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Inspection visit

Inspection

GARDEN SPRING REHAB AND CARE CENTERCMS #3950772 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 0558 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on clinical record review, observation, and resident interview, it was determined that the facility failed to accommodate resident needs by providing access to the call bell system for two of six sampled residents. (Residents 4, 5) Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Clinical record review revealed that Resident 4 had diagnoses that included Alzheimer's disease, abnormalities of gait and mobility, and muscle weakness. According to the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated May 16, 2024, the resident could communicate her care needs and was dependent on staff for care. Review of the care plan revealed that the resident was at risk for falls and that staff was to keep her call bell within reach. Observations on July 12, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. and 12:15 p.m., revealed the resident was in bed and the call bell was wrapped around the armchair, out of reach. Clinical record review revealed that Resident 5 had diagnoses that included hemiplegia and hemiparesis (paralysis on left side) and heart failure. According to the MDS assessment, dated April 30, 2024, the resident was alert and was dependent on staff for care. Review of the care plan revealed that the resident was at risk for falls and that staff was to keep her call bell within reach. On July 12, 2024, at 10:20 a.m., the resident was in bed and the call bell was on the dresser tucked under stuffed animals, out of reach. At that time the resident stated, I can't find my call bell. At 12:35 p.m., the resident was observed sitting in her wheelchair eating her meal. The call bell was observed behind the resident on the dresser tucked under stuffed animals, out of reach. 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 2 Event ID: 395077 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 395077 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 07/12/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Garden Spring Rehab and Care Center 1113 North Easton Road Willow Grove, PA 19090 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 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Based on clinical record review and observation, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that safety interventions for falls were in place for one of six sampled residents. (Resident 4) Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Clinical record review revealed that Resident 4 had diagnoses that included Alzheimer's disease, abnormalities of gait and mobility, and muscle weakness. According to the Minimum Data Set assessment, dated May 16, 2024, the resident could communicate her care needs and was dependent on staff for care. Review of the care plan revealed that the resident was at risk for falls and staff was instructed to place the bed in the low position with floor mats on both sides of the bed while the resident was in bed. Observations on July 12, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. and 12:15 p.m., revealed the resident was in bed without the floor mats in place, and the bed was not in a low position. 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing services. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395077 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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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.

  • 0558GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F558 - The right to reside and receive services in the facility with reasonable

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

  • 0689GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F689 - Accidents

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the July 12, 2024 survey of GARDEN SPRING REHAB AND CARE CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of GARDEN SPRING REHAB AND CARE CENTER on July 12, 2024. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at GARDEN SPRING REHAB AND CARE CENTER on July 12, 2024?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident."

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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