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Inspection visit

Health inspection

SPRING CREEK REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTERCMS #3950742 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 2 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0602 Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on staff interview, record review, and policy review, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure a resident was free from financial exploitation for one of three residents reviewed (Resident 1). Residents Affected - Few Findings include: A review of the facility policy, titled Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation or Misappropriation-Reporting and Investigation, last revised September 2022, stated, if resident abuse, neglect, exploitation, misappropriation of resident property or injury of unknown source is suspected, the suspicion must be reported immediately to the administrator, and to other officials according to state law. Exploitation is defined as: An act or course of conduct by a caretaker or other person against an older adult or an older adult's resources, without the informed consent of the older adult or with consent obtained through misrepresentation, coercion or threats of force, that results in monetary, personal or other benefit, gain or profit for the perpetrator or monetary or personal loss to the older adult. A review of the clinical record for Resident 1 on July 8, 2024, at 10:00 AM, revealed clinical diagnoses that included dementia (irreversible, progressive degenerative disease of the brain, resulting in loss of reality contact and functioning ability) and age-related cognitive decline (subtle to severe thinking speed and decline of attention span). A review of Resident 1's Quarterly MDS (Minimum Data set- a periodic assessment of the resident) dated July 5, 2024, reveals a BIMS (brief interview of mental status) score of 6 out of a possible 15, indicating cognitive status is severely impaired. Select document review revealed that a representative from a contracted financial company entered Resident 1's room and had the resident sign a authorization form to withdrawal money from the resident's bank account. Further review revealed that the financial power of attorney (POA) for Resident 1 was never notified about an authorization form or withdraw of $12.000.00 from Resident 1's account; and was only made aware when she went to the bank in April 2024 to make a withdraw for payment to the facility. During an interview with the Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) on July 8, 2024, the NHA confirmed that he informed the financial POA that the consent for the withdraw was obtained by Resident 1 in error, and due to incapacitation of Resident 1, the financial POA should have provided the consent. 28 Pa. Code 201.18(b)(2) Management 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: 395074 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 395074 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 07/09/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Spring Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 1205 South 28th Street Harrisburg, PA 17111 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 0609 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Based on staff interviews, facility document review, clinical record review, and policy review, it was determined that the facility failed to follow the facility policy for reporting and investigating resident exploitation to prevent further exploitation during the investigation for one of three residents reviewed (Resident 1). Findings include: A review of the facility policy, titled Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation or Misappropriation-Reporting and Investigation, last revised September 2022, stated, If resident abuse, neglect, exploitation, misappropriation of resident property or injury of unknown source is suspected, the suspicion must be reported immediately to the administrator, and to other officials according to state law. The administrator or the individual making the allegation immediately reports his or her suspicion to the following persons or agencies: a. The state licensing/certification agency responsible for surveying/licensing the facility. b. The local/state ombudsman. c. The resident's representative. d. Adult protective services (where state law provides jurisdiction in long-term care). e. Law enforcement officials. f. The resident's attending physician. g. The facility medical director. Immediately is defined as within 24 hours that does not involve abuse or result in serious bodily injury. All allegations are thoroughly investigated. The administrator initiates investigations. A review of the clinical record for Resident 1 on July 8, 2024, at 10:00 AM, revealed clinical diagnoses that included dementia (irreversible, progressive degenerative disease of the brain, resulting in loss of reality contact and functioning ability) and age-related cognitive decline (subtle to severe thinking speed and decline of attention span). A review of Resident 1's Quarterly MDS (Minimum Data set- a periodic assessment of the resident) dated July 5, 2024, reveals a BIMS (brief interview of mental status) score of 6 out of a possible 15, indicating cognitive status is severely impaired. Select document review revealed that a representative from a contracted financial company entered Resdient 1's room and had the resident sign a authorization form to withdrawl money from the resident's bank account. Further review revealed that the financial power of attorney (POA) for Resident 1 was never notified about an authorization form or withdraw of $12.000.00 from Resident 1's account. A review of the clinical care conference notes held on May 30, 2024, revealed the family of (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395074 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 395074 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 07/09/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Spring Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 1205 South 28th Street Harrisburg, PA 17111 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 0609 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Resident 1 informed the facility that Resident 1 had a financial POA who should have been notified to provide consent for the withdraw from Resident 1's account. A review of Resident 1's contact list within the clinical record provided the name and phone number of the financial POA for Resident 1. Residents Affected - Few During an interview with Employee 1 (Business Office Manager) on July 8, 2024, at approximately 12:45 PM, Employee 1 provided a copy of Resident 1's account ledger dated January 1, 2024, through July 31, 2024, and pointed to the $12,000.00 withdraw by the facility on March 28, 2024. The Pennsylvania Department of Health never received a facility reported incident regarding the suspicion of exploitation when the facility was informed by the family on May 30, 2024. During an interview with the Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) on July 8, 2024, the NHA confirmed there was no investigation or reporting to the appropriate officials regarding the withdraw of $12,000.00 from Resident 1's account that occurred without a valid consent by the financial POA. 28 Pa. Code 201.18(b)(2) Management FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395074 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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Citations

2 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.

  • 0602GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F602 - The resident has the right to be free from abuse, neglect, misappropriation of re

    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

  • 0609GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F609 - The facility must develop and implement written policies and procedures that:

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the July 9, 2024 survey of SPRING CREEK REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of SPRING CREEK REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER on July 9, 2024. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at SPRING CREEK REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER on July 9, 2024?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money."

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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