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Ambler Extended Care CenterCMS #3951762 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.

395176 02/27/2025 Ambler Extended Care Center 32 South Bethlehem Pike Ambler, PA 19002
F 0814 Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Level of Harm - Potential for minimal harm Based on observation, it was determined that the facility failed to dispose of trash and refuse properly. Findings include: Residents Affected - Many Observation of the dumpster area on February 25, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., revealed multiple pieces of crushed plastic and cardboard debris, Styrofoam cups, food debris, an opened milk carton with a clumpy white substance in front of it, and used gloves around the outside of the dumpster. There were two bags of garbage and a window curtain sticking out from below the dumpster. There was a collapsed bin behind the dumpster with a layer of leaves on top. 28 Pa Code 201.18(b)(3) Management. Page 1 of 2 395176 395176 02/27/2025 Ambler Extended Care Center 32 South Bethlehem Pike Ambler, PA 19002
F 0921 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation and resident interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide a sanitary and comfortable environment for residents and staff in one of two shower rooms and on one of two nursing units. ([NAME] nursing unit shower room) Findings include: In a confidential resident interview on February 26, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., a resident stated that the shower rooms were messy and had mold in the shower stalls. Observations on February 26, 2025, at 10:05 a.m., of the shower room on the [NAME] nursing unit revealed the following: There was a piece of wood on top of the heater in the room. There was dirt on the wall where the heater was located. The toilet bowl was soiled with urine and feces. The ceiling light over the tub was dirty on the inside of the light cover. There was a wet sheet on the floor in front of the shower stall. There was a black substance on the tile flooring of the shower stall and on the bottom tile moldings of the shower stall. The plastic bumpers near the entrance of the shower stall were broken and damaged. 28 Pa. Code 201.18 (b) (1) Management. 395176 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.

  • 0814GeneralS&S Cno actual harm

    F814 - Food Safety Requirements

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

  • 0921GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F921 - Other Environmental Conditions

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the February 27, 2025 survey of Ambler Extended Care Center?

This was a inspection survey of Ambler Extended Care Center on February 27, 2025. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at Ambler Extended Care Center on February 27, 2025?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Dispose of garbage and refuse properly."

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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