F 0755
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a
licensed pharmacist.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on a
review of clinical records, select facility policies, observation, and staff interviews, it was determined that the
facility failed to implement effective procedures to maintain accurate records of controlled medications to
ensure timely acquisition and administration of prescribed medications for one resident (Resident 108) and
failed to timely obtain and administer prescribed medications for one resident (Resident 115) out of 24
residents sampled. Findings include: A review of the facility policy titled Administration of Medication,
Schedule II -V Controlled Drugs last reviewed by the facility on October 23, 2025, revealed the facility will
comply with all federal and state laws and regulations, and other requirements related to handling, storage,
disposal, and record keeping of Schedule II-V controlled narcotics. (Schedule II-V medications are drugs
regulated by federal law due to their medical use and potential for misuse, with Schedule II medications
having the highest risk. Narcotics are medications commonly used to treat moderate to severe pain and
require strict monitoring due to the risk of dependence).The Licensed Nurse administering the medication
immediately enters all the following on the administration recorder, the date and time of administration,
amount administered, signature of the nurse administering the dose, and balance of remaining medication
to ensure accurate tracking and accountability. A clinical record review revealed that Resident 108 was
admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses that included peripheral vascular disease (a condition
involving reduced blood flow to the limbs caused by narrowed or blocked blood vessels) and
methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection (a bacterial infection resistant to many
common antibiotics). A review of physician orders revealed that on June 30, 2025, Resident 108 was
prescribed Oxycodone HCL oral tablet 5 mg (a schedule II opiate narcotic medication; schedule II drugs
have a high potential for abuse and requires strict documentation and accountability), with instructions to
administer one tablet every six hours as needed for moderate to severe pain.A review of facility records
revealed the facility utilized an Individual Resident's Controlled Substance Record to track the receipt, use,
and remaining balance of controlled medications. The facility also utilized a Medication Administration
Record (MAR), which serves as the legal record documenting the administration of medications, including
the medication given, date and time administered, and the staff member administering the medication. A
comparison of Resident 108's Controlled Substance Record and the MAR from August 1, 2025, through
January 2026, revealed discrepancies. The Controlled Substance Record reflected six entries indicating
Oxycodone 5 mg was removed or utilized, while the MAR lacked corresponding documentation indicating
the medication was administered. The discrepancies occurred on the following dates and times:October 22,
2025, at 11:30 AMDecember 16, 2025, at 8:00 PMDecember 18, 2025, at 8:00 AMDecember 22, 2025, at
8:00 PMDecember 23, 2025, at 8:00 PMJanuary 7, 2026, at 8:00 PMThe absence of corresponding MAR
documentation indicated the facility failed to maintain accurate and reconciled records for a Schedule II
controlled medication, as required by facility
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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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REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
395324
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
01/16/2026
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Allied Services Meade Street Skilled Nursing
200 S. Meade Street
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0755
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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policy and professional standards. An interview conducted on January 16, 2026, at 11:45 AM, with the
Director of Nursing (DON) included a review of the above findings related to the failure to reconcile
Resident 108's controlled substance documentation. A clinical record review revealed that Resident 115
was admitted on [DATE], at 3:00 PM, with diagnoses that included acute on chronic systolic heart failure (a
condition in which the heart cannot effectively pump blood over time), history of pulmonary embolism (a
blood clot that blocks blood flow in the lungs), atrial fibrillation (AFib) (an irregular heart rhythm that
increases the risk of stroke), presence of a pacemaker (a device that helps regulate heart rhythm), and
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) (a chronic lung condition that restricts airflow and
breathing).A review of Resident 115's admission orders dated January 7, 2026, and confirmed by
Employee 1, licensed practical nurse (LPN), revealed the following medications were prescribed for
administration at 9:00 PM: Acetazolamide 500 mg twice daily, a diuretic used to reduce excess fluid and
help control blood pressure. Aldactone (spironolactone) 35 mg twice daily, a diuretic that removes excess
fluid while maintaining potassium balance. Eliquis (apixaban) 5 mg twice daily, a blood thinner used to
reduce the risk of blood clots and stroke. Furosemide 40 mg twice daily, a diuretic used to treat fluid buildup
in heart failure. Losartan 50 mg twice daily, a medication used to lower blood pressure. Metoprolol
Succinate ER 25 mg twice daily, a medication used to control heart rate and blood pressure. These
medications were prescribed to manage the resident's cardiac and circulatory conditions. The absence of
documented administration created the potential for fluid overload, uncontrolled blood pressure, irregular
heart rhythm, and increased risk of blood clot formation. A review of Resident 115's electronic Medication
Administration Record (eMAR) for January 2026 revealed that the prescribed medications were not
administered as ordered. Further review of the clinical record revealed documentation by Employee 1 on
January 7, 2026, at 10:35 PM, indicating the medications were waiting on pharmacy delivery. The facility
was unable to provide documented evidence that the January 7, 2026, 9:00 PM scheduled medications
were administered as prescribed. A review of the facility's automated dispensing system (ADS) at the time
of Resident 115's admission revealed that multiple prescribed medications were available within the
system, including five (5) Eliquis 2.5 mg tablets, six (6) Furosemide 40 mg tablets, and six (6) metoprolol
succinate ER tablets were available. An automated dispensing system is an electronic medication storage
and dispensing system intended to provide timely access to medications and prevent delays in care. A
review of a facility provided policy entitled Ordering and Receiving Medication: Ordering and Receiving
Medications from Pharmacy last reviewed by the facility October 23, 2025, indicated medications and
related products are ordered and received from the pharmacy. New medications, except for emergency or
stat medications, are ordered as follows: (a) if needed before the next regular delivery, phone the
medication order to the pharmacy immediately upon receipt. Inform the pharmacy of the need for prompt
delivery and request delivery within four (4) hours. (b) Timely delivery of new orders is required so that
medication administration is not delayed. The emergency/starter kit is used when the resident needs
medication prior to pharmacy delivery such as when the medication is urgently needed by the patient or
when pharmacy delivery is delayed due to route schedule or a weather event. Use of the starter systems in
a non-emergency must be communicated to the Pharmacy prior to administration.During an interview with
the Director of Nursing on January 15, 2026, at 10:30 AM, the above findings were reviewed, including the
failure to implement facility procedures for obtaining medications for a new admission and accessing
medications available through the automated dispensing system. 28 Pa Code 211.10 (c)(d) Resident care
policies. 28 Pa Code 211.5(f)(xi) Medical records 28 Pa Code 211.9(a)(1)(k) Pharmacy services. 28 Pa
Code 211.12 (d)(1)(3)(5) Nursing services.
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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
395324
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
01/16/2026
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Allied Services Meade Street Skilled Nursing
200 S. Meade Street
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
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 0756
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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Previous Versions Obsolete
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart,
following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on a
review of clinical records and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure
documented clinical justification for the use of psychoactive medications for one of five sampled residents
for unnecessary medication prescribing practices (Resident 81). Findings included: A review of Resident
81's clinical record revealed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses that
included Lewy body dementia (a progressive brain disorder associated with problems in thinking,
movement, behavior, and mood; visual hallucinations are a common symptom). A review of physician
orders revealed that Resident 81 was prescribed multiple psychoactive medications (medications that affect
brain activity, mood, or behavior). A physician order dated November 15, 2025, directed Lexapro 10 mg by
mouth once daily for depression. This dose was increased to 25 mg by mouth once daily on December 3,
2025. An additional order dated December 3, 2025, directed Desyrel (Trazodone) 50 mg by mouth once
daily for depression. Both medications are classified as antidepressants used to treat mood-related
conditions. A review of the monthly consultant pharmacist medication regimen review dated December 21,
2025, documented that Resident 81 was receiving two antidepressant medications, Lexapro and Desyrel,
for the same condition. The pharmacist noted concern for increased side effects when two or more
medications of the same class are used concurrently and recommended documentation of the clinical need
for combination therapy, including a risk-versus-benefit assessment. A review of the attending
physician/prescriber response dated December 23, 2025, indicated disagreement with the pharmacist's
recommendation. The only rationale documented was followed by psych. However, a review of Resident
81's clinical record revealed no documentation that the resident had been evaluated by psychology or
psychiatric services since admission on [DATE]. The above findings were reviewed with the Director of
Nursing on January 18, 2025, at 12:15 PM. At that time, no additional documentation was provided to
demonstrate that Resident 81 had been seen by psychological or psychiatric services or that a documented
risk-versus-benefit analysis supported the continued use of multiple antidepressant medications. 28 Pa.
Code 211.2 (d) (3) Medical Director. 28 Pa. Code 211.5 (f) (ix)Medical records. 28 Pa. Code 211.9 (k)
Pharmacy Services. 28 Pa. Code 211.12 (d)(1)(3) Nursing Services.
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