F 0689
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to
prevent accidents.
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
review of facility policies, clinical records, and staff interviews it was determined that the facility failed to
ensure the appropriate assistance for bed mobility was provided for one of seven residents (Residents R1),
which resulted in actual harm when Resident R1 fell out of bed and sustained a right hip fracture and head
contusion.Review of the facility policy Fall Prevention and Management dated 3/4/25, reviewed 3/14/25,
stated it is the policy of this facility to provide resident centered care that meets the psychosocial, physical,
and emotional needs and concerns of the residents. Fall prevention and management is the process of
identifying risk factors that can minimize the potential for falls and also a process to manage resident's care
if a fall occurs. A fall assessment should be completed upon admission, quarterly, and with any significant
changes. The care plan should address how the resident can be transferred up and out of bed as well as
how the resident can ambulate and move around the facility. Review of the facility policy Incidents/Accidents
dated 5/13/25, stated it is the policy of the facility to provide a safe and healthy environment for residents by
minimizing possible exposure to safety hazards. Review of the facility policy Routine Resident Care dated
6/11/25, indicated it is the facility policy to promote resident centered care by attending to the total medical,
nursing, physical, emotional, mental, social, and spiritual needs and honor resident's preference while in
the care of this facility. Licensed staff will provide care planning and implementation and provide access to
resident care policies for any staff providing care. Nurse aides are to provide routine daily care including
toileting, and assisting with ambulation, transfers, and repositioning. Review of Residents R1's admission
record revealed the resident was admitted on [DATE], with diagnoses of cancer, anxiety, and depression.
Review of Residents R1's care plan dated 5/11/23, revealed the resident required assistance of two
persons with bed mobility. Review of Resident R1's Fall Risk Observation Tool dated 4/29/25, revealed the
resident was bedrest, non-ambulatory, and required a total mechanical lift for all transfers. The resident was
identified to be at risk for falls. Review of Residents R1's Minimum Data Set (MDS - a periodic assessment
of care needs) dated 5/21/25, indicated the diagnoses were current. Section GG- Functional Abilities
revealed the resident was dependent with rolling left to right and required the assistance of two or more
helpers. Review of Resident R1's progress note dated 6/29/25, at 9:15 p.m. entered by Registered Nurse
(RN), Employee E1 stated around 9:15 p.m. a nurse aide (NA) was changing Resident R1's brief and the
resident rolled out to the left side and fell from the bed to the floor. The resident sustained a right temporal
injury measuring about 2.5 centimeters (cm), a right upper arm and right knee skin tear. The resident was
sent to the emergency room for sutures. Review of Resident R1's post fall evaluation dated 6/29/25,
revealed the resident fell on 6/29/25, around 9:20 p.m. The resident sustained head and skin injuries
following a witnessed fall while NA, Employee E3 was changing the resident. The height of the bed was in
normal position. A left lateral temporal laceration measuring 2.5 cm x 0.25 cm x
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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.
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
395300
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/16/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Perry Health & Rehab Center
9850 Old Perry Highway
Wexford, PA 15090
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0689
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
0.15 cm. was observed. The resident also had a left upper arm skin tear that measured 6 cm x 1 cm and a
left lateral knee skin tear that measured 2 cm x 2cm. It was revealed the resident complained of pain, and
the pain was new to the resident. The resident had a temporal injury with pain. The resident's pain was
rated 5/10 and described it as hurting. Review of Resident R1's progress note dated 6/29/25, entered by
Nurse Practitioner, Employee E2 revealed Resident R1 was assessed via a telehealth visit after a fall. The
NA was present at the bedside and reported while changing the resident, the NA went to grab a sheet, and
the resident rolled out of bed. The resident had a large 2.5 cm right forehead laceration and a skin tear to
the right arm. The resident was ordered to be transferred to the hospital for sutures.Review of Resident
R1's hospital records dated 6/29/25, revealed Resident R1 presented to the emergency department
secondary to a fall. Resident R1 apparently had fallen out of bed and was found down on the ground. The
resident sustained a hematoma/contusion to the right occipital (back of brain) parietal (top and back of
brain) portion of the scalp as well as abrasions to the right upper arm and right lower leg. The resident's
daughter arrived at the emergency room and was concerned that the facility staff indicated the resident had
right leg shortening. On reevaluation, the resident's leg was slightly shorter on the right than the left. An
x-ray of the right hip and pelvis was completed and revealed an impacted sub capital fracture (intracapsular
neck of femur fracture that typically results from falls or direct trauma to the hip). Surgical options were
discussed, and it was decided to not have the resident hospitalized or to undergo surgery. Review of
Resident R1's Radiology Report dated 6/29/25, revealed a hip with pelvis x-ray was performed due to a fall.
It was revealed the resident sustained a right lateral impacted sub capital fracture. Review of Resident R1's
progress note dated 6/30/25, revealed the resident was due to return after receiving sutures but the
hospital subsequently found that the resident had a right hip fracture and are awaiting a stretcher to return
the resident. Review of information submitted to the Department of Health on 6/30/25, indicated on 6/29/25,
Resident R1 was having their draw sheet changed and rolled off the bed onto the floor. The resident was
transferred to the hospital. Upon investigation it was determined that Nurse Aide, Employee E3 turned
Resident R1 on their side to change their brief.NA, Employee E3 reached for the linen and the resident slid
off the mattress onto the floor. The resident received a laceration to the temple. Family and physician were
notified, and the resident was transferred to the hospital. It was determined the resident had a fracture right
hip. Staff were educated on the importance of using two people for turning as the Kardex indicates. Review
of the facility's investigation on 7/16/25, revealed NA, Employee E3's witness statement dated 6/29/25, that
stated NA, Employee E3 was doing care on Resident R1. Resident R1 was rolled onto their side, and when
NA, Employee E3 turned around to grab a clean draw sheet and a brief, the resident rolled back over and
fell on the floor hitting their head and right hip on the ground. RN, Employee E1's witness statement dated
6/29/25, stated around 9:15 p.m. the nurse aide was changing Resident R1's brief and the resident rolled
out of bed and sustained a temporal injury measuring about 2.5 centimeters, a 6 cm right upper arm skin
tear, and right lateral knee skin tear that measured 2cm x 2cm. A dressing was applied, and the supervisor
was informed. The resident was sent to the emergency room for sutures.During a phone interview on
7/16/25, at 10:06 a.m. NA, Employee E3 stated they have been employed since the beginning of May 2025.
Around 9:00 p.m. on 6/29/25, NA, Employee E3 stated while doing care, Resident R1 was rolled on their
right side towards the window. NA, Employee E3 went to grab a sheet, and the resident rolled back from
their right side and Resident R1 hit her head on the floor and hit her right side, her hip. NA, Employee E3
notified the nurse, and the nurse wrapped her up and we waited for the ambulance to come. NA, Employee
E3 indicated the resident may have struck the nightstand or bed
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Facility ID:
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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
395300
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/16/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Perry Health & Rehab Center
9850 Old Perry Highway
Wexford, PA 15090
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 - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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side table when going down. NA, Employee E3 indicated she was not aware the Resident required an
assist of two persons in bed and stated She is like 70 pounds, she is not a heavy lady, I do her by myself all
the time. It was literally something that happened. I did not intentionally let her fall or was being negligent.
She just rolled. During an interview on 7/16/25, at 10:42 a.m. NA, Employee E4 stated a resident's transfer
status can be found in the Kardex. NA, Employee E4 stated if a resident is ordered an assist of two person,
to never transfer with only one or leave the resident on their side unattended. During an interview on
7/16/25, 11:01 a.m. NA, Employee E5 stated the level of assistance required for resident's with bed mobility
should be in the Kardex, and if not, I ask a nurse for clarification. If a resident requires two people for
assistance, two people must always assist the resident and must never be left on their side unattended.
During an interview on 7/16/25, 1:10 p.m. RN, Employee E1 stated they were called to Resident R1's room
on 6/29/25, and observed Resident R1 on the floor and their head was bleeding on the right side. The
supervisor was informed and 911 was notified. The resident was not moved until paramedics arrived. RN,
Employee E1 stated according to NA, Employee E3's statement, Resident R1 was put on one side, and as
the NA was putting bed sheets on the other side, the NA pulled the bed sheet, then the resident fell down. It
was indicated the resident was very small. RN, Employee E1 indicated Resident R1 was asked if she had
pain and she said yes but was unable to express the level of pain.During an interview on 7/16/25, at 2:10
p.m. the Nursing Home Administrator and Director of Nursing confirmed the facility failed to ensure the
appropriate assistance for bed mobility was provided for one of seven residents (Residents R1), which
resulted in actual harm when Resident R1 fell out of bed and sustained a right hip fracture and head
contusion. 28 Pa. Code: 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee.28 Pa. Code: 201.18(e)(1) Management.28
Pa. Code: 207.2(a) Administrator's responsibility.28 Pa. Code: 211.10(d) Resident care policies.
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