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Inspection

EMBASSY OF SAXONBURGCMS #3951602 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 0580 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Based on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to notify the physician of a change in condition for twelve of nineteen residents testing positive for Covid-19 (Resident R1, R2, R5, R7, R8, R10, R11, R12, R16, R17, R18, R19). Findings include: Review of the facility policy Notification of Changes last reviewed 2/15/23, indicate the facility must inform the resident, consult with the resident's physician and/or notify the resident's family member or legal representative when there is a change requiring such notification. Circumstances requiring notification include but not exclusive to circumstances that require a need to alter treatment, significant change in the resident's physical, mental or psychosocial condition. Review of Resident R1's clinical record indicated admission to facility on 9/11/20, with the diagnosis of Lymphoma (form of cancer), diabetes (high blood sugar levels) edema (swelling). Review of facility covid line listing indicated Resident R1 tested positive for COVID-19 on 2/21/24. Review of Resident R1's progress notes did not include information on physician notification of COVID-19 testing results. Review of Resident R2's clinical record indicate admission to facility on 12/23/23, with the diagnosis of diabetes, Parkinson's disease (degenerative neurological disorder), hypertension (high blood pressure). Review of facility covid line listing indicated Resident R2 tested positive for COVID-19 on 2/24/24. Review of Resident R2's progress notes did not include information on physician notification of COVID-19 testing results. Review of Resident R5's clinical record indicate admission to facility on 1/16/24, with the diagnosis of fracture of left femur (thigh bone), multiple sclerosis (autoimmune disease), dysphagia (difficulty swallowing). Review of facility covid line listing indicated Resident R5 tested positive for COVID-19 on 2/16/24. (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 5 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 03/18/2024 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 0580 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Review of Resident R5's progress notes did not include information on physician notification of COVID-19 testing results. Review of Resident R7's clinical record indicate admission to facility on 1/12/24, with diagnosis of dementia (loss of memory), muscle weakness, gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD- stomach acid flows backwards). Review of facility covid line listing indicated Resident R7 tested positive for COVID-19 on 2/16/24. Review of Resident R7's progress notes did not include information on physician notification of COVID-19 testing results. Review of Resident R8's clinical record indicated admission to facility on 3/3/23, with diagnosis of aphasia (loss of ability to understand or express speech), cerebral infarction (stroke), ataxia (loss of body movements). Review of facility covid line listing indicated Resident R8 tested positive for COVID-19 on 2/22/24. Review of Resident R8's progress notes did not include information on physician notification of COVID-19 testing results. Review of Resident R10's clinical record indicated admission to facility on 12/25/29, with diagnosis of cerebral infarction (stroke), diabetes, aphasia (loss of ability to understand or express speech). Review of facility covid line listing indicated Resident R10 tested positive for COVID-19 on 2/16/24. Review of Resident R10's progress notes did not include information on physician notification of COVID-19 testing results. Review of Resident R11's clinical record indicated admission to facility on 1/22/24, with diagnosis of diabetes, dysphagia, hypertension. Review of facility covid line listing indicated Resident R11 tested positive for COVID-19 on 2/16/24. Review of Resident R11's progress notes did not include information on physician notification of COVID-19 testing results. Review of Resident R12's clinical record indicated admission to facility on 2/7/24, with diagnosis of atrial fibrillation (A-fib rapid irregular heartbeat), weakness. Review of facility covid line listing indicated Resident R12 tested positive for COVID-19 on 2/16/24. Review of Resident R12's progress notes did not include information on physician notification of (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395160 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 5 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 03/18/2024 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 0580 COVID-19 testing results. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Review of Resident R16's clinical record indicated admission to facility on 8/24/22, with diagnosis of emphysema (lungs are damaged), neutropenia (low white blood cells), gastritis (inflammation of the stomach). Residents Affected - Few Review of facility covid line listing indicated Resident R16 tested positive for COVID-19 on 2/16/24. Review of Resident R16's progress notes did not include information on physician notification of COVID-19 testing results. Review of Resident R17's clinical record indicated admission to facility on 12/18/23, with diagnosis of diabetes, muscle weakness, hyperlipidemia (high fat in blood). Review of facility covid line listing indicated Resident R17 tested positive for COVID-19 on 2/16/24. Review of Resident R17's progress notes did not include information on physician notification of COVID-19 testing results. Review of Resident R18's clinical record indicated admission to facility on 8/22/23, with diagnosis of multiple rib fractures, hyperlipidemia, hypertension. Review of facility covid line listing indicated Resident R18 tested positive for COVID-19 on 2/18/24. Review of Resident R18's progress notes did not include information on physician notification of COVID-19 testing results. Review of Resident R19's clinical record indicated admission to facility on 2/13/24, with diagnosis of intercranial injury (injury of brain), GERD, hyperlipidemia. Review of facility covid line listing indicated Resident R19 tested positive for COVID-19 on 2/18/24. Review of Resident R19's progress notes did not include information on physician notification of COVID-19 testing results. Interview on 3/18/24, at 2:14 p.m. the Nursing Home Administrator confirmed the facility failed to notify the physician of a change in condition for twelve of nineteen residents testing positive for COVID-19. (Resident R1, R2, R5, R7, R8, R10, R11, R12, R16, R17, R18, R19). 28 Pa. Code 201.14(a)(c)(e) Responsibility of licensee. 28 Pa. Code 201.18(b)(1)(e)(1) Management. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395160 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 5 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 03/18/2024 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 0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to obtain physician orders for transmission-based precautions for three of nineteen residents (Resident R1, R5, R8). Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Review of the facility policy Infection Prevention and Control Program revised 8/1/23, indicates the facility has established and maintains an infection control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment and to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable disease and infections as per accepted national standards and guidelines. Isolation protocol includes but not exclusive to: - resident with an infection or communicable disease shall be placed on transmission-based precaution as recommended by current CDC guidelines. Review of Resident R1's clinical record indicated admission to facility on 9/11/20, with the diagnosis of Lymphoma (form of cancer), diabetes (high blood sugar levels) edema (swelling). Review of facility covid line listing indicated Resident R1 tested positive for COVID-19 on 2/21/24. Review of Residents R1's physician orders did not include interventions for transmission-based precautions. Review of Resident R5's clinical record indicate admission to facility on 1/16/24, with the diagnosis of fracture of left femur (thigh bone), multiple sclerosis (autoimmune disease), dysphagia (difficulty swallowing). Review of facility covid line listing indicated Resident R5 tested positive for COVID-19 on 2/16/24. Review of Residents R5's physician orders did not include interventions for transmission-based precautions. Review of Resident R8's clinical record indicated admission to facility on 3/3/23, with diagnosis of aphasia (loss of ability to understand or express speech), cerebral infarction (stroke), ataxia (loss of body movements). Review of facility covid line listing indicated Resident R8 tested positive for COVID-19 on 2/22/24. Review of Residents R8's physician orders did not include interventions for transmission -based precautions. Interview on 3/18/24, at 2:14 p.m. the Nursing Home Administrator confirmed the facility failed to obtain physician orders/interventions for transmission-based precautions for three of nineteen residents (Resident R1, R5, R8). (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395160 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 5 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 03/18/2024 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 0880 28 Pa. Code 201.14(a)(c)(e) Responsibility of licensee. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm 28 Pa. Code 201.18(b)(1)(e)(1) Management Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395160 If continuation sheet Page 5 of 5

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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.

  • 0580GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F580 - Notification of Changes

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

  • 0880GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F880 - Infection Control

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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What happened during the March 18, 2024 survey of EMBASSY OF SAXONBURG?

This was a inspection survey of EMBASSY OF SAXONBURG on March 18, 2024. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at EMBASSY OF SAXONBURG on March 18, 2024?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) tha..."

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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