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Inspection visit

Inspection

LUTHER WOODS NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTERCMS #3953701 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 - Few 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. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, staff and resident interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment for residents on two of three nursing units. (B Unit and C Unit ). Findings include: On August 21, 2024, at 10:10 a.m. tour observation was conducted with the unit manager, Employee E1 which confirmed the following observations: B Unit, room [ROOM NUMBER]'s bathroom had two bedpans exposed, while room [ROOM NUMBER] had three empty basins and four bedpans stored behind the toilet. room [ROOM NUMBER] had the entire baseboard removed and stored underneath the sink. The floors were being redone, with tiles missing near the toilet. Additionally, dirty linen was found behind the toilet, and there was a strong odor of feces in the restroom. The hallway across from the activity room, leading into the C wing resident area, had an exposed electrical baseboard heater approximately 30 feet long that was not properly covered. An observation in C Wing confirmed that Shower 1, located before the nursing unit, was cluttered with various items. The sink was filled with random objects, including a dirty hairbrush with brown hair, multiple briefs, single-use packs of zinc cream, a box of gloves, scissors, random socks, bottles of Vitamin D & A and cream, personal nightgowns, a sweatshirt, razors in a bucket, shoes on the floor, and boxes of briefs. The entire shower room was scattered with these items. The second shower in C Wing was being used as a storage space. It contained a sink with pink and brown substance, a standard mattress, a bariatric wheelchair equipped with an air mattress and pump, a gerichair, a commode, and a large plastic bag filled with clothing. The floor was cluttered with shoes, socks, and a large floor mattress. The shower was completely filled with these items, rendering it unusable as a functional shower. These observations were confirmed by the unit manager, Employee E1. On August 21, 2024, at 10:40 a.m., an interview was conducted with Maintenance staff member, Employee E3. They confirmed the observation in room [ROOM NUMBER] regarding the missing tiles and the completely stripped baseboard, stating that the work had been started but was forgotten and left incomplete. Additionally, the shower in B Wing was noted to have a chipped tile on the baseboard edge, which was partially taped with tape. (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: 395370 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 395370 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/21/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Luther Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 313 County Line Road Hatboro, PA 19040 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 On August. 21, 2024 1:45 p.m. an interview was held with the Resident R13 who is resigning in room [ROOM NUMBER] reported that his bathroom floor and baseboard was ripped about two months ago and never finished. 28 Pa. Code 201.18(b)(1)(3) Management Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395370 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 Dpotential 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.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the August 21, 2024 survey of LUTHER WOODS NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of LUTHER WOODS NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER on August 21, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at LUTHER WOODS NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER on August 21, 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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