Inspection Reports for
The Hill at Whitemarsh
4000 Fox Hound Dr, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444, United States, PA, 19444
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Inspection Report — Jan 21, 2026
Renewal
Date: Jan 21, 2026
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal, complaint, and incident review of the assisted living facility.
Findings
The facility was found to have deficiencies related to emergency evacuation diagrams not posted, an unlocked medication cart, and incomplete cognitive preadmission screening forms. All deficiencies were corrected with plans of correction accepted and implemented.
Citations (3)
123c Evacuation diagrams: The residence serving 23 residents did not have emergency evacuation diagrams posted on the second floor in the special care unit.
183b Medications and syringes locked: The fourth floor medication cart was found unlocked, unattended, and accessible in the hallway.
231c1 Preadmit screening: A resident admitted to the special care unit did not have a written cognitive preadmission screening completed on the Department’s specific form.
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Residents served: 23
Special Care Unit Residents Served: 8
Inspection Report — Oct 29, 2025
Follow-Up
Date: Oct 29, 2025
Visit Reason
The visit was a partial announced inspection conducted on 10/29/2025 as a follow-up to verify the full implementation of a previously submitted plan of correction.
Findings
The submitted plan of correction was determined to be fully implemented, with continued compliance required. A deficiency was noted regarding insufficient fire extinguishers in the new secure dementia care unit, which was corrected by adding the required units.
Citations (1)
131b Fire extinguisher requirement: The McKeown House secure dementia care unit of approximately 9,223 square feet had only one fire extinguisher on 10/29/2025, which was insufficient per regulation. Additional fire extinguishers were installed by 11/06/2025 as required.
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Residents served: 25
Fire extinguisher deficiency: 1
Fire extinguisher requirement: 3
Inspection Report — Oct 29, 2025
Plan of Correction
Date: Oct 29, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a new partial announced inspection on 10/29/2025, followed by a review of the submitted plan of correction.
Findings
The inspection found a deficiency related to insufficient fire extinguishers in the McKeown House dementia care unit due to its large floor area. The plan of correction was accepted and fully implemented by 11/10/2025.
Citations (1)
Insufficient fire extinguishers in the McKeown House dementia care unit, which is approximately 9,223 square feet but had only one fire extinguisher.
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Residents Served: 25
Memory Care Unit Area (sq ft): 9223
Staff Total Daily: 31
Staff Waking: 23
Inspection Report — May 5, 2025
Follow-Up
Date: May 5, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was a partial, unannounced visit conducted due to an incident involving a resident holding knives and subsequent medical evaluation concerns.
Findings
The facility was found to have fully implemented the submitted plan of correction related to a resident's medical evaluation after an acute psychotic episode. The resident's medical evaluation was updated following the incident, and corrective actions including one-to-one supervision and removal of sharp objects were taken.
Citations (1)
Failure to complete a new medical evaluation after a resident's acute episode and medication changes.
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Residents Served: 25
Total Daily Staff: 47
Waking Staff: 35
Dose Increase: 30
Dose Increase: 60
Inspection Report — Jan 3, 2025
Renewal
Date: Jan 3, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal inspection of THE HILL AT WHITEMARSH - OAKLEY HALL ASSISTED LIVING facility to assess compliance with licensing requirements.
Findings
The inspection identified multiple deficiencies including unsecured narcotics log book and medication cart computer, lack of orientation for ancillary staff, missing fire safety training for a staff member, unsecured resident mobility device, missing emergency telephone numbers in a resident room, expired antiseptic in the first aid kit, incomplete medical evaluation for a resident, and improper storage and labeling of medications.
Citations (8)
Narcotics log book left unsecured and unattended on medication cart; medication cart computer left unlocked and unattended exposing resident information.
Ancillary staff persons did not receive general orientation to their specific job functions.
Staff person did not receive in-person fire safety training during training year 2024.
Resident's bedside mobility device not securely attached to bed frame, creating a hazardous area.
No emergency telephone numbers posted on or by the telephone in resident room #408.
First aid kit in fourth floor office missing antiseptic; antiseptic wipes expired in 10/2024.
Medical evaluation for resident #1 missing information on emergency actions related to diagnoses.
Medications not properly labeled with open dates; punctured blister pack exposing medication to contamination.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 22
Current Hospice Residents: 1
Residents 60 Years or Older: 22
Residents with Mobility Need: 17
Total Daily Staff: 39
Waking Staff: 29
Inspection Report — Jan 29, 2024
Renewal
Date: Jan 29, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal visit to review compliance with licensing requirements at The Hill at Whitemarsh - Oakley Hall Assisted Living.
Findings
The inspection identified multiple deficiencies including lack of required fire safety training for staff, incomplete dementia training for a staff member, hot water temperatures exceeding allowed limits, outdated food labeling, failure to submit emergency procedures annually, incomplete fire drill records, incomplete medical evaluations for a resident, medication storage issues, and incomplete resident support plans. Plans of correction were accepted and many deficiencies were noted as implemented or in progress with completion dates mostly by May 5, 2024.
Citations (9)
Staff persons A and B did not receive required annual fire safety training completed by a fire safety expert or trained staff person.
Staff person A received only 3.5 hours of dementia-specific training within 30 days of hire instead of the required 4 hours.
Hot water temperature at bathroom sink in room 428 measured 127.5°F and kitchenette sink in room 402 measured 123.2°F, exceeding the 120°F limit.
Outdated or unlabeled food items (sandwich, bowl of sliced beets, cup of white liquid) found in the Country Kitchen refrigerator.
Written emergency procedures had not been submitted to the local emergency management agency since February 2022.
Fire drill record for 9/29/23 did not include problems encountered; two residents did not evacuate and reason was unknown.
Medical evaluation for resident #1 did not include health status; this section was blank.
Medications prescribed as needed for residents #1 and #2 were not available in the residence at times.
Resident support plans for residents #1 and #2 did not include specific need, intended use, risks, ability to use bedside mobility devices safely, device identification, or FDA cover requirements.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 23
Total Daily Staff: 41
Waking Staff: 31
Hot Water Temperature: 127.5
Hot Water Temperature: 123.2
Dementia Training Hours: 3.5
Fire Drill Date: Sep 29, 2023
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance Director | Named in relation to fire safety training deficiency and corrective actions. | |
| HR Manager | Named in relation to dementia training deficiency and corrective actions. | |
| Maintenance Technician | Named in relation to hot water temperature deficiency and corrective actions. | |
| Dietary Manager | Named in relation to outdated food deficiency and corrective actions. | |
| Assisted Living Administrator | Named in relation to medical evaluation, medication storage, and support plan deficiencies and corrective actions. | |
| Primary Care Physician | Named in relation to medical evaluation deficiency and corrective actions. | |
| LPN | Named in relation to medication storage deficiency and corrective actions. |
Inspection Report — Sep 28, 2022
Renewal
Date: Sep 28, 2022
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal licensing inspection of THE HILL AT WHITEMARSH - OAKLEY HALL ASSISTED LIVING facility.
Findings
No regulatory citations or deficiencies were identified during the inspection.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 22
Total Daily Staff: 41
Waking Staff: 31
Residents Diagnosed with Mental Illness: 2
Residents with Mobility Need: 19
Residents 60 Years or Older: 22
Inspection Report — Jul 14, 2021
Renewal
Date: Jul 14, 2021
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal visit to review the facility's compliance with licensing requirements.
Findings
The submitted plan of correction was determined to be fully implemented. Deficiencies were found related to emergency management plan submission timeliness, incomplete medical evaluation documentation for a resident, and discontinued medication present in the medication cart.
Citations (3)
The residence’s written emergency procedures were not submitted timely for 2021.
The medical evaluation for resident #1 did not include an indication that a tuberculin skin test has been administered with negative results within 2 years.
Ondansetron (Zofran) Tab 4 Mg prescribed for resident #2 was in the medication cart but was discontinued in April 2021.
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Residents Served: 24
Total Daily Staff: 25
Waking Staff: 19
Inspection Report — Dec 30, 2019
Renewal
Date: Dec 30, 2019
Visit Reason
This document is a renewal license issued to The Hill at Whitemarsh - Oakley Hall Assisted Living following receipt of a renewal application dated December 10, 2019. The Department advises that an annual onsite inspection will be conducted within the next twelve months as required by regulation.
Findings
No inspection findings are reported in this document. It serves as a certificate of compliance and license renewal for the assisted living facility.
Inspection Report — Oct 7, 2019
Renewal
Date: Oct 7, 2019
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal visit to review compliance with licensing requirements at The Hill at Whitemarsh Oakley Hall Assisted Living.
Findings
The submitted plan of correction related to furniture and equipment hazards was fully implemented and in compliance. The facility ordered new enabler bars with protective covers to prevent residents from getting limbs caught between the bed and the bar.
Citations (1)
Regulation 2800.95 – Furniture and Equipment: Several residents were using enabler bars on their beds that posed a risk of limbs getting caught between the bed and the bar. The facility ordered new enabler bars with protective covers to address this hazard.
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Residents Served: 28
Staffing Hours - Total Daily Staff: 29
Staffing Hours - Waking Staff: 22
Notice — Mar 22, 2019
Date: Mar 22, 2019
Visit Reason
The document serves as a renewal notification and certificate of compliance for The Hill at Whitemarsh - Oakley Hall Assisted Living, confirming the facility's licensed capacity 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 confirms issuance of a regular license following the renewal application and outlines the Department's obligation to conduct an annual inspection.
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Inspection Report — Jul 24, 2018
Renewal
Date: Jul 24, 2018
Visit Reason
The inspection was a full renewal inspection of The Hill at Whitemarsh - Oakley Hall Assisted Living facility conducted by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Bureau of Human Services Licensing.
Findings
Violations of 55 Pa. Code Chapter 2800 were found, including a medical evaluation for Resident #1 that was not signed by an authorized medical professional. A plan of correction was submitted to address these violations.
Citations (1)
55 Pa. Code § 141b requires a resident to have a medical evaluation at least annually. The medical evaluation for Resident #1 completed on 2/3/17 was not signed by the physician, a physician's assistant, or a certified nurse practitioner.
Report Facts
Number of Residents Served: 27
Number of Current Hospice Residents: 1
Number of Hospice Residents in past year: 2
Number of Residents 60 Years or Older: 27
Number of Residents with Mental Illness: 2
Number of Residents with Mobility Need: 5
Notice — Dec 26, 2017
Date: Dec 26, 2017
Visit Reason
This document serves as a renewal notification and license issuance for The Hill at Whitemarsh - Oakley Hall Assisted Living following receipt of a renewal application dated December 5, 2017.
Findings
The Department confirms issuance of a regular license and states that an annual onsite inspection will be conducted within the next twelve months to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
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Inspection Report — Oct 17, 2017
Annual Inspection
Date: Oct 17, 2017
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as an annual licensing inspection with reasons listed as Renewal and Incident.
Findings
Violations were found related to dementia-specific training hours for staff, specifically that two staff members had only 3 hours of dementia-specific training instead of the required 4 hours within 30 days of hire.
Citations (1)
Regulation 69 requires staff to receive at least 4 hours of dementia-specific training within 30 days of hire. Two staff members had only 3 hours of dementia-specific training at the time of inspection on October 17, 2017.
Report Facts
Number of Residents Served: 27
Number of Current Hospice Residents: 1
Number of Residents 60 Years or Older: 25
Number of Residents with Mobility Need: 4
Inspection Report — Dec 29, 2016
Renewal
Date: Dec 29, 2016
Visit Reason
The document is a renewal application and license issuance for The Hill at Whitemarsh – Oakley Hall Assisted Living. It confirms the facility's renewal to operate and notifies that an annual onsite inspection will be conducted within the next twelve months.
Findings
No inspection findings are reported in this document. It serves as a license renewal confirmation and notification of future inspection requirements.
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Inspection Report — Sep 15, 2016
Annual Inspection
Date: Sep 15, 2016
Visit Reason
The Department of Human Services conducted an annual licensing inspection of The Hill at Whitemarsh – Oakley Hall Assisted Living on September 15, 2016.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with 55 Pa.Code Chapter 2800 relating to Assisted Living Residences.
Notice — January 15, 2021
Date: January 15, 2021
Visit Reason
This document serves as a certificate of compliance and a license renewal notice for The Hill at Whitemarsh - Oakley Hall Assisted Living, confirming the facility's authorization to operate and informing about the requirement for an annual onsite inspection within the next twelve months.
Findings
The Department has issued a regular license in response to the renewal application and advises that an annual inspection will be conducted within the next twelve months. Enforcement action will be taken if noncompliance is found during the inspection.
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Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Jamie L. Buchenauer | Deputy Secretary, Office of Long-Term Living | Signed the renewal notice letter |
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