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Inspection visit

Health inspection

BRETHREN VILLAGECMS #3953282 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.

F 0605 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. Based upon clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure non-pharmacological interventions were completed prior to the administration of as needed anti-anxiety medication for one of five residents reviewed (Resident 51).Findings include:Review of Resident 51's physician's orders revealed an order for Ativan (anti-anxiety medication) 0.5 milligrams (mg) to be administered every four hours as needed for anxiety/restlessness.Review of Resident 51's January Medication Administration Record (MAR) revealed Resident 51 received Ativan 0.5 mg on January 1, January 2, January 3, January 5, January 6, January 8, January 9, January 10, January 11, January 21, January 22, January 26 and January 27, 2026.Review of Resident 51's clinical record failed to reveal evidence that non-pharmacological interventions were attempted prior to the administration of as needed Ativan on the above-mentioned dates.Interview with the Nursing Home Administrator and Director of Nursing on January 30, 2026, at 10:50 a.m. confirmed that no non-pharmacological interventions were attempted prior to the administration of the as needed Ativan. 28 Pa. Code 211.12(c)(d)(1)(2)(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: 395328 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 395328 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 01/30/2026 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Brethren Village 3001 Lititz Pike Lancaster, PA 17606 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 0684 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based upon review of facility policy and procedure, clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure physician's orders were followed for administration of as needed pain medication for one of five residents reviewed (Resident 51.)Findings include:Review of facility policy and procedure titled Pain Observation/Evaluation revised January 2026 revealed Pain will be measured using the following pain scales: 1) 0-10 scale - this is a subjective scale where the patient communicates the current level of pain. Zero equals no pain and 10 equals the most severe pain. 2) Mild pain identified at times 0-3; moderate 4-7; severe pain 8-10 on scale.Review of Resident 51's January 2026 physician orders revealed an order for Oxycodone (narcotic pain medication) 5 milligrams (mg) administer one tablet every 6 hours as needed for severe pain.Review of Resident 51's January Medication Administration Record (MAR) revealed Resident 51 received Oxycodone 5 mg every 6 hours as needed for pain levels of zero on January 2, January 3, January 9, January 20, January 21, January 22, January 26 and January 30, 2026.Interview with the Nursing Home Administrator and Director of Nursing on January 30, 2026, at 10:50 a.m. confirmed that the pain scale utilized in the physician's order for as needed pain medication was not followed according to physician orders. 28 Pa. Code 211.12(c)(d)(1)(2)(5) Nursing Services Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395328 If continuation sheet 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.

  • 0605GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F605 - Respect and Dignity

    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

  • 0684GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F684 - Quality of care

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

FAQ · About this visit

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What happened during the January 30, 2026 survey of BRETHREN VILLAGE?

This was a inspection survey of BRETHREN VILLAGE on January 30, 2026. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at BRETHREN VILLAGE on January 30, 2026?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to fun..."

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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