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Inspection visit

Inspection

Ambler Extended Care CenterCMS #3951768 citations on this visit
8 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 8 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0558 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. 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, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that a call bell was accessible for one of 19 sampled residents. (Resident 8) Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Clinical record review revealed that Resident 8 had diagnoses that included cirrhosis of the liver (scarring of the liver), chronic viral hepatitis (inflammation of the liver lasting more than six months), and encephalopathy (change in brain function due to injury or disease). According to the Minimum Data Set assessment dated [DATE], the resident was able to communicate needs to staff and required assistance for mobility and activities of daily living, including toileting, grooming, and hygiene. Observations on February 28, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., and 12:30 p.m., revealed the resident was in bed and the call bell was wrapped under the wheel of the bed, out of reach. Observations on February 29, 2024, at 9:40 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 1:00 p.m., revealed Resident 8 was in bed and the call bell was wrapped under the wheel of the bed, out of reach. In an interview on March 1, 2024, at 9:24 a.m., the Administrator confirmed the resident's call bell was wrapped under the wheel of the bed and should have been within reach. 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing services. 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 4 Event ID: 395176 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 395176 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 03/01/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Ambler Extended Care Center 32 South Bethlehem Pike Ambler, PA 19002 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 0641 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. 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 the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment was completed to accurately reflect the resident's current status for one of 19 sampled residents. (Resident 55) Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Clinical record review revealed that Resident 55 had diagnoses that included end-stage renal (kidney) disease and dependence on renal dialysis (the process of removing water and toxins from the blood in people whose kidneys can no longer perform those functions). Resident 55's care plan indicated that the resident had dialysis scheduled three times per week. Nursing documentation noted that the resident attended dialysis during the assessment period. The MDS assessment dated [DATE], did not identify Resident 55 as receiving dialysis under section O, Special Treatments and Programs. In an interview on March 1, 2024, at 11:28 a.m., the Nursing Home Administrator confirmed that Resident 55's MDS assessment was inaccurate. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395176 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 4 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 395176 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 03/01/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Ambler Extended Care Center 32 South Bethlehem Pike Ambler, PA 19002 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 0689 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on facility policy review, clinical record review, observation, and resident and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to assess and implement safety measures related to smoking for two of four sampled residents who smoke. (Residents 37, 49) Findings include: Review of the facility policy entitled, Resident Smoking Policy, last reviewed January 26, 2024, revealed that any resident who smoked or had the desire/intent to smoke would be assessed for smoking safety awareness and the need for reasonable physical or safety accommodations on admission, readmission, quarterly, and with any significant change in condition. Clinical record review revealed that Resident 37 had diagnoses that included diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and [NAME]-Danlos Syndrome (a disorder that affects the connective tissues of the body). According to the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated November 22, 2023, the resident had no cognitive impairment. In an interview on February 27, 2024, at 12:30 p.m., Resident 37 reported smoking on a regular basis. Observations on February 27, 2024, at 1:30 p.m., and February 28, 2024, at 11:30 a.m., revealed Resident 37 outside the back of the building, in the designated smoking area, smoking. There was no documentation in the clinical record to support that the resident's smoking safety was evaluated by the facility. Clinical record review revealed that Resident 49 had diagnoses that included hemorrhagic thrombocythemia (chronic blood disorder), tobacco use, and hypertension (high blood pressure). According to the MDS assessment, dated December 13, 2023, the resident had cognitive impairment. Review of Resident 49's care plan revealed he was a supervised smoker with an intervention for staff to complete smoking assessments to ensure safety. There was no documentation in the clinical record to support that the resident's smoking safety was evaluated quarterly per facility policy after June 23, 2023. In an interview on February 29, 2024, at 1:48 p.m., the Nursing Home Administrator confirmed that smoking assessments should be completed at least quarterly. 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing services. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395176 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 4 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 395176 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 03/01/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Ambler Extended Care Center 32 South Bethlehem Pike Ambler, PA 19002 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 0808 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on clinical record review, observation, and resident and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide therapeutic diets as ordered by the physician for two of 19 sampled residents. (Residents 37, 61) Findings include: Clinical record review revealed that Resident 37 had diagnoses that included diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and [NAME]-Danlos Syndrome (a disorder that affects the connective tissues of the body). A physician's order dated December 1, 2022, directed staff to provide a low concentrated sweets and no added salt diet. Review of the care plan revealed a potential for nutritional problems related to diabetes. The intervention was for staff to provide the diet as ordered. Observation on February 28, 2024, at 12:44 p.m., revealed that the resident was provided regular sugar with his meal tray. In an interview at that time, Resident 37 stated that he had not received any sugar substitute in over a week and was given regular sugar packets instead. Observation on February 29, 2024, at 12:39 p.m., revealed that the resident was again served his lunch with no sugar substitute provided on the meal tray and given regular sugar packets. Review of the resident's meal tray ticket revealed that he was to receive four sugar substitute packets with his coffee. Clinical record review revealed that Resident 61 had diagnoses that included diabetes, chronic kidney disease, hyperglycemia (high blood sugar), and dysphagia (difficulty with swallowing). A physician's order dated March 31, 2023, directed staff to provide a low concentrated sweets and no added salt diet. Review of the care plan revealed a risk for unstable blood glucose (sugar) and a potential for nutritional problems related to diabetes. The intervention was for staff to provide the diet as ordered. Observation on February 28, 2024, at 12:20 p.m. revealed that Resident 61 was provided regular sugar with his meal. In an interview at that time, Resident 61 stated he frequently received sugar instead of sugar substitute with his meals. During a confidential group interview on February 28, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., the resident group stated that the facility often does not have sugar substitute packets for their drinks. The residents stated that sugar packets were given to them in place of a sugar substitute. In an interview on February 29, 2024, at 12:15 p.m., the Registered Dietitian stated that residents on a low concentrated sweets diet were to receive sugar substitute with their meals and that regular sugar packets should not have been given as a replacement for sugar substitute. 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee. 211.12(d)(3)(5) Nursing services. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395176 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 4

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Citations

8 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.

  • 0558GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F558 - The right to reside and receive services in the facility with reasonable

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

  • 0641GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F641 - Accuracy of Assessments

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  • 0689GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F689 - Accidents

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • 0808GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F808 - Therapeutic Diets

    Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

  • 0324GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

  • 0761GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F761 - Labeling of Drugs and Biologicals

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

  • 0911GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F911 - Accommodate no more than four residents

    Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

  • 0918GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F918 - Bathroom Facilities

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the March 1, 2024 survey of Ambler Extended Care Center?

This was a inspection survey of Ambler Extended Care Center on March 1, 2024. The surveyor cited 8 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at Ambler Extended Care Center on March 1, 2024?

Yes, 8 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident."

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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