Inspection Reports for The Remington Senior Living and Memory Care
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Inspection Report
Census: 94
Capacity: 120
Deficiencies: 0
Oct 15, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was a partial, unannounced licensing inspection conducted due to an incident at the facility.
Findings
No regulatory citations or deficiencies were identified as a result of this inspection.
Report Facts
License Capacity: 120
Residents Served: 94
Secured Dementia Care Unit Capacity: 37
Secured Dementia Care Unit Residents Served: 33
Hospice Current Residents: 16
Residents Age 60 or Older: 93
Residents with Mobility Need: 48
Residents with Physical Disability: 1
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 92
Capacity: 120
Deficiencies: 1
Aug 28, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation following a review by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Bureau of Human Service Licensing on 08/28/2025.
Findings
The inspection found a violation related to privacy where two 'nanny cameras' with audio recording capabilities were used in a resident's bedroom. The facility submitted a plan of correction which was accepted and fully implemented by 10/01/2025.
Complaint Details
The visit was complaint-related. The violation involved unauthorized audio recording in a resident's bedroom. The plan of correction was accepted and fully implemented.
Deficiencies (1)
| Description |
|---|
| Use of nanny cameras with audio recording capabilities in a resident's bedroom, violating resident privacy rights. |
Report Facts
License Capacity: 120
Residents Served: 92
Secured Dementia Care Unit Capacity: 37
Secured Dementia Care Unit Residents Served: 34
Hospice Current Residents: 13
Residents Age 60 or Older: 92
Residents with Mobility Need: 49
Residents with Physical Disability: 1
Total Daily Staff: 141
Waking Staff: 106
Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Census: 93
Capacity: 120
Deficiencies: 1
Jul 2, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection visit on 07/02/2025 was a partial, unannounced follow-up to review the submitted plan of correction related to an incident.
Findings
The submitted plan of correction was determined to be fully implemented. The deficiency involved staff treating a resident without dignity and respect during a transfer, with corrective actions including staff removal, re-education, and ongoing monitoring.
Deficiencies (1)
| Description |
|---|
| Staff persons A and B were rude to resident #1 during a transfer, causing the resident to feel scared and anxious, violating the requirement that residents be treated with dignity and respect. |
Report Facts
License Capacity: 120
Residents Served: 93
Secured Dementia Care Unit Capacity: 37
Secured Dementia Care Unit Residents Served: 32
Hospice Current Residents: 7
Residents 60 Years or Older: 92
Residents with Mobility Need: 51
Total Daily Staff: 144
Waking Staff: 108
Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Census: 95
Capacity: 120
Deficiencies: 2
May 14, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection visit on 05/14/2025 was a partial, unannounced review triggered by an incident at the facility.
Findings
The report found two deficiencies: a resident abuse incident involving physical contact resulting in injury, and a medication security violation where medication was found unlocked and unattended. Plans of correction were submitted and fully implemented by 05/29/2025.
Deficiencies (2)
| Description |
|---|
| Resident was physically abused when another resident pushed them, causing injury requiring hospital transport. |
| Prescription medication was found unlocked, unattended, and accessible in a drawer in the chart room. |
Report Facts
Residents served: 95
License capacity: 120
Secured Dementia Care Unit capacity: 37
Secured Dementia Care Unit residents served: 36
Hospice current residents: 9
Residents aged 60 or older: 94
Residents with mobility need: 52
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 95
Capacity: 120
Deficiencies: 3
Jan 3, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint, incident, and interim review to assess compliance and verify the submitted plan of correction for the facility.
Findings
The inspection found deficiencies related to staff training on dementia care and resident rights, as well as improper food storage practices. The facility submitted plans of correction which were accepted and implemented, with ongoing monitoring planned.
Complaint Details
The visit was complaint-related, triggered by a complaint, incident, and interim review. The submitted plan of correction was determined to be fully implemented.
Deficiencies (3)
| Description |
|---|
| Direct care staff person A did not receive training in care for residents with dementia and cognitive impairments during the 2024 staff training year. |
| Direct care staff person A and ancillary staff person B did not receive training in resident rights during the 2024 staff training year. |
| Food items in the home’s walk-in refrigerator and freezer were stored in unsealed containers, exposing products and causing freezer burn. |
Report Facts
Residents Served: 95
License Capacity: 120
Secured Dementia Care Unit Capacity: 37
Residents Served in Dementia Care Unit: 37
Current Hospice Residents: 12
Residents Age 60 or Older: 95
Residents Diagnosed with Mental Illness: 47
Residents with Mobility Need: 52
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 90
Capacity: 120
Deficiencies: 2
May 2, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint and incident investigation at THE REMINGTON SENIOR LIVING facility.
Findings
The facility failed to timely report incidents of a missing jewelry box and a resident injury in the memory care unit to the appropriate authorities, resulting in repeat violations of abuse reporting and incident reporting regulations. The submitted plan of correction was accepted and fully implemented.
Complaint Details
The visit was complaint-related and involved substantiated violations for failure to report abuse and incidents in a timely manner as required by Pennsylvania regulations.
Deficiencies (2)
| Description |
|---|
| Failure to immediately report suspected abuse incidents involving a missing jewelry box and a resident injury in the memory care unit. |
| Failure to report incidents to the Department’s personal care home regional office or complaint hotline within 24 hours as required. |
Report Facts
License Capacity: 120
Residents Served: 90
Secured Dementia Care Unit Capacity: 40
Residents Served in Dementia Unit: 35
Hospice Residents: 15
Resident Mobility Need: 42
Total Daily Staff: 132
Waking Staff: 99
Inspection Report
Census: 90
Capacity: 120
Deficiencies: 0
Apr 10, 2024
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 as a result of this inspection.
Report Facts
Resident Support Staff: 130
Waking Staff: 98
Secured Dementia Care Unit Capacity: 33
Secured Dementia Care Unit Residents Served: 31
Hospice Current Residents: 10
Residents Served: 90
Residents Age 60 or Older: 90
Residents with Mobility Need: 40
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 92
Capacity: 120
Deficiencies: 2
Mar 12, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation following a report of inappropriate staff behavior and issues with resident assessments.
Findings
The investigation substantiated a violation involving inappropriate conversations by a staff member with a resident, resulting in the staff member's separation from employment. Additionally, a deficiency was found in the resident's initial assessment missing a diagnosis documented in a medical evaluation.
Complaint Details
The complaint was substantiated following investigation of inappropriate staff behavior reported by a resident. Staff person B was suspended and subsequently separated from employment. Re-education on Resident Rights and Reporting Abuse was conducted.
Deficiencies (2)
| Description |
|---|
| Inappropriate conversations by staff person B with a resident causing discomfort and violation of resident dignity and respect. |
| Resident's initial assessment did not include a diagnosis documented in the medical evaluation completed after admission. |
Report Facts
License Capacity: 120
Residents Served: 92
Memory Care Capacity: 37
Memory Care Residents Served: 33
Hospice Residents: 12
Residents Age 60 or Older: 92
Residents with Mobility Need: 37
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 89
Capacity: 120
Deficiencies: 2
Jan 23, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to a complaint and incident involving suspected resident abuse and fraudulent charges on a resident's debit card.
Findings
The facility failed to immediately report suspected abuse related to fraudulent charges on a resident's debit card. The abuse involved staff misuse of the resident's card, and the facility submitted a plan of correction which was accepted and later implemented.
Complaint Details
The complaint involved allegations of financial abuse where a resident's debit card was missing and fraudulent charges were made. The abuse was substantiated by a police investigation which determined a staff member used the resident's card.
Deficiencies (2)
| Description |
|---|
| Failure to immediately report suspected abuse of a resident involving fraudulent charges on the resident's debit card. |
| Resident was subjected to abuse through misuse of their debit card by a staff member. |
Report Facts
License Capacity: 120
Residents Served: 89
Secured Dementia Care Unit Capacity: 37
Secured Dementia Care Unit Residents Served: 32
Hospice Residents: 13
Residents with Mobility Need: 37
Residents 60 Years or Older: 89
Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Census: 89
Capacity: 120
Deficiencies: 1
Oct 31, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection visit on 10/31/2023 was a partial, unannounced review triggered by an incident at the facility.
Findings
The submitted plan of correction related to an abuse incident involving a staff member and a resident was found to be fully implemented. The facility demonstrated compliance with abuse prevention training and monitoring protocols.
Complaint Details
The visit was incident-related. The abuse allegation was investigated, substantiated by the facility's actions, and addressed with immediate staff suspension and termination. Resident had no injuries and was unaware of the incident.
Deficiencies (1)
| Description |
|---|
| A staff member physically abused a resident in the Secured Dementia Care Unit, resulting in immediate suspension and termination of the staff member's employment. |
Report Facts
License Capacity: 120
Residents Served: 89
Secured Dementia Care Unit Capacity: 36
Secured Dementia Care Unit Residents Served: 34
Hospice Current Residents: 13
Total Daily Staff: 128
Waking Staff: 96
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 93
Capacity: 120
Deficiencies: 0
Jun 23, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation at the facility.
Findings
No regulatory citations or deficiencies were identified as a result of this inspection.
Complaint Details
The inspection was complaint-related; no deficiencies or citations were found.
Report Facts
License Capacity: 120
Residents Served: 93
Secured Dementia Care Unit Capacity: 37
Secured Dementia Care Unit Residents Served: 34
Hospice Current Residents: 16
Residents Age 60 or Older: 93
Residents with Mobility Need: 41
Total Daily Staff: 134
Waking Staff: 101
Inspection Report
Census: 91
Capacity: 120
Deficiencies: 0
Feb 9, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was a partial, unannounced licensing inspection conducted due to a provisional incident.
Findings
No regulatory citations or deficiencies were identified as a result of this inspection.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 91
License Capacity: 120
Residents Served in Secured Dementia Care Unit: 33
Capacity of Secured Dementia Care Unit: 38
Current Hospice Residents: 8
Resident Support Staff: 0
Total Daily Staff: 130
Waking Staff: 98
Residents Age 60 or Older: 91
Residents Diagnosed with Mental Illness: 1
Residents with Mobility Need: 39
Inspection Report
Renewal
Census: 98
Capacity: 120
Deficiencies: 7
Jan 17, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced full renewal inspection conducted for provisional renewal of the facility license.
Findings
Multiple deficiencies were identified including unsecured confidential resident records, incomplete medical evaluations, unlocked medication carts, storage of discontinued medications, and incomplete documentation for residents in the secured dementia care unit. Plans of correction were accepted with proposed completion dates in February 2023.
Deficiencies (7)
| Description |
|---|
| Unsecured narcotic count binder containing confidential resident information left unattended and accessible on medication cart. |
| Resident #1's medical evaluation did not include medical diagnoses as required. |
| Resident #2's annual medical evaluation lacked date of evaluation and vital signs information. |
| Medication cart was unlocked, unattended, and accessible containing medications for numerous residents. |
| Resident #3's medication cart contained discontinued Ondansetron 8mg tablets. |
| Medical evaluations for residents #3 and #6 did not include the need for secured dementia care unit placement. |
| Residents #4 and #5 had written cognitive preadmission screenings completed more than 72 hours prior to admission to secured dementia care unit. |
Report Facts
License Capacity: 120
Residents Served: 98
Secured Dementia Care Unit Capacity: 37
Secured Dementia Care Unit Residents Served: 33
Current Hospice Residents: 8
Resident with Mental Illness: 1
Residents with Mobility Need: 39
Residents 60 Years or Older: 98
Inspection Report
Renewal
Census: 83
Capacity: 120
Deficiencies: 7
Jul 12, 2022
Visit Reason
The inspection was a renewal inspection with an incident review, conducted over multiple days in July 2022, to assess compliance with licensing requirements for the Personal Care Home.
Findings
The inspection identified multiple violations including resident neglect resulting in a resident's death, hot water temperature exceeding allowed limits, fire safety inspection and evacuation deficiencies, medication labeling and administration record errors, and issues with key-locking devices preventing immediate egress. Plans of correction were directed for all deficiencies with specified completion dates.
Deficiencies (7)
| Description |
|---|
| Resident #1 was found unattended and exposed to unsafe conditions on the secured dementia care unit outdoor patio, resulting in death. |
| Hot water temperature at the sink in the 1st floor lounge was 122.6°F, exceeding the maximum allowed 120°F. |
| The home’s fire safety inspection and fire drill were not conducted annually as required, with the previous inspection in 2019 and the next scheduled for 2023. |
| The home exceeded the maximum safe evacuation time during multiple fire drills, and one drill had fewer residents evacuated than present. |
| Pharmacy labels for residents #2 and #4 did not match prescribed medication dosages and instructions. |
| Medication administration records were incomplete or inaccurate for residents #2, #3, and #5. |
| Exit door to the 4th floor north stairwell in the secured dementia care unit could not be opened with the posted code. |
Report Facts
License Capacity: 120
Residents Served: 83
Secured Dementia Care Unit Capacity: 37
Residents Served in Secured Dementia Care Unit: 25
Hospice Residents: 9
Waking Staff: 85
Total Daily Staff: 113
Fire Drill Evacuation Times: 7.56
Fire Drill Evacuation Times: 7.35
Fire Drill Evacuation Times: 6.19
Fire Drill Evacuation Times: 7.58
Residents Present During Fire Drill: 80
Residents Evacuated During Fire Drill: 79
Notice
Capacity: 94
Deficiencies: 0
Sep 22, 2021
Visit Reason
The document serves as a renewal notification and issuance of a regular license for the Personal Care Home 'Anthology of McCandless' following receipt of the renewal application dated September 17, 2021.
Findings
No inspection findings are reported in this document. It states that an onsite inspection will be conducted within the next twelve months as required by regulation.
Report Facts
Maximum capacity: 94
Secure Dementia Care Unit capacity: 37
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Jamie L. Buchenauer | Deputy Secretary | Signed the renewal notification letter |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 72
Capacity: 94
Deficiencies: 0
Jul 13, 2021
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation during an unannounced partial licensing inspection.
Findings
No regulatory citations or deficiencies were identified as a result of this inspection.
Complaint Details
The inspection was triggered by a complaint, but no deficiencies or citations were found, indicating no substantiated issues.
Report Facts
License Capacity: 94
Residents Served: 72
Secured Dementia Care Unit Capacity: 37
Secured Dementia Care Unit Residents Served: 25
Current Hospice Residents: 12
Residents Age 60 or Older: 69
Residents with Mobility Need: 32
Inspection Report
Renewal
Census: 67
Capacity: 94
Deficiencies: 7
Jun 9, 2021
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal inspection of the facility's license.
Findings
The inspection identified multiple deficiencies including incomplete direct care staff training documentation, sanitary issues in the kitchen, inoperable bedside lighting, improper food storage, lack of emergency procedures for inoperable smoke detectors, missing posted menus, and incomplete hospice service documentation in resident support plans. Plans of correction were accepted for all deficiencies.
Deficiencies (7)
| Description |
|---|
| Direct care staff person provided unsupervised ADL services before completing required training and competency test. |
| Multiple dried, red food spots on the inside bottom of the kitchen microwave. |
| Resident did not have access to an operable lamp or source of lighting at bedside due to a burned out bulb. |
| Food items were stored in unsealed, clear plastic bags in the small kitchen freezer. |
| Home's emergency procedures did not indicate procedures to be implemented when smoke detector or fire alarm is inoperable. |
| Menus for the weeks of 6/6/21 to 6/12/21 and 6/13/21 to 6/19/21 were not posted in the main dining room and dementia care unit dining room. |
| Resident support plans did not address hospice services or frequency of services for three residents receiving hospice care. |
Report Facts
License Capacity: 94
Residents Served: 67
Secured Dementia Care Unit Capacity: 37
Residents Served in Dementia Unit: 23
Hospice Residents: 10
Total Daily Staff: 96
Waking Staff: 72
Residents with Mobility Need: 29
Residents 60 Years or Older: 65
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