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Inspection visit

Inspection

WINDBER WOODS SENIOR LIVING & REHABILITATION CTRCMS #3950902 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 0625 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. Based on review of clinical records, as well as staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed issue a bed-hold notice at the time of an anticipated leave of absence from the facility for one of four residents reviewed (Resident 2). Findings include: A discharge with return anticipated Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment (a mandated assessment of a resident's abilities and care needs) for Resident 2, dated August 5, 2023, required supervision with personal hygiene needs, required extensive assistance with toileting and dressing, and had diagnoses that included osteoarthritis of the left hip. Nurse's notes for Resident 2, dated September 5, 2023, at 6:02 a.m. revealed that the resident was transferred to the hospital for a scheduled surgery. There was no documented evidence that the resident and/or the responsible party was notified about the facility's bed-hold policy at the time of this transfer to the hospital. Interview with the Nursing Home Administrator on October 23, 2023, at 11:11 a.m. confirmed that there was no documented evidence that a bed-hold notice was issued to Resident 2 or her responsible party at the time of the transfer to the hospital. 28 Pa. Code 201.29(d) Resident rights. 28 Pa. Code 211.5(f) Clinical records. 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: 395090 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 395090 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 10/25/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Windber Woods Senior Living & Rehabilitation Ctr 277 Hoffman Avenue Windber, PA 15963 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 0626 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on clinical record reviews and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to permit the readmission of a hospitalized resident without providing evidence that the facility was not able to meet the resident's needs for one of four residents reviewed (Resident 2). Findings include: admission information for Resident 2 revealed that the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses that included osteoarthritis of the left hip and dementia. A nursing note, dated July 18, 2023, indicated that the resident was scheduled for hip surgery on September 5, 2023. A nurse's note, dated September 5, 2023, at 6:02 a.m. revealed that the resident was transferred to the hospital for a scheduled surgery. Interview with the Nursing Home Administrator on October 23, 2023, at 11:11 a.m. revealed that the facility decided not to allow Resident 2 to return to the facility because her responsible party refused to pay for a bed hold and the resident had a bill for room and board that was not being paid. There was no documented evidence that a bed-hold notice was provided to the resident or her responsible party. 28 Pa. Code 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee. 28 Pa. Code 201.18(b)(1)(b)(3) Management. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395090 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.

  • 0625GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F625 - Transfer and discharge-

    Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

  • 0626GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F626 - Transfer and discharge-

    Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the October 25, 2023 survey of WINDBER WOODS SENIOR LIVING & REHABILITATION CTR?

This was a inspection survey of WINDBER WOODS SENIOR LIVING & REHABILITATION CTR on October 25, 2023. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at WINDBER WOODS SENIOR LIVING & REHABILITATION CTR on October 25, 2023?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed i..."

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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