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Inspection visit

Health inspection

JERSEY SHORE SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION CECMS #3953591 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 1 deficiency. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0584 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Based on observation and staff and resident interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide adequate housekeeping and maintenance services to maintain a clean and orderly environment two of three nursing units (A and B unit, C unit; Residents 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8). Findings include: Observation of Resident 3's room on August 6, 2024, at 8:18 AM revealed a two light bulb fixture recessed into the ceiling of the bathroom, which also served as the exhaust fan. The unit contained a thick coating of dust covering the interior portion of the unit visible when looking up at the light. A rusty metal washer was lying on the floor to the right sink side of the toilet base, and an additional washer was observed on the base of the toilet next to it. A large pile of black and brown debris was scattered on the base of the toilet covering where the washers were located. An observation of Resident 6's bathroom on August 6, 2024, at 8:27 AM revealed peeling wallpaper along the walls where the wallpaper met the cove base. An observation of Resident 5's room on August 6, 2024, at 8:38 AM revealed dried food and debris collected around the metal portion of the bed frame on the floor at the base of the bed. The bathroom floor tile contained discolored stains and debris. The caulking surrounding the base of the toilet was blackened. Several holes were observed in the wall appearing to be where prior items were hung on the wall. A larger hole 1 inch x 2 inch was observed on the wall beside the toilet. Dirt/debris buildup was observed along the walls and corners where the cove base meets the flooring. Cobwebs were observed over the ceiling light in the bathroom covering the light and extending to the ceiling tiles. The exhaust fan was making a screeching noise. Dust buildup was observed in the visible interior portion of the recessed bathroom light. A sink located directly outside Resident 5's bathroom was observed with black and brown dried debris surrounding the drain area of the sink extending throughout the sink basin, large pieces of dried debris were observed on the sink drain. Neither hot nor cold water knobs turned on any water to the sink. An observation of Resident 4's room on August 6, 2024, at 9:19 AM revealed a sheer window curtain inside of the thicker drape covering the window. The sheer curtain contained a dried brown/orange water mark 18 inches up the curtain at levels across the curtain. A large vertical tear in the curtain greater than 12 inches was also observed. A wallpaper border above the resident's bed was peeling off the wall and hanging at the border seam. The wallpaper behind the resident's bed was peeling away from the wall. An observation of Resident 7's room located on the lowest level of the facility (which has no roof (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 2 Event ID: 395359 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 395359 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/06/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Jersey Shore Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Ce 1008 Thompson Street Jersey Shore, PA 17740 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 0584 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some exposure) on August 6, 2024, at 9:31 AM revealed the center closet in the three bed resident room without a door. A closet door was observed leaning up against the wall by a dresser in the room. Two ceiling tiles were observed in the corner of the room by the window with significant dried brown stains. The bathroom was observed with two dried brown stained ceiling tiles in the corner of the bathroom. Multiple holes were observed in the bathroom walls appearing to be where old items were hung. Dirt buildup was observed along the edges of the flooring where it met the cove base. This visible dust was observed hanging from the recessed lighting in the bathroom ceiling. An observation of Resident 8's room also on the lowest level of the facility on August 6, 2024, at 9:37 AM revealed orange stains on the pull-down window shade. A ceiling tile in the corner of the resident's bathroom contained significant dried brown stains. The above information was reviewed with the Director of Nursing on August 6, 2024, at 7:10 PM. 483.10(i)(1)(2) Safe, clean, homelike environment Previously cited 4/10/24 28 Pa. Code 201.18 (e)(2.1) Management FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395359 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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Citations

1 citation 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.

  • 0584GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F584 - Safe Environment

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

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What happened during the August 6, 2024 survey of JERSEY SHORE SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION CE?

This was a inspection survey of JERSEY SHORE SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION CE on August 6, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at JERSEY SHORE SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION CE on August 6, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receivin..."

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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