Inspection Reports for Orion Care
2191 Ferguson Rd, Allison Park, PA 15101, United States, PA, 15101
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Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 11
Capacity: 25
Deficiencies: 6
Aug 26, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation following allegations of resident-to-resident abuse and other regulatory concerns at the facility.
Findings
The inspection found multiple instances of resident-to-resident abuse that were not reported to the Department as required. Additionally, deficiencies were identified in medical evaluations, cognitive preadmission screenings, admission support plans, and support plan needs elements. The facility submitted a plan of correction which was determined to be fully implemented.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was substantiated with findings of multiple resident-to-resident abuse incidents and failures in timely reporting and documentation.
Deficiencies (6)
| Description |
|---|
| Instances of resident-to-resident abuse were not reported to the Department within 24 hours as required. |
| Resident-to-resident abuse occurred, including biting, grabbing, and punching resulting in hospitalization. |
| Resident medical evaluation was not completed within 60 days prior to admission as required. |
| Resident cognitive preadmission screening was completed beyond the required 72 hours prior to admission. |
| Resident initial support plan was not completed within 72 hours of admission to the secured dementia care unit. |
| Resident support plan did not accurately reflect resident's behaviors and needs, including physical abuse incidents. |
Report Facts
License Capacity: 25
Residents Served: 11
Current Residents in Hospice: 3
Total Daily Staff: 22
Waking Staff: 17
Inspection Report
Renewal
Census: 16
Capacity: 25
Deficiencies: 10
Jan 28, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal visit to review compliance with licensing regulations and verify the implementation of the submitted plan of correction.
Findings
The facility was found to have multiple deficiencies including expired batteries in a carbon monoxide detector, inoperable bathroom door locks, incomplete criminal background checks, incomplete staff training, sanitary issues with exhaust fans, inadequate lighting, overdue furnace inspection, and medication record errors. All deficiencies had plans of correction accepted or directed and were reported as implemented by the follow-up date.
Deficiencies (10)
| Description |
|---|
| Expired AA batteries in the carbon monoxide detector in the basement. |
| Inoperable locks on resident bathroom doors located between rooms #9 and #11, #5 and #6, and on the second floor between rooms #13 and #15. |
| Staff person A did not have a completed criminal background check at time of hire. |
| Direct care staff person B did not receive required training in multiple areas including dementia care, infection control, personal care needs, and safe management techniques during the 2024 training year. |
| Direct care staff person B did not receive training in falls and accident prevention during the 2024 training year. |
| Exhaust fans in resident bathrooms between rooms #9 and #11, #5 and #6, and second-floor bathroom between rooms #13 and #15 were covered in dust. |
| No illuminating light in the resident bathroom on the second floor between rooms #13 and #15. |
| Furnace inspection was overdue; last inspection was on 10/20/2023. |
| Medication administration record for Resident #1 incorrectly indicated Memantine HCL 5mg instead of prescribed 10mg. |
| Staff persons A and B did not receive 6 hours of annual training related to dementia care and services as required for secured dementia care unit staff during 2024. |
Report Facts
License Capacity: 25
Residents Served: 16
Current Residents in Hospice: 5
Staffing Hours - Resident Support Staff: 25
Staffing Hours - Total Daily Staff: 57
Staffing Hours - Waking Staff: 43
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Staff person A | Named in deficiency for lacking a completed criminal background check and missing dementia care training. | |
| Staff person B | Named in deficiencies for missing multiple required trainings including dementia care, infection control, falls prevention, and safe management techniques. |
Inspection Report
Original Licensing
Census: 19
Capacity: 25
Deficiencies: 5
Jun 14, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to a change in legal entity and as part of the initial licensing inspection for the newly licensed facility.
Findings
The facility was found to be in substantial compliance with applicable regulations, but the licensing inspector was unable to complete a full inspection due to the new legal entity status. Several deficiencies were cited related to compliance with health and safety laws, including expired batteries in a carbon monoxide detector, insufficient emergency drinking water supply, missing fire extinguisher inspection tags, incomplete fire drill records, and missing posted directions for key-locking devices.
Deficiencies (5)
| Description |
|---|
| Expired AA batteries in the carbon monoxide detector between kitchen and laundry. |
| Insufficient emergency drinking water supply; only 10 gallons stored versus required 57 gallons for 19 residents. |
| Fire extinguishers near bedroom #13 and courtyard door lacked inspection tags indicating annual inspection. |
| Fire drill records for drills on 1/2/24 and 2/5/24 did not include the time of the drill. |
| Directions for operating key-locking devices were not conspicuously posted near exit doors next to bedroom 13, bedroom 14, and first floor TV room. |
Report Facts
Residents served: 19
License capacity: 25
Emergency drinking water required: 57
Emergency drinking water stored: 10
Total daily staff: 38
Waking staff: 29
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Juliet Marsala | Deputy Secretary | Signed letter regarding licensing inspection results |
Inspection Report
Renewal
Census: 18
Capacity: 25
Deficiencies: 10
Dec 13, 2022
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal and complaint investigation of Orion Personal Care facility on 12/13/2022 and 12/14/2022.
Findings
The inspection identified multiple deficiencies including issues with timely refunds after resident death, sanitary conditions with urine odor, obstructed egress routes, missing fire extinguisher inspection tags, improper use of alternate exit routes during fire drills, outdated posted menus and activity calendars, incomplete medication administration training for staff, missing conspicuous posting of key-locking device instructions, and missing resident contract documentation.
Deficiencies (10)
| Description |
|---|
| Failure to issue timely refund for remainder of previously paid charges after death of resident under 60 years of age. |
| Strong odor of urine present near the front door of the home on inspection mornings. |
| A mattress was leaning against the door on the outside of exit door #5, blocking this egress route. |
| Date of the fire extinguisher inspection was not present on the fire extinguisher across from exit #5. |
| Exit #4 was used during each of the monthly fire drills and the 2nd floor fire-safe area was not used during any monthly fire drills. |
| Menus posted in the home were outdated, dated 10/23/22 through 11/26/22. |
| Staff persons administering medications had not completed annual practicums as required. |
| Current weekly activity calendar was not posted; the posted calendar was dated November 2022. |
| Directions for operating the locking mechanism were not conspicuously posted near exit door #5. |
| Resident #1's resident-home contract could not be located after resident's death. |
Report Facts
License Capacity: 25
Residents Served: 18
Current Hospice Residents: 4
Total Daily Staff: 36
Waking Staff: 27
Notice
Capacity: 25
Deficiencies: 0
Oct 13, 2021
Visit Reason
The document serves as a renewal notification and issuance of a regular license for Orion Personal Care, a Personal Care Home, pursuant to Title 55, PA Code, Chapter 2600.
Findings
The Department advises that an onsite inspection will be conducted within the next twelve months to ensure compliance with applicable regulations; no findings or deficiencies are reported in this document.
Report Facts
Maximum capacity: 25
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Jamie L. Buchenauer | Deputy Secretary | Signed the renewal notification letter. |
Inspection Report
Renewal
Census: 17
Capacity: 25
Deficiencies: 3
Oct 12, 2021
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal inspection of the facility's license.
Findings
The inspection found deficiencies related to staff orientation, medication labeling, and support plan revisions, all of which were addressed with accepted plans of correction and documented as implemented.
Deficiencies (3)
| Description |
|---|
| Direct care staff person did not receive required fire safety and emergency preparedness orientation on the first day of work. |
| Medication label for Resident #1 did not match prescribed dosage; label was corrected with an additional sticker. |
| Resident #1's annual support plan did not include hospice care details and frequency of supports. |
Report Facts
License Capacity: 25
Residents Served: 17
Current Hospice Residents: 2
Total Daily Staff: 34
Waking Staff: 26
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