Not rated by CMS — ratings are suppressed for new or low-volume facilities.
A standard survey is most likely before around September 2026
Estimate from public CMS data, current as of June 2026. Survey timing is at the state agency's discretion.
Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Village At Penn State, The during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
Surveyors identified multiple sanitation and food storage deficiencies, including soiled kitchen equipment, dirty floors, and undated food items in freezers. Observations included buildup on sheet pans, unclean carts and tables, pooled liquid in the pantry, and improper storage of food and non-food items together. These issues were confirmed with facility leadership.
Two residents received PRN pain medications without clear parameters or guidance for staff on which medication to administer based on pain levels. The facility lacked policies defining pain severity and did not provide specific instructions in physician orders, leading to inconsistent pain management practices.
A resident was found self-administering Flonase and Afrin nasal sprays without a physician's order or documented assessment by the facility to determine her ability to safely self-administer these medications. The medications were kept at her bedside, and the lack of required authorization and evaluation was confirmed by the NHA and DON.
Two residents with a history of falls and cognitive or physical impairments were not provided with required fall prevention interventions or adequate supervision. One resident fell from a wheelchair due to missing dycem, as specified in the care plan, and another fell while ambulating with a nurse aide who was not providing close supervision, despite therapy documentation indicating the need for stand-by or contact guard assistance.
The facility failed to maintain proper food storage and sanitation in the main and smaller kitchens. Observations included undated and expired food items, dust accumulation, and debris around dumpsters. A dishwasher was seen without a beard guard, and an air conditioning unit had a black substance build-up. These issues were discussed with the Nursing Home Administrator and DON.
A resident experienced verbal and physical mistreatment by an RN during an assessment after a fall. Witnesses reported the RN was rough and rude, rolling the resident into a door jamb and threatening to mark her as a refusal. The RN cited stress and personal issues as contributing factors. The facility did not substantiate abuse allegations due to lack of intent and failed to educate staff on stress management and abuse prevention.
A facility failed to monitor the effectiveness or adverse consequences of psychotropic medication for a resident with a physician's order for Zoloft, used to treat depression. The resident's care plan required monitoring for side effects and effectiveness, but there was no documented evidence of such monitoring. This deficiency was confirmed by the DON and Nursing Home Administrator.
Sanitation and Food Storage Deficiencies in Kitchen and Pantry Areas
Penalty
Summary
Surveyors observed multiple sanitation and storage deficiencies in the facility's main kitchen, Atrium kitchen, and pantry. In the Atrium kitchen, several sheet pans in use had significant black buildup, and a plastic wrap holder on the production table was found with dried liquid splatter, food crumbs, and dust both inside and outside. The flooring under the dish machine, cooler, and cooking equipment had visible dirt and debris, and a three-tier cart used to store clean glasses and trays was soiled with dried spills and food debris. In the main kitchen, the walk-in freezer floor had a significant buildup of dirt and debris, and a speed-rack in the walk-in cooler was soiled with dried food, spills, dust, and debris. The wall behind the handwashing sink was covered in brown splatter, and cooking equipment such as the tilt kettle, braising kettle, flat top, grill, and stove had thick dust and blackened debris buildup. The director of dining services indicated that some equipment was out of service and awaiting replacement. In the pantry storage area, surveyors found a large amount of pooled liquid in front of the ice machine, sticky and debris-laden flooring, and dirt under equipment and along wall edges. A metal table holding a juice dispenser had dried orange spills and a sticky, dusty lower shelf, with a cardboard box and an opened can of paint stored on it. Two upright freezers contained multiple food items, including cupcakes, potato tots, onion rings, cream chipped beef, beef stew, and meat lasagna, none of which were labeled with dates to indicate when they were placed in storage or when they should be used by. These findings were reviewed with facility leadership.
Lack of Pain Management Parameters for PRN Medications
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to provide pain management services consistent with professional standards of practice for two residents. For one resident, physician orders included as-needed (PRN) medications for pain, such as Acetaminophen and Oxycodone, but the orders did not specify pain level parameters for when each medication should be administered. The resident's medication administration records showed that Oxycodone was given for varying pain levels, including moderate and severe pain, but Acetaminophen was not administered at all during the month. The facility did not have a policy defining mild, moderate, or severe pain, and there was no guidance for nurses on which medication to use based on the resident's reported pain level. For another resident, orders for PRN Acetaminophen and Tramadol were present, but again, there were no pain scale parameters to guide staff on which medication to administer for specific pain levels. The medication administration records indicated that both medications were given for a range of pain scores, including high pain levels, but without documented criteria for their use. Interviews with the DON and Nursing Home Administrator confirmed the absence of pain management parameters and policies, resulting in inconsistent and potentially inappropriate pain management for both residents.
Failure to Assess and Authorize Resident Self-Administration of Medications
Penalty
Summary
A deficiency was identified when a resident was observed self-administering Flonase and Afrin nasal sprays, which she had brought from the hospital and kept on her bedside table or windowsill since admission. The resident confirmed that she self-administered these medications. Review of the clinical record revealed there was no physician's order permitting self-administration, nor any documentation that the facility had assessed or determined the resident's ability to safely self-administer her medications. This information was confirmed with the Nursing Home Administrator and Director of Nursing.
Failure to Implement Fall Prevention Interventions and Provide Adequate Supervision
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to implement care-planned interventions and provide adequate supervision to prevent accidents for two residents with a history of falls. One resident, who had severe cognitive impairment and was assessed as a fall risk due to unsteady gait and poor balance, had a care plan intervention requiring dycem on the wheelchair seat and pressure alarm to prevent sliding. However, on the night of the incident, the dycem was not in place, and the resident fell from the wheelchair, sustaining a skin tear. Staff documentation confirmed the absence of the dycem at the time of the fall, and facility leadership could not provide further documentation regarding the missing intervention. Another resident, also identified as a high fall risk with a recent history of multiple falls, intermittent confusion, and decreased balance, experienced a fall while ambulating in the hallway with a nurse aide. The resident lost consciousness briefly after hitting her head during the fall and was transported to the hospital. Clinical records and therapy notes indicated that the resident required supervision or contact guard assistance for ambulation and needed frequent verbal cues for safety. Despite these documented needs, the resident's care plan did not specify the required level of ambulation assistance, and the nurse aide was walking ahead of the resident rather than providing close supervision at the time of the fall. The facility's failure to follow care-planned interventions for fall prevention and to provide adequate supervision for residents at high risk for falls resulted in preventable accidents. Documentation and interviews confirmed that the necessary interventions and supervision were not consistently implemented for these residents, directly contributing to their falls and injuries.
Deficiencies in Food Storage and Sanitation Practices
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain proper food storage and a sanitary environment in both the main kitchen and a smaller kitchen area on the skilled nursing unit. During an initial tour, it was observed that the walk-in freezer contained undated and open packages of veggie burgers and ground pork sausage, as well as an undated bag of breadsticks. The walk-in cooler had expired onions, undated celery, expired halibut, unlabeled potatoes, and expired avocado halves. Additionally, the cooler's condenser unit had a significant accumulation of dust. The area around the main kitchen dumpsters was littered with medical gloves, Styrofoam cups, dead leaves, and other debris. Inside the main kitchen, a partially filled milk container and a lemon juice container were found with expired dates, and there was a significant accumulation of dust on a ceiling vent and adjacent ceiling tile. The protective coverings on two ceiling lights were partially ajar, and there was a damaged wall corner between the kitchen and dishwashing area, which allowed water to leak and puddle on the floor. In the smaller kitchen on the skilled nursing unit, a floor drain near the food prep area contained various debris. Employee 5, a dishwasher, was observed in the kitchen area with a full beard but without a beard guard, which the facility does not require. An air conditioning unit in the same area had an extensive build-up of a black colored substance on its vents. These observations were reviewed with the Nursing Home Administrator and Director of Nursing, indicating a failure to adhere to professional standards for food storage and sanitation.
Failure to Prevent Abuse and Educate Staff on Stress Management
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to prevent abuse for a resident, identified as Resident 8, who was involved in an incident on May 9, 2024. A nurse aide found the resident on the floor, having slid out of bed, and called for a registered nurse, Employee 2, to assess her for injuries. During the assessment, Employee 2 was reported to have been verbally inappropriate and physically rough with Resident 8. Witnesses, including a nurse aide and a licensed practical nurse, reported that Employee 2 rolled Resident 8 into a door jamb, causing her pain, and spoke to her in a rude manner, threatening to mark her as a refusal if she did not comply. Employee 2 admitted to being stressed and frustrated due to personal circumstances and work demands, which she believed contributed to her behavior. The facility's investigation into the incident revealed that Resident 8 did not sustain any injuries from the fall or the subsequent handling by Employee 2. However, the Director of Nursing's summary indicated that Resident 8 felt mistreated and reported being yelled at and thrown against the wall by Employee 2. Despite these findings, the facility did not substantiate the abuse allegations, citing a lack of intent to harm by Employee 2. Furthermore, the facility failed to educate staff on stress management and abuse prevention following the incident, as Employee 2 did not return to the facility, and no further staff education was conducted to prevent recurrence.
Failure to Monitor Psychotropic Medication Use
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to monitor the effectiveness or adverse consequences of psychotropic medication use for one of the residents reviewed. Resident 8 had a physician's order for Zoloft, a medication used to treat depression, at a dosage of 25 milligrams once daily. The resident's care plan included a focus area for depression related to dementia, with a goal for the resident to remain free of signs and symptoms of depression, anxiety, or sad mood. The care plan interventions required monitoring for side effects and effectiveness of the medication. However, there was no documented evidence that Resident 8 was being monitored for side effects or effectiveness of the Zoloft medication. This was confirmed during an interview with the Director of Nursing and the Nursing Home Administrator. The facility's failure to ensure proper monitoring of the psychotropic medication use for Resident 8 was noted as a deficiency.
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