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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 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 clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that physician's orders were implemented for one of five sampled residents. (Resident 1) Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Clinical record review revealed that Resident 1 had diagnoses that included gastroesophageal reflux disease (acid reflux), pain, and neuropathy (nerve damage). Physician's orders dated July 26, 2024, directed staff to administer Acetaminophen (a medication for pain) and gabapentin (a medication for nerve pain) at 6:00 a.m. daily. A physician's order dated July 27, 2024, directed staff to administer omeprazole (a medication to treat acid reflux) at 6:00 a.m. daily. There was no evidence that the medications were offered or administered on August 7, 2024, per the physician's orders. In an interview on August 8, 2024, at 2:07 p.m., the Director of Nursing confirmed there was no evidence that the medications were administered per the physician's orders. 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 08/08/2024 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 0759 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on facility policy review, observation, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain a medication error rate of less than five percent (%) on one of five nursing units. (Section 2) Residents Affected - Few Findings include: A review of the facility policy entitled, Administering Medications, last reviewed September 2023, revealed that Medications were to be administered in accordance with the prescriber's orders, which included any required timeframe. Medications were to be administered within one hour of their prescribed time. Clinical record review revealed that Resident 2 had diagnoses that included major depressive disorder and multiple sclerosis. A review of physician's orders dated June 29, 2018, June 9, 2021, March 28, 2023, and August 5, 2024, revealed that staff were to administer the following medications at 8:00 a.m. daily: vitamin D3 1000 international units (IU), Zeposia 0.92 milligrams (mg), escitalopram 20 mg, and Bactrim 160 mg. Observation of the medication pass on August 8, 2024, revealed that licensed practical nurse (LPN) 1 did not administer the medications until 9:30 a.m. Clinical record review revealed that Resident 3 had diagnoses that included depression, allergies, hypertension (high blood pressure), and pain. A review of physician's orders dated April 12, 2024, April 24, 2024, May 16, 2024, July 11, 2024, July 16, 2024, and July 30, 2024, revealed that staff were to administer the following medications at 8:00 a.m. daily: cholecalciferol (vitamin D) 50 micrograms (mcg), bupropion (a medication for depression) 300 mg , lidocaine patch 4 % to the right knee, fluticasone propionate (a medication for allergies) 50 mcg, sertraline (a medication for depression) 75 mg, and lisinopril (a medication for high blood pressure) 5 mg. Observation of the medication pass on August 8, 2024, revealed that LPN 1 did not administer the medications until 9:40 a.m. Observation during the medication pass on August 8, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. to 9:40 a.m., revealed 28 opportunities with 10 errors which resulted in a medication error rate of 35.7%. In an interview on August 8, 2024, at 2:10 p.m., the Director of Nursing confirmed that the medications should have been adminstered by 9:00 a.m. 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.

  • 0684GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F684 - Quality of care

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

  • 0759GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F759 - Medication Errors

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the August 8, 2024 survey of GARDEN SPRING REHAB AND CARE CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of GARDEN SPRING REHAB AND CARE CENTER on August 8, 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 August 8, 2024?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."

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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