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Inspection visit

Health inspection

MIFFLIN CENTERCMS #3951383 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 3 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

395138 12/19/2025 Mifflin Center 500 East Philadelphia Avenue Shillington, PA 19607
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 **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that physicians' orders were implemented for one of 25 sampled residents. (Residents 11) Findings include: Clinical record review revealed that Resident 11 had diagnoses that included constipation, a history of a paralytic ileus (when the intestines failed to contract properly that could lead to a blockage), and diabetes. Review of the Minimum Data Set assessment dated [DATE], revealed that the resident was alert and oriented, was always incontinent of bowel, and required substantial assistance with toileting hygiene. Physicians' orders dated June 18, 2025, directed staff to administer a laxative (polyethylene glycol) as needed if there was no bowel movement in three days, a second medication (milk of magnesia) was to be given at bedtime on the third day since a bowel movement, a bisacodyl suppository was to be given for constipation on the shift after the milk of magnesia was given, and a saline laxative enema was to be given two hours after the suppository failed to produce a bowel movement. Review of bowel movement tracking documentation for Resident 11 revealed that there was no bowel movements recorded from December 14 through 18, 2025. Review of the Medication Administration Record (MAR) for December 2025, revealed that the resident was not provided with the two oral medications, the suppository, or the enema to induce a bowel movement as ordered. In an interview on December 19, 2025, at 12:05 p.m., the Director of Nursing confirmed that the physicians' orders for Residents 11 should have been followed. 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing services. Residents Affected - Few Page 1 of 3 395138 395138 12/19/2025 Mifflin Center 500 East Philadelphia Avenue Shillington, PA 19607
F 0690 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on facility policy review, clinical record review, resident interview, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to assess indwelling urinary catheters in accordance with facility policy for one of two sampled residents with an indwelling urinary catheter. (Resident 11) Findings include: Review of the facility policy entitled, Catheter: Indwelling Urinary-Care of, last revised March 14, 2025, revealed that staff was to provide catheter care twice per day and as needed. Catheter care included performing inspection, assessment for signs or symptoms of infection or trauma, and routinely cleaning the catheter tubing. Clinical record review revealed that Resident 11 had diagnoses that included a blockage in his bladder, an enlarged prostate, diabetes, and heart failure. Review of the Minimum Data Set assessment dated [DATE], revealed that the resident was alert and oriented and required the use of an indwelling urinary catheter. On June 19, 2025, a physician's order directed staff to perform catheter care every day and evening and as needed. On October 29, 2025, a nurse noted that Resident 11 had worsening pain and signs of trauma at the urinary catheter site and the medical team was aware. On October 30, 2025, a physician ordered staff to remove Resident 11's urinary catheter, to discontinue the catheter care orders, and conduct a voiding trial to make sure the resident was urinating without the catheter in place. A nursing note dated November 2, 2025, indicated Resident 11's urinary catheter was reinserted due to the resident's inability to empty his bladder. No new orders for catheter care were obtained and the resident continued with a urinary catheter in place. There was a lack of documented evidence that catheter care was provided to the resident since it was reinserted on November 2, 2025. In an interview on December 16, 2025, at 1:26 p.m., Resident 11 stated that urinary catheter care was not regularly provided by staff. In an interview on December 19, 2025, at 11:11 a.m., the Director of Nursing confirmed that there was no documented evidence that Resident 11's catheter care was provided in accordance with the facility policy. 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing services. 395138 Page 2 of 3 395138 12/19/2025 Mifflin Center 500 East Philadelphia Avenue Shillington, PA 19607
F 0806 Level of Harm - Potential for minimal harm Residents Affected - Some Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, resident interview, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide food and drink to accommodate residents' individualized preferences for two of 25 sampled residents. (Residents 14, 28)Findings include: Clinical record review revealed that Resident 14 had diagnoses that included diabetes and heart failure. The Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE], indicated that the resident had no cognitive impairment. Review of the resident's breakfast meal ticket on December 17, 2025, at 9:15 a.m., revealed that she was to receive apple juice, scrambled egg, bacon, toast with diet jam or jelly, and one cinnamon roll. The resident was observed with orange juice, scrambled egg, bacon and toast. Resident 14 stated that she would have preferred to have a cinnamon role and apple juice instead of orange juice. On December 17, 2025, at 12:30 p.m., Resident 14 was observed with vegetable pizza. Review of the meal ticket revealed the resident was to be provided sausage pizza and that the resident was not to be served fish. Resident 14 stated she had asked for sausage pizza and had not told anyone she was allergic to nor disliked fish.Clinical record review revealed that Resident 28 had diagnoses that included Cirrhosis of the liver and respiratory failure. The Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE], indicated that the resident had a mild cognitive impairment. Review of the Resident 28's breakfast meal ticket on December 17, 2025, at 9:15 a.m., revealed that she was to receive coffee, scrambled egg, bacon, toast with diet jam or jelly, and one cinnamon roll. Apple juice was provided instead of coffee. Resident 28 stated that she preferred coffee. In an interview on December 18, 2025, at 9:41 a.m., the Administrator stated that the dietary department was expected to follow the residents' selections identified on the weekly menu selection form and provide all items listed on each meal ticket.28 Pa. Code 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee.28 Pa. Code 201.18(b) Management. 395138 Page 3 of 3

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Citations

3 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.

  • 0690GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F690 - Incontinence

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

  • 0806GeneralS&S Bno actual harm

    F806 - Food and drink

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the December 19, 2025 survey of MIFFLIN CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of MIFFLIN CENTER on December 19, 2025. The surveyor cited 3 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at MIFFLIN CENTER on December 19, 2025?

Yes, 3 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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