Inspection Reports for Paramount Senior Living at Peters Township
240 Cedar Hill Dr, Canonsburg, PA 15317, USA, PA, 15317
Back to Facility ProfileDeficiencies (last 5 years)
Deficiencies (over 5 years)
6.2 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
32% worse than Pennsylvania average
Pennsylvania average: 4.7 deficiencies/yearDeficiencies per year
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Census
Latest occupancy rate
68% occupied
Based on a May 2025 inspection.
This facility has shown a steady increase in demand based on occupancy rates.
Census over time
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 82
Capacity: 120
Deficiencies: 0
May 1, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation at the facility on 05/01/2025.
Findings
No regulatory citations or deficiencies were identified during this complaint investigation inspection.
Complaint Details
The inspection was complaint-related as stated under Inspection Information with Reason: Complaint. No deficiencies or citations were found, indicating no substantiated issues.
Report Facts
License Capacity: 120
Residents Served: 82
Secured Dementia Care Unit Capacity: 34
Secured Dementia Care Unit Residents Served: 13
Hospice Current Residents: 16
Resident Diagnosed with Mental Illness: 80
Resident Diagnosed with Intellectual Disability: 1
Residents with Mobility Need: 55
Residents Age 60 or Older: 82
Residents Receiving Supplemental Security Income: 0
Residents with Physical Disability: 0
Total Daily Staff: 137
Waking Staff: 103
Inspection Report
Census: 89
Capacity: 120
Deficiencies: 0
Feb 25, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was a partial, unannounced visit conducted due to an incident at the facility.
Findings
No regulatory citations or deficiencies were identified during this inspection.
Report Facts
License Capacity: 120
Residents Served: 89
Secured Dementia Care Unit Capacity: 34
Secured Dementia Care Unit Residents Served: 15
Hospice Current Residents: 14
Residents with Mobility Need: 63
Residents Age 60 or Older: 89
Residents Diagnosed with Intellectual Disability: 1
Residents Diagnosed with Mental Illness: 0
Residents with Physical Disability: 0
Residents Receiving Supplemental Security Income: 0
Total Daily Staff: 152
Waking Staff: 114
Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Census: 85
Capacity: 120
Deficiencies: 1
May 15, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was a partial, unannounced follow-up visit conducted on 05/15/2024 to review the submitted plan of correction related to an incident at the facility.
Findings
The submitted plan of correction was determined to be fully implemented, with continued compliance required. The deficiency involved a staff member being rough with a resident during a shower, and corrective actions including suspension, education, and monitoring were completed.
Deficiencies (1)
| Description |
|---|
| Staff person A was rough with a resident and appeared to be rushing the resident through the shower process. |
Report Facts
License Capacity: 120
Residents Served: 85
Secured Dementia Care Unit Capacity: 34
Secured Dementia Care Unit Residents Served: 14
Hospice Current Residents: 12
Residents with Mobility Need: 49
Residents Diagnosed with Intellectual Disability: 2
Total Daily Staff: 134
Waking Staff: 101
Residents 60 Years or Older: 85
Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Census: 87
Capacity: 120
Deficiencies: 1
Mar 13, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection visit on 03/13/2024 was a partial, unannounced follow-up inspection triggered by a complaint and incident to verify the implementation of a previously submitted plan of correction.
Findings
The submitted plan of correction related to abuse and neglect in the secured dementia care unit was found to be fully implemented. The report details multiple incidents of inappropriate resident behavior and outlines extensive corrective actions including staff education, behavior monitoring, and supervision improvements.
Complaint Details
The inspection was complaint-related, involving allegations of resident abuse and neglect. The plan of correction addressed these issues with measures including medical notifications, staff education on abuse and neglect, behavior monitoring, and supervision enhancements.
Deficiencies (1)
| Description |
|---|
| Resident was observed being fondled by another resident in the secured dementia care unit, with multiple incidents of inappropriate resident behaviors documented. |
Report Facts
License Capacity: 120
Residents Served: 87
Secured Dementia Care Unit Capacity: 34
Secured Dementia Care Unit Residents Served: 14
Hospice Residents: 12
Residents with Mobility Need: 53
Residents Diagnosed with Intellectual Disability: 2
Staffing Hours - Total Daily Staff: 140
Staffing Hours - Waking Staff: 105
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 85
Capacity: 120
Deficiencies: 0
Feb 7, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation with an unannounced partial inspection on 02/07/2024 and 02/08/2024.
Findings
No regulatory citations or deficiencies were identified as a result of this inspection.
Complaint Details
The inspection was complaint-related, but no deficiencies were found and follow-up was not required.
Report Facts
License Capacity: 120
Residents Served: 85
Secured Dementia Care Unit Capacity: 34
Secured Dementia Care Unit Residents Served: 14
Hospice Current Residents: 9
Residents Age 60 or Older: 85
Residents Diagnosed with Intellectual Disability: 2
Residents with Mobility Need: 51
Residents with Physical Disability: 1
Total Daily Staff: 136
Waking Staff: 102
Inspection Report
Census: 89
Capacity: 120
Deficiencies: 0
Jun 27, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was a licensing inspection conducted by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Bureau of Human Service Licensing, triggered by an incident.
Findings
No regulatory citations or deficiencies were identified as a result of this inspection.
Report Facts
License Capacity: 120
Residents Served: 89
Memory Care Capacity: 34
Memory Care Residents Served: 15
Hospice Current Residents: 11
Residents with Mobility Need: 40
Residents Age 60 or Older: 89
Residents Diagnosed with Intellectual Disability: 1
Residents Diagnosed with Physical Disability: 1
Inspection Report
Renewal
Census: 86
Capacity: 120
Deficiencies: 8
Jun 5, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal visit to review compliance with licensing requirements at Paramount Senior Living at Peters Township.
Findings
The report found multiple deficiencies including unlocked confidential resident records, unsigned resident contracts, incomplete medical evaluations, outdated prescription medications, and fire safety inspection and evacuation time issues. All deficiencies had plans of correction submitted and were noted as implemented by July 2023.
Deficiencies (8)
| Description |
|---|
| Resident medical information and communications log were unlocked and accessible in a common area. |
| Resident #4's resident-home contract was not signed by the resident. |
| Fire safety inspection and fire drill were not conducted annually as required; previous inspection was over 2 years old. |
| Evacuation times during fire drills exceeded the maximum allowed time of 2 minutes 30 seconds. |
| Resident #5's medical evaluation did not include pulse rate or immunization history. |
| A discontinued medication was present in resident #5's medication cart. |
| Resident #5's preadmission screening form lacked signature and determination that the home can meet resident's needs. |
| Resident #5's medical evaluation did not indicate the need for secured dementia care unit placement. |
Report Facts
License Capacity: 120
Residents Served: 86
Secured Dementia Care Unit Capacity: 34
Secured Dementia Care Unit Residents Served: 11
Evacuation Time: 3.67
Evacuation Time: 6.75
Current Evacuation Time: 7.5
Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Census: 86
Capacity: 120
Deficiencies: 1
Oct 12, 2022
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a partial, unannounced visit due to an incident at the facility.
Findings
The submitted plan of correction related to an incident involving alleged abuse was fully implemented. The facility was found to be in compliance with the required corrective actions, including staff education and monitoring of emergency services on-site.
Complaint Details
The visit was incident-related, involving an investigation of alleged abuse between two residents. The incident was not initially reported to the Department. The plan of correction was accepted and fully implemented.
Deficiencies (1)
| Description |
|---|
| Failure to report an incident of alleged abuse to the Department's personal care home regional office within 24 hours as required by Regulation 16c. |
Report Facts
License Capacity: 120
Residents Served: 86
Secured Dementia Care Unit Capacity: 34
Secured Dementia Care Unit Residents Served: 16
Hospice Current Residents: 15
Residents Age 60 or Older: 86
Residents with Mobility Need: 46
Residents Diagnosed with Intellectual Disability: 1
Residents with Physical Disability: 1
Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Census: 86
Capacity: 120
Deficiencies: 1
Oct 12, 2022
Visit Reason
The inspection visit on 10/12/2022 was a partial, unannounced follow-up to review the submitted plan of correction related to an incident report violation.
Findings
The facility was found to have fully implemented the submitted plan of correction regarding a delayed incident report of alleged resident abuse. Continued compliance must be maintained.
Deficiencies (1)
| Description |
|---|
| Failure to report an incident of alleged abuse to the Department within 24 hours as required. |
Report Facts
License Capacity: 120
Residents Served: 86
Secured Dementia Care Unit Capacity: 34
Secured Dementia Care Unit Residents Served: 16
Hospice Residents: 15
Inspection Report
Renewal
Deficiencies: 0
Mar 4, 2022
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
Complaint Investigation
Census: 39
Capacity: 100
Deficiencies: 15
Jan 20, 2022
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation following an unannounced partial inspection on 01/20/2022.
Findings
Multiple deficiencies were identified related to medication administration errors, failure to report incidents, incomplete criminal background checks, inadequate staff qualifications and training, improper medication storage, and incomplete medication documentation. Plans of correction were accepted with completion dates mostly by 03/31/2022.
Complaint Details
The inspection was complaint-driven as indicated by the reason 'Complaint' and the partial unannounced inspection on 01/20/2022.
Deficiencies (15)
| Description |
|---|
| Resident #1 and #2 did not receive prescribed medications due to unavailability and incidents were not reported to the Department. |
| Criminal background check was not completed for staff person A. |
| Direct care staff persons B and C lacked required qualifications such as high school diploma or nurse aide registry status. |
| Direct care staff persons B, C, and D did not complete and pass the Department-approved direct care training course and competency test. |
| Loose pills were found in medication carts indicating improper medication storage. |
| Medication procedures did not address documentation using paper MARs; facility was using paper MARs instead of electronic records. |
| Medication errors were not immediately reported to residents, designated persons, or prescribers. |
| Documentation of medication errors and prescriber's response was not maintained in resident records. |
| No system was in place to identify and document medication errors and patterns of errors. |
| No documentation of follow-up action taken to prevent future medication errors. |
| Staff person D administered medications without completing the required annual practicum. |
| OTC medication (Boudreaux's Butt Paste) was not labeled with resident's name. |
| Resident #1's medication administration records did not indicate diagnosis or purpose for daily medications. |
| Medication administration records lacked initials of staff administering medications on multiple dates for several residents. |
| Prescriber's orders were not followed; resident #3 was given a substitute medication instead of the prescribed ointment. |
Report Facts
License Capacity: 100
Residents Served: 39
Current Hospice Residents: 2
Resident Mobility Need: 5
Total Daily Staff: 44
Waking Staff: 33
Medication Errors: 3
Inspection Report
Renewal
Census: 69
Capacity: 120
Deficiencies: 4
Sep 28, 2021
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a full, unannounced visit for renewal, complaint, and incident reasons from 09/28/2021 to 10/01/2021.
Findings
The inspection identified several deficiencies including an obstructed emergency exit door, unlocked medications accessible to a resident, incomplete resident assessments, and missing preadmission screening documentation. All deficiencies were corrected with plans of correction accepted and implemented.
Deficiencies (4)
| Description |
|---|
| The automatic sliding glass door for the first floor emergency exit did not open to the outside. |
| Resident #1's prescription medication was unlocked and accessible on the resident's nightstand. |
| The assessment dated 1/20/21 for resident #2 was blank in areas under Cognitive and Behavioral Needs including Understanding Instructions, Short-Term Memory, and Long-Term Memory. |
| Resident #3 was admitted to the secured dementia care unit without a completed written cognitive preadmission screening. |
Report Facts
License Capacity: 120
Residents Served: 69
Secured Dementia Care Unit Capacity: 34
Residents Served in Dementia Care Unit: 14
Hospice Residents: 6
Residents 60 Years or Older: 68
Residents with Mobility Need: 44
Residents with Physical Disability: 3
Total Daily Staff: 113
Waking Staff: 85
Inspection Report
Renewal
Deficiencies: 0
Apr 20, 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
Deficiencies: 0
Apr 5, 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.
Notice
Capacity: 120
Deficiencies: 0
Mar 14, 2021
Visit Reason
This document serves as a certificate of compliance and notification of license renewal for Paramount Senior Living at Peters Township, confirming the facility's authorized operation and advising that an annual inspection will be conducted within the next twelve months.
Findings
The Department has issued a regular license in response to the renewal application and will conduct an onsite inspection within the next twelve months to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
Report Facts
Maximum capacity: 120
Secure Dementia Care Unit capacity: 34
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Janet Stockhausen | Compliance Nurse | Recipient of the renewal application response letter |
| Jamie L. Buchenauer | Deputy Secretary, Office of Long-term Living | Signed the renewal notification letter |
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