Inspection Reports for The Addison of Lowrie Place
100 Stirling Village, Meridian, PA 16001, United States, PA, 16001
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Inspection Report
Renewal
Census: 39
Capacity: 47
Deficiencies: 3
Oct 8, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal review of the facility license by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Bureau of Human Service Licensing on 10/08/2024.
Findings
The inspection identified three deficiencies related to resident-home contracts not updated after a legal entity change, damaged window screens, and lack of an operable lamp at a resident's bedside. All deficiencies had plans of correction accepted and were implemented by 11/13/2024.
Deficiencies (3)
| Description |
|---|
| Resident-home contracts were not updated for residents after a change of legal entity on 6/11/24. |
| Window screen next to the emergency exit near the staff break room had holes approximately 2" and 1" in size. |
| Resident #1 did not have an operable lamp at bedside. |
Report Facts
License Capacity: 47
Residents Served: 39
Current Hospice Residents: 5
Residents Age 60 or Older: 39
Residents Diagnosed with Mental Illness: 1
Residents with Mobility Need: 9
Total Daily Staff: 48
Waking Staff: 36
Inspection Report
Renewal
Census: 36
Capacity: 47
Deficiencies: 0
Apr 10, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal licensing inspection of the facility.
Findings
No regulatory citations or deficiencies were identified during the inspection conducted on April 10 and 11, 2023.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 36
License Capacity: 47
Current Hospice Residents: 4
Total Daily Staff: 49
Waking Staff: 37
Residents Age 60 or Older: 36
Residents Diagnosed with Mental Illness: 1
Residents with Mobility Need: 13
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 32
Capacity: 47
Deficiencies: 5
Dec 22, 2022
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation following allegations related to medication administration and supervision at the facility.
Findings
The investigation focused on an incident involving Resident #1 who was reportedly in pain and did not receive prescribed Morphine Sulfate as ordered. The facility disputed the violations, stating that the resident was appropriately medicated with alternative pain medications (Acetaminophen and Lidocaine ointment) per physician orders and that no medication error or abuse occurred. The facility submitted plans of correction and implemented staff education and auditing to ensure compliance.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was triggered by allegations that Resident #1 did not receive prescribed Morphine Sulfate for pain and that the facility failed to report the incident and take appropriate supervisory actions. The facility disputed the findings, providing documentation that alternative pain medications were administered per physician orders and that the resident was appropriately evaluated and medicated.
Deficiencies (5)
| Description |
|---|
| Failure to immediately submit a plan of supervision or notice of suspension of the affected staff person after an incident involving pain medication administration. |
| Failure to report the prescription medication error to the Department. |
| Neglect and abuse related to failure to administer prescribed pain medication to Resident #1. |
| Failure to follow prescriber's orders regarding administration of Morphine Sulfate to Resident #1. |
| Failure to immediately report a medication error to the resident, designated person, and prescriber. |
Report Facts
License Capacity: 47
Residents Served: 32
Current Hospice Residents: 2
Residents 60 Years or Older: 32
Residents Diagnosed with Mental Illness: 1
Residents with Mobility Need: 5
Staffing Hours - Total Daily Staff: 37
Staffing Hours - Waking Staff: 28
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Staff person A | Named in findings related to medication administration and supervision involving Resident #1. | |
| Staff person B | Mentioned in relation to observation and reporting of Resident #1's condition during shift change. | |
| Staff person C | Mentioned in relation to observation and reporting of Resident #1's condition during shift change. |
Inspection Report
Renewal
Census: 28
Capacity: 47
Deficiencies: 1
Jan 5, 2022
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal licensing inspection of the facility Lowrie Place on January 5 and 6, 2022.
Findings
The inspection found citations related to the storage of poisonous materials in unlabeled spray bottles. The facility submitted a plan of correction which was accepted and later determined to be fully implemented.
Deficiencies (1)
| Description |
|---|
| Poisonous materials were stored in spray bottles labeled by staff with permanent marker instead of original manufacturer labels. |
Report Facts
Number of spray bottles: 10
License Capacity: 47
Residents Served: 28
Current Residents in Hospice: 4
Residents 60 Years or Older: 28
Residents Diagnosed with Mental Illness: 1
Residents with Mobility Need: 4
Residents with Physical Disability: 1
Notice
Capacity: 47
Deficiencies: 0
Apr 16, 2021
Visit Reason
The document serves as a renewal license approval and notification that the Department will conduct an annual onsite inspection of the Personal Care Home within the next twelve months as required by regulation.
Findings
The Department has approved the renewal application and issued a regular license. No inspection findings are reported in this document.
Report Facts
Total licensed capacity: 47
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Jamie L. Buchenauer | Deputy Secretary | Signed the renewal approval letter. |
Inspection Report
Renewal
Census: 29
Capacity: 47
Deficiencies: 2
Jan 21, 2021
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal review of the facility's compliance with licensing requirements.
Findings
Two deficiencies were identified: one related to failure to meet a resident's prescribed mechanical soft diet, and another involving an inaccurate medication administration record for a resident's morphine sulfate dosage. Plans of correction were accepted and implemented.
Deficiencies (2)
| Description |
|---|
| Resident #1 was served food items not meeting the mechanical soft diet specifications as prescribed. |
| Resident #2's medication administration record incorrectly indicated Morphine Sulfate 20mg/ml instead of the prescribed 10mg/0.5ml every 2 hours as needed. |
Report Facts
License Capacity: 47
Residents Served: 29
Current Hospice Residents: 2
Residents Age 60 or Older: 29
Residents Diagnosed with Mental Illness: 1
Residents with Mobility Need: 2
Residents with Physical Disability: 1
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