Inspection Reports for
Vincentian Home

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38 Reports

2016–2025

Inspection Report — Nov 12, 2025

Renewal
Date: Nov 12, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal inspection combined with a complaint investigation to review compliance and licensing status of the facility.

Findings
The facility was found to have multiple deficiencies including failure to conduct fire drills during sleeping hours within the required six-month period, incomplete resident assessments missing key diagnoses, and failure to post directions for key-locking devices near emergency exits. Plans of correction were accepted and fully implemented by the time of the report.

Citations (4)
132.e Fire Drill Sleeping Hours: The last fire drill during sleeping hours was conducted on 10/2/25, but the previous drill was more than six months prior, violating the six-month requirement.
225.a Assessment 15 Days: Resident assessments for four residents did not include diagnoses indicated on their medical evaluations, such as glaucoma, shortness of breath, atrial fibrillation, anxiety, and nausea.
225.c Additional Assessment: Resident assessments for two residents did not include diagnoses such as hypothyroidism, GERD, prostatic hyperplasia, deep vein thrombosis, and neuropathy indicated on medical evaluations.
233.c Key-Locking Devices: Directions for operating key-locking mechanisms were not conspicuously posted near two emergency exit doors in the secured dementia care unit.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 79 Residents Served in Secured Dementia Care Unit: 10 Hospice Current Residents: 11 Staffing Hours - Total Daily Staff: 100 Staffing Hours - Waking Staff: 75

Inspection Report — Jun 25, 2025

Complaint Investigation
Date: Jun 25, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to a complaint investigation regarding the facility's failure to protect a resident (Resident R1) from neglect, specifically related to improper assistance during bed mobility that led to a fall and injury.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was substantiated. The facility failed to protect Resident R1 from neglect when nurse aide Employee E1 did not obtain required assistance during bed mobility, resulting in a fall and injury on 5/3/25. The facility also failed to report this incident to the state agency within 24 hours.
Findings
The facility failed to provide the required two-person assistance for Resident R1 during bed mobility, resulting in the resident rolling out of bed, sustaining a head laceration and fall. Additionally, the facility failed to timely report the incident of neglect to the local state field office within 24 hours. Multiple staff interviews and policy reviews confirmed these failures.

Citations (3)
Failure to protect resident from neglect related to improper assistance during transfers and bed mobility.
Failure to timely report an incident of neglect within 24 hours to the local state field office.
Failure to ensure appropriate assistance for bed mobility to prevent a roll out of bed.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 3 Residents affected: 5 Date of incident: May 3, 2025 Date of survey completion: Jun 25, 2025

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Employee E1Nurse AideNamed in neglect incident where resident rolled out of bed due to lack of assistance.
Employee E2Licensed Practical NurseInterviewed regarding nurse aides' responsibilities and transfer status documentation.
Employee E3Nurse AideInterviewed about transfer assistance requirements.
Employee E4Registered NurseEntered progress note documenting resident fall and injury.
Nursing Home AdministratorConfirmed facility failed to protect resident from neglect and failed to report incident timely.
Director of NursingConfirmed facility failed to protect resident from neglect and failed to report incident timely.

Inspection Report — May 13, 2025

Complaint Investigation
Date: May 13, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation to review compliance with regulations and verify the submitted plan of correction.

Complaint Details
The inspection was triggered by a complaint, and the plan of correction was accepted and fully implemented as of the inspection date.
Findings
The inspection found two deficiencies related to physical site accommodations and unobstructed egress routes. Both deficiencies involved issues with door access codes and push-button activation for automatic doors, which were subsequently corrected with maintenance and staff education.

Citations (2)
ADA push-button post in the courtyard did not activate the automatic door and lacked posted code, requiring staff assistance with a magnetic key card.
Egress routes from The Orchard main common area and adjacent room sides were obstructed by a locked gate with an incorrect posted keypad code.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 52 Residents Served in Dementia Care Unit: 9 Current Hospice Residents: 5 Residents Age 60 or Older: 52 Residents with Mobility Need: 15 Staff Total Daily: 67 Staff Waking: 50

Notice — May 5, 2025

Date: May 5, 2025

Visit Reason
The document serves to notify Vincentian Home that their request to waive the requirement for a high school diploma or GED for a direct care staff member educated outside the United States has been granted.

Findings
The waiver is granted under specific conditions including documentation of education equivalency and record keeping. The Department will review this waiver annually during inspections to ensure compliance.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Theresa HartmanBureau Director, Human Services LicensingSigned the waiver approval letter.

Inspection Report — May 2, 2025

Routine
Date: May 2, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with regulatory requirements related to medication self-administration, catheter care, respiratory care, pharmaceutical services, medication storage, and infection prevention and control.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to determine safety for medication self-administration, lack of physician order specifications for catheter size and balloon inflation, improper respiratory care and storage of CPAP equipment, missed medication doses due to pharmacy stock issues, improper medication storage and labeling, and failure to implement infection control practices and surveillance for COVID-19 negative residents during an outbreak.

Citations (6)
Failed to determine it was safe to self-administer medications, lacked current order or care plan, or interdisciplinary assessment for one of five residents (Resident R302).
Failed to have physician order specifications relating to size of indwelling catheter and balloon inflation amount for one of three residents (Resident R305).
Failed to provide appropriate respiratory care for two of five residents (Residents R67 and R307), including improper storage of CPAP mask and unlabeled oxygen tubing.
Failed to implement pharmaceutical services to ensure accurate provision of medications for one of five residents (Resident R250), resulting in nine missed doses due to pharmacy stock unavailability.
Failed to store all drugs and biologicals in a safe, secure, and orderly manner for one of four nursing units (Building 2-2), including medications improperly stored on bedside table, suppositories commingling with oral medications, unlabeled COVID-19 testing solution and cold brick ice packs, and expired insulin syringes.
Failed to implement a surveillance plan for tracking and monitoring residents who tested negative for COVID during an outbreak for six months and failed to implement infection control practices to prevent cross contamination during a dressing change for one of three residents (Resident R67).
Report Facts
Residents affected: 5 Residents affected: 3 Residents affected: 5 Residents affected: 5 Residents affected: 4 Residents affected: 3 Missed medication doses: 9 Outbreak duration: 6

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Registered Nurse (RN) Employee E1Confirmed Aquaphor ointment was in Resident R302's bathroom without label
Director of NursingConfirmed lack of current order, care plan, and interdisciplinary assessment for Resident R1
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) Employee E7Confirmed lack of catheter size and balloon inflation specifications for Resident R305
Registered Nurse, Employee E3Confirmed improper storage of Resident R67's CPAP mask and improper infection control practices during dressing change
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Employee E2Confirmed unlabeled oxygen tubing and unlabeled COVID-19 testing solution
Nursing Home Administrator (NHA)Confirmed failure to provide appropriate respiratory care and pharmaceutical services
Registered Nurse, Employee E10Confirmed TheraLith medication was not in stock for Resident R250
Registered Nurse (RN) Employee E8Confirmed suppositories commingling with oral medications in medication cart
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Employee E9Confirmed expired insulin syringes in medication storage
Infection Preventionist (IP) Employee E7Confirmed failure to track residents who tested negative for COVID during outbreak

Notice — Feb 21, 2025

Date: Feb 21, 2025

Visit Reason
The document serves to grant a waiver request for a direct care staff member at Vincentian Home who received their education outside the United States, exempting them from the standard high school diploma or GED requirement under 55 Pa.Code § 2600.54(a)(2).

Findings
The waiver is granted with conditions requiring documentation of the staff member's education to be maintained and made available upon request. The Department will review this waiver annually during inspections to ensure compliance.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Theresa HartmanBureau Director, Human Services LicensingSigned the waiver approval letter.

Notice — Feb 19, 2025

Date: Feb 19, 2025

Visit Reason
This document serves to notify Vincentian Home that their request to waive the requirement for direct care staff to have a high school diploma, GED, or active registry status has been granted under specified conditions.

Findings
The waiver is granted based on documentation that the staff member's education from outside the United States is equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma. The Department will review this waiver annually during inspections to ensure compliance with conditions.

Inspection Report — Oct 16, 2024

Renewal
Date: Oct 16, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal and new license review of Vincentian Home to assess compliance and approve a capacity increase from 60 to 90 residents.

Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with the submitted plan of correction fully implemented. Several deficiencies were cited related to financial management, staff support plans, emergency telephone numbers, windows, exterior hazards, evacuation procedures, medication storage and labeling, and record of training, all with corrective plans accepted and implemented.

Citations (10)
The home has not provided the resident a quarterly account of financial transactions on the resident's behalf.
Resident required extensive supervision in the secured dementia care unit (SDCU) was not adequately staffed during a fire alarm evacuation.
Emergency telephone numbers for nearest hospital, police, fire department, ambulance, poison control, local emergency management, and personal care home complaint hotline were not posted on or near telephones in resident rooms.
Multiple resident room windows were missing window screens.
Concrete walkway pad to main entrance and multiple concrete pads leading to main entry were cracked, deteriorated, and had moss growth.
No fire safe areas designated in the home's secure dementia care unit; residents were evacuated to other areas during fire drills.
Two almost full bottles of Nystop Nystatin Topical Powder were found unlocked and unattended in a resident's bathroom sink.
Pharmacy label for resident's Morphine Sulfate solution did not match prescribed dosage instructions.
Resident's medication administration records documented inconsistent blood glucose readings.
Direct care staff's medication administration training records were not signed or dated.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 52 Residents Served in Secured Dementia Care Unit: 8 Current Residents in Hospice: 9 Staffing Hours - Total Daily Staff: 66 Staffing Hours - Waking Staff: 50

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Juliet MarsalaDeputy SecretarySigned approval letter for license capacity increase

Inspection Report — May 31, 2024

Complaint Investigation
Date: May 31, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to complaints regarding failure to administer medications as prescribed, failure to perform weekly skin assessments per physician orders, and failure to obtain weekly lab work for certain residents.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation substantiated that the facility failed to administer medication as ordered, failed to perform weekly skin assessments for three residents, and failed to obtain weekly labs for one resident.
Findings
The facility failed to administer prescribed medication to one resident, failed to perform weekly skin assessments for three residents as ordered, and failed to obtain weekly lab work for one resident. These deficiencies were confirmed through clinical record reviews and staff interviews.

Citations (3)
Failed to administer medications as prescribed by the physician for one of five residents (Resident R174).
Failed to perform weekly skin assessments per physician order for three of ten residents (Resident R50, R382, and R385).
Failed to obtain weekly labs for one of six residents (Resident R50).
Report Facts
Missed weekly skin assessments: 19 Residents affected by skin assessment deficiency: 3 Residents affected by lab work deficiency: 1 Residents affected by medication administration deficiency: 1

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Director of NursingConfirmed failure to administer medication as ordered and failure to perform weekly skin assessments and obtain weekly labs.
Registered Nurse (RN) Employee E7Stated that nursing must sign the Treatment Administration Record (TAR) and complete a skin only evaluation assessment for it to be complete.

Inspection Report — May 31, 2024

Routine
Date: May 31, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with regulatory requirements related to medication administration, resident transfers, treatment and care, accident prevention, catheter care, nutrition, hospice services, and medication security at Vincentian Home.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to determine residents' ability to self-administer medications, inadequate communication during resident transfers, failure to provide timely transfer notices to the Ombudsman, failure to administer medications as prescribed, incomplete skin assessments, inadequate neurological assessments after falls, improper catheter care, failure to address significant weight loss and weight monitoring, failure to coordinate hospice services properly, and failure to secure medication carts.

Citations (9)
Failed to determine the ability to self-administer medications for one of six residents (Resident R114).
Failed to communicate necessary resident information to receiving health care providers for three residents during transfers (Residents R17, R38, R93).
Failed to provide transfer notice to the Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman for three residents (Residents R17, R38, R93).
Failed to administer medications as prescribed, failed weekly skin assessments for three residents, and failed to obtain weekly labs for one resident.
Failed to prevent accidents for one resident and failed to perform neurological assessments after unwitnessed falls for two residents.
Failed to ensure physician order for urinary catheter for one resident and failed to provide appropriate catheter care for two residents.
Failed to identify and address significant weight loss timely for one resident, failed to obtain daily weights for two residents, and failed to notify physician of weight gain for one resident.
Failed to obtain diagnosis for hospice services and failed to coordinate hospice services with facility services for three residents.
Failed to properly secure one of four medication carts observed unlocked and unattended.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 6 Residents affected: 3 Residents affected: 3 Residents affected: 5 Residents affected: 4 Residents affected: 3 Residents affected: 5 Residents affected: 3 Medication carts reviewed: 4

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Employee E6Registered NurseConfirmed medication was at bedside and removed medications for Resident R114
Employee E7Registered NurseConfirmed failure to implement privacy bag for catheter and failure to see foley orders
Employee E8Registered NurseConfirmed failure to implement privacy bag for Resident R49
Employee E5Nurse AideReported incident of Resident R13 sliding off bed and hitting head
Employee E1Dietary TechnicianAware of Resident R78's weight loss but failed to document addressing it
Employee E2Registered NurseConfirmed medication cart was unattended, unlocked, and drawer open
Employee E3Licensed Practical NurseDescribed neurological assessment protocol after resident falls
Employee E4Nurse AideDescribed proper technique for changing residents in bed
Director of NursingDirector of NursingConfirmed multiple deficiencies including medication administration, transfer notices, catheter care, weight monitoring, neurological assessments, and hospice coordination
Assistant Director of NursingAssistant Director of NursingConfirmed failure to communicate necessary resident information during transfers and failure to perform neurological assessments
Nursing Home AdministratorAdministratorConfirmed failure to secure medication cart and failure to address weight loss timely

Inspection Report — Feb 9, 2024

Date: Feb 9, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to evaluate compliance with standards of practice and physicians' orders regarding surgical site care for residents at Vincentian Home.

Findings
The facility failed to ensure timely and appropriate treatment and care for surgical wounds for three of five residents, due to missing or delayed physician orders and inadequate documentation, resulting in minimal harm or potential for harm.

Citations (1)
Failure to provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals related to surgical site care.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 3 Wound size: 0.5

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Registered Nurse (RN) Employee E1Indicated no order for Aquacel dressing on Resident R1's hip
Director of NursingIndicated failure to schedule physician orders for Resident R2 and delayed order entry for Resident CR1
Nursing Home AdministratorConfirmed failure to ensure timely treatment and care for residents

Inspection Report — Dec 14, 2023

Complaint Investigation
Date: Dec 14, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation following allegations related to resident abuse and theft.

Complaint Details
The complaint involved alleged abuse and theft of a resident's credit card. The employee suspected of theft was terminated. The plan of correction included resident education on safeguarding valuables, audits of resident rooms for locking devices, staff training on abuse and reporting, and ongoing resident interviews to assess concerns.
Findings
The investigation found that a resident's credit card was taken without consent and used for unauthorized charges. The employee suspected of theft was terminated, and corrective actions including resident education, audits, and staff training were implemented and verified.

Citations (1)
A resident's credit card was taken from their bedroom and used without their knowledge or consent for unauthorized charges.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 48 Secured Dementia Care Unit Residents Served: 8 Current Residents in Hospice: 3 Residents Age 60 or Older: 48 Residents Diagnosed with Mental Illness: 1 Residents with Mobility Need: 12

Notice — Nov 28, 2023

Date: Nov 28, 2023

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The document serves to notify the facility that a waiver request to 55 Pa.Code § 2600.54(a)(2) regarding direct care staff qualifications has been granted.

Findings
The waiver allows a specified employee to serve as direct care staff based on education equivalency from outside the United States, subject to documentation and annual review during inspections.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Theresa HartmanBureau Director, Human Services LicensingSigned the waiver approval letter.

Inspection Report — Oct 30, 2023

Follow-Up
Date: Oct 30, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection visit on 10/30/2023 was a partial, unannounced review triggered by an incident at the facility.

Findings
The facility was found to have fully implemented the submitted plan of correction related to an abuse violation involving unauthorized use of a resident's debit card by a staff member. Continued compliance is required.

Citations (1)
Staff person took resident #1's debit card without consent and used it for unauthorized charges at multiple businesses.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 48 Secured Dementia Care Unit Residents Served: 7 Hospice Current Residents: 4 Residents Receiving Supplemental Security Income: 3 Residents Diagnosed with Mental Illness: 1 Residents with Mobility Need: 12 Residents Age 60 or Older: 48

Inspection Report — Oct 19, 2023

Annual Inspection
Date: Oct 19, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as part of a facility survey completed on 10/27/2023 to assess compliance with regulatory requirements related to resident rights and equipment maintenance.

Findings
The facility failed to provide a dignified dining experience by using disposable styrofoam products for meals due to a non-operational dish machine in one nursing unit. Additionally, the facility failed to maintain essential equipment properly and did not keep maintenance logs or repair request records for the dish machine.

Citations (2)
Failed to provide a dignified dining experience by using disposable styrofoam products for meals in one nursing unit due to a non-operational dish machine.
Failed to maintain equipment vital to the operation of the facility in proper working order and failed to maintain records for repair requests resulting in an incomplete timeline.
Report Facts
Number of country kitchens affected: 1

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Food Service ManagerConfirmed dish machine non-operational and use of disposable styrofoam products
Nursing Home AdministratorConfirmed use of disposable styrofoam products and failure to maintain equipment and repair records

Inspection Report — Jul 21, 2023

Routine
Date: Jul 21, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with regulatory requirements related to medication self-administration, resident abuse and neglect, investigation of incidents, nursing care standards, wound care, respiratory care, and infection control at Vincentian Home.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to assess residents' ability to self-administer medications, failure to protect residents from neglect and physical abuse, inadequate investigation of incidents, failure to meet nursing care standards including wound care and respiratory care, delays in providing specialty briefs, improper pressure ulcer assessment, and failure to prevent potential cross contamination during dressing changes.

Citations (8)
Failed to determine the ability to self-administer medications for two of five residents (Residents R123 and R129).
Failed to protect residents from neglect for two residents (R45 and R98) resulting in falls and failed to protect one resident (R20) from physical abuse.
Failed to initiate a thorough investigation including witness statements for an accident involving Resident R45.
Failed to provide care and services meeting accepted nursing standards for Resident R59, including not verifying physician's orders prior to dressing changes.
Failed to provide specialty briefs in a timely manner for Resident R104, resulting in delay of treatment.
Failed to properly assess pressure ulcers for Resident R59.
Failed to provide appropriate respiratory care for five residents (R348, R349, R359, R370, and R372) including unlabeled oxygen tubing and humidifiers.
Failed to implement measures to prevent potential cross contamination during dressing change for Resident R59.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed: 5 Residents affected: 2 Residents affected: 3 Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 5 Residents affected: 1

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Employee E13Registered Nurse (RN)Named in medication self-administration deficiency
Employee E3Registered Nurse (RN)Named in medication self-administration and wound care deficiencies
Employee E18Named in neglect and fall incident
Employee E16Registered Nurse (RN)Named in neglect and fall incident
Employee E17Nursing Assistant (NA)Named in neglect and fall incident
Employee E5Nursing Assistant (NA)Named in neglect and fall incident
Employee E6Nursing Assistant (NA)Named in neglect and fall incident
Employee E7Nursing Assistant (NA)Named in neglect and fall incident
Employee E2Nursing Assistant (NA)Named in neglect and fall incident
Employee E9Nursing Assistant (NA)Named in physical abuse incident
Employee E10Nursing Assistant (NA)Named in physical abuse incident
Employee E14Central Supply EmployeeNamed in delay of specialty briefs
Employee E1Registered Nurse (RN)Named in respiratory care deficiencies
Employee E4Agency Registered Nurse (RN)Named in respiratory care deficiencies
Employee E15Named in infection control deficiency

Inspection Report — Apr 11, 2023

Annual Inspection
Date: Apr 11, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess the facility's compliance with care planning requirements as part of the annual survey process.

Findings
The facility failed to develop comprehensive, person-centered care plans with measurable objectives and timetables for two residents, despite documented needs and physician orders. This deficiency was confirmed by review of clinical records, Minimum Data Set assessments, and staff interviews.

Citations (1)
Failed to develop a comprehensive care plan for two residents addressing activities of daily living and physician ordered transfer status.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 2

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Director of NursingConfirmed facility failed to develop comprehensive care plans
Director of Quality and Risk ManagementConfirmed facility failed to develop comprehensive care plans

Inspection Report — Mar 9, 2023

Complaint Investigation
Date: Mar 9, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted following a complaint regarding the facility's failure to provide proper care for a resident with a Life Vest, a wearable defibrillator, specifically concerning battery maintenance and monitoring.

Complaint Details
The complaint was submitted by Resident R1's family member on 2023-03-06, indicating that Resident R1's Life Vest battery was dead for an unknown length of time. The facility failed to identify the event as possible neglect at the time of the family allegation and failed to fully investigate and report it as required by law.
Findings
The facility failed to protect residents from neglect by not providing appropriate care for a resident with a Life Vest, including lack of physician orders, failure to develop a baseline care plan addressing the Life Vest, failure to investigate and report the neglect allegation properly, and failure to ensure nursing staff had the necessary competencies and education to care for the resident with the Life Vest.

Citations (5)
Failed to protect residents from neglect by not providing care for a resident with a Life Vest.
Failed to timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Failed to develop an initial baseline care plan that included instructions to provide person centered care for a resident with a Life Vest.
Failed to make certain of a physician order for the use of a Life Vest for a resident.
Failed to ensure licensed nurses have the specific competencies and skill sets necessary to provide care for a resident with a Life Vest.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 1 Residents in sample: 5

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Employee E1Registered Nurse (RN) Clinical CoordinatorConfirmed facility had not provided education to nursing staff on care required by a resident with Life Vest
Employee E3Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Confirmed she had not checked or changed the battery for Resident R1's Life Vest and had provided care on two shifts
Employee E5Registered Nurse (RN)Confirmed she had not checked or changed the battery for Resident R1's Life Vest and had provided care on three shifts
Employee E2Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Confirmed he had not been provided education for care of a resident with Life Vest
Employee E4Registered Nurse (RN)Confirmed she had not been provided education for care of a resident with Life Vest and would need training before providing care

Inspection Report — Nov 2, 2022

Renewal
Date: Nov 2, 2022

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal review of the Vincentian Home facility on 11/02/2022 and 11/03/2022 to assess compliance with licensing requirements.

Findings
The facility was found to have multiple deficiencies including unlocked resident records, improper use of the term 'assisted living' in contracts, uncovered food storage, incomplete annual medical evaluations, unsecured medications, and missing documentation of resident consent for admission to the secured dementia care unit. The submitted plan of correction was fully implemented by 12/20/2022.

Citations (6)
Resident information was unlocked, unattended and accessible at the 2nd floor nurse's station including assessments, support plans, face sheets, medication lists, and hospice binders.
Use of the term 'Vincentian Home Assisted Living' in resident-home contracts despite not being licensed as an assisted living residence.
Eight trays of uncovered shepherd's pie meat and vegetable gravy mix were stored uncovered in the walk-in freezer.
Resident #7's annual medical evaluation was incomplete and did not indicate continued need for secured dementia care unit (SDCU) placement.
A bottle of prescription medication was unlocked, unattended and accessible in an unlocked drawer at the 2nd floor nurse's station.
No documentation present indicating resident #7 and resident #8 or their designated persons had not objected to admission to the secured dementia care unit.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 60 Residents Served in Secured Dementia Care Unit: 9 Current Hospice Residents: 3 Uncovered Food Items: 8

Inspection Report — Nov 16, 2021

Routine
Date: Nov 16, 2021

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a routine licensing inspection by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Bureau of Human Service Licensing.

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

Notice — Sep 1, 2021

Date: Sep 1, 2021

Visit Reason
The document serves as a renewal notification and license issuance for Vincentian Home, a Personal Care Home, confirming receipt of the renewal application and advising of the requirement for an annual onsite inspection within the next twelve months.

Findings
No inspection findings are reported in this document; it is a license renewal notice and certificate of compliance indicating the facility is authorized to operate with a maximum capacity of 60 residents.

Report Facts

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Jamie L. BuchenauerDeputy Secretary, Office of Long-term LivingSigned the renewal notification letter

Inspection Report — Jun 15, 2021

Renewal
Date: Jun 15, 2021

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal licensing inspection of the Vincentian Home facility on 06/15/2021 and 06/16/2021.

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

Report Facts
Residents Served: 42 Secured Dementia Care Unit Residents Served: 8 Total Daily Staff: 54 Waking Staff: 41 Current Residents Receiving Hospice: 2 Residents Age 60 or Older: 42 Residents with Mobility Need: 12

Inspection Report — Mar 11, 2021

Follow-Up
Date: Mar 11, 2021

Visit Reason
The inspection was a partial, unannounced follow-up review conducted due to an incident, to verify the implementation of a previously submitted plan of correction.

Findings
The facility was found to have fully implemented the plan of correction related to a violation involving staff mistreatment of a resident. The plan included staff termination, resident interviews, mandatory staff training, and education modules, all completed by the follow-up date.

Citations (1)
Staff person A angrily yelled at and threatened to hit resident #1 with a dining cart, violating the requirement that residents be treated with dignity and respect.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 40 Staffing Hours - Total Daily Staff: 49 Staffing Hours - Waking Staff: 37 Secured Dementia Care Unit Residents Served: 7 Residents Age 60 or Older: 40 Residents Diagnosed with Mental Illness: 2 Residents with Mobility Need: 9

Inspection Report — Jan 13, 2021

Complaint Investigation
Date: Jan 13, 2021

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation with an unannounced partial inspection.

Complaint Details
The inspection was complaint-related, but no deficiencies or citations were substantiated.
Findings
No regulatory citations or deficiencies were identified as a result of this inspection.

Report Facts
Residents Served: 40 Residents Served in Dementia Care Unit: 5 Current Hospice Residents: 1 Residents Age 60 or Older: 40 Residents Diagnosed with Mental Illness: 2 Residents with Mobility Need: 8 Residents Receiving Supplemental Security Income: 1

Notice — Nov 10, 2020

Date: Nov 10, 2020

Visit Reason
This document serves as a renewal notification and license issuance for Vincentian Home, a Personal Care Home, confirming the facility's authorized 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 the issuance of a regular license following the renewal application and advises that an annual inspection will be conducted within the next year.

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Inspection Report — Sep 17, 2020

Complaint Investigation
Date: Sep 17, 2020

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation with a partial, unannounced visit to assess compliance with regulatory requirements.

Complaint Details
The visit was complaint-related. The complaint involved failure to follow physician orders for catheter care. The plan of correction was accepted and fully implemented.
Findings
The facility failed to follow the prescriber's orders for Foley Catheter care for Resident #1 on multiple dates. The submitted plan of correction was determined to be fully implemented upon follow-up.

Citations (1)
187d - Follow Prescriber's Orders: Resident #1 was prescribed Foley Catheter care involving irrigation twice daily, but this care was not provided as ordered on multiple dates in September 2020.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 48 Residents Served in Dementia Unit: 7 Hospice Current Residents: 2 Dates of Missed Catheter Care: 16

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Cindy MulickLead InspectorConducted the on-site and off-site complaint investigation
Jason WilliamsLead ReviewerReviewed plan of correction submissions and document submissions
Lysette KamzelskiAdministratorDiscussed plan of correction and issued Notice of Discharge to Resident #1

Inspection Report — Aug 4, 2020

Complaint Investigation
Date: Aug 4, 2020

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation with unannounced partial inspections on 08/04/2020, 08/05/2020, and 08/06/2020 to review compliance and follow up on a plan of correction.

Complaint Details
The inspection was complaint-related and included a review of the submitted plan of correction, which was found fully implemented. Resident #1 no longer resides in the facility.
Findings
The submitted plan of correction was determined to be fully implemented. The facility was found to have previously failed to provide documentation that a resident received ordered physical therapy services, but corrective actions including audits and EMR implementation were completed.

Citations (1)
142d - Secure Preventative Care: The home failed to provide documentation that resident #1 received physical therapy evaluation or services following an active order dated 9/27/19, nor evidence of refusal of such services.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 46 Memory Care Residents Served: 9 Hospice Current Residents: 2 Resident Support Staff Total Daily Staff: 60 Resident Support Staff Waking Staff: 45

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Lysette KamzelskiAdministratorNamed as facility administrator and responsible for plan of correction implementation
Vicki SiegertLead InspectorConducted the complaint investigation inspection
Jon KimberlandLead ReviewerReviewed plan of correction submissions and document submissions

Inspection Report — Jul 14, 2020

Complaint Investigation
Date: Jul 14, 2020

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation following allegations of inappropriate sexual behavior and abuse involving residents.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was substantiated based on findings of unreported incidents and failure to adequately manage inappropriate sexual behaviors by resident #1 toward resident #2 and staff.
Findings
The facility failed to timely report an incident of inappropriate sexual behavior between residents and did not adequately address repeated inappropriate sexual behaviors by resident #1. The home documented 26 occurrences of inappropriate sexual behavior between 5/5/19 and 7/7/20 involving resident #2 and staff. Plans of correction were implemented including staff education, resident interviews, and revisions to support plans.

Citations (3)
2600.16c - The home failed to report an incident of inappropriate sexual behavior between residents to the Department within 24 hours as required.
2600.42b - The home failed to prevent resident #1's repeated inappropriate sexual behaviors and did not adequately address these behaviors in the support plan.
2600.227c - The support plan was not revised within 30 days to reflect changes in resident #1's behaviors and supervision needs.
Report Facts
Residents served: 47 Occurrences of inappropriate sexual behavior: 26 Occurrences involving resident #2: 16 Occurrences involving staff: 10

Inspection Report — Jul 1, 2020

Complaint Investigation
Date: Jul 1, 2020

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation with a partial, unannounced visit to the facility.

Complaint Details
The inspection was triggered by a complaint. The exit conference was held on 07/08/2020. No deficiencies or citations were found, indicating the complaint was not substantiated.
Findings
No regulatory citations or deficiencies were identified during the inspection conducted on July 1, 2020.

Report Facts
Residents Served: 47 Secured Dementia Care Unit Residents Served: 8 Hospice Current Residents: 2

Inspection Report — Jul 25, 2019

Renewal
Date: Jul 25, 2019

Visit Reason
The document is a renewal application and license for Vincentian Home, a Personal Care Home, indicating the Department of Human Services will conduct an onsite inspection within the next twelve months as required by law.

Findings
No inspection findings are reported in this document. It serves as a license renewal confirmation and notification of future inspection requirements.

Inspection Report — Mar 19, 2019

Annual Inspection
Date: Mar 19, 2019

Visit Reason
The inspection was an annual licensing inspection combined with a renewal and complaint investigation for Vincentian Home, a personal care home.

Complaint Details
The inspection included a complaint investigation as indicated by the reason for inspection. Specific substantiation status is not stated.
Findings
Multiple violations of 55 Pa. Code Chapter 2600 were found, including issues with resident record confidentiality, unsigned resident contracts, fire drill procedures, medical evaluations, medication labeling, and preadmission screening documentation. Plans of correction were partially implemented with adequate progress noted.

Citations (10)
55 Pa.Code §2600.17: Resident records were not kept confidential as privacy coding documents with resident names were posted in the main lobby.
55 Pa.Code §2600.25(b): Resident #3's resident-home contract was not signed by the resident.
55 Pa.Code §2600.132(d): Fire drills exceeded the maximum safe evacuation time for the secured dementia care unit on two occasions.
55 Pa.Code §2600.132(f): The dining room exit was the only exit route used during monthly fire drills in the secured dementia care unit.
55 Pa.Code §2600.141(a)(1): Resident #4 and #6 medical evaluations lacked required information including the name of the medical professional and resident height.
55 Pa.Code §2600.184(a): Medication labels for Resident #3 and #6 did not match physician orders for Ipratrop/Albuterol inhaler solution.
55 Pa.Code §2600.224(a): Resident #4's preadmission screening did not document a determination that the home could meet the resident's needs.
55 Pa.Code §2600.225(a): Resident #4's most recent assessment did not include diagnoses of Alzheimer's Disease and Spinal Stenosis; Resident #6's assessment lacked a date.
55 Pa.Code §2600.231(c): Resident #6's cognitive screening did not indicate that secured care was required.
55 Pa.Code §2600.234(a): Resident #6's support plan was not completed within 72 hours of admission to the secured dementia care unit.
Report Facts
Number of Residents Served: 51 Number of Residents Served in Secured Dementia Care Unit: 7 Number of Current Hospice Residents: 1 Number of Hospice Residents in Past Year: 13 Residents Age 60 or Older: 51 Residents with Mental Illness: 22 Residents with Mobility Need: 8 Residents Receiving Supplemental Security Income: 4

Notice — Jul 2, 2018

Date: Jul 2, 2018

Visit Reason
This document serves as a renewal notification and license certificate for Vincentian Home to operate as a Personal Care Home. It informs the facility of the requirement for an annual onsite inspection within the next twelve months.

Findings
No inspection findings are reported in this document as it is a license renewal notice and certificate.

Inspection Report — Mar 20, 2018

Annual Inspection
Date: Mar 20, 2018

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as an annual licensing inspection with additional complaint and renewal components for Vincentian Home.

Findings
Multiple violations of 55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600 were found, including failure to post current licensing inspection summary, inadequate staff training, unsafe storage of poisonous materials, uncovered trash receptacles, incomplete fire drill procedures, medication administration deficiencies, and missing preadmission screening for a resident.

Citations (9)
55 Pa.Code §2600.3(c) - The facility did not post the most current licensing inspection summary dated 3/23/17 in the home.
55 Pa.Code 2600.65(f) - Direct care staff person A did not receive training in safe management techniques during the 2017 training year.
55 Pa.Code 2600.65(i) - The home's record of direct care staff training on diabetes, medications, insulin, and insulin administration on 3/5/18 lacked specific content and course length details.
55 Pa.Code 2600.82(c) - Poisonous materials were unlocked and accessible to residents in the secured dementia care unit, including micro zinc oxide and moisture barrier cream.
55 Pa.Code 2600.85(d) - A half-full uncovered trash can was found in the first floor visitor's bathroom.
55 Pa.Code 2600.132(f) - All exit routes were used during fire drills conducted from 3/23/17 to 3/16/18, including an unannounced drill on 4/24/18.
55 Pa.Code 2600.132(g) - Ten of the past 13 fire drills were held at varying times, but no drills during the last 12 months met the minimum staff presence requirements.
55 Pa.Code 2600.190(a) - Several staff persons had not completed the Department-approved medications administration annual practicum within required timeframes, resulting in multiple medication administration errors for residents.
55 Pa.Code 2600.224(a) - Resident #7 admitted on 2/20/18 did not have a preadmission screening completed.
Report Facts
Number of Residents Served in Secured Dementia Care Unit: 10 Number of Current Hospice Residents: 4 Number of Hospice Residents in past year: 6 Number of Residents Age 60 or Older: 45 Number of Residents with Mobility Need: 22 Number of Residents with Physical Disability: 1 Number of Residents Receiving Supplemental Security Income: 1

Notice — Jul 7, 2017

Date: Jul 7, 2017

Visit Reason
Notification of receipt of a renewal application to operate a Personal Care Home and information about the requirement for an annual onsite inspection within the next twelve months.

Findings
No inspection findings are reported in this document. It serves as a license renewal notice and certificate of compliance.

Inspection Report — Oct 13, 2016

Routine
Date: Oct 13, 2016

Visit Reason
The Department of Human Services licensing representatives conducted an inspection of Vincentian Home on October 13, 2016.

Findings
No regulatory violations were identified as a result of this inspection.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Susie PollockRegional Licensing DirectorSigned the inspection report letter.

Inspection Report — Jul 8, 2016

Renewal
Date: Jul 8, 2016

Visit Reason
The document is a renewal application and license issuance for Vincentian Home to operate as a Personal Care Home. The Department will conduct an onsite inspection within the next twelve months as required by regulation.

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

Report Facts

Notice — Jun 20, 2016

Date: Jun 20, 2016

Visit Reason
Response to a waiver request related to qualifications for direct care staff persons under 55 Pa.Code § 2600.54(a).

Findings
The waiver request is not needed because documentation confirms the staff member successfully obtained Registered Nurse status through the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria, exceeding the criteria for a high school diploma.

Inspection Report — May 16, 2016

Renewal
Date: May 16, 2016

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as part of the annual licensing renewal for Vincentian Home, Inc., with on-site inspections on May 16 and May 17, 2016.

Findings
Multiple violations of 55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600 were found related to staff qualifications, training, medication administration, fire safety, resident assessments, and facility safety measures. Plans of correction were submitted and partially implemented with adequate progress noted.

Citations (14)
55 Pa.Code §2600.54(a) - Two direct care staff persons did not have a high school diploma, GED diploma, or active registry status on the Pennsylvania nurse aide registry.
55 Pa.Code §2600.65(a) - Direct care staff person did not receive required training on evacuation procedures, smoke detectors, and fire alarms.
55 Pa.Code §2600.65(b) - Direct care staff did not receive training on resident rights, emergency medical plan, mandatory reporting of abuse and neglect, and reporting of reportable incidents.
55 Pa.Code §2600.65(d) - Staff persons provided unsupervised ADL services without completing Department-approved direct care training and competency tests.
55 Pa.Code §2600.65(e) - Staff persons received less than the required 12 hours of annual training related to their job duties in 2015.
55 Pa.Code §2600.65(f) - Staff persons did not receive annual training on falls and accident prevention, emergency preparedness, resident rights, and related topics in 2015.
55 Pa.Code §2600.89(b) - Hot water temperature at a sink exceeded the maximum allowed 120°F, measuring 132.4°F.
55 Pa.Code §2600.132(c) - Fire drill logs did not include the number of residents present or evacuated, nor the evacuation times for drills conducted.
55 Pa.Code §2600.132(e) - Fire drills were conducted during sleeping hours only twice in the required six-month period.
55 Pa.Code §2600.185(a) - The home failed to develop and implement procedures for safe storage, access, security, distribution, and use of medications by trained staff.
55 Pa.Code §2600.225(a) - Initial resident assessments were not completed timely for several residents admitted in late 2015 and early 2016.
55 Pa.Code §2600.225(c) - Resident assessments were not audited to assure completion as required.
55 Pa.Code §2600.233(c) - Directions for operating keypad door locking mechanisms were not conspicuously posted near the secure dementia care unit exit doors.
55 Pa.Code §2600.236 - Direct care staff working in the secure dementia care unit did not complete the required 6 hours of annual dementia training in addition to 12 hours of annual training.
Report Facts
Number of Residents Served: 53 Number of Current Hospice Residents: 6 Number of Residents with Supplemental Security Income: 4 Number of Residents 60 Years or Older: 53 Number of Residents with Mental Illness: 1 Number of Residents with a Physical Disability: 1 Hot Water Temperature: 132.4

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Amanda TopnickAdministratorNamed as legal entity representative signing plans of correction throughout the report.

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