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Inspection visit

Inspection

EMBASSY OF SAXONBURGCMS #3951601 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 1 deficiency. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0657 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on review of facility policy, clinical records, and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to update a care plan for one of three residents (Resident R23) to accurately reflect the current status of the resident after an elopement event. Findings include: Review of facility policy Comprehensive Care Plan dated 2/15/23, indicated the facility will develop and implement a comprehensive care plan for each resident, consistent with resident rights, that includes measurable objectives and timeframes to meet a resident's medical, nursing, and mental and psychosocial needs that are identified in the resident's comprehensive assessment. The objectives will be utilized to monitor the residents progress. The comprehensive care plan will be reviewed and revised by the interdisciplinary team after each comprehensive and quarterly MDS (a periodic assessment of care needs). Alternative interventions will be documented, as needed. Review of the facility policy Elopements and Wandering Residents dated 2/15/23, indicated that the facility ensures that residents who exhibit wandering behavior and/or are at risk for elopement receive adequate supervision to prevent accidents, and receive care in accordance with their person-centered plan of care addressing the unique factors contributing to wandering or elopement. Review of admission Record indicated that Resident R23 was admitted to facility 12/19/23. Review of Resident R23's Minimum Data Set (MDS - a periodic assessment of care needs) dated 12/26/23, indicated diagnoses Alzheimer's disease (a degenerative brain disorder resulting in progressive memory loss, impaired thinking, disorientation, and changes in personality and mood), anxiety disorder (a group of mental illnesses that cause constant fear and worry, characterized by sudden feeling of worry, fear and restlessness), and high blood pressure. Review of Resident R23's admission assessment dated [DATE], indicated that resident does not have the cognitive ability to be orientated to room/surroundings, and that resident is currently receiving hospice services. Further review identified that has she has impaired cognition and/or decision making skills, and is independent with indoor mobility (ambulation). Review of Resident R23's Wander/Elopement assessment dated [DATE], indicated that she is at risk for elopement. Further review indicated that Rationale for Risk Decision: Resident has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. She has gathered her belongings in a blanket and stated I am going home as she came out of her room to hallway. Further review indicated that appropriate interventions have (continued on next page) 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: 395160 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 395160 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 01/19/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Embassy of Saxonburg 223 Pittsburgh St Saxonburg, PA 16056 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 0657 been initiated. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Review of Resident R23's clinical progress note dated 1/13/24, at 11:30 a.m., indicated that resident was seen walking back into facility by another resident's family; it appears that walked out of facility without her wanderguard going off and within 2 minutes was walking back into building at which time wanderguard did go off; Resident was brought to desk by staff with no apparent injuries noted; Resident is not in any apparent distress or have any issues notes at this time. Residents Affected - Few Review of Resident R23's Wander/Elopement assessment dated [DATE], at 7:34 a.m., indicated that she is at risk for elopement. Further review indicated that Rationale for Risk Decision: eloped from facility 1/13/24. Further review indicated that appropriate interventions have been reviewed. Review of Resident R23's current care plan, initiated 12/20/23, updated 1/12/24, failed to indicate any revisions or implementation of new interventions to address elopement event on 1/13/24. During an interview conducted on 1/19/24, at 3:45 p.m., the Nursing Home Administrator confirmed the facility failed to update a care plan for one of three residents (Resident R23) to accurately reflect the current status of the resident after an elopement event. 28 Pa. Code: 211.10(c) Resident care policies. 28 Pa. Code: 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing services. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395160 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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Citations

1 citation 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.

  • 0657GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F657 - Comprehensive Care Plans

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

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What happened during the January 19, 2024 survey of EMBASSY OF SAXONBURG?

This was a inspection survey of EMBASSY OF SAXONBURG on January 19, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at EMBASSY OF SAXONBURG on January 19, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a t..."

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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