the follow-up date.
Deficiencies (4)
| Description |
|---|
| Staff persons who were not medical professionals and had not completed the Department's medication administration training administered medications. |
| Medication was found in the residence's Director of Assisted Living Office that was not ordered for the resident. |
| Medications of residents who permanently left the residence were not sent with the resident or a responsible person. |
| Staff took possession of resident medications directly from the resident without a delivery manifest, violating medication policy. |
Report Facts
License Capacity: 61
Residents Served: 59
Special Care Unit Capacity: 17
Special Care Unit Residents Served: 11
Total Daily Staff: 71
Waking Staff: 53
Inspection Report
Renewal
Census: 31
Capacity: 44
Deficiencies: 7
Feb 21, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal visit to review compliance with licensing requirements and verify the implementation of the submitted plan of correction.
Findings
The facility was found to have multiple deficiencies including failure to post the current license conspicuously, hazardous bedside mobility devices, hot water temperatures exceeding 120°F, lack of operable bedside lamps, medication labeling errors, improper medication storage and documentation, and failure to follow prescriber’s orders. All deficiencies had corrective plans accepted and were implemented by 12/09/2024.
Deficiencies (7)
| Description |
|---|
| The residence's current license, dated 5/7/23, was not posted in a conspicuous and public place in the residence. |
| Bedside mobility device openings were not covered, posing a possible hazardous condition for the resident. |
| Hot water temperature in resident rooms measured above 120°F, with readings of 133.5°F, 126.5°F, and 138°F. |
| Resident did not have access to a source of light that can be turned on/off at bedside. |
| Medication container labels did not reflect changes in directions for administration for two residents' medications. |
| Resident blood glucose readings were not documented on the Medication Administration Record and glucometer was not calibrated to the correct time. |
| Resident medication was not administered as prescribed and glucometer did not register a reading at a prescribed time. |
Report Facts
License Capacity: 44
Residents Served: 31
Staffing Hours: 31
Waking Staff: 23
Hot Water Temperature: 133.5
Hot Water Temperature: 126.5
Hot Water Temperature: 138
Inspection Report
Monitoring
Census: 30
Capacity: 44
Deficiencies: 0
Dec 12, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was a monitoring visit conducted by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Bureau of Human Service Licensing, to assess compliance at the facility.
Findings
No regulatory citations or deficiencies were identified during this unannounced partial inspection conducted on 12/12/2023.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 30
License Capacity: 44
Special Care Unit Capacity: 17
Special Care Unit Residents Served: 0
Residents Age 60 or Older: 30
Inspection Report
Renewal
Census: 28
Capacity: 44
Deficiencies: 6
Nov 14, 2022
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal visit to review compliance with licensing requirements for the facility.
Findings
The inspection found multiple deficiencies including missing eye coverings in the first aid kit, lack of operable bedside lamps for residents, unsealed food containers, missing documentation of fire department notification, and medication discrepancies including discontinued and mislabeled medications. All deficiencies had plans of correction submitted and were implemented by 01/31/2023.
Deficiencies (6)
| Description |
|---|
| The first aid kit located in the nursing station on the 2nd floor did not include eye coverings. |
| Resident #2 does not have access to a source of light that can be turned on/off at bedside. |
| The 3 gallon ice cream containers in the freezer were opened and unsealed. |
| The residence does not have documentation of written notification to the local fire department of the address, location of living units and bedrooms, and assistance needed to evacuate in an emergency. |
| A medication prescribed for resident #3 was discontinued last month but still found in the secured cabinet. |
| The pharmacy label for resident #3's medication states give 1 packet by mouth twice daily, but the medication review report states give 1 packet by mouth one time a day. |
Report Facts
License Capacity: 44
Residents Served: 28
Current Residents in Hospice: 1
Residents 60 Years or Older: 28
Residents Diagnosed with Mental Illness: 1
Inspection Report
Renewal
Census: 30
Capacity: 44
Deficiencies: 5
Aug 3, 2021
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal visit to assess compliance with licensing requirements at Oakbridge Terrace at Granite Farms Estates.
Findings
The report identified multiple deficiencies including incomplete criminal background checks, insufficient staff training in emergency medical plans and dementia care, presence of non-current medications in a resident's cabinet, and use of correction fluid on resident medical records. Plans of correction were accepted for all deficiencies with scheduled audits and education.
Deficiencies (5)
| Description |
|---|
| Criminal background check not completed for staff person A. |
| Staff person A did not complete required training in emergency medical plan, reporting of incidents, safe management techniques, and core competencies. |
| Staff person A received only 2 hours of dementia-specific training within 30 days of hire instead of the required 4 hours. |
| Non-current medication found in resident #1's medication cabinet not listed on medication administration record. |
| Correction fluid was used on resident #2's medical evaluation record. |
Report Facts
Residents Served: 30
License Capacity: 44
Total Daily Staff: 30
Waking Staff: 23
Current Hospice Residents: 1
Residents Age 60 or Older: 30
Scheduled Work Hours Completed by Staff Person A: 40
Inspection Report
Renewal
Capacity: 44
Deficiencies: 0
Apr 15, 2021
Visit Reason
The document is a renewal license issued in response to the facility's renewal application to operate the Assisted Living Home pursuant to Title 55, PA Code, Chapter 2800.
Findings
A regular license is being issued following the renewal application. The Department will conduct an onsite inspection within the next twelve months to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
Report Facts
Total licensed capacity: 44
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Jamie L. Buchenauer | Deputy Secretary | Signed the renewal license letter |
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