Inspection Reports for Pickering Manor
226 N Lincoln Ave, Newtown, PA 18940, United States, PA, 18940
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Inspection Report
Monitoring
Census: 35
Capacity: 17
Deficiencies: 5
May 7, 2025
Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced partial inspection conducted for monitoring purposes to review compliance and corrective actions at Pickering Manor Personal Care Neighborhood.
Findings
The inspection identified multiple deficiencies including failure to issue timely refunds, unsafe installation of resident mobility devices, lack of operable bedside lighting, incomplete mobility assessments, and untimely cognitive preadmission screenings for the secured dementia care unit. All deficiencies had corrective plans accepted and were implemented or scheduled for completion by June 30, 2025.
Deficiencies (5)
| Description |
|---|
| Failure to issue refund to resident within required timeframe after discharge. |
| A bedside mobility device was not securely attached to the bed, creating entrapment hazards. |
| Resident did not have access to an operable lamp or source of lighting at bedside. |
| Resident's mobility assessment and support plan lacked documentation of risks, safe use, and device identification. |
| Cognitive preadmission screening for residents admitted to the secured dementia care unit was not completed within 72 hours prior to admission. |
Report Facts
Residents Served: 35
License Capacity: 17
Residents Served in Secured Dementia Care Unit: 18
Capacity of Secured Dementia Care Unit: 25
Current Hospice Residents: 2
Residents Age 60 or Older: 35
Residents with Mobility Need: 18
Inspection Report
Renewal
Census: 17
Capacity: 17
Deficiencies: 1
Jan 23, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced full renewal inspection conducted on 01/23/2025 to review compliance with licensing requirements.
Findings
The submitted plan of correction related to medication administration deficiencies was fully implemented as of the inspection date. Continued compliance is required.
Deficiencies (1)
| Description |
|---|
| Resident 1 was not administered prescribed Cholecalciferol 50,000 unit on 12/2/2024 at 8:00 am. Resident 2 was also not administered the same medication on the same date and time. |
Report Facts
License Capacity: 17
Residents Served: 17
Current Residents in Hospice: 2
Total Daily Staff: 17
Waking Staff: 13
Inspection Report
Renewal
Census: 12
Capacity: 17
Deficiencies: 2
Jan 24, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal review of the facility's compliance with licensing requirements.
Findings
The submitted plan of correction was determined to be fully implemented, with continued compliance required. Two specific deficiencies were noted: failure to submit updated emergency procedures to the local emergency management agency since December 14, 2020, and improper calibration of a resident's glucometer.
Deficiencies (2)
| Description |
|---|
| The home’s written emergency procedures have not been submitted to the Emergency Management Agency since December 14, 2020. |
| Resident #1's glucometer was not calibrated with the correct time, reading 12:08 pm at 2:08 pm. |
Report Facts
License Capacity: 17
Residents Served: 12
Total Daily Staff: 13
Waking Staff: 10
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Director of Environmental Services | Responsible for submitting the Disaster Manual annually and educated on emergency procedures submission | |
| Resident Care Coordinator | Updated glucometer orders and responsible for follow-up on glucometer audits | |
| Administrator | Submitted Disaster Manual and educated staff on glucometer policy |
Inspection Report
Renewal
Census: 13
Capacity: 17
Deficiencies: 1
Sep 16, 2021
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal inspection of the Pickering Manor Personal Care Neighborhood facility to verify compliance and licensing requirements.
Findings
The submitted plan of correction was fully implemented, specifically regarding the posting of required 'No Smoking' signs at all entrances/exits. Continued compliance must be maintained.
Deficiencies (1)
| Description |
|---|
| The home did not post a 'No Smoking' sign anywhere in the home as required by the Clean Indoor Air Act. |
Report Facts
License Capacity: 17
Residents Served: 13
Total Daily Staff: 13
Waking Staff: 10
Residents 60 Years or Older: 13
Residents with Physical Disability: 1
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Service Director | Responsible for maintaining proper signage placement as part of plan of correction |
Inspection Report
Monitoring
Census: 12
Capacity: 17
Deficiencies: 2
Jun 8, 2021
Visit Reason
The inspection was a partial, unannounced monitoring visit conducted by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Bureau of Human Service Licensing to assess compliance with licensing regulations at Pickering Manor Personal Care Neighborhood.
Findings
Two deficiencies were cited: one for outdated or unlabeled food items found in the kitchen refrigerator, and another for an expired prescription medication found in the medication cart. Both deficiencies had acceptable plans of correction submitted.
Deficiencies (2)
| Description |
|---|
| Unlabeled, undated bag of chicken patties and a bag of tortillas found in the kitchen refrigerator. |
| Expired Latanoprost drops medication found in the home's medication cart, past the manufacturer's 42-day expiration after opening. |
Report Facts
License Capacity: 17
Residents Served: 12
Staffing Hours - Total Daily Staff: 12
Staffing Hours - Waking Staff: 9
Notice
Capacity: 17
Deficiencies: 0
Sep 1, 2021
Visit Reason
The document serves as a renewal notification and license issuance for Pickering Manor Personal Care Neighborhood, confirming receipt of the renewal application and advising of the requirement for an annual onsite inspection within the next twelve months.
Findings
No inspection findings are reported in this document; it is an administrative notice confirming license renewal and outlining future inspection requirements.
Report Facts
Maximum capacity: 17
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Jamie L. Buchenauer | Deputy Secretary, Office of Long-term Living | Signed the renewal notification letter. |
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