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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Riverton Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
A resident with heart failure, HTN, and atrial fibrillation was mistakenly given clonazepam, trazodone, and simvastatin that were prescribed for another resident, despite a facility policy requiring triple-check verification of the right resident, medication, dose, time, and route. Record review confirmed there were no physician orders for these medications for the resident who received them, and the ADON acknowledged that staff administered one resident’s medications to another.
A resident with multiple chronic conditions was given atorvastatin instead of the physician-ordered simvastatin to manage high cholesterol. The administration of the unprescribed medication was confirmed by the ADON after review of clinical records and staff interviews.
A resident with heart disease, a left artificial hip, and spinal stenosis experienced a delay in response to her call bell while in the bathroom. Despite being able to communicate her needs, staff did not respond promptly, as observed over a 35-minute period. The resident expressed frustration over the slow response, and facility leadership acknowledged that call lights should be answered promptly.
A delayed egress door on the first floor near the main employee lounge failed to open as expected, affecting one of three floors. The door, which should have opened within 15 seconds, did not function properly, as confirmed by facility management.
The facility failed to maintain a hazardous area enclosure as the 1st floor Mechanical Room door did not latch into its frame when tested. This issue was confirmed during an exit interview with the Facility Administrator, Director of Plant Operations, and Facilities Manager.
The facility did not conduct the required monthly inspections of portable fire extinguishers as per NFPA 10 standards. Observations revealed that a fire extinguisher in the 1st floor electrical room missed 5 inspections in 2024, and another in the corridor near the electrical room lacked the November 2024 inspection. This was confirmed in an exit interview with facility management.
The facility's 2nd floor Country Kitchen doors, equipped with self-closure mechanisms and tied to the fire alarm, failed to latch into the frame when released from the hold open device. This was confirmed during an exit interview with the Facility Administrator and other staff.
Medication Error Due to Failure to Verify Resident and Orders
Penalty
Summary
The deficiency involves the facility’s failure to implement physician orders and follow its own medication administration policy, resulting in one resident receiving another resident’s medications. The facility’s “Administering Medications” policy dated December 1, 2025, required staff to check the medication label three times to verify the right resident, medication, dosage, time, and route before administration. Clinical record review showed that a resident admitted with heart failure, hypertension, and atrial fibrillation was given clonazepam (for anxiety disorders and seizures), trazodone (an antidepressant), and simvastatin (for high cholesterol). Further review revealed that these medications were actually prescribed for a different resident and there was no documented order for these medications for the resident who received them. In an interview, the Assistant Director of Nursing confirmed that staff had administered one resident’s medications to another, in violation of 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(5) regarding nursing services.
Failure to Administer Medication as Ordered by Physician
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Summary
A deficiency was identified when a resident with diagnoses including heart failure, chronic kidney disease, and hypertension was not provided care in accordance with physician's orders. The clinical record showed that the physician had ordered simvastatin to be administered daily to control high cholesterol. However, documentation revealed that on one occasion, a nurse administered atorvastatin, a different cholesterol-lowering medication that was not ordered by the physician. This was confirmed by the Assistant Director of Nursing during an interview, who acknowledged that the medication given was not the one prescribed.
Failure to Respond to Call Bell in a Timely Manner
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure that a call bell was answered in a timely manner for a resident, identified as Resident 6, who was part of a sample of ten residents. Resident 6 had a medical history that included heart disease, a left artificial hip, and spinal stenosis. According to the Minimum Data Set assessment, the resident was not cognitively impaired, required assistance with transfers and mobility, and was able to communicate her needs. The resident's care plan indicated that staff were to assist with transfers and toileting. On December 30, 2024, an observation was made from 11:20 a.m. to 11:55 a.m. where Resident 6 was seen with her call bell activated and calling aloud for assistance while in the bathroom. Despite the call signal being visible, staff at the nurses' station and in the hallways did not respond to the call bell or offer assistance. The resident expressed frustration in an interview, stating that call bells were often answered slowly. The Nursing Home Administrator and Director of Nursing confirmed that call lights were expected to be answered promptly.
Plan Of Correction
1. Resident 6 had her needs met immediately. 2. The Director of Nursing/Designee will conduct an initial audit to verify that call bells are being answered appropriately. 3. The Director of Nursing/Designee will educate nursing staff on appropriate call bell response time. 4. The Director of Nursing/Designee will conduct weekly audits for four weeks and then monthly for two months thereafter to verify that call bells are being answered appropriately.
Delayed Egress Door Failure
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain a delayed egress door on the first floor near the main employee lounge. During an observation on December 9, 2024, at 11:45 a.m., it was noted that the exit door did not open as expected when tested. The door was supposed to open within 15 seconds, as indicated by the signage, but it failed to do so. This deficiency was confirmed during an exit interview with the Facility Administrator, Director of Plant Operations, and Facilities Manager on the same day at 1:30 p.m. The failure of the door to open as required affects one of the three floors within the facility, indicating a lapse in maintaining the egress system as per the NFPA 101 standards.
Plan Of Correction
The statements made in this Plan of Correction are not an admission to and do not constitute an agreement with the alleged deficiencies herein. To maintain compliance with all federal and state regulations, the facility has taken or will take the actions set forth in the following plan of correction. The following plan of correction constitutes the facilities allegation of compliance such that all alleged deficiencies cited have been or will be corrected by the date or dates indicated. 1. The Maintenance Director corrected the 1st floor exit door, near main employee lounge, to ensure delayed egress operates correctly. 2. The Maintenance Director/Designee will conduct an initial audit to verify doors with delayed egress operate correctly. 3. Nursing Home Administrator or Designee will re-educate the Maintenance Director on proper functions of delayed egress doors. 4. The Maintenance Director/Designee will conduct weekly audits for four weeks and then monthly for two months thereafter to verify that doors with delayed egress operate correctly. This plan of correction will be reviewed at the monthly Quality Assurance Performance Improvement meeting and changes will be made as needed.
Mechanical Room Door Latching Failure
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain a hazardous area enclosure on one of its three floors. Specifically, during an observation on December 9, 2024, at 12:00 p.m., it was noted that the door to the 1st floor Mechanical Room did not latch into its frame when tested. This deficiency was confirmed during an exit interview with the Facility Administrator, Director of Plant Operations, and Facilities Manager later that day at 1:30 p.m.
Plan Of Correction
The statements made in this Plan of Correction are not an admission to and do not constitute an agreement with the alleged deficiencies herein. To maintain compliance with all federal and state regulations, the facility has taken or will take the actions set forth in the following plan of correction. The following plan of correction constitutes the facilities allegation of compliance such that all alleged deficiencies cited have been or will be corrected by the date or dates indicated. 1. The Maintenance Director corrected the 1st floor mechanical room door to ensure it latches. 2. The Maintenance Director/Designee will conduct an initial audit to verify that fire barrier doors latch appropriately. 3. Nursing Home Administrator or Designee will re-educate the Maintenance Director on proper latching of fire barrier doors. 4. The Maintenance Director/Designee will conduct weekly audits for four weeks and then monthly for two months thereafter to verify that fire barrier doors latch appropriately. This plan of correction will be reviewed at the monthly Quality Assurance Performance Improvement meeting and changes will be made as needed.
Failure to Maintain Monthly Fire Extinguisher Inspections
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain the required monthly inspections of portable fire extinguishers in accordance with NFPA 10 standards. During an observation on December 9, 2024, it was noted that the fire extinguisher in the 1st floor electrical room was missing 5 out of 11 monthly inspections for the year 2024. Additionally, the fire extinguisher located in the 1st floor corridor near the electrical room lacked the monthly inspection for November 2024. This deficiency was confirmed during an exit interview with the Facility Administrator, Director of Plant Operations, and Facilities Manager.
Plan Of Correction
The statements made in this Plan of Correction are not an admission to and do not constitute an agreement with the alleged deficiencies herein. To maintain compliance with all federal and state regulations, the facility has taken or will take the actions set forth in the following plan of correction. The following plan of correction constitutes the facilities allegation of compliance such that all alleged deficiencies cited have been or will be corrected by the date or dates indicated. 1. The Maintenance Director inspected the 2 identified fire extinguishers to ensure compliance. 2. The Maintenance Director/Designee will conduct an initial audit to verify that facility fire extinguisher inspections are current. 3. Nursing Home Administrator or Designee will re-educate the Maintenance Director on facility fire extinguisher inspection compliance. 4. The Maintenance Director/Designee will conduct weekly audits for four weeks and then monthly for two months thereafter to verify that facility fire extinguisher inspections are current. This plan of correction will be reviewed at the monthly Quality Assurance Performance Improvement meeting and changes will be made as needed.
Failure to Maintain Corridor Door Latching
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain proper corridor door functionality on the 2nd floor, specifically at the Country Kitchen doors. These doors, which are equipped with self-closure mechanisms and are connected to the fire alarm system, did not latch into the frame when released from the hold open device. This deficiency was observed during a survey conducted on December 9, 2024, at 12:30 p.m. During an exit interview with the Facility Administrator, Director of Plant Operations, and Facilities Manager, it was confirmed that the doors failed to latch when tested. This issue affects the facility's compliance with regulations requiring corridor doors to resist the passage of smoke and to have positive latching hardware, especially in areas that are not fully sprinklered.
Plan Of Correction
The statements made in this Plan of Correction are not an admission to and do not constitute an agreement with the alleged deficiencies herein. To maintain compliance with all federal and state regulations, the facility has taken or will take the actions set forth in the following plan of correction. The following plan of correction constitutes the facilities allegation of compliance such that all alleged deficiencies cited have been or will be corrected by the date or dates indicated. 1. The Maintenance Director corrected the 2nd floor country kitchen doors to ensure they latch appropriately. 2. The Maintenance Director/Designee will conduct an initial audit to verify that country kitchen doors latch appropriately. 3. Nursing Home Administrator or Designee will re-educate the Maintenance Director on proper latching of dining room doors. 4. The Maintenance Director/Designee will conduct weekly audits for four weeks and then monthly for two months thereafter to verify that country kitchen doors latch appropriately. This plan of correction will be reviewed at the monthly Quality Assurance Performance Improvement meeting and changes will be made as needed.
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| Holy Family Manor | 1.3 mi | — | 0 | 0 |
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