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Inspection visit

Health inspection

ARISTACARE AT MEADOW SPRINGSCMS #3950193 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 3 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0656 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on review of clinical record and review of facility policy, it was determined that the facility failed to develop a person-centered care plan to meet one resident's needs for one of three resident records reviewed (Resident R2). Finding include: Review of the facility's policy titled, Care Plan-Comprehensive stated that an individualized comprehensive care plan that includes measurable objectives and timetables to meet the resident's medical, nursing, mental and psychological needs is developed for each resident. Review of Resident R2's physician orders revealed the resident was admitted on [DATE], with the diagnosis of with Type Two Diabetes (failure of the body to produce insulin). Continued review of physician orders revealed an order for 4 units of the insulin Lispro injection solution 100 unit/ml to be administer subcutaneously (describes a needle that is inserted below the skin) before meals and to hold if the resident's blood sugar is less than 70 and to notify the physician. Further review of Resident R2's care plan revealed the facility failed to develop a care plan for Resident R2 diagnosis of Diabetes. Interview with the Nursing Home Administration on April 5, 2023 at 3:00 p. m. confirmed that Resident R2 didn ot have a care plan developed for the diagnosis of Diabetes. 28 Pa Code 211.11(d) Resident care plan 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing services 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. LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE TITLE (X6) DATE FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Facility ID: If continuation sheet Page 1 of 3 Event ID: 395019 Printed: 05/15/2026 Form Approved OMB 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 395019 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/05/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Aristacare at Meadow Springs 845 Germantown Pike Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 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 0677 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on review of clinical records, interviews with staff and facility policy, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure showers were provided for one of three resident reviewed. (Resident R1) Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Review of the facility's policy not dated, titles, Activity of Daily Living states, the purpose is to ensure residents are receiving the activities related to person care including bathing and showering. Review of Resident R1's clinical record revealed that the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with a personal history of traumatic brain injury with encephalopathy (a brain disease that alters brain function ), chronic respiratory failure and used a tracheostomy (a device that delivers oxygen to the lungs if you're unable to breathe normally after an injury or accident). Review of Resident R1's care plan dated revised on April 11, 2022, revealed the resident required assistance to perform his activities of daily living (ADL) related to his cognitive deficit and limited mobility. Interventions included the resident requiring 1-2 staff members to assist in all ADL, including bathing. Review of the facility's ADL-shower sheet for Resident R1 revealed in the past 30 days from March 7, 2023 to April 5, 2023 the resident was given one shower, on March 22, 2023. For all other shower days, it was documented that a bed bath was given. Further review of the resident's clinical record revealed no documented evidence the resident refused a shower. 28 Pa. Code: 211.12(1) Nursing services. 28 Pa. Code: 211.10(d) Resident care policies. 28 Pa. Code: 211.12 (2)(5) Nursing services. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395019 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 3 Printed: 05/15/2026 Form Approved OMB 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 395019 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/05/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Aristacare at Meadow Springs 845 Germantown Pike Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 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 0684 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on reviews of resident records and interview with staff, it was determined that the facility failed to notify the physician for one of three resident records reviewed (Resident R2). Residents Affected - Few Finding include: Review of Resident R2's physician orders revealed an admission date of March 16, 2023, with the diagnosis of Type Two Diabetes (a chronic condition that effects the way blood sugar is processed in the body). The same orders instructed that the resident was to be administer 4 units of the insulin Lispro injection Solution 100 unit/ml subcutaneously (describes a needle that is inserted below the skin) before meals and further instructed to hold the insulin if the resident's blood sugar is less than 70 to notify the physician. Further review of the same orders revealed the resident's blood sugar was 66 on April 4, 2023 and 68 on March 21, 2023, with no documented evidence the physician was notified. This was confirmed with the Nursing Home Administrator on April 5, 2023, at 3:00 pm. 28 Pa Code 211.11(d) Resident care plan 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing services FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395019 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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Citations

3 citations recorded*CMS

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0656GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F656 - Comprehensive Care Plans

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  • 0677GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F677 - A resident who is unable to carry out activities of daily living receives

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

  • 0684GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F684 - Quality of care

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the April 5, 2023 survey of ARISTACARE AT MEADOW SPRINGS?

This was a inspection survey of ARISTACARE AT MEADOW SPRINGS on April 5, 2023. The surveyor cited 3 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at ARISTACARE AT MEADOW SPRINGS on April 5, 2023?

Yes, 3 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be ..."

What type of survey was this?

This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.

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