F 0600
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment,
and neglect by anybody.
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
review of facility provided documents, facility policies, clinical records, employee education, and staff
interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that a resident was free from neglect by not
ensuring a safe transfer, which resulted in actual harm (abrasion to right forehead and a right nondisplaced
tibial (leg) plateau fracture with pain) for one of two residents (Resident R1).Findings include: Review of
facility Abuse, Neglect, Mental Abuse, Reports of Theft, Exploitation and Misappropriation of Property
policy dated 1/2025, indicated that facility will provide a safe and secure environment for all residents and
will protect a resident's right to be free from any form of abuse, mental abuse, and neglect. Facility prohibits
any form of resident abuse or neglect. Review of facility Abuse, Recognizing Signs and Symptoms of
Abuse, Neglect, Mental Abuse, Exploitation and Misappropriation of Resident Property policy dated 1/2025,
indicated facility will not condone any form of resident abuse or neglect. Each resident has the right to be
free of abuse, neglect, and misappropriation of their property. Neglect- failure or omission by employees of
the facility of goods and services that are necessary to attain or maintain physical, mental, and
psychosocial well-being. Review of Resident R1's admission record indicated resident was admitted to the
facility on [DATE]. Review of Resident R1's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment (mandated assessment
of a resident's abilities and care needs) dated 8/2/25, indicated diagnoses of diabetes (a metabolic disorder
in which the body has high sugar levels for prolonged periods of time), Parkinson's disease (neuromuscular
disorder causing tremors and difficulty walking), and depression. Review of Resident R1's physician orders
dated 5/9/24, indicated that Resident R1 was to be transferred with a Hoyer lift, Assist of two. Review of
Resident R1's care plan dated 8/8/25, indicated a Problem- I have problems that limit my ability to perform
mobility tasks such as bed mobility, transfers, ambulating and wheelchair mobility. Goal - I will not
experience a decline in my mobility tasks. Interventions- Hoyer Lift, assist of two. Review of documentation
provided by the facility labeled Resident Profile/Resident Preferences on 9/9/25, indicated that
transfer/positioning need was total dependence, Assist times two with Hoyer lift/Full Lift. Review of a written
witness statement dated 8/7/25, from NA Employee E4 stated, Nurse and I were transferring Resident R1
at 6:30 p.m. As we lifted her about half a foot in the air off of her chair the front loop of the Hoyer pad
popped off the back of the Hoyer. The resident fell face forward to the right side of her wheelchair. We log
rolled her and noticed her right leg looked misshaped. Supervisor and nurse notified. Review of an interview
conducted by Director of Nursing (DON) Employee E1 dated 8/8/25, at 10:00 a.m. with Nurse Aide (NA)
Employee E4 stated I don't remember who hooked what Hoyer pad straps. Review of NA Employee E4's
employee education indicated that NA Employee E4 received education on Mechanical Lift on 7/18/24.
Review of an interview conducted by DON Employee E1 dated 8/8/25, at 9:30 a.m. with Licensed Practical
Nurse (LPN) Employee E3 stated NA Employee E4 and I went in and got resident hooked up to the Hoyer
lift to
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Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other
safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the
date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date
these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
395001
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/09/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Passavant Retirement and Healt
105 Burgess Drive
Zelienople, PA 16063
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0600
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
get ready to transfer her into bed. As the resident was going up into the air, she started to lean to the right
and fell forward hitting her face on the floor. We both hooked the resident up to the Hoyer lift. I didn't notice if
any of the loops had unhooked and I am not certain what happened because it happened so suddenly.
Review of NA Employee E3's employee education indicated that LPN Employee E3 received education on
Mechanical Lift on 12/5/24. Review of documentation provided by the facility dated 8/7/25, stated the
following: Factual Description. On 8/7/2025, at 6:30 pm Resident R1 was being transferred from her
wheelchair to her bed via Hoyer lift with assist x2 staff members. Resident is ordered to be transferred via
Hoyer lift with assist x2. During the transfer, the resident was being lifted from her wheelchair when the
resident began to lean towards the Right and the front right Hoyer pad loop popped off causing resident to
fall forward, her knees hit her wheelchair's leg rests and the resident then hit her head on the floor. The
remaining 3 Hoyer pad loops remained intact. The resident was immediately assessed and was noted to
have an abrasion to her forehead, upon any movement resident grimaced with pain to her Right leg.
Resident is alert and oriented to self only. VSS, neuro within normal limits. Resident has no loss of
consciousness. MD notified. A new order received to send the resident to ED for further evaluation.
POA/daughter updated. Description of Follow-up Action: Resident was admitted to hospital with diagnosis
Fall. Upon residents return, residents care plan will be updated. Residents Pain will be managed per MD
order. Hoyer lift and Hoyer pad were evaluated by maintenance and both deemed safe to use, neither have
mechanical defects. Upon further investigation it was determined that the two staff members transferring
the resident had not ensured that the Right front Hoyer lift pad loop was properly attached to the Hoyer lift.
Both staff members have been suspended at this time. Education provided to all staff members to ensure
the Hoyer lift loops area is secured prior to resident transfers. All falls reviewed weekly with RN, PT and
Administrator. Monthly falls reviewed with RN PT and Medical Director. Monthly falls reported at QAPI.
Resubmission 8/13/2025- The resident was diagnosed with Right nondisplaced tibial plateau fracture.
Resubmission 8/14/2025: PB 22 submitted for each perpetrator. Staff education attached under PB 22 #
2under section VIII Titled All required witness information. This also includes Hoyer and Sara lift safety
re-education initiated after incident. Annual education on mechanical lift safety is provided to nursing staff
annually. Review of documentation provided by the facility labeled Incident Report Investigation dated
8/7/25, at 9:39 p.m. completed by DON Employee E2 indicated that LPN Employee E3 and NA Employee
E4 were transferring resident from wheelchair to bed via Hoyer lift, resident leaned to the right side of lift
pad, the right front lift pad loop popped off and resident fell to bottom of wheelchair pedals and hit face on
floor with the three other loops still attached. Abrasion noted to the right side of forehead, right leg internally
rotated. Grimaces in pain with movement of right leg. Physician and family notified. Additional comments:
After investigation, the right Hoyer pad loop was not secured prior to resident being transferred. During a
review of Resident R1 progress note dated 8/7/25, indicated resident was sent to the hospital for evaluation
and treatment. During a review of Resident R1 progress note dated 8/8/25, indicated resident was admitted
to the hospital. During a review of Resident R1 progress note dated 8/10/25, indicated resident arrived back
at the facility from acute care hospital. A small bruise on the right side of forehead noted and her right foot
is rotated internally. During an observation on 9/9/25, at 1:11 p.m. DON Employee E1 and E2 used a Hoyer
lift and Hoyer pad and demonstrated the proper way to ensure the Hoyer pad is secured onto the Hoyer lift.
DON Employee E1 stated that they have reenacted the incident multiple times, and the root cause of the
incident is that staff did not ensure the Hoyer pad loop was in a secure position on the Hoyer lift. During an
interview on 9/9/25, at 2:02 p.m. Registered Nurse (RN)
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
395001
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/09/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Passavant Retirement and Healt
105 Burgess Drive
Zelienople, PA 16063
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0600
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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Employee E5 stated that after you put the loop in the hook, make sure it's snug and appropriate. Ensure
that it can't come off. The spring button gets pushed down to get the loop in and then it comes back up to
make sure the strap can't come out. I would not use it if the black button was not working right. During an
interview on 9/9/25, at 2:06 p.m. NA Employee E6 stated it takes two people to use. I hook the straps on
and then I pull them to make sure they are secure. I make sure the spring button is up so the straps can't
come off. The button is to make sure it is secure. If the button isn't up, the strap can slip off the hook. I'd
never lift a resident without double checking.During an interview on 9/9/25, at 2:15 p.m. NA Employee E7
stated I put residents in the sling. I make sure the black button is down and then I put the straps over the
hook. I tug to make sure that it is secure and not going to slide off. The black button pops up to make sure
it's secure. I would not put someone in a lift and not check to see if it is secure. During an interview on
9/9/25, at 2:47 p.m. DON Employee E1 stated that Resident R1 did fall out of a Hoyer lift on 8/7/25, went to
the hospital, and it was determined that staff failed to ensure that the Hoyer pad was securely latched on
the Hoyer lift prior to using to ensure the safety of the resident. During an interview on 9/9/25, at 2:50 p.m.
Nursing Home Administrator stated that LPN Employee E3 was terminated and NA Employee E4 was put
on the facilities Do Not Return list. During an interview on 9/9/25, at 3:45 p.m. DON Employee E1 confirmed
that the facility failed to ensure that a resident was free from neglect by not ensuring a safe transfer, which
resulted in actual harm (abrasion to right forehead and a right nondisplaced tibial (leg) plateau fracture with
pain) for one of two residents (Resident R1). 28 Pa Code 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee.28 Pa Code
201.18(b)(1)(e)(1) Management.28 Pa Code 201.29(a) Resident rights.28 Pa Code 211.12(d)(3)(5) Nursing
services.
Event ID:
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
395001
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/09/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Passavant Retirement and Healt
105 Burgess Drive
Zelienople, PA 16063
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0689
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to
prevent accidents.
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
review of facility policy, clinical records, incident reports, facility documents, employee education, and staff
interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that a resident was free from a preventable
accident during a transfer, which resulted in actual physical harm (an abrasion to right forehead and a right
nondisplaced tibial (leg) plateau fracture with pain) for one of two residents (Resident R1). Findings
include:Review of the facility Accidents and Incidents policy dated 1/2025, indicated that the facility will
provide a safe and secure environment in order to prevent incidents and accidents from occurring.Review
of Resident R1's admission record indicated resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE].Review of
Resident R1's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment (mandated assessment of a resident's abilities and
care needs) dated 8/2/25, indicated diagnoses of diabetes (a metabolic disorder in which the body has high
sugar levels for prolonged periods of time), Parkinson's disease (neuromuscular disorder causing tremors
and difficulty walking), and depression.Review of Resident R1's physician orders dated 5/9/24, indicated
that Resident R1 was to be transferred with a Hoyer lift, Assist of two.Review of Resident R1s care plan
dated 8/8/25, indicated a Problem- I have problems that limit my ability to perform mobility tasks such as
bed mobility, transfers, ambulating and wheelchair mobility. Goal I will not experience a decline in my
mobility tasks. Interventions- Hoyer Lift, assist of two.Review of documentation provided by the facility
labeled Resident Profile/Resident Preferences on 9/9/25, indicated that transfer/positioning need was total
dependence, Assist times two with Hoyer lift/Full Lift.Review of a written witness statement dated 8/7/25,
from NA Employee E4 stated, Nurse and I were transferring Resident R1 at 6:30 p.m. As we lifted her about
half a foot in the air off of her chair the front loop of the Hoyer pad popped off the back of the Hoyer. The
resident fell face forward to the right side of her wheelchair. We log rolled her and noticed her right leg
looked misshaped. Supervisor and nurse notified.Review of an interview conducted by Director of Nursing
(DON) Employee E1 dated 8/8/25, at 10:00 a.m. with Nurse Aide (NA) Employee E4 stated I dont
remember who hooked what Hoyer pad straps.Review of NA Employee E4's employee education indicated
that NA Employee E4 received education on Mechanical Lift on 7/18/24.Review of an interview conducted
by DON Employee E1 dated 8/8/25, at 9:30 a.m. with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Employee E3 stated
NA Employee E4 and I went in and got resident hooked up to the Hoyer lift to get ready to transfer her into
bed. As the resident was going up into the air, she started to lean to the right and fell forward hitting her
face on the floor. We both hooked the resident up to the Hoyer lift. I didnt notice if any of the loops had
unhooked and I am not certain what happened because it happened so suddenly.Review of NA Employee
E3's employee education indicated that LPN Employee E3 received education on Mechanical Lift on
12/5/24.Review of documentation provided by the facility dated 8/7/25, stated the following: Factual
Description. On 8/7/2025, at 6:30 pm Resident R1 was being transferred from her wheelchair to her bed via
Hoyer lift with assist x2 staff members. Resident is ordered to be transferred via Hoyer lift with assist x2.
During the transfer, the resident was being lifted from her wheelchair when the resident began to lean
towards the Right and the front right Hoyer pad loop popped off causing resident to fall forward, her knees
hit her wheelchairs leg rests and the resident then hit her head on the floor. The remaining 3 Hoyer pad
loops remained intact. The resident was immediately assessed and was noted to have an abrasion to her
forehead, upon any movement resident grimaced with pain to her Right leg. Resident is alert and oriented
to self only. VSS, neuro within normal limits. Resident has no loss of consciousness. MD notified. A new
order received to send the resident to ED for further evaluation. POA/daughter updated. Description of
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
395001
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/09/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Passavant Retirement and Healt
105 Burgess Drive
Zelienople, PA 16063
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0689
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Follow-up Action: Resident was admitted to hospital with diagnosis Fall. Upon residents return, residents
care plan will be updated. Residents Pain will be managed by MD order. Hoyer lift and Hoyer pad were
evaluated by maintenance and both deemed safe to use, neither have mechanical defects. Upon further
investigation it was determined that the two staff members transferring the resident had not ensured that
the Right front Hoyer lift pad loop was properly attached to the Hoyer lift. Both staff members have been
suspended at this time. Education provided to all staff members to ensure the Hoyer lift loops area is
secured prior to resident transfers. All falls reviewed weekly with RN, PT and Administrator. Monthly falls
reviewed with RN PT and Medical Director. Monthly falls reported at QAPI. Resubmission 8/13/2025- The
resident was diagnosed with Right nondisplaced tibial plateau fracture. Resubmission 8/14/2025: PB 22
submitted for each perpetrator. Staff education attached under PB 22 # 2under section VIII Titled All
required witness information. This also includes Hoyer and Sara lift safety re-education initiated after
incident. Annual education on mechanical lift safety is provided to nursing staff annually.Review of
documentation provided by the facility labeled Incident Report Investigation dated 8/7/25, at 9:39 p.m.
completed by DON Employee E2 indicated that LPN Employee E3 and NA Employee E4 were transferring
resident from wheelchair to bed via Hoyer lift, resident leaned to the right side of lift pad, the right front lift
pad loop popped off and resident fell to bottom of wheelchair pedals and hit face on floor with the three
other loops still attached. Abrasion noted to the right side of forehead, right leg internally rotated. Grimaces
in pain with movement of right leg. Physician and family notified. Additional comments: After investigation,
the right Hoyer pad loop was not secured prior to resident being transferred.During a review of Resident R1
progress note dated 8/7/25, indicated resident was sent to the hospital for evaluation and treatment.During
a review of Resident R1 progress note dated 8/8/25, indicated resident was admitted to the hospital.During
a review of Resident R1 progress note dated 8/10/25, indicated resident arrived back at the facility from
acute care hospital. A small bruise on the right side of forehead noted and her right foot is rotated
internally.During an observation on 9/9/25, at 1:11 p.m. DON Employee E1 and E2 used a Hoyer lift and
Hoyer pad and demonstrated the proper way to ensure the Hoyer pad is secured onto the Hoyer lift. DON
Employee E1 stated that they have reenacted the incident multiple times, and the root cause of the incident
is that staff did not ensure the Hoyer pad loop was in a secure position on the Hoyer lift.During an interview
on 9/9/25, at 2:02 p.m. Registered Nurse (RN) Employee E5 stated that after you put the loop in the hook,
make sure its snug and appropriate. Ensure that it cant come off. The spring button gets pushed down to
get the loop in and then it comes back up to make sure the strap cant come out. I would not use it if the
black button was not working right.During an interview on 9/9/25, at 2:06 p.m. NA Employee E6 stated it
takes two people to use. I hook the straps on and then I pull them to make sure they are secure. I make
sure the spring button is up so the straps cant come off. The button is to make sure it is secure. If the button
isnt up, the strap can slip off the hook. Id never lift a resident without double checking.During an interview
on 9/9/25, at 2:15 p.m. NA Employee E7 stated I put residents in the sling. I make sure the black button is
down and then I put the straps over the hook. I tug to make sure that it is secure and not going to slide off.
The black button pops up to make sure its secure. I would not put someone in a lift and not check to see if it
is secure.During an interview on 9/9/25, at 2:47 p.m. DON Employee E1 stated that Resident R1 did fall out
of a Hoyer lift on 8/7/25, went to the hospital, and it was determined that staff failed to ensure that the
Hoyer pad was securely latched on the Hoyer lift prior to using to ensure the safety of the resident.During
an interview on 9/9/25, at 2:50 p.m. Nursing Home Administrator stated that LPN Employee E3 was
terminated and NA Employee E4 was put on the facilities
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Event ID:
Facility ID:
395001
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Printed: 05/15/2026
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No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
395001
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/09/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Passavant Retirement and Healt
105 Burgess Drive
Zelienople, PA 16063
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0689
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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Do Not Return list.During an interview on 9/9/25, at 3:45 p.m. DON Employee E1 confirmed that the facility
failed to ensure that a resident was free from a preventable accident during a transfer, which resulted in
actual physical harm (an abrasion to right forehead and a right nondisplaced tibial plateau fracture with
pain) for one of two residents (Resident R1).28 Pa Code 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee.28 Pa Code
201.18(b)(1)(e)(1) Management.28 Pa Code 201.29(a) Resident rights.28 Pa Code 211.12(d)(1)(3)(5)
Nursing services.
Event ID:
Facility ID:
395001
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