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Inspection visit

Inspection

JEWEL HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTERCMS #39526413 citations on this visit
13 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 13 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0699 Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to assess, develop, and implement an individualized person-centered plan to render trauma informed care to a resident with a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) for two of 27 sampled residents. (Residents 99, 109) Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Clinical record review revealed that Resident 99 had diagnoses that included post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, major depressive disorder, and schizoaffective disorder. There was no assessment or care plan in Resident 99's clinical record that identified the PTSD diagnosis, symptoms and/or triggers related to this diagnosis or resident specific interventions to meet the resident's needs for minimizing triggers and/or re-traumatization. Clinical record review revealed that Resident 109 had diagnoses that included PTSD, anxiety, depression, and schizoaffective disorder. There was no assessment or care plan in Resident 109's clinical record that identified the PTSD diagnosis, symptoms and/or triggers related to this diagnosis or resident specific interventions to meet the resident's needs for minimizing triggers and/or re-traumatization. In an interview on August 31, 2023, at 11:20 a.m., the Social Services Director confirmed that there was no assessment completed or care plan developed to address Resident 99's or 109's PTSD diagnosis, symptoms, or triggers. 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(3)(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 2 Event ID: 395264 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 395264 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/31/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Jewel Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center 535 North 17th Street Allentown, PA 18104 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 0806 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. Based on review of weekly menus, clinical record review, observation, and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to accommodate each resident's food preferences for one of 27 sampled residents. (Residents 18) Findings include: Review of the breakfast menu for Tuesday, August 29, 2023, revealed that scrambled eggs, biscuit, banana, orange juice and cream of wheat were offered for breakfast. Clinical record review revealed that Resident 18 had a diagnosis of depression. Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated May 27, 2023, revealed the resident had moderate cognitive impairment and was able to clearly communicate. The care plan stated the resident had a risk for nutrition problems and staff was to honor the resident's food preferences. On August 29, 2023, at 9:33 a.m., the resident was heard yelling, This breakfast is horrible. The resident was observed eating scrambled eggs and a biscuit. Review of the resident's meal ticket that was on the breakfast tray revealed the resident disliked eggs and there were special instructions for no eggs at breakfast. 28 Pa. Code 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee. 28 Pa. Code 201.29(a) Resident rights. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395264 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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Citations

13 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.

  • 0324GeneralS&S Cno actual harm

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

  • 0345GeneralS&S Cno actual harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

  • 0355GeneralS&S Cno actual harm

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

  • 0363GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

  • 0374GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

  • 0911GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F911 - Accommodate no more than four residents

    Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

  • 0699GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F699 - Trauma-informed care

    Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

  • 0806GeneralS&S Dpotential for 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.

  • 0161GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Use approved construction type or materials.

  • 0211GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

  • 0321GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

  • 0741GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F741 - The facility must have sufficient staff who provide direct services to

    Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

  • 0902GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of medical gas and medical vacuum systems.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the August 31, 2023 survey of JEWEL HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of JEWEL HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER on August 31, 2023. The surveyor cited 13 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at JEWEL HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER on August 31, 2023?

Yes, 13 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide properly protected cooking facilities."

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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