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Inspection visit

Inspection

LOCUST GROVE RETIREMENT VILLAGECMS #39535014 citations on this visit
14 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 14 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0600 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Based on clinical record review, review of facility documents, and staff and resident interview, it was determined that the facility failed to protect the rights of a resident to be free from neglect by not providing the services necessary to avoid a fall out of bed resulting in injury for one of one resident reviewed for neglect related to a fall (Resident 60). Findings include: Clinical record review for Resident 60 revealed a nursing progress note dated July 13, 2023, at 9:53 PM that indicated he was witnessed by staff to roll out of bed onto the floor. The note indicated that he landed on the floor face first and that he denied pain other than his knees. His knees were red from laying on the floor and he had an abrasion on his left elbow. Further clinical record review for Resident 60 revealed a nursing progress note date July 13, 2023, at 10:09 PM that revealed a nurse aide was performing incontinence care on him and had him propped on his left side holding himself up with his right hand. The nurse aide turned his head for a second and the resident rolled onto the floor. The resident was assessed by the registered nurse, and it was noted that he had a small skin tear on his left elbow and an abrasion on his left knee with redness to his right knee. Resident 60 stated that his knees were slightly sore, but he was ok. Review of Resident 60's care plan for activities of daily living that was last revised on September 8, 2021, indicated that he required two staff for bed mobility (moving to and from lying position, turns side to side, and positions body while in bed) and assist of two staff for toilet use (how resident cleanses self after elimination, changes pad, adjusts clothing). Review of the facility investigation into Resident 60's fall dated July 13, 2023, at 10:02 PM revealed that there was no witness statement from the nurse aide that was present in the room during the fall. There was no evidence that the facility investigated the fall to rule out neglect. Interview with the Director of Nursing, (DON) and Employee 5, corporate nurse consultant, on August 3, 2023, at 11:23 AM revealed that when the fall occurred, there was only one nurse aide providing incontinence care to Resident 60. They indicated that Resident 60 only required one nurse aide for personal hygiene, according to his plan of care. The Surveyor reviewed the definition of personal hygiene (how a resident maintains personal hygiene, including combing hair, brushing teeth, shaving, applying makeup, washing/drying face, and hands) as defined by the minimum data set (MDS, and assessment completed by the facility at intervals, to determine care needs of the resident) assessment, with the DON and Employee 5. The Surveyor also revealed that to provide incontinence care on Resident 60, who was in bed, that he would need to be turned and repositioned (bed mobility), which requires (continued on next page) 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 19 Event ID: 395350 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 395350 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/04/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Locust Grove Retirement Village 69 Cottage Road Mifflin, PA 17058 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 0600 the assistance of two. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm The facility failed to protect the rights of a resident to be free from neglect by not providing the services necessary to prevent a fall out of bed resulting in minor injuries. Residents Affected - Few 28 Pa. Code 201.18(e)(1) Management 28 Pa. Code 201.29(a) Resident rights FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395350 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 19 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 395350 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/04/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Locust Grove Retirement Village 69 Cottage Road Mifflin, PA 17058 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 0607 Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on review of select facility policies and procedures, employee personnel records, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to implement its established abuse prohibition policy regarding criminal background checks and abuse training for two of five newly hired employees reviewed (Employees 1 and 3). Residents Affected - Few Findings include: The facility policy entitled, Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation, and Misappropriation, last reviewed without changes on March 16, 2023, revealed that screening procedures included persons applying for employment with the facility would be screened, which would include, but not be limited to, criminal background checks. Training procedures included that employees of the facility would receive education and training on resident rights, resident abuse, and abuse reporting during orientation and annually thereafter. Review of the list provided by the facility of newly hired employees for the past four months revealed that the facility hired Employee 1 (licensed practical nurse) on May 17, 2023. A review of Employee 1's personnel file revealed no evidence of a criminal background check. The information available in Employee 1's personnel file also indicated that she did not receive the facility's training regarding Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation or Elder Abuse: The Elder Justice Act until June 2, 2023 (her 17th day of employment). A review of Employee 1's payroll accounting indicated that she worked paid hours on May 17 and 23, 2023. Review of the list provided by the facility of newly hired employees for the past four months revealed that the facility hired Employee 3 (registered nurse) on June 26, 2023. A review of Employee 3's personnel file revealed no evidence of a criminal background check. Interview with the Nursing Home Administrator and Employee 5 (corporate nursing consultant) on August 4, 2023, at 9:00 AM reviewed the above findings for Employees 1 and 3. 28 Pa. Code 201.18(e)(1) Management 28 Pa. Code 201.19(6)(8) Personnel policies and procedures FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395350 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 19 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 395350 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/04/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Locust Grove Retirement Village 69 Cottage Road Mifflin, PA 17058 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 0641 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on clinical record review, observation, and family, resident, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure assessments accurately reflected residents' status for three of 18 residents reviewed (Residents 17, 39, and 33). Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Clinical record review for Resident 17 revealed a quarterly MDS assessment (MDS, Minimum Data Set, an assessment tool completed at specific intervals to determine resident care needs) dated February 8, 2023, that assessed her as the following: Independent after setup help for bed mobility Independent for transfers between surfaces Supervision after setup help for toileting An annual MDS dated [DATE], assessed that Resident 17 declined to the following status: The physical assistance of one person and supervision for bed mobility The physical assistance of one person and supervision for transfers between surfaces The physical assistance of one person and supervision for toileting Interview with Employee 4 (registered nurse assessment coordinator) on August 3, 2023, at 12:18 PM revealed that the facility did not refer Resident 17 for any therapy treatment or services because the May 11, 2023, MDS did not reflect the resident's true status. Employee 4 stated that the documented levels of care were coding errors that indicated Resident 17 needed more assistance than she truly needed. Employee 4 stated that she would submit a modified MDS for the May 11, 2023, date. Interview with Resident 39's son on August 1, 2023, at 3:56 PM revealed that his mother was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection during her most recent admission to the hospital. Clinical record review for Resident 39 revealed a hospital Discharge summary dated [DATE], that stipulated problems identified during her hospitalization included a complicated urinary tract infection. A quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE], assessed Resident 39 without any urinary tract infections for the previous 30 days. Interview with Employee 4 on August 3, 2023, at 1:01 PM confirmed that Resident 39's July 1, 2023, MDS did not capture a diagnosed urinary tract infection within 30 days of the assessment. The surveyor reviewed the above findings regarding Residents 17 and 39's MDS inaccuracies during an interview with the Nursing Home Administrator and the Director of Nursing on August 3, 2023, at 2:00 PM. (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395350 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 19 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 395350 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/04/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Locust Grove Retirement Village 69 Cottage Road Mifflin, PA 17058 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 0641 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Interview with Resident 33 on August 2, 2023, at 10:31 AM revealed that both her feet turn inward. Observation of her bilateral feet at this time confirmed that both feet turn inward. She said her doctor and therapy indicated that she had footdrop (when you have difficulty lifting the front part of your foot due to weakness or paralysis). She also indicated that she had footdrop prior to her admission to the facility on October 11, 2022. Residents Affected - Few Review of Resident 33's admission MDS dated [DATE], revealed that she had a limitation of one side of her lower extremities. Review of Resident 33's Quarterly MDS assessments dated January 18, 2023, March 16, 2023, and June 15, 2023, all indicated that she only had a limitation on one side of her lower extremities. Interview with Employee 4, on August 3, 2023, at 10:02 AM revealed that Resident 33 was only coded as having a limitation on one side because she had fractures on her right side. She indicated that resident's impairment on her left side did not interfere with her daily functioning. The Surveyor indicated to Employee 4, that the MDS definition indicated to code a limitation if the resident has an impairment that interferes with daily functioning or places the resident at risk for injury. Resident 33 is at risk for pressure ulcer injury to her heels related to her impaired mobility of her bilateral lower extremities. The surveyor reviewed the above findings regarding Residents 33's MDS coding during an interview with the Nursing Home Administrator and the Director of Nursing on August 3, 2023, at 1:45 PM. The facility failed to ensure assessments accurately reflected residents' status for Residents 17, 39, and 33. 28 Pa. Code 211.5(f)(ix) Medical records 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing services FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395350 If continuation sheet Page 5 of 19 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 395350 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/04/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Locust Grove Retirement Village 69 Cottage Road Mifflin, PA 17058 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 on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide the highest practicable care regarding physician ordered vital signs for one of 24 residents reviewed (Resident 78). Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Clinical record review for Resident 78 revealed a physician's order dated July 17, 2023, that staff were to complete vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, respirations, and temperature) every shift. Review of Resident 78's clinical documentation revealed that staff did not complete Resident 78's vital signs on the following dates and shifts: July 31, 2023, day shift July 29, 30, and 31, 2023, evening shift July 26, 27, 29, 30, and 31, 2023, night shift August 1 and 2, 2023, night shift The surveyor reviewed the above information during an interview on August 3, 2023, at 2:30 PM with the Nursing Home Administrator and Director of Nursing. 483.25 Quality of Care Previously cited 8/12/22 28 Pa. Code 211.10(d) Resident care policies 28 Pa. Code 211.12(c)(d)(1)(3)(5) Nursing services FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395350 If continuation sheet Page 6 of 19 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 395350 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/04/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Locust Grove Retirement Village 69 Cottage Road Mifflin, PA 17058 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 0686 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on review of select facility policies and procedures, clinical record review, observation, and resident and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to implement treatment and services to prevent development and promote healing of pressure ulcers for two of two residents reviewed for pressure ulcer concerns (Residents 2 and 54). Residents Affected - Few Findings include: The facility policy entitled, Pressure Injury Record, last reviewed without changes on March 16, 2023, revealed that it is the facility's policy to document the presence of skin impairment/new skin impairment related to pressure when first observed and weekly thereafter until the site is resolved. The procedure included to enter the size of the pressure injury, the tissue type and color, and a description of the wound edges, drainage, and surrounding area. The facility policy entitled, Skin and Wound, last reviewed without changes on March 16, 2023, revealed that it is the facility's policy to provide a system for identifying risk, and implementing resident-centered interventions to promote skin health, and the prevention and healing of pressure injuries. The process included a nurse to complete skin evaluation weekly and document in the medical record. Mitigation strategies included to develop resident-centered interventions based on resident risk factors and update the resident's care plan and nurse aide [NAME] with interventions. Staff are to document the presence of skin impairments/new skin impairments when observed and weekly until resolved. The National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panels (NPUAP-serves as an authoritative voice regarding pressure injury prevention and treatment) quick reference guide entitled Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers, published in 2014, page 35, indicated that pressure ulcers should be re-assessed at least weekly and that assessments should be documented. Clinical record review for Resident 2 revealed Weekly Skin Integrity documentation dated June 1, 2023, that noted an open area on Resident 2's sacrum (tailbone) for which a treatment was in place. The documentation did not include the wound's measurements or the characteristics of any drainage (presence, amount, odor, color, etc.). A Non-Pressure Skin Condition assessment completed on June 5, 2023, documented, chronic reopened pressure ulcer - treatment in place, wound base granular (beefy red healing) tissue. The assessment did not include measurements. Weekly Skin Integrity Review documentation completed weekly from June 9, 2023, through June 23, 2023, continued to document an area on Resident 2's sacrum, that the skin was not intact, and that there were treatments in place; however, the documentation did not include an assessment of the wound's appearance to include color, size, or drainage characteristics. Skin/Wound progress note documentation dated June 26, 2023, at 10:45 AM revealed Resident 2 had a new alteration of skin on his left heel. Resident 2 had a suspected deep tissue injury (SDTI, pressure injury likely with damage deeper than what is visible on the discolored surface) to his left heel measuring four centimeters (cm) by three cm, which was purple and non-blanchable (coloration did not decrease or increase when skin was pressed or released). (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395350 If continuation sheet Page 7 of 19 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 395350 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/04/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Locust Grove Retirement Village 69 Cottage Road Mifflin, PA 17058 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 0686 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Nursing documentation dated June 26, 2023, at 9:42 PM revealed that Resident 2 had bleeding from his sacral divot. Skin/Wound progress note documentation dated June 28, 2023, at 1:01 PM revealed that staff assessed bleeding from Resident 2's sacral divot. The assessment revealed an open area on the inner fold of the divot measuring two cm by 1 cm by 0.1 cm. Treatment included a calcium alginate (natural dressing that forms a gel within the wound that helps to speed up healing and remove unhealthy tissue) dressing, gauze packing, and foam dressing over top. Pressure Ulcer Wound Rounds documentation dated July 3, 2023, did not include an assessment of a sacral wound for Resident 2. Skin/Wound progress note documentation dated July 5, 2023, at 12:45 PM noted that Resident 2 had a reopening of a healed pressure wound on his sacrum with little change noted. Weekly Skin Integrity Review documentation dated July 10, 2023, continued to document an area on Resident 2's sacrum, that the skin was not intact, and that there were treatments in place; however, the documentation did not include an assessment of the wound's appearance to include color, size, or drainage characteristics. Pressure Ulcer Wound Rounds documentation dated July 13, 2023, did not include an assessment of a sacral wound for Resident 2. Skin/Wound progress note documentation dated July 18, 2023, at 1:35 PM noted that the reopened pressure wound on Resident 2's sacrum had little change noted but measured 1.6 cm by 1 cm by 0.1 cm. Resident 2's clinical record had no evidence that the facility completed an assessment of Resident 2's sacral pressure ulcer for the 13 days from July 5, 2023, to July 18, 2023. Pressure Ulcer Wound Rounds documentation dated July 24, 2023, assessed an increase in the size of the sacral wound to 3 cm by 1 cm by 0.1 cm. Pressure Ulcer Wound Rounds documentation dated July 31, 2023, indicated that there would be a change in treatment to the left heel to nickel-thick Santyl (enzymatic ointment used in wounds to remove dead skin tissue; may create redness/irritation to the surrounding skin when not confined to the wound) to the wound base, cover with calcium alginate, and cover with a dry sterile dressing. Interview with Resident 2 on August 1, 2023, at 1:08 PM revealed that he had an open wound on his left foot. Observation of Resident 2 on the date and time of the interview revealed he was in his wheelchair, and he wore a blue cushioned boot to his left foot; however, he wore a shoe on his right foot. Clinical record review for Resident 2 revealed an active physician's order dated July 14, 2023, that instructed Resident 2 was to wear heel boots bilaterally while in his bed or in his chair. Active physician orders for Resident 2's wound treatments included the following: June 28, 2023, cleanse sacral divot with wound cleanser, pat dry, place calcium alginate to wound base, fill with dry gauze, skin prep (liquid applied to the skin to protect against friction and shear) to surrounding tissue, and cover with foam dressing. (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395350 If continuation sheet Page 8 of 19 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 395350 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/04/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Locust Grove Retirement Village 69 Cottage Road Mifflin, PA 17058 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 0686 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few August 1, 2023, Santyl external ointment to left heel topically every day shift for pressure injury; cleanse left heel with, NSS ONLY (normal sterile saline only typed all in capital letters), pat dry, apply nickel-thick layer of Santyl to wound base, cover with calcium alginate and dry sterile dressing A plan of care developed by the facility to address Resident 2's history of pressure areas to his sacrum reflected an inaccurate wound treatment. The interventions instructed staff to use iodoform (yellow colored antiseptic) treatment to the wound since March 28, 2023. The same plan of care noted, weekly treatment documentation to include measurement of each area of skin breakdown's width, length, depth, type of tissue, and exudate (drainage). A plan of care to address Resident 2's left heel pressure injury listed interventions that included pressure relieving heel boots on his left heel at all times. It did not reflect the July 14, 2023, physician's order for Resident 2 to wear bilateral heel boots while in bed and in wheelchair. Observation of Resident 2 before his wound care treatment on August 2, 2023, at 10:11 AM revealed he was in bed with a blue cushioned boot on his left foot. He did not have a pressure relieving boot on his right foot. In an interview with Resident 2 on August 2, 2023, at 10:34 AM Resident 2 stated that he was not wearing a boot on his right foot because, they (staff) didn't put it on me. Observation of Resident 2's pressure ulcer treatments on August 2, 2023, at 10:22 AM revealed Employee 7 (registered nurse) placed the calcium alginate packing into the sacral wound followed by dry gauze packing, and a foam adhesive bordered dressing; however, Employee 7 did not apply skin prep to the surrounding tissue as per the physician's order. Continued observations of Resident 2's pressure ulcer treatments on August 2, 2023, at 10:35 AM revealed that Employee 7 sprayed wound cleanser to clean his left heel ulceration. Employee 7 did not utilize the NSS as ordered by Resident 2's physician. The wound treatment observation continued August 2, 2023, at 10:41 AM, when Employee 7 applied an unmeasured dollop of Santyl ointment in the center of the calcium alginate square dressing, placed the calcium alginate dressing within the square adhesive bordered dressing, and secured the dressing over Resident 2's left heel wound. Employee 7 did not attempt to spread the Santyl ointment to ensure nickel-thick application within the wound bed. Interview with Employee 7 on August 2, 2023, at 10:46 AM confirmed that she could not ensure the Santyl was not thicker or thinner than the approximate thickness of a nickel because she did not spread the ointment before applying the other dressings. Employee 7 also confirmed that she did not use skin prep around Resident 2's sacral wound during the observed procedures. Review of Resident 2's physician orders with Employees 7 and 8 (nurse aide) on August 2, 2023, at 10:52 AM confirmed active physician orders required the application of cushioned boots on both feet when he is in his chair or in his bed. Employee 8 revealed that electronic instructions used by nurse aide staff who dress Resident 2 included only the application of boots while he was in bed. The surveyor reviewed the concerns regarding the pressure ulcer treatments during an interview with the Nursing Home Administrator and the Director of Nursing on August 2, 2023, at 2:00 PM. Interview with the Director of Nursing on August 3, 2023, at 11:13 AM confirmed that the licensed practical nurse initialed that Resident 2 wore bilateral heel boots while in his bed and in his chair on August 1, 2023; however, observations made of the resident indicated that he wore a regular shoe (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395350 If continuation sheet Page 9 of 19 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 395350 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/04/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Locust Grove Retirement Village 69 Cottage Road Mifflin, PA 17058 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 0686 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few on his right foot. The interview also communicated concerns that the information available to nurse aide staff who dress the resident only instruct the nurse aide to ensure heel boots are worn while Resident 2 is in bed. The surveyor reviewed the available wound assessment documentation noted above during an interview with Employee 6 (registered nurse/wound care nurse) on August 3, 2023, at 11:23 AM. The interview confirmed that the facility had no evidence of consistent, weekly, assessments of Resident 2's sacral wound from June 1 to 28, 2023. Interview with the Director of Nursing on August 3, 2023, at 12:52 PM, confirmed that the licensed practical nursing staff were documenting an open area on Resident 2's sacrum weekly from at least June 1, 2023; however, there was no measurement or complete assessment (e.g., color, drainage, odor, etc.) of the site until the first entry by Employee 6 on June 28, 2023. Clinical record review for Resident 54 revealed that the facility re-admitted her on June 22, 2023. The hospital discharge documentation indicated that she had a pressure injury to her coccyx/sacrum area. Review of facility admission documentation dated June 22, 2023, revealed that the facility identified a Stage II pressure ulcer (shallow open area in the skin) measuring 2.8 cm long by 1.0 cm wide, and both of her heels were noted as dark mushy (soft purple or maroon localized area of discolored intact skin due to damage of underlying soft tissue from pressure and/or shear). The facility implemented the following treatments on June 23, 2023: Cleanse coccyx wound with wound cleanser, apply zinc, and cover with protective foam boarder dressing (for healing) daily and as needed (PRN), discontinued on June 29, 2023. Protective foam bordered dressing to bilateral heels change every three days and PRN for heel protection, discontinued on July 31, 2023. The facility could not provide any further skin documentation, which indicated that they monitored, further assessed, or indicated that Resident 54's coccyx pressure ulcer had healed. There was no further facility documentation for Resident 54's bilateral heels until July 25, 2023. The facility identified that her right heel had a non-pressure area of hard black eschar measuring 5 cm by 3 cm and her left heel had a non-pressure area of hard black eschar measuring 5 cm by 4.5 cm. On July 28, 2023, the facility indicated on the weekly skin integrity review that Resident 54's right heel had a desquamating (skin is shedding) rash with black eschar and her left heel had black eschar. There were no size measurements for either heel's black eschar (dead tissue). On July 31, 2023, the facility's contracted wound provider completed an initial consultation and assessment. The nurse practitioner identified that Resident 54 had an unstageable pressure ulcer injury of the left and right heel secondary to eschar. The left heel wounds both measured 5.0 cm by 5.0 cm by 0.1 cm. The right heel wound measured 5.0 cm by 5.5 cm cy 0.1 cm. On August 1, 2023, the facility again assessed Resident 54's bilateral heels as non-pressure areas, noting the left heel measured 5.0 cm by 5.0 cm by 0.1 cm of soft black eschar with slough around (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395350 If continuation sheet Page 10 of 19 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 395350 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/04/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Locust Grove Retirement Village 69 Cottage Road Mifflin, PA 17058 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 0686 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few the edges and the right heel measured 5 cm by 5.5 cm by 0.1 cm of soft black eschar with slough around the edges. This surveyor reviewed the above information with the Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) on August 3, 2023, at 12:21 PM and August 4, 2023, at 10:03 AM with the NHA and Employee 5 regional director of clinical services. The NHA confirmed the above information and indicated that Resident 54's areas of eschar should be assessed as pressure ulcers as per the wound clinic documentation. 483.25(b)(1)(i)(ii) Treatment/svcs to Prevent/heal Pressure Ulcer Previously cited deficiency 8/12/22 28 Pa. Code 201.18(b)(1)(3) Management 28 Pa. Code 211.5(f)(ii)(iv)(ix) Medical records 28 Pa. Code 211.10(a)(d) Resident care policies 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing services FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395350 If continuation sheet Page 11 of 19 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 395350 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/04/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Locust Grove Retirement Village 69 Cottage Road Mifflin, PA 17058 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 0697 Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. 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 provide the highest practicable care regarding physician ordered pain medications for one of five residents reviewed (Resident 53). Residents Affected - Some Findings include: Review of Physiopedia's and Wikipedia's definition of the numeric pain rating scale (parameters) from zero to 10 indicated that no pain was identified as zero, mild pain was identified as one to three, moderate pain was identified as four to six, and severe pain was identified as seven to 10. Clinical record review for Resident 53 revealed physician's orders for the following pain medications: Ordered on June 17, 2023, Tylenol (for mild pain) 325 milligrams (mg) 2 tablets by mouth (PO) every 6 hours as needed (PRN) for mild pain. Ordered on June 19, 2023, and discontinued on June 27, 2023, Tramadol (for moderate pain) 50 mg PO every 8 hours PRN for moderate pain. Review of Resident 53's June, July, and August 2023 MAR (medication administration record, a form to document medication administration) revealed the following: Staff administered the following PRN pain medications: Tylenol 325 mg 2 tablets PO every 6 hours PRN for mild pain June 18, 2023, at 10:33 AM for a pain level of 8. June 19, 2023, at 6:26 AM for a pain level of 4. June 19, 2023, at 3:20 PM for a pain level of 5. June 19, 2023, at 9:20 PM for a pain level of 5. June 20, 2023, at 4:15 PM for a pain level of 4. June 27, 2023, at 1:09 PM for a pain level of 6. June 28, 2023, at 5:25 PM for a pain level of 4. June 29, 2023, at 12:00 PM for a pain level of 4. June 30, 2023, at 12:30 AM for a pain level of 4. June 30, 2023, at 1:30 PM for a pain level of 4. June 30, 2023, at 10:50 PM for a pain level of 4. (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395350 If continuation sheet Page 12 of 19 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 395350 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/04/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Locust Grove Retirement Village 69 Cottage Road Mifflin, PA 17058 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 0697 July 2, 2023, at 2:21 PM for a pain level of 5. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm July 4, 2023, at 2:49 PM for a pain level of 5. July 5, 2023, at 12:30 AM for a pain level of 4. Residents Affected - Some July 5, 2023, at 4:00 PM for a pain level of 4. July 7, 2023, at 5:30 PM for a pain level of 0. July 7, 2023, at 11:25 PM for a pain level of 4. July 8, 2023, at 3:20 PM for a pain level of 4. July 8, 2023, at 10:20 PM for a pain level of 5. July 10, 2023, at 8:55 PM for a pain level of 4. July 11, 2023, at 9:11 PM for a pain level of 4. July 12, 2023, at 3:47 AM for a pain level of 4. July 12, 2023, at 3:30 PM for a pain level of 4. July 13, 2023, at 9:30 PM for a pain level of 4. July 15, 2023, at 5:35 PM for a pain level of 6. July 16, 2023, at 9:47 PM for a pain level of 4. July 17, 2023, at 9:45 PM for a pain level of 4. July 18, 2023, at 12:04 PM for a pain level of 5. July 18, 2023, at 10:00 PM for a pain level of 4. July 21, 2023, at 12:54 PM for a pain level of 4. July 21, 2023, at 9:49 PM for a pain level of 4. July 23, 2023, at 2:04 AM for a pain level of 4. July 24, 2023, at 3:30 PM for a pain level of 5. July 25, 2023, at 7:28 PM for a pain level of 4. July 26, 2023, at 3:10 PM for a pain level of 5. July 31, 2023, at 6:10 PM for a pain level of 5. (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395350 If continuation sheet Page 13 of 19 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 395350 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/04/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Locust Grove Retirement Village 69 Cottage Road Mifflin, PA 17058 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 0697 August 1, 2023, at 4:30 PM for a pain level of 5. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm August 2, 2023, at 12:28 AM for a pain level of 4. August 2, 2023, at 10:54 AM for a pain level of 5. Residents Affected - Some Tramadol 50 mg every 8 hours PRN for moderate pain June 21, 2023, at 3:30 PM for a pain level of 8. June 22, 2023, at 5:55 AM for a pain level of 7. June 22, 2023, at 6:50 PM for a pain level of 8. June 23, 2023, at 9:10 AM for a pain level of 8. June 24, 2023, at 8:19 AM for a pain level of 7. June 25, 2023, at 8:00 AM for a pain level of 8. June 25, 2023, at 4:05 PM for a pain level of 8. June 26, 2023, at 3:50 PM for a pain level of 8. June 27, 2023, at 7:29 AM for a pain level of 7. Staff did not administer Resident 53's pain medications according to the physician ordered pain scale level(s). The surveyor reviewed Resident 53's pain information during an interview with the Nursing Home Administrator and Director of Nursing on August 3, 2023, at 2:30 PM. 28 Pa. Code 211.12(c)(d)(1)(3)(5) Nursing services FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395350 If continuation sheet Page 14 of 19 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 395350 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/04/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Locust Grove Retirement Village 69 Cottage Road Mifflin, PA 17058 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 0729 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining. Based on review of select facility policies and procedures, review of personnel files, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure an individual completed required retraining for one of five personnel records reviewed (Employee 2). Findings include: The facility policy entitled, Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation, and Misappropriation, last reviewed without changes on March 16, 2023, revealed that persons applying for employment with the facility will be screened which includes, but is not limited to, employment history. Department of Health, Nurse Aide Enrolling and Testing, stipulates that a Pennsylvania nurse aide registry will lapse if an individual does not work providing nursing related services for 24 months or more. Review of Employee 2's (nurse aide) personnel file revealed the facility hired her on June 6, 2023. The personnel file included a work history that ended, 2021. The information did not include a month or specific date. Review of reference checks obtained by the facility revealed that staff failed to complete the dates of employment or job(s) held data fields (Section Two) on the form. There was no evidence in Employee 2's personnel file that she provided nursing related services for monetary compensation over a 24-month period. There was no evidence that Employee 2 completed a new training and competency evaluation program. The surveyor requested evidence of Employee 2's nursing related employment history or evidence of retraining during an interview with Employee 5 (corporate nursing consultant) on August 4, 2023, at 10:10 AM. Interview with the Nursing Home Administrator and Employee 5 on August 4, 2023, at 11:51 AM confirmed that the facility could not provide specific dates of Employee 2's work history and had no evidence of any training or testing (beyond that given to all newly hired nurse aide employees) for Employee 2. 28 Pa. Code 201.18(e)(1) Management 28 Pa. Code 201.19(1) Personnel policies and procedures 28 Pa. Code 211.12(c) Nursing services FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395350 If continuation sheet Page 15 of 19 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 395350 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/04/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Locust Grove Retirement Village 69 Cottage Road Mifflin, PA 17058 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 0730 Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on staff interviews and review of facility documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that nurse aides received an annual performance evaluation for three of five employees reviewed (Employees 13, 14, and 15). Residents Affected - Some The findings include: On August 4, 2023, at 9:00 AM the surveyor requested from the Nursing Home Administrator the most recent annual performance evaluations for Employees 13, 14, and 15. Three of the five annual performance evaluations were not provided. Interview with the Director of nursing on August 4, 2023, at 10:05 AM confirmed that the facility did not have completed evaluations for Employees 13, 14, or 15 in their personnel file. Interview with the Nursing Home Administrator on August 4, 2023, at 11:45 AM confirmed that Employees 13, 14 and 15 were employed by the facility for the past 12 months and should have had a performance evaluation completed. 28 Pa. Code 201.19 Personnel policies and procedures FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395350 If continuation sheet Page 16 of 19 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 395350 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/04/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Locust Grove Retirement Village 69 Cottage Road Mifflin, PA 17058 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 0791 Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on review of select facility policies and procedures, clinical record review, and resident and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to assist a resident to obtain routine dental services for one of four residents reviewed for dental concerns (Resident 75). Residents Affected - Few Findings include: The facility policy entitled, Dentist, last reviewed without changes on March 16, 2023, revealed that the facility will assist a resident in obtaining routine and emergency dental care. The facility will provide Medicaid residents services and routine services covered under the State plan at no charge. If any resident of the facility is unable to pay for needed dental services, the facility will attempt to find alternative funding sources or alternative service delivery systems to ensure the resident maintains his/her highest practicable level of well-being. Interview with Resident 75 on August 2, 2023, at 9:45 AM revealed that she was edentulous (without natural teeth) but was not wearing her dentures that she has had since she was [AGE] years old because they did not fit correctly since her cerebral vascular accident (stroke, brain injury) that she experienced in December 2022. Resident 75 stated that her facial droop secondary to her stroke affected the way the dentures fit. Resident 75 stated that she would like to have new dentures, and she was unaware of any benefits of the state Medicaid plan that could help her pay for her dentures. Clinical record review for Resident 75 revealed that the facility admitted her on December 16, 2022, with payment sources that included the state Medicaid benefit. The surveyor requested evidence that the facility explained and offered dental benefits through the state plan to Resident 75 during interviews on August 2, 2023, at 2:00 PM; August 3, 2023, at 2:11 PM; August 4, 2023, at 9:45 AM; and August 4, 2023, at 12:35 PM. The facility failed to provide evidence that Resident 75 received routine dental services (to the extent covered under the State plan); or was assisted to apply for reimbursement of dental services as an incurred medical expense under the State plan. 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(3)(5) Nursing services 28 Pa. Code 211.15. Dental services FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395350 If continuation sheet Page 17 of 19 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 395350 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/04/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Locust Grove Retirement Village 69 Cottage Road Mifflin, PA 17058 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 0812 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Based on observation and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain equipment in a safe and sanitary condition in the facility's main kitchen and store food items in a safe and sanitary manner in a facility dining room located between the 200 and 300 Nursing Units. Findings included: Initial tour of the facility's main kitchen on August 1, 2023, between 9:50 AM and 10:30 AM with Employee 12, Dietary Manager, revealed the following: The entire length of the water drainage pipe from the ice machine to the floor drain was covered in a black colored mold-like substance. Observation of a facility dining room located between the 200 and 300 Nursing Units on August 2, 2023, at 12:00 PM and August 4, 2023, at 9:25 AM revealed the following: A pantry area in the dining room contained multiple plastic spoons unsecured in a drawer. They were stored on top of an open pack of personal cleaning cloths. The cloths had a large dried, brown colored stain on the top of the package. There was an accumulation of debris and crumbs in the bottom of the drawer. A second drawer contained an accumulation of debris in the bottom of the drawer. An unknown sticky substance was noted on the inside bottom of the drawer. The eight inch by six inch piece of wallpaper was missing from the wall of the pantry area. Areas of the remaining wallpaper were peeling. The top cupboards of the pantry contained two plastic storage totes. One tote labeled sorting silverware had plastic knives and forks and contained an accumulation of a salt-like substance spilled in the bottom. A second tote labeled sorting packets held plasticware that contained a black colored, pepper-like substance in the bottom. The cupboard area under the sink revealed a significant accumulation of various debris and dust on the shelving. A storage island/area in the dining room contained the following: a discarded and used clear plastic cup, a used band aid, a plastic tote that contained an unidentified and unlabeled food item, a significant accumulation of crumbs and debris, and a build-up of various stains. The above information for the main kitchen was reviewed with the Nursing Home Administrator and Director of Nursing on August 2, 2023, at 2:00 PM. The above information regarding the pantry and dining area was reviewed with the Nursing Home Administrator on August 4, 2023, at 9:45 AM. 28 Pa. Code 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395350 If continuation sheet Page 18 of 19 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 395350 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/04/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Locust Grove Retirement Village 69 Cottage Road Mifflin, PA 17058 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 0842 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Based on clinical record review and resident and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure accurate clinical record documentation for one of 18 residents reviewed (Resident 13). Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Interview with Resident 13 on August 1, 2023, at 12:41 PM revealed that he had natural teeth; however, he believed that he had not been evaluated by a dentist this year. Resident 13 could not remember the last time that a dental professional evaluated the condition of his teeth. Clinical record review for Resident 13 revealed documentation by the facility's consulting dentist dated January 31, 2023, that indicated Resident 13 had decay, was missing several teeth, and had several retained roots. The documentation indicated that x-rays were taken and that any treatment needs were noted. The same document noted that the extractions of six teeth were, Planned. There was no evidence in Resident 13's clinical record of any further professional dental services in the six months since the January 31, 2023, appointment. The surveyor requested evidence of any professional dental services provided for Resident 13 in the past year during interviews with the Nursing Home Administrator and the Director of Nursing on August 2, 2023, at 2:00 PM; August 3, 2023, at 2:11 PM; and August 4, 2023, at 9:45 AM. A conference telephone interview with Employee 9 (facility's consulting dental provider's care coordinator) in the presence of the Director of Nursing on August 4, 2023, at 12:15 PM revealed that the clinical documentation contained in Resident 13's medical record was incorrect; that there is a, glitch, in the system that documented a plan of care for planned extractions when it was never a plan to complete the work. 28 Pa. Code 211.5(f)(ii)(iv) Medical records 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(3)(5) Nursing services FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395350 If continuation sheet Page 19 of 19

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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.

  • 0600GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F600 - Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

  • 0607GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F607 - The facility must develop and implement written policies and procedures that:

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

  • 0641GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F641 - Accuracy of Assessments

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  • 0684GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F684 - Quality of care

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

  • 0686GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F686 - Skin Integrity

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

  • 0697GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F697 - Pain Management

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

  • 0729GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F729 - Registry verification

    Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.

  • 0730GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F730 - Regular in-service education

    Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

  • 0791GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F791 - Dental Services

    Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

  • 0812GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F812 - Food safety requirements

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  • 0842GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F842 - Resident-identifiable information

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

  • 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.

  • 0918GeneralS&S Cno actual harm

    F918 - Bathroom Facilities

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

  • 0920GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F920 - Dining and Resident Activities

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

FAQ · About this visit

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What happened during the August 4, 2023 survey of LOCUST GROVE RETIREMENT VILLAGE?

This was a inspection survey of LOCUST GROVE RETIREMENT VILLAGE on August 4, 2023. The surveyor cited 14 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at LOCUST GROVE RETIREMENT VILLAGE on August 4, 2023?

Yes, 14 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect b..."

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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