50 Reports
Inspection Report — Jun 16, 2026
Complaint Investigation
Date: Jun 16, 2026
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation at Paramount Senior Living at Bethel Park.
Findings
No regulatory citations or deficiencies were identified during the inspection.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 92
Secured Dementia Care Unit Residents Served: 10
Hospice Current Residents: 3
Total Daily Staff: 130
Waking Staff: 98
Residents Age 60 or Older: 91
Residents with Mobility Need: 38
Residents with Physical Disability: 1
Inspection Report — Apr 20, 2026
Renewal
Date: Apr 20, 2026
Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced full renewal inspection with complaint elements conducted over 04/20/2026 to 04/22/2026 to assess compliance with licensing regulations and verify the submitted plan of correction.
Complaint Details
The inspection included complaint investigation elements as indicated by the reason 'Renewal, Complaint'. Specific substantiation status is not stated.
Findings
The facility was found to have multiple deficiencies including issues with smoking policy compliance, fire door maintenance, hot water temperature, emergency telephone postings, medication storage and administration, resident assessments, support plans, and record storage. All deficiencies had plans of correction accepted and were implemented by 07/15/2026.
Citations (21)
25c8 Smoking: Resident-home contracts state the facility is smoke-free, but the smoking policy permits smoking in designated outdoor locations.
88a Surfaces: The 3rd floor lobby stairwell fire door did not securely close into the door frame, compromising fire safety.
89b Hot Water Temperature: Hot water temperatures in multiple resident and common bathroom sinks exceeded the 120°F limit.
91 Emergency Telephone Numbers: Emergency telephone numbers were not posted by the telephone on the nightstand in resident #2's bedroom.
101j7 Lighting/Operable Lamp: No operable lamp or lighting source was within reach of resident #6's bed, and resident #5's lamp was not accessible from bedside.
103g Storing Food: An open and unsealed box of frozen hamburger patties was found in the main kitchen walk-in freezer.
141a Medical Evaluation: Resident #6's medical evaluation contained duplicate pages with conflicting dates and incomplete admission documentation.
141b1 Annual Medical Evaluation: Resident #5's most recent medical evaluation had inconsistent dates between the exam and signature.
183b Meds and Syringes Locked: Multiple medications and syringes were unlocked, unattended, and accessible in resident rooms, including residents #2, #6, and #7.
183d Prescription Current: Discontinued and expired medication cards were present in the medication cart for residents #5 and #10.
183e Storing Medications: Expired medication cards of Oxycodone were found in the home's medication cart.
184a Resident's Meds Labeled: Pharmacy labels for residents #2 and #6 did not accurately reflect prescribed dosage and administration instructions.
186b Medication Used by Resident: Resident #9 was administered medication prescribed for resident #3 due to unavailability of resident #9's medication.
187b Date/Time of Medication Admin: Medication administration records for residents #2, #6, #7, #8, and #10 lacked staff initials for multiple medication administrations.
224a Preadmission Screen Form: Resident #9's preadmission screening form was completed after admission, not within 30 days prior.
225c Additional Assessment: Resident #8's assessment did not include a diagnosis indicated on the medical evaluation and had incorrect diet documentation.
227a Support Plan 30 Days: Resident #9's support plan lacked the primary physician's name and contact information.
227c Support Plan Revision: Resident #5's support plan incorrectly stated family manages finances, but the facility holds and manages funds.
231b Medical Evaluation: Resident #2's medical evaluation for secured dementia care unit admission was completed after admission.
234d Support Plan Revision: Resident #8's support plan did not include specific home health services or frequency received.
254c Records Storing: Resident records and controlled substance count sheets were unlocked, unattended, and accessible on medication carts.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 82
Secured Dementia Care Unit Residents Served: 14
Staff Count: 120
Waking Staff: 90
Hot Water Temperatures: 4
Medication Administration Errors: 17
Notice — Apr 7, 2026
Date: Apr 7, 2026
Visit Reason
This document serves to notify Paramount Senior Living at Bethel Park that their request to waive the Pennsylvania code requirement for direct care staff qualifications has been granted under specified conditions.
Findings
The waiver allows a staff member educated outside the United States to serve as direct care staff after credential evaluation confirming equivalency to a U.S. high school diploma. Documentation must be maintained and made available upon request, and the waiver will be reviewed annually during inspections.
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Theresa Hartman | Bureau Director, Human Services Licensing | Signed the waiver approval letter. |
Inspection Report — Feb 2, 2026
Complaint Investigation
Date: Feb 2, 2026
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation to review compliance with medication administration documentation requirements.
Complaint Details
The visit was complaint-related as stated under Inspection Information with reason 'Complaint'.
Findings
The facility was found to have deficiencies in medication administration records where staff initials were missing for multiple medication administrations in October and November 2025. A plan of correction was implemented and verified as fully implemented by April 1, 2026.
Citations (1)
PA Code 2600.187b requires medication administration to be recorded at the time of administration. The resident's October and November 2025 medication administration record lacked staff initials documenting administration on multiple dates and times.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 90
Secured Dementia Care Unit Residents Served: 14
Hospice Current Residents: 2
Resident Age 60 or Older: 90
Residents with Mobility Need: 69
Total Daily Staff: 159
Waking Staff: 119
Inspection Report — Oct 27, 2025
Complaint Investigation
Date: Oct 27, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation at Paramount Senior Living at Bethel Park.
Complaint Details
The inspection was complaint-related, but no deficiencies or citations were found, indicating no substantiated issues.
Findings
No regulatory citations or deficiencies were identified as a result of this inspection.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 98
Secured Dementia Care Unit Residents Served: 16
Hospice Current Residents: 10
Residents with Mobility Need: 52
Residents Age 60 or Older: 98
Resident Support Staff: 0
Total Daily Staff: 150
Waking Staff: 113
Inspection Report — Jul 3, 2025
Complaint Investigation
Date: Jul 3, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation at Paramount Senior Living at Bethel Park.
Complaint Details
The inspection was complaint-related as explicitly stated, but no deficiencies or citations were found.
Findings
No regulatory citations or deficiencies were identified during the inspection.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 89
Secured Dementia Care Unit Residents Served: 18
Hospice Current Residents: 10
Resident Support Staff: 0
Total Daily Staff: 147
Waking Staff: 110
Residents Age 60 or Older: 89
Residents with Mobility Need: 58
Residents Receiving Supplemental Security Income: 0
Residents Diagnosed with Mental Illness: 0
Residents Diagnosed with Intellectual Disability: 0
Residents with Physical Disability: 0
Inspection Report — May 12, 2025
Complaint Investigation
Date: May 12, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint and incident investigation at Paramount Senior Living at Bethel Park.
Complaint Details
The inspection was triggered by a complaint and incident, with an unannounced partial inspection conducted on 05/12/2025 and 05/13/2025. No deficiencies were found.
Findings
No regulatory citations or deficiencies were identified as a result of this inspection.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 89
Secured Dementia Care Unit Residents Served: 13
Hospice Current Residents: 8
Total Daily Staff: 147
Waking Staff: 110
Residents with Mobility Need: 58
Residents Age 60 or Older: 89
Inspection Report — Apr 15, 2025
Follow-Up
Date: Apr 15, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was a follow-up visit to verify the implementation of a previously submitted plan of correction for the facility, including renewal, complaint, and incident reasons.
Findings
The submitted plan of correction was determined to be fully implemented with continued compliance required. Multiple deficiencies were identified related to refrigerator temperature, lint removal in dryers, medication storage security, medication labeling, and calibration of glucometers, all of which had corrective actions planned and implemented.
Citations (5)
Refrigerator in kitchen prep area measured 48°F, exceeding the required 40°F maximum for food requiring refrigeration.
Accumulation of approximately 1/8 inch blue lint in the lint trap of the dryer in the 2nd floor laundry room.
Medication cart in the second-floor hallway was unlocked, unattended, and accessible to residents and visitors.
Resident #1's unopened Lantus Solostar Pen injectable prefilled syringe lacked a pharmacy label; only the resident's name was present.
Resident #1's glucometer was not calibrated to the correct date or time, and multiple residents' glucometer readings did not match the blood glucose readings recorded on the medication administration record (MAR).
Report Facts
Residents Served: 97
Secured Dementia Care Unit Residents Served: 19
Hospice Current Residents: 6
Staffing Hours - Total Daily Staff: 163
Staffing Hours - Waking Staff: 122
Medication Passes Observed Weekly: 5
Lint Accumulation: 0.125
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Director | Educated Dietary Manager, Housekeeping Director, Resident Care Manager, and Assistant Resident Care Manager on various corrective actions. | |
| Dietary Manager | Responsible for auditing food refrigeration temperatures weekly. | |
| Housekeeping Director | Responsible for lint removal education and auditing lint trap compliance. | |
| Resident Care Manager | Educated nursing staff on medication storage and labeling, observed medication passes, and audited glucometers and blood sugar recordings. | |
| Assistant Resident Care Manager | Educated on medication storage and labeling. |
Inspection Report — Jan 22, 2025
Complaint Investigation
Date: Jan 22, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a partial, unannounced visit due to a complaint and incident at the facility.
Complaint Details
The visit was complaint-related and incident-driven, as indicated by the reason for inspection and the findings related to resident privacy violation and failure to follow prescriber's orders.
Findings
The inspection identified multiple deficiencies including a violation of resident privacy involving staff possession of resident's personal items, incomplete resident medical evaluations missing critical health data, failure to follow prescriber's orders regarding oxygen administration, incomplete resident assessments missing medical diagnoses and behavioral needs, and inadequate documentation in resident support plans regarding oxygen management.
Citations (5)
Violation of resident privacy where staff person was found wearing resident's bracelet without permission.
Resident medical evaluation did not include height, weight, pulse rate, blood pressure, temperature, medical diagnoses, body positioning, or type of medical evaluation completed.
Failure to follow prescriber's orders: resident was without prescribed oxygen for approximately 20 minutes due to staff error.
Resident initial assessment did not include medical diagnoses and behavioral or cognitive needs documented in medical evaluation and progress notes.
Resident support plan did not adequately document oxygen management instructions, only stating 'administer O2 per MD orders'.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 89
Staffing Hours - Total Daily Staff: 144
Staffing Hours - Waking Staff: 108
Residents Served in Secured Dementia Care Unit: 17
Current Residents in Hospice: 11
Residents Age 60 or Older: 89
Residents with Mobility Need: 55
Notice — Nov 22, 2024
Date: Nov 22, 2024
Visit Reason
This document serves to notify the facility that a waiver request to waive the high school diploma or GED requirement for a direct care staff person has been granted under Pennsylvania regulations.
Findings
The waiver is granted with conditions that the staff member's education is equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma and documentation must be maintained and made available upon request. The Department will review this waiver annually during inspections to ensure compliance.
Inspection Report — Aug 12, 2024
Complaint Investigation
Date: Aug 12, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation and incident review, including a partial unannounced inspection on 08/12/2024 and follow-up reviews related to a plan of correction submission.
Complaint Details
The visit was complaint-related, triggered by a complaint and incident involving a resident in the secured dementia care unit who was found outside the facility unattended. The complaint investigation included review of supervision, resident assessments, and related policies.
Findings
The inspection identified multiple deficiencies including lack of a fee schedule in resident contracts, failure to provide 30 days advance notice for contract changes, delayed refunds after resident death, inadequate supervision of a secured dementia care unit resident leading to elopement, incomplete staff training records, mismatched resident medical evaluations and assessments, and missing no objection statements for secured dementia care unit admissions. Plans of correction and directed actions were implemented with deadlines mostly by 10/20/2024 and completion by 10/30/2024.
Citations (7)
Resident billing included charges not outlined in the resident-home contract fee schedule.
Resident contract changes lacked documented 30 days advance written notice to the resident.
Refund to resident's estate after death was not issued within required 30 days.
Resident in secured dementia care unit was found unattended outside the facility, indicating inadequate supervision.
Training records lacked required details such as source, content, and length of training courses.
Resident medical evaluation and assessment documents contained inconsistent diagnoses and diet orders.
Resident record lacked documentation of no objection statement for admission to secured dementia care unit.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 95
Secured Dementia Care Unit Residents Served: 19
Current Hospice Residents: 10
Resident with Mobility Need: 61
Resident Age 60 or Older: 95
Total Daily Staff: 156
Waking Staff: 117
Inspection Report — Jan 23, 2024
Follow-Up
Date: Jan 23, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection visit was a follow-up to verify the implementation of a previously submitted plan of correction related to a complaint and incident.
Complaint Details
The visit was complaint-related, involving an incident where a staff member was disrespectful to a resident. The plan of correction was accepted and fully implemented.
Findings
The submitted plan of correction was determined to be fully implemented, with continued compliance required. The deficiency involved a staff member disrespectfully responding to a resident, and corrective actions including staff education and audits were completed.
Citations (1)
Staff person A was disrespectful to a resident when the resident asked for careful handling of a leg injury, telling the resident to shut up and appearing angry.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 95
Residents Served in Secured Dementia Care Unit: 16
Current Hospice Residents: 8
Residents with Mobility Need: 42
Total Daily Staff: 137
Waking Staff: 103
Resident Audits: 25
Inspection Report — Jul 10, 2023
Follow-Up
Date: Jul 10, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a follow-up review to verify the implementation of a previously submitted plan of correction, including elements of renewal, complaint, and incident review.
Findings
The submitted plan of correction was determined to be fully implemented with continued compliance required. Several deficiencies were noted related to fire drill records, evacuation times, medication storage, medication administration documentation, and preadmission screening forms, all of which had corrective plans accepted and implemented.
Citations (5)
Fire drill records inaccurately indicated fewer residents evacuated than actually were during multiple drills.
The home's evacuation time exceeded the maximum safe evacuation time during two fire drills.
Expired medication was present in the home for resident #2.
Blood sugar checks with sliding scale insulin coverage for resident #1 were not properly documented on the medication administration record.
Resident #2's preadmission screening form did not include the date of completion, making it unclear if it was completed within 30 days prior to admission.
Report Facts
Residents served: 92
Fire drill evacuation times: 8.4
Fire drill evacuation times: 7.2
Inspection Report — Jan 4, 2023
Complaint Investigation
Date: Jan 4, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint and incident investigation at the facility.
Complaint Details
The inspection was complaint-related with no deficiencies found; substantiation status is not explicitly stated.
Findings
No regulatory citations or deficiencies were identified during this inspection.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 80
Secured Dementia Care Unit Residents Served: 17
Hospice Residents: 8
Resident Support Staff: 11
Total Daily Staff: 142
Waking Staff: 107
Residents 60 Years or Older: 80
Residents with Mobility Need: 51
Inspection Report — Feb 7, 2022
Renewal
Date: Feb 7, 2022
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as part of the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Bureau of Human Service Licensing licensing inspections on 02/07/2022 and 02/08/2022.
Findings
No regulatory citations were identified as a result of this inspection.
Inspection Report — Dec 17, 2021
Complaint Investigation
Date: Dec 17, 2021
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to a complaint and incident reported regarding staff behavior towards residents.
Complaint Details
Complaint investigation related to staff mistreatment of residents, including rough handling and cursing. The employee was suspended immediately and terminated on 12/15/21 after investigation.
Findings
The investigation found that a staff member was very rough with residents and used inappropriate language. The employee was suspended and terminated following the investigation, and a plan of correction was implemented to educate staff on dignity and respect.
Citations (1)
Staff person A was very rough with residents during care and used inappropriate language.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 71
Secured Dementia Care Unit Residents Served: 19
Hospice Current Residents: 6
Inspection Report — Nov 24, 2021
Renewal
Date: Nov 24, 2021
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as part of the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Bureau of Human Service Licensing's licensing inspections on 11/24/2021 and 11/29/2021 for the facility Paramount Senior Living at Bethel Park.
Findings
No regulatory citations were identified as a result of this inspection.
Inspection Report — Aug 16, 2021
Renewal
Date: Aug 16, 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 — Mar 29, 2021
Renewal
Date: Mar 29, 2021
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal inspection combined with complaint and provisional reasons on 03/29/2021 and 03/30/2021 to assess compliance with 55 Pa. Code Chapter 2600 relating to Personal Care Homes.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance overall, but several deficiencies were cited including record confidentiality breaches, lack of privacy locking mechanisms on bathroom doors, improper storage of poisonous materials, sanitary condition issues, missing emergency telephone numbers, lack of operable bedside lamps, improper food storage, untimely annual medical evaluations, and medication storage procedure violations. Plans of correction were accepted for all deficiencies with completion dates by 06/07/2021.
Citations (9)
Resident therapy and wellness notes were unlocked and unattended in the wellness office.
Bathroom doors in all resident bedrooms lacked locking devices to provide privacy.
Poisonous materials were stored inside a cabinet with food items in the dining room area.
A used blood glucose test strip was left inserted in a resident's glucometer.
No emergency telephone numbers were posted on or by the telephone in a resident's room.
Resident did not have access to a source of light that can be turned on/off at bedside.
Food items were stored opened and unsealed in the walk-in freezer.
Resident's annual medical evaluation was not completed timely, with the most recent evaluation overdue.
Resident's glucometer had only one recorded blood sugar reading due to improper recording and deletion practices.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 69
Residents Served in Secure Dementia Care Unit: 11
Hospice Residents: 9
Residents with Mobility Need: 30
Residents with Physical Disability: 1
Total Daily Staff: 99
Waking Staff: 74
Inspection Report — Feb 26, 2021
Follow-Up
Date: Feb 26, 2021
Visit Reason
The visit was a follow-up to verify the implementation of a previously submitted plan of correction related to an incident report and abuse reporting requirements.
Findings
The submitted plan of correction was determined to be fully implemented, with continued compliance required. The deficiency involved failure to report an allegation of abuse to the Department within the required timeframe.
Citations (1)
Failure to report an allegation of abuse to the Department within 24 hours as required by regulation 2600.16.c and 2600.15.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 125
Residents Served in Secured Dementia Care Unit: 77
Residents Aged 60 or Older: 63
Residents with Mobility Need: 37
Residents with Physical Disability: 1
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Administrator | Staff member A, the home's Administrator, failed to report the allegation of abuse to the Department | |
| Executive Director | Executive Director responsible for educating staff and reviewing incident reports as part of the plan of correction | |
| Resident Care Manager | Resident Care Manager involved in reviewing incident reports daily as part of the plan of correction |
Inspection Report — Oct 28, 2020
Renewal
Date: Oct 28, 2020
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a licensing inspection by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Bureau of Human Service Licensing on 10/28/2020 for Paramount Senior Living at Bethel Park.
Findings
No regulatory citations were identified as a result of this inspection.
Inspection Report — Sep 11, 2020
Complaint Investigation
Date: Sep 11, 2020
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation following a complaint received by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Bureau of Human Service Licensing.
Complaint Details
The inspection was complaint-driven. The complaint involved a serious fall incident resulting in resident injury and death, with concerns about incident reporting, fall prevention, and resident care. The complaint was substantiated based on findings.
Findings
The inspection identified multiple deficiencies including failure to follow incident and fall policies, failure to report incidents timely, inadequate assistance with activities of daily living, missing resident contract signatures, improper fee billing for masks, lack of telephone access in the secured dementia care unit, and incomplete resident assessments. A resident suffered a serious fall resulting in hospitalization and death, with repeated violations noted regarding fall prevention and alarm use.
Citations (9)
16b - Incident Policies: Staff transferred a resident with a head injury from the floor to a wheelchair and moved him before EMT arrival, contrary to policy. The resident was hospitalized with a head laceration and C6 neck fracture.
16c - Written Incident Report: The facility failed to report a serious fall incident involving a resident to the Department within 24 hours as required.
23a - Activities of Daily Living Assistance: Resident #4 did not receive scheduled showers from 8/29/20 through 9/11/20 despite care plan requirements.
25b - Contract Signatures: Resident #1's resident-home contract dated 3/23/20 was not signed by the resident.
25c2 - Fee Schedule: Residents were billed $3 per day for masks since June 2020 but did not receive new masks daily as charged.
42b - Abuse: Resident #1 was found on the floor after an unwitnessed fall with serious injuries and later died; staff failed to use ordered alarms properly and did not prevent repeated falls.
42e - Telephone Access: There was no telephone in the secured dementia care unit for residents to make private calls.
42v - Resident-Home Contract: Residents were billed for masks without receiving the contracted services as required by the resident-home contract.
225a - Assessment 15 Days: Resident #1's initial assessment lacked documentation of orientation, judgment, agitation, hallucinations, communication, memory, and safety awareness.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 92
Secured Dementia Care Unit Residents Served: 19
Hospice Current Residents: 8
Fall incidents for Resident #1: 4
Staffing Hours: 138
Waking Staff Hours: 104
Mask charge: 3
Inspection Report — Jun 23, 2020
Routine
Date: Jun 23, 2020
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a licensing inspection by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Bureau of Human Service Licensing, on 06/23/2020 and 07/01/2020.
Findings
No regulatory citations were identified as a result of this inspection.
Inspection Report — Feb 19, 2020
Renewal
Date: Feb 19, 2020
Visit Reason
The inspection was a full, unannounced renewal inspection of Paramount Senior Living at Bethel Park to assess compliance with licensing regulations.
Findings
The inspection identified multiple regulatory violations including unsecured resident records, improper use of glucometers, expired medications, incomplete medical evaluations, and deficiencies in fire safety inspections. Plans of correction were submitted and approved to address these issues.
Citations (9)
Regulation 2600.17: Resident records were not kept confidential as narcotic count sheets and medication administration records were accessible and unattended on the medication cart and computer in the hallway.
Regulation 2600.85.a: Resident #1's glucometer was used to measure Resident #2's blood sugars multiple times, violating sanitary conditions.
Regulation 2600.132.b: The home's most recent fire safety inspection and supervised fire drill were conducted on 6/19/19, but the previous inspection and drill were conducted on 2/6/18, exceeding the annual requirement.
Regulation 2600.132.e: The most recent fire drill during sleeping hours was held on 9/26/19, but the previous drill was on 2/22/19, exceeding the required 6-month interval.
Regulation 2600.141.b.1: Resident #5 and #6 had medical evaluations missing required information such as weight, health status, and cognitive functioning.
Regulation 2600.183.d: Fourteen expired Acetaminophen tablets belonging to Resident #5 were found in the home.
Regulation 2600.185.a: Resident #1's February 2020 MAR indicated a blood sugar reading without a corresponding glucometer reading at the same date and time.
Regulation 2600.187.a: Resident #7's medication record was incomplete as the prescribed medication Compazine was not present on the February 2020 MAR.
Regulation 2600.224.a: Resident #8's preadmission screening form was incomplete and did not document that the resident's needs could be met by the facility.
Report Facts
Residents served in secured dementia care unit: 19
Current hospice residents: 9
Resident #1 blood sugar readings: 6
Expired medication tablets: 14
Inspection Report — Dec 9, 2019
Follow-Up
Date: Dec 9, 2019
Visit Reason
The visit was a follow-up review to verify that the previously submitted plan of correction was fully implemented following an incident of resident abuse.
Findings
The submitted plan of correction was determined to be fully implemented. The facility took corrective actions including investigation, employee termination, staff education, and ongoing monitoring to prevent recurrence.
Citations (3)
Regulation 2600.15.a: A private duty aide reported that staff person B physically and verbally abused resident #1 on 12/2/2019. The abuse was not reported to the local Area Agency on Aging until approximately 1:15 p.m.
Regulation 2600.15.b: Staff person B was not immediately suspended or placed on a plan of supervision after the abuse allegation on 12/2/2019 and provided unsupervised direct care until 1:00 p.m. that day.
Regulation 2600.42.b: Resident #1 was physically abused by staff persons B and C on 12/2/2019, resulting in bruising and a skin tear on the resident's right forearm.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 106
Secured Dementia Care Unit Residents Served: 20
Residents 60 Years or Older: 106
Residents with Mobility Need: 50
Residents with Physical Disability: 1
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony R. Chapla | Executive Director | Named in relation to the abuse incident investigation and plan of correction |
Inspection Report — Nov 18, 2019
Routine
Date: Nov 18, 2019
Visit Reason
The Department’s Bureau of Human Services Licensing conducted an inspection of the facility to assess compliance with 55 Pa. Code Ch. 2600 relating to Personal Care Homes.
Findings
No regulatory citations were identified as a result of this inspection.
Inspection Report — Aug 28, 2019
Routine
Date: Aug 28, 2019
Visit Reason
The Department’s Bureau of Human Services Licensing conducted an inspection of the facility to assess compliance with 55 Pa. Code Ch. 2600 relating to Personal Care Homes.
Findings
No regulatory citations or deficiencies were identified as a result of this inspection.
Inspection Report — Aug 8, 2019
Annual Inspection
Date: Aug 8, 2019
Visit Reason
The Department’s Bureau of Human Services Licensing conducted an annual inspection of Paramount Senior Living at Bethel Park on August 8, 2019, to assess compliance with 55 Pa. Code Ch. 2600 relating to Personal Care Homes.
Findings
Multiple violations of the Personal Care Homes regulations were found, including issues with staff training, bathroom ventilation, food storage temperatures, emergency procedures posting, dietary needs documentation, preadmission screening, support plan signatures, and key-locking device signage. Plans of correction were submitted and partially implemented as of January 10, 2020.
Citations (9)
Regulation 2600.65.a: Staff person A, hired 5/28/19, did not receive required fire safety and emergency preparedness training on the first workday.
Regulation 2600.86.b: The private bathroom in bedroom #329 lacks an operable window or ventilation fan, and the ventilation fan is inoperable.
Regulation 2600.103.f: The main kitchen walk-in freezer temperature was 2 degrees Fahrenheit on 8/8/19 and 8/9/19, exceeding the required maximum of 0°F.
Regulation 2600.123.b: Emergency procedures are not posted in a conspicuous and public place; they are located in a binder behind the reception desk.
Regulation 2600.161.d: Resident #2 was prescribed a mechanical soft foods diet but was served a barbecue pulled pork sandwich with hoagie bun and macaroni and cheese on 8/8/19.
Regulation 2600.224.a: Resident #4's preadmission screening form did not include a determination that the resident's needs can be met by the home.
Regulation 2600.227.h: Resident #3's support plan dated 12/10/18 was not signed by the resident and did not indicate refusal or inability to sign.
Regulation 2600.231.c: Resident #1 was admitted to the Secure Dementia Care Unit on 5/2/19 without a completed written cognitive preadmission screening.
Regulation 2600.233.c: Directions for operating the home's locking mechanism were not conspicuously posted near the door to the Secure Dementia Care Unit.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 102
Secured Dementia Care Unit Residents Served: 21
Hospice Current Residents: 6
Residents Age 60 or Older: 102
Residents with Mobility Need: 50
Residents with Physical Disability: 1
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Chapla | Executive Director | Named as legal entity representative and signer of plans of correction. |
Inspection Report — Jul 15, 2019
Routine
Date: Jul 15, 2019
Visit Reason
The Department’s Bureau of Human Services Licensing conducted an inspection of the facility to assess compliance with 55 Pa. Code Ch. 2600 relating to Personal Care Homes.
Findings
No regulatory citations or deficiencies were identified as a result of this inspection.
Inspection Report — May 6, 2019
Routine
Date: May 6, 2019
Visit Reason
The Department’s Bureau of Human Services Licensing conducted an inspection of Paramount Senior Living at Bethel Park to assess compliance with 55 Pa. Code Ch. 2600 relating to Personal Care Homes.
Findings
No regulatory citations or deficiencies were identified as a result of this inspection.
Inspection Report — Feb 15, 2019
Complaint Investigation
Date: Feb 15, 2019
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation triggered by an incident involving suspected abuse and theft reported by a resident.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was substantiated based on the resident's report of theft and abuse. The facility did not report the incident immediately but cooperated with police and took corrective actions.
Findings
The facility was found to have violations related to failure to immediately report suspected abuse of a resident and neglect regarding securing personal property. The investigation revealed an internal theft incident involving staff and a resident's missing ring. The facility cooperated with local police and took corrective actions.
Citations (2)
55 Pa.Code §2600 - The home failed to immediately report suspected abuse of a resident to the appropriate authorities as required by regulations.
55 Pa.Code §2600.42(b) - A resident was neglected, intimidated, physically or verbally abused, mistreated, or subjected to corporal punishment or discipline in any way.
Report Facts
Number of Residents Served: 91
Number of Current Hospice Residents: 8
Number of Hospice Residents in past year: 48
Number of Residents Served in Secured Dementia Care Unit: 20
Number of Staff: 129
Number of Waking Staff: 97
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Tony Chapla | Administrator | Named in relation to the incident and plan of correction |
Notice — Feb 5, 2019
Date: Feb 5, 2019
Visit Reason
This document serves as a renewal notification for the Personal Care Home license of Paramount Senior Living at Bethel Park, confirming the issuance of a regular license and informing about the requirement for an annual onsite inspection within the next twelve months.
Findings
No inspection findings are reported in this document; it is a license renewal notice with a certificate of compliance.
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Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Janet Stockhausen | Compliance Officer | Recipient of the renewal notification letter |
| Jacqueline L. Rowe | Director | Signed the renewal notification letter |
Notice — Dec 17, 2018
Date: Dec 17, 2018
Visit Reason
The document is a response to a waiver request regarding qualifications for direct care staff at a personal care home, returned for additional information.
Findings
The waiver request was returned because the submitted documentation did not include a transcript showing three years of education information. Alternatives for meeting education requirements were provided.
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Jill Kachmar | Regulatory Licensing Manager | Signed the letter returning the waiver request. |
Inspection Report — Aug 24, 2018
Renewal
Date: Aug 24, 2018
Visit Reason
The inspection was a renewal visit conducted on August 24 and August 27, 2018, to assess compliance with 55 Pa. Code Chapter 2600 for Paramount Senior Living at Bethel Park.
Findings
Violations related to medication administration were found, including failure to administer prescribed medications to residents. A plan of correction was submitted addressing notification of the physician and staff education on medication monitoring.
Citations (1)
55 Pa.Code 2600.187(d): The home did not follow the directions of the prescriber. Resident #2 was prescribed Bumetanide 1mg daily but the medication was not administered on 8/26/18 or 8/27/18 at 9:00 AM. Resident #3 was prescribed Humalog insulin per sliding scale but no insulin was administered at bedtime on 8/24/18 despite a blood glucose reading requiring 2 units.
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Number of Residents Served: 108
Total Daily Staff: 151
Waking Staff: 113
Number of Current Hospice Residents: 10
Number of Hospice Residents in past year: 17
Number of Residents 60 Years or Older: 104
Number of Residents with Mobility Need: 43
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony R. Chapla | Legal Entity Representative | Signed the violation report and plan of correction on pages 3 and 4. |
| Cindy Mulick | Department Representative | Conducted the inspection on 08/24/2018 and 08/27/2018 as listed on page 2. |
| Lauren Spagna | Department Representative | Conducted the inspection on 08/27/2018 as listed on page 2. |
Inspection Report — May 2, 2018
Complaint Investigation
Date: May 2, 2018
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation triggered by an incident at the facility.
Complaint Details
The visit was complaint-related due to an incident involving resident #1 who fell during toileting assistance. The plan of correction was partially implemented with adequate progress as of 9/19/18.
Findings
The facility was found to have a violation of 55 Pa. Code Chapter 2600 related to inadequate assistance with activities of daily living, resulting in a resident fall and injury. A plan of correction was submitted and partially implemented with adequate progress noted.
Citations (1)
55 Pa.Code §2600.23(a) - The resident's assessment and support plan was not accurately updated, leading to insufficient assistance with toileting. This resulted in the resident falling from the toilet and sustaining two hematomas to the forehead.
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Number of Residents Served: 108
Number of Current Hospice Residents: 10
Number of Hospice Residents in past year: 17
Number of Residents Served in Secured Dementia Care Unit: 21
Number of Residents 60 Years or Older: 104
Number of Residents with Mobility Need: 43
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Tyler Fona | Administrator | Named in facility header information |
| Cindy Mulick | Department representative conducting inspection | |
| Jason Williams | Human Services Licensing Supervisor | Signed cover letter regarding inspection results |
Notice — Apr 10, 2018
Date: Apr 10, 2018
Visit Reason
The document is a response to a request for a waiver of Pennsylvania Code 55 Pa.Code § 2600.54(a) relating to qualifications for direct care staff persons at Paramount Senior Living at Bethel Park.
Findings
The Department of Human Services determined that the educational requirement to serve as a direct care staff person is met based on submitted documentation, and a waiver is not needed for the individual referenced.
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Jill Kachmar | Regulatory Licensing Manager | Signed the waiver approval letter. |
Notice — Mar 28, 2018
Date: Mar 28, 2018
Visit Reason
This document serves as a renewal approval for the Personal Care Home license of Paramount Senior Living at Bethel Park and informs about the requirement for an annual onsite inspection within the next twelve months.
Findings
No inspection findings are reported in this document. It confirms the issuance of a regular license following the renewal application.
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Notice — Mar 6, 2018
Date: Mar 6, 2018
Visit Reason
The document is a response to a waiver request for 55 Pa.Code Ch. 2600 relating to qualifications for direct care staff persons at a personal care home.
Findings
The waiver request was returned for additional information because the submitted documentation did not include a required transcript showing three years of education information.
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Pa.Code Chapter: 2600
Waiver request number: 55
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Jill Kachmar | Regulatory Licensing Manager | Signed the letter regarding the waiver request |
Inspection Report — Dec 19, 2017
Complaint Investigation
Date: Dec 19, 2017
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation regarding compliance with 55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600 for Personal Care Homes.
Complaint Details
The inspection was triggered by a complaint. The violation involved failure to provide required assistance during resident transfer. No substantiation status is explicitly stated.
Findings
The inspection found a violation related to resident #1 requiring assistance from two staff members for transfers, but staff transferred the resident alone. A plan of correction was developed including staff re-education and ongoing monitoring.
Citations (1)
55 Pa.Code §2600.23(a) requires assistance with activities of daily living as indicated in the resident's plan. Resident #1 required two staff for transfers but was transferred alone by one staff member on 12/17/17.
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Number of Residents Served: 108
Total Daily Staff: 150
Waking Staff: 113
Number of Residents Served in Secured Dementia Care Unit: 21
Number of Current Hospice Residents: 12
Number of Hospice Residents in Past Year: 120
Number of Residents Age 60 or Older: 108
Number of Residents with Mobility Need: 42
Notice — Oct 17, 2017
Date: Oct 17, 2017
Visit Reason
The document is a response to a waiver request submitted by Paramount Senior Living at Bethel Park LLC concerning qualifications for direct care staff persons under Pennsylvania Code Chapter 2600.
Findings
The waiver request for qualifications of direct care staff persons was reviewed and found that a waiver is not needed because the staff member has a Certificate of Secondary Education from Kenya. The facility must keep a copy of the educational documentation on file.
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Waiver request: 55
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Jill Kachmar | Regulatory Licensing Manager | Signed the waiver response letter |
Inspection Report — Sep 11, 2017
Renewal
Date: Sep 11, 2017
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as an annual licensing inspection with reasons listed as renewal and complaint.
Findings
Violations related to 55 Pa.Code Ch. 2600 (Personal Care Homes) were found during the inspection. Plans of correction were submitted and partially implemented with adequate progress as of February 21, 2018.
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Number of Residents Served: 105
Number of Residents Served in Secured Dementia Care Unit: 20
Number of Current Hospice Residents: 9
Number of Hospice Residents in past year: 45
Number of Residents 60 Years or Older: 105
Number of Residents with Mobility Need: 40
Inspection Report — Mar 6, 2017
Complaint Investigation
Date: Mar 6, 2017
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to complaint and incident triggers as part of a licensing inspection for a Personal Care Home.
Complaint Details
The inspection was triggered by complaints and incidents. Specific violations were found and documented, but no explicit substantiation status was provided.
Findings
The inspection identified violations related to medication storage and administration, including unlocked medications in resident rooms, expired eye drops, and inadequate posting of keypad operation instructions in the secured dementia care unit. Plans of correction were partially implemented with ongoing education and audits.
Citations (3)
Regulation 55 Pa.Code 2600.183(b): Prescription medications, OTC medications, CAM and syringes were found unlocked and accessible in resident #1's bedroom, contrary to requirements that they be kept locked.
Regulation 55 Pa.Code 2600.183(d): An open and undated bottle of Latanoprost 0.005% eye drops was present in the medication cart, exceeding the 10-week discard period per manufacturer instructions.
Regulation 55 Pa.Code 2600.233(c): Directions for operating the keypad on the door in the secure dementia care unit were not conspicuously posted near the keypad as required.
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Number of Residents Served: 107
Number of Residents Served in Secured Dementia Care Unit: 22
Number of Current Hospice Residents: 6
Number of Hospice Residents in past year: 43
Residents 60 Years or Older: 107
Residents with Mobility Need: 47
Residents with Physical Disability: 3
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Rocco Palladini | Administrator | Named as facility administrator in report header |
| Felix Rankin | Executive Director | Signed plan of correction documents related to medication and keypad violations |
Notice — Feb 15, 2017
Date: Feb 15, 2017
Visit Reason
This document serves as a renewal notification for the facility's license to operate a Personal Care Home pursuant to Title 55, PA Code, Chapter 2600.
Findings
The Department acknowledges receipt of the renewal application and states that an onsite inspection will be conducted within the next twelve months as required by regulation. Enforcement action may be taken if noncompliance is found during the inspection.
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Inspection Report — Dec 8, 2016
Routine
Date: Dec 8, 2016
Visit Reason
The Department of Human Services licensing representatives conducted an inspection of the facility on December 8, 2016.
Findings
No regulatory violations were identified as a result of this inspection.
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Susie Pollock | Regional Licensing Director | Signed the inspection report letter. |
Inspection Report — Nov 9, 2016
Routine
Date: Nov 9, 2016
Visit Reason
The Department of Human Services licensing representatives conducted an inspection of Paramount Senior Living at Bethel Park on November 9 and 10, 2016.
Findings
No regulatory violations were identified as a result of this inspection.
Inspection Report — Sep 6, 2016
Annual Inspection
Date: Sep 6, 2016
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as part of the Department of Human Services' annual licensing inspections on September 6 and 7, 2016, including renewal, complaint, and incident reasons.
Findings
Violations related to Personal Care Homes under 55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600 were found, including improper use of glucometers for blood glucose testing on multiple dates. A plan of correction was submitted addressing these issues.
Citations (1)
55 Pa.Code §2600.85(a) requires sanitary conditions to be maintained. Resident #1's glucometer was used to test Resident #2's blood glucose levels on multiple dates and times, violating this requirement.
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Number of Residents Served: 104
Number of Hospice Residents: 10
Number of Hospice Residents in past year: 43
Number of Residents Served in Secured Dementia Care Unit: 20
Number of Residents 60 Years or Older: 104
Number of Residents with Mobility Need: 48
Number of Residents with Physical Disability: 2
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Rocco Palladini | Executive Director | Named in the plan of correction signature and referenced as administrator. |
| Katie Bedford | Inspector conducting the violation report. | |
| Cliff Hultquist | Inspector conducting the violation report. |
Inspection Report — Apr 29, 2016
Complaint Investigation
Date: Apr 29, 2016
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to an incident complaint involving suspected abuse of a resident at the facility.
Complaint Details
The complaint involved suspected abuse of a resident by staff person B on 4/26/2016. The allegation was unsubstantiated by DHS after investigation. Staff person B was suspended pending investigation. The facility implemented re-education and corrective actions by 9/15/16.
Findings
The investigation found that staff person B was rough with a resident while assisting them to bed and failed to report the abuse promptly. The allegation was unsubstantiated by DHS after investigation, and corrective actions including staff suspension and re-education were implemented.
Citations (1)
Regulation 2600.15(a): The home failed to immediately report suspected abuse of a resident as required by the Older Adults Protective Services Act. The allegation was not reported to the local Area Agency on Aging until one day after the incident.
Report Facts
Number of Residents Served: 105
Number of Residents Served in Secured Dementia Care Unit: 22
Number of Current Hospice Residents: 9
Number of Hospice Residents in Past Year: 38
Total Daily Staff: 150
Waking Staff: 113
Residents Age 60 or Older: 105
Residents with Mobility Need: 45
Residents with Physical Disability: 3
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Rocco Palladini | Administrator | Named as facility administrator and legal entity representative signing the violation report |
Inspection Report — Mar 18, 2016
Routine
Date: Mar 18, 2016
Visit Reason
The Department of Human Services licensing representatives conducted an inspection of Paramount Senior Living at Bethel Park.
Findings
No regulatory violations were identified as a result of this inspection.
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Susie Pollock | Regional Licensing Director | Signed the inspection report letter. |
Notice — Feb 10, 2016
Date: Feb 10, 2016
Visit Reason
This document serves as a renewal notification and issuance of a regular license for Paramount Senior Living at Bethel Park LLC to operate a Personal Care Home. It also informs the facility of the requirement for an annual onsite inspection within the next twelve months.
Findings
No inspection findings are reported in this document. It is a licensing and renewal communication confirming compliance and license issuance.
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Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew J. Jones | Director | Signed the renewal notification letter. |
Inspection Report — April 14, 2020
Renewal
Date: April 14, 2020
Visit Reason
This document serves as a renewal notification and license issuance for Paramount Senior Living at Bethel Park to operate as a Personal Care Home. It informs the facility that the Department will conduct an onsite inspection within the next twelve months as required by regulation.
Findings
No inspection findings are reported in this document. It is a certificate of compliance and renewal letter indicating the license is issued and an inspection will be scheduled within the next year.
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Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Kevin Hancock | Deputy Secretary | Signed renewal letter from Office of Long-term Living |
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