Inspection Reports for Sunny Crest Home
2587 VALLEY VIEW ROAD,, MORGANTOWN, PA, 19543
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Deficiencies (over 4 years)
4.8 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
2% worse than Pennsylvania average
Pennsylvania average: 4.7 deficiencies/yearDeficiencies per year
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Census
Latest occupancy rate
76% occupied
Based on a October 2024 inspection.
This facility has shown a decline in demand based on occupancy rates.
Census over time
Inspection Report
Census: 54
Capacity: 71
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Oct 9, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a licensing inspection by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Bureau of Human Service Licensing, with the reason noted as 'Incident'.
Findings
No regulatory citations or deficiencies were identified as a result of this inspection.
Report Facts
Resident Support Staff: 0
Total Daily Staff: 58
Waking Staff: 44
Residents Served: 54
License Capacity: 71
Receive Supplemental Security Income: 24
Are 60 Years of Age or Older: 40
Diagnosed with Mental Illness: 24
Diagnosed with Intellectual Disability: 55
Have Mobility Need: 4
Have Physical Disability: 0
Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Census: 46
Capacity: 71
Deficiencies: 5
Date: Feb 21, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted for renewal and complaint reasons, including a follow-up on a previously submitted plan of correction.
Complaint Details
The inspection included complaint investigation related to failure to report abuse and incident reporting deficiencies.
Findings
The facility was found to have multiple deficiencies including failure to report resident abuse incidents to the local Area Agency on Aging, late submission of incident reports, lack of staff certified in first aid and CPR during night shifts, unsanitary conditions due to strong urine odor in a resident bedroom, and lack of current rabies vaccination certificate for a visiting pet. The submitted plan of correction was determined to be fully implemented.
Deficiencies (5)
Failure to immediately report suspected resident abuse incidents to the local Area Agency on Aging.
Incident reports were not submitted to the Department's regional office within the required 24 hours.
No staff person certified in first aid and CPR was present during night shifts when 49 residents were in the home.
Strong urine odor detected in Bedroom #B 11 indicating unsanitary conditions.
Lack of current rabies vaccination certificate for visiting pet, Bailey; certificate expired 10/01/22.
Report Facts
License Capacity: 71
Residents Served: 46
Residents present during night shift: 49
Plan of Correction Completion Date: Mar 9, 2023
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 52
Capacity: 71
Deficiencies: 6
Date: Apr 8, 2022
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation related to incidents of resident abuse and compliance with reporting requirements.
Complaint Details
The complaint involved multiple incidents of physical aggression by Resident #1 against other residents, including kicking, hitting, and threatening physical violence. The facility failed to report these incidents timely to the Department and Adult Protective Services. Resident #1's lack of supervision contributed to these incidents.
Findings
The facility failed to timely report multiple incidents of resident-to-resident abuse and did not consistently provide one-to-one supervision as required. Additional deficiencies included unlocked medication carts accessible to residents and medication administration errors involving controlled substances. The facility submitted plans of correction which were accepted and implemented.
Deficiencies (6)
Failure to report incidents of resident abuse to the Department within required timeframes.
Failure to report incidents to Adult Protective Services as required by Act 70 of 2010.
Failure to provide consistent one-to-one supervision to Resident #1 as indicated in the resident's assessment and support plan.
Medication cart was observed unlocked, unattended, and accessible to residents.
Resident #1 was administered Lorazepam twice within a six hour and eleven minute interval, contrary to prescriber orders.
Use of chemical restraints without appropriate diagnosis and documentation.
Report Facts
License Capacity: 71
Residents Served: 52
Staffing Hours: 58
Waking Staff: 44
Incident Dates: 6
Medication Administration Interval: 6.18
Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Census: 54
Capacity: 71
Deficiencies: 6
Date: Feb 23, 2022
Visit Reason
The inspection was a full unannounced review conducted for renewal and complaint reasons, including a follow-up on a previously submitted plan of correction.
Complaint Details
The inspection included complaint investigation as part of the visit reason; substantiation status is not explicitly stated.
Findings
The submitted plan of correction was found to be fully implemented with continued compliance required. Deficiencies were identified in areas including first aid/CPR staffing, medical evaluations, medication procedures, following prescriber's orders, support plan documentation, and resident record content, all of which were addressed with corrective actions and documentation.
Deficiencies (6)
Only one staff person certified in First Aid/CPR was present during the inspection despite 54 residents being present.
Resident medical evaluations lacked immunization information and did not include blood pressure, pulse rate, weight, temperature, and body positioning/movement information as required.
Medication procedures lacked double locking and documentation of receipt of controlled substances; medications prescribed for residents were found unsecured in medication carts.
Medication administration errors occurred due to failure to follow prescriber's orders for identified residents.
Resident support plans did not indicate that residents' medications were seen on their beds.
Resident records did not include recent photographs; last pictures taken were outdated.
Report Facts
License Capacity: 71
Residents Served: 54
Total Daily Staff: 61
Waking Staff: 46
Residents with Supplemental Security Income: 30
Residents Age 60 or Older: 32
Residents Diagnosed with Mental Illness: 35
Residents Diagnosed with Intellectual Disability: 29
Residents with Mobility Need: 7
Notice
Capacity: 71
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Sep 7, 2021
Visit Reason
The document serves as a renewal notification and issuance of a regular license for Sunny Crest Home, a Personal Care Home, following receipt of the renewal application dated August 3, 2021.
Findings
The Department has approved the renewal application and issued a certificate of compliance valid from November 20, 2021 to November 20, 2022. The Department will conduct an onsite inspection within the next twelve months as required by regulation.
Report Facts
Maximum capacity: 71
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Jamie L. Buchenauer | Deputy Secretary | Signed the renewal notification letter |
Inspection Report
Plan of Correction
Census: 59
Capacity: 71
Deficiencies: 2
Date: Aug 26, 2021
Visit Reason
The inspection was a partial, unannounced visit conducted on 08/26/2021 due to an incident at the facility.
Findings
The inspection identified deficiencies related to life safety, including obstructed egress due to a coded lock on fire doors and missing exit signs in multiple locations. The facility submitted a plan of correction which was accepted and fully implemented, including removal of the coded lock and installation of panic hardware and exit signs.
Deficiencies (2)
Mechanical push-button lock installed on fire doors preventing unobstructed egress between wings.
No exit sign over the fire doors leading from the dining room to the exit door in the G Hallway and other exit doors.
Report Facts
License Capacity: 71
Residents Served: 59
Total Daily Staff: 67
Waking Staff: 50
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