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
clinical record review, observation, resident interview, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility
failed to provide services to maintain adequate grooming and hygiene for two of eight sampled residents
who required assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). (Resident 2, 6)Findings include: Clinical record
review revealed that Resident 2 had diagnoses that included aphasia, hypertension, and had severe
physical limitations. The Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE], revealed that Resident 2 was
dependent on staff for personal hygiene, grooming, and bathing. Review of the care plan revealed that the
resident required assistance from staff for activities of daily living (ADLs). On July 11, 2025, at 10:40 a.m.,
the resident was observed in bed. Her fingernails were long and dirty. There was no documented evidence
that staff assisted Resident 2 with trimming and cleaning her nails. Clinical record review revealed that
Resident 6 had diagnoses that included a tracheostomy, heart failure, and weakness to an upper extremity.
The MDS assessment dated [DATE], revealed that Resident 6 was alert and oriented required assistance
from staff for personal hygiene, grooming, and bathing. Review of the care plan revealed that the resident
required assistance from staff for ADLs. On July 11, 2025, at 11:10 a.m., the resident was observed in bed.
His fingernails were long and dirty. In an interview at that time the resident stated he wanted his nail
trimmed but needed help from staff. There was no documented evidence that staff assisted Resident 6 with
trimming and cleaning his nails. In an interview on July 11, 2025, at 3:49 p.m., the Director of Nursing
confirmed that nail care was to be done when nursing staff provided routine care and as needed.28 Pa.
Code 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing services
Residents Affected - Few
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
395077
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/11/2025
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
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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 eight sampled residents. (Resident 2)Findings include:
Clinical record review revealed that Resident 2 had diagnoses that included a history of stroke, dysphagia,
and had a feeding tube. A physician's order dated January 21, 2025, directed staff to flush the feeding tube
with 200 milliliters (ml) of water every six hours for a total volume of 800 ml daily. On July 11, 2025, at 10:48
a.m., the water flush bag was observed on the pole and infusing into Resident 2's feeding tube. The flush
rate was observed to be 30 ml per hour. In an interview, Licensed Practical Nurse 1 stated that the pump
ran for 22 hours per day and confirmed the rate was set for 30 ml per hour. The pump rate as observed
infused 660 ml per day, which was 140 ml less than the total flush amount ordered by the resident's
physician.In an interview on July 11, 2025, at 3:46 p.m., the Director of Nursing confirmed the pump should
have been programmed to deliver the total water amount per the physician's order. CFR 483.25 Quality of
CarePreviously cited 10/18/2428 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing services
Residents Affected - Few
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
395077
B. Wing
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
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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
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0686
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on clinical record review, observation, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to
provide interventions to prevent pressure ulcers for one of eight sampled residents with a history of
wounds. (Resident 2)Findings include: Clinical record review revealed that Resident 2 had diagnoses that
included aphasia (a communication disorder that creates impaired ability to comprehend or formulate
language due to a brain dysfunction), hypertension, and had severe physical limitations. Review of the
Minimum Data Set assessment, dated June 9, 2025, revealed the resident was at risk for pressure ulcers,
was immobile, and could not communicate her needs. Review of the care plan revealed that the resident
had potential for impairment to skin integrity due to deconditioning and staff were to apply cushioned heel
boots to bilateral feet when the resident was in bed. Multiple observations on July 11, 2025, between 10:40
a.m. and 12:00 p.m., revealed that Resident 2 was in bed. The heel boots were not in place and her heels
were not elevated. In an interview on July 11, 2025, at 3:45 p.m., the Director of Nursing confirmed that
Resident 2 should have had bilateral heel boots on while in bed.28 Pa. Code 211.12 (d)(1)(5) Nursing
services.
Residents Affected - Few
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(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
395077
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/11/2025
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
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F 0880
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
facility policy review, clinical record review, observations, and staff interviews, it was determined that the
facility failed to follow policies and procedures to prevent the spread of infection for one of eight sampled
residents. (Resident 5)Findings include:Review of the facility policy entitled, Enhanced Barrier Precautions,
last reviewed on October 10, 2024, revealed that staff were to wear a gown and gloves during high contact
resident care activities such as tracheostomy care to reduce the spread of multi-drug resistant organisms
(MDRO) to residents with indwelling medical devices regardless of their MDRO colonization status. Review
of Resident 5's clinical record revealed that the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with a
diagnosis of respiratory failure requiring a tracheostomy, history of a stroke, and had a feeding tube. Review
of the care plan revealed that Resident 5 required Enhanced Barrier Precautions and called for staff to
wear gloves and gowns during close contact interactions.Observations on July 11, 2025, at 11:30 a.m.,
revealed a sign outside of Resident 5's room which directed staff to follow Enhanced Barrier Precautions by
wearing a gown and gloves when providing high contact care including tracheostomy care. During the same
observation period, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 1 entered Resident 5's room and performed suctioning
of the tracheostomy only wearing gloves. LPN1 did not wear a gown.In an interview on July 11, 2025, at
3:40 p.m., the Director of Nursing confirmed that staff should have worn a gown when providing care.28 Pa
Code 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee
Residents Affected - Few
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
395077
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/11/2025
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 0921
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
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Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and
the public.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
review of facility policy, observations, and resident interview, it was determined that the facility failed to
provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment for residents and staff on two of two nursing units
toured. (Section Two, Section Four)Findings include:Review of the facility policy entitled, Oxygen Storage
Policy, last reviewed on October 10, 2024, revealed that oxygen cylinders must be secured in a cylinder
rack or holder to prevent tipping. Observations on July 11, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., in room [ROOM NUMBER]
revealed the top and front of the air conditioning unit was covered in a black substance. Resident 4 was
observed standing next to bed A. The fitted sheet had a large brown stain on it and two pillows without case
covers on them. Resident 8 was observed in bed B. There was an uncapped 50 milliliter syringe, typically
used for flushing feeding tubes, lying on the resident's bed. The resident was observed sleeping in bed and
a tube feeding was infusing.In an interview on July 11, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., Resident 4 stated that his
linens were dirty, and he needed new pillowcases and sheets, staff were aware. The resident stated that the
air conditioner has had the black substance on it. On July 11, 2025, at 10:35 a.m., staff entered room
[ROOM NUMBER] and provided Resident 4 with new pillowcases but did not change the dirty fitted sheet,
remove the syringe from the B bed, or address the black substance on the air conditioner unit.Observations
on July 11, 2025, from 10:38 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., in room [ROOM NUMBER], revealed that Resident 2 was
lying in the B bed, the fitted sheet was worn. There was an unsecured oxygen tank standing at the bottom
of the bed, between the air conditioner and the dresser. Staff entered the room multiple times during the
observation period but did not change the sheet. Observations on July 11, 2025, at 10:45 a.m., in room
[ROOM NUMBER] revealed an unsecured oxygen tank standing in between the two dressers. Observations
on July 11, 2025, at 11:05 a.m., of the shower room on Section 4 revealed the following:There was a
commode chair with a black dirt ring on the seat. There were two wash cloths on the grab bars.There was a
thermometer to check water temperatures hanging from the faucet. The front of the blue thermometer was
covered in a dried black substance. The shower curtain had gray stains on the bottom end of it. In an
interview on July 11, 2025, at 3:47 p.m., the Administrator confirmed the environmental problems should
have been addressed.28 Pa. Code 201.18 (b) (1) Management.
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