Inspection Reports for
Transitions Healthcare Washington Pa

The inspection included a complaint investigation component; however, the plan of correction was accepted and fully implemented, indicating resolution of the complaint issues.

The submitted plan of correction was found to be fully implemented. Two deficiencies were noted: an uncovered trash can in a resident bathing room and a discontinued medication still present in the medication cart, both of which were corrected with education and audits.

The visit was complaint-related, with the reason explicitly stated as 'Complaint'. The submitted plan of correction was fully implemented as of June 16, 2025.

The facility was found to routinely lack a qualified staff person to administer medications during the overnight shift despite having residents who cannot self-administer prescribed PRN medications. A plan of correction was accepted and fully implemented by June 16, 2025.

The inspection was complaint-related, with the reason for the visit explicitly stated as 'Complaint'. The plan of correction was accepted and fully implemented as of the follow-up inspection date.

The facility was found to have fully implemented the plan of correction related to the storage and locking of poisonous materials. Specific deficiencies regarding unlabeled and unlocked poisonous materials were corrected, and staff education and weekly audits were established to maintain compliance.

The inspection identified multiple deficiencies including improper placement of carbon monoxide detectors, uncovered trash receptacles, unlabeled leftover food, incomplete fire drill records, medication labeling and administration errors, and failure to follow prescriber's orders. Plans of correction were accepted and implemented by 12/13/2024 with ongoing audits and staff training scheduled.

The complaint investigation substantiated verbal abuse by staff persons A and B towards a resident at approximately 4:30am. The abuse was not reported until hours later, and staff person A continued working unsupervised after the incident. Both staff resigned following the investigation.

The investigation found verbal abuse by staff towards a resident that was not immediately reported as required. Staff involved resigned, and corrective actions including education, supervision plans, and audits were implemented to prevent recurrence.

The submitted plan of correction was determined to be fully implemented as of the inspection date. The facility addressed a prior abuse violation involving misappropriation of resident property, including staff termination and resident reimbursement.

The inspection was complaint-related and involved an incident of resident abuse. The plan of correction was accepted and fully implemented.

The plan of correction related to a resident altercation and abuse was found to be fully implemented. Continued compliance is required to maintain standards.

The facility was found to have a deficiency in maintaining records of financial transactions for resident funds, specifically a lack of documentation for withdrawals made from a resident's bank account. The submitted plan of correction was reviewed and determined to be fully implemented.

The inspection was triggered by a complaint, and the plan of correction submitted was fully implemented and accepted.

The inspection found deficiencies related to unsecured poisonous materials accessible to residents, broken and rusted gate on the walkway, and cracked deteriorated sidewalk areas presenting hazards. All identified issues were corrected with removal or repair and staff education was provided.

The facility was found to be in compliance overall, but several deficiencies were identified including failure to complete a criminal background check for a direct care staff member, improper food storage with unsealed containers and outdated food items, and medication labeling discrepancies for two residents. Plans of correction were accepted and implemented.

The facility was found to be in compliance with the applicable regulations after corrections were made following the inspection. A regular license was issued.

Violations of 55 Pa. Code Chapter 2600 related to Personal Care Homes were found during multiple licensing inspections, leading to revocation of the previous license and issuance of a provisional license contingent on correction of these violations.

The inspection found deficiencies related to inadequate staffing during night shifts to safely evacuate residents, failure to evacuate all residents during multiple fire drills, and failure to conduct fire drills with minimum staffing as required. Plans of correction were submitted but not implemented as of the follow-up dates.

The inspection included a complaint investigation related to allegations of abuse and mistreatment by staff person B, which was substantiated leading to suspension and termination of the staff member.

The inspection identified multiple deficiencies including abuse by a staff member, inadequate staffing levels, failure to maintain sanitary conditions, missing emergency procedures, incomplete fire drill records, and lack of a resident activity program. Plans of correction were accepted or directed with specific completion dates.

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

No inspection findings are reported in this document. It confirms issuance of a regular license following the renewal application and advises that future inspections will be conducted to ensure compliance.

The inspection identified multiple deficiencies including improper placement of a carbon monoxide detector, incomplete fire safety orientation for a new staff member, unlabeled personal care items in the shower room, water damaged ceiling tiles and peeling wallpaper in resident rooms, missing functional thermometers in refrigeration units, lack of posted emergency procedures, presence of discontinued medication in the medication cart, absence of a current weekly activity calendar, and incomplete documentation in a resident's support plan. All deficiencies had plans of correction accepted and were implemented or scheduled for correction.

The inspection found deficiencies related to inadequate assistance with activities of daily living, insufficient staffing during night hours, unsanitary conditions including food debris and uncovered trash receptacles. Plans of correction were accepted and documented as implemented or ongoing.

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

The inspection was triggered by a complaint and was unannounced. The plan of correction was approved and fully implemented as of May 8, 2020.

The facility was found to have a non-functioning ventilation fan in the bathroom of resident room 109, which lacked an operable window. The submitted plan of correction was reviewed and determined to be fully implemented.

The inspection identified multiple violations including issues with resident personal equipment, trash outside the home, furniture and equipment repair, walls/floors/ceilings condition, unobstructed egress, furnace inspections, evacuation times, fire drills during sleeping hours, and smoking area guidelines. All violations had plans of correction implemented by February 5, 2020.

No inspection findings are reported in this document. It serves as a license renewal notification and states that an inspection will be conducted within the next year.

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

The complaint was substantiated based on the incident where staff person A neglected and verbally abused resident #1. The plan of correction included suspension and termination of the employee, staff education, and enhanced reporting procedures.

The investigation found that staff person A neglected and verbally abused resident #1 during a shower, resulting in the resident becoming incontinent and distressed. A plan of correction was developed including staff suspension, education on abuse identification and reporting, and criminal background checks for new hires.

Multiple violations of 55 Pa. Code Chapter 2600 were found, including issues with unsecured medication storage, unsigned resident contracts, incomplete employee job descriptions, lack of required staff training documentation, and missing physician names on medical equipment documentation. Plans of correction were submitted with varying implementation statuses.

The waiver is granted with conditions including completion of orientation, passing a competency-based test, and submission of documentation by specified dates. The waiver expires on September 4, 2018, after which full compliance is expected.

No inspection findings are reported in this document. It is an administrative license renewal notice with no deficiencies or compliance issues mentioned.

Two violations were found: failure to post influenza information as required by the Influenza Awareness Act, and incomplete initial assessments for two residents regarding adaptive equipment and hearing aids.

The waiver is granted under specified conditions including use of alternative documentation for medical evaluations. The waiver remains effective as long as conditions are met and will be reviewed annually during the facility's annual inspection.

No inspection findings are reported in this document. It primarily communicates the license renewal and the requirement for a future annual inspection.

Multiple violations were found related to resident confidentiality, admission paperwork, staff training, fire safety orientation, equipment maintenance, sanitation, and medication administration. Plans of correction were submitted and partially or fully implemented by January 4, 2017.

No inspection findings are reported in this document. It is a license renewal notice with no deficiencies or compliance issues mentioned.

No inspection findings are reported in this document. It confirms the issuance of a regular license following the renewal application.