Inspection Reports for The Wynwood House at State College

The inspection was an unannounced partial review conducted as an interim follow-up to verify the implementation of a previously submitted plan of correction.

The submitted plan of correction was determined to be fully implemented with deficiencies related to resident personal equipment, lighting/operable lamps, and medication storage corrected. The facility established ongoing audits and education to maintain compliance.

The inspection was a partial, unannounced follow-up visit conducted due to complaint, incident, and monitoring reasons to verify the implementation of a previously submitted plan of correction.

The facility was found to have fully implemented the submitted plan of correction related to incident reporting, staffing adequacy for resident evacuation, and emergency procedures for utility outages. Continued compliance is required.

The visit was complaint-related, involving incidents and monitoring. The submitted plan of correction was determined to be fully implemented.

The inspection was a renewal inspection conducted on November 19, 2024, to assess compliance with 55 Pa. Code Chapter 2600 relating to Personal Care Homes.

The inspection identified multiple violations related to sanitary conditions, safety hazards, medication administration, and compliance with fire safety and smoking policies. Several plans of correction were proposed, with some deficiencies not yet implemented as of the report date.

The inspection was conducted as a partial, unannounced visit due to a complaint and incident reported at the facility.

The inspection found violations related to resident abuse, including failure to submit a required Act 13 report and inadequate documentation of inappropriate resident behaviors in support plans. The facility implemented corrective actions including notifying appropriate agencies, initiating 2-hour checks, medication adjustments, and transferring a resident to a more secure setting.

The complaint involved an incident on 9/23/24 where a resident was inappropriately touched by another resident. The facility verbally notified the Area on Aging Agency but failed to submit the required Act 13 form. The resident involved was monitored with 2-hour checks and medication adjustments, and was later transferred to a more secure facility. The complaint was substantiated with corrective actions accepted and implemented.

The inspection was conducted due to a change in legal entity for the facility.

The facility was found to have a deficiency in the first aid kit, which lacked a thermometer. The deficiency was corrected immediately during the inspection, and the plan of correction was accepted and fully implemented.

The inspection was a complaint-related partial unannounced review conducted on 05/15/2024 and 05/16/2024 to assess compliance following a complaint.

The submitted plan of correction was found to be fully implemented, with continued compliance required. A deficiency was noted regarding delayed access to staff files during the inspection, which was subsequently corrected.

The visit was complaint-related with a substantiated issue regarding access to staff files. The plan of correction was accepted and implemented by 07/10/2024.

The inspection was conducted as a complaint and interim review visit to assess compliance and the implementation of a previously submitted plan of correction.

Multiple deficiencies were identified including breaches in record confidentiality, improper storage of poisonous materials, unsanitary conditions, evidence of insect infestation, ventilation issues, soap dispenser violations, improper food storage, outdated food, medication administration errors, and unsecured medications. All deficiencies had plans of correction accepted and were reported as completed by December 11, 2023.

The inspection was complaint-related with an interim status, conducted unannounced on 11/01/2023. The submitted plan of correction was reviewed and determined to be fully implemented.

The inspection was conducted as a complaint and incident investigation at Wynwood House at State College on 09/28/2023.

The investigation found that a staff member refused to administer pain medication to a resident when requested and was observed yelling at the resident. The staff member was removed from the schedule, and training was conducted to reinforce resident dignity and proper medication administration. The plan of correction was accepted and fully implemented.

The visit was complaint-related involving a resident's complaint that staff person B refused to administer pain medication and assist with bathroom needs, and was verbally abusive. The complaint was substantiated as corrective actions were taken including staff removal and training.

The inspection was conducted as a renewal visit to review compliance with licensing requirements for the facility.

The inspection identified multiple deficiencies including failure to post the current license inspection summary, unverified staff qualifications, improper storage of poisonous materials, ventilation issues, outdated food labeling, lint accumulation in dryer ducts, unsafe smoking area conditions, missing menus, medication administration errors, lack of regular resident activities, and failure to post the activity calendar. All deficiencies had plans of correction accepted and were implemented by December 12, 2023.

The inspection was conducted as a follow-up review of the facility's submitted plan of correction to verify full implementation and compliance.

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services determined that the submitted plan of correction was fully implemented and compliance was maintained. The specific deficiency involved failure to check blood pressure prior to medication administration, which was corrected by adding documentation and audits.

The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation based on concerns raised about safety hazards and care issues at Wynwood House at State College.

The inspection found tripping hazards due to electrical cords and clutter in a resident's room, obstructed egress routes, and an outdated support plan for a resident's medical and safety needs. The facility implemented a plan of correction including daily room checks, removal of hazards, and updating care plans.

The visit was complaint-related, triggered by observations of safety hazards and care concerns for resident #1. The complaint was substantiated with findings of tripping hazards, obstructed egress, and incomplete support plans.

The inspection was conducted as a partial, unannounced visit due to an incident at the facility on 03/31/2023.

No regulatory citations or deficiencies were identified as a result of this inspection.

The inspection was a partial, unannounced visit conducted due to a complaint and incident reported at the facility.

The inspection found multiple deficiencies including delays in assistance to residents, abuse concerns related to neglect and staff sleeping on duty, medication administration errors, improper medication storage, and failure to follow prescriber's orders. Plans of correction were accepted and implemented by June 16, 2023.

The visit was complaint-related with substantiation implied by findings of neglect, abuse, and medication errors.

The document serves as a renewal notification and issuance of a regular license for Wynwood House at State College, a Personal Care Home, following receipt of the renewal application dated March 4, 2021.

The Department has approved the renewal application and issued a regular license. The Department will conduct an onsite inspection within the next twelve months to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.

The inspection was conducted as a renewal inspection of the facility license.

The submitted plan of correction was determined to be fully implemented, with updates to the smoking policy and quality management plan completed and documented.