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Inspection visit

Health inspection

BETHANY VILLAGE RETIREMENT CENTERCMS #3953864 citations on this visit
4 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 4 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0641 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on clinical record review and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure the assessment accurately reflects the resident's status for one of 20 residents reviewed (Resident 28). Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Review of Resident 28's clinical record revealed diagnoses that included pain and unsteadiness on feet. Review of Resident 28's Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS-a tool used to assess all care areas specific to the resident), with an Assessment Reference Date of December 8, 2023, revealed under Section J 1900 the Resident had a fall with a major injury since admission/entry or reentry or prior MDS. Review of Resident 28's clinical record revealed a fall dated September 13, 2023. According to the investigation, Resident 28 was found on the floor in her room and stated she fell out of her chair but didn't remember how. Review of Resident 28's progress notes revealed the following documentation, At several points during the shift resident displayed no s/s [signs and symptoms] of any discomfort but as soon as she was asked about her fall she would change her demeanor and state that she was having pain. Approximately 1200 resident stated she was having chest pain again and also stated 'I probably broke a couple of my ribs'. Although no swelling/bruising noted MD ordered CXR [chest x-ray] to rule out injury. Review of the Radiology Report dated September 13, 2023, revealed, in part, There may be residuals of subacute minimally displaced fracture of the sternum. The sternum is a partially T-shaped, vertical bone that forms the anterior portion of the chest wall centrally. An interview with Employee 3 (Resident Nurse Assessment Coordinator) on January 11, 2024, at 10:35 AM, revealed she had not completed the MDS assessment in question and explained Resident 28 had no major injury as documented on the MDS, but instead had a history of possible fracture as noted on the radiology report. An additional interview with Employee 3 revealed the MDS was coded incorrectly and she would be completing a modification of the assessment. An interview with the Director of Nursing on January 11, 2024, at 11:02 AM, revealed Resident 28 had no major injury or fracture from the fall on September 13, 2023, and confirmed the MDS had been coded incorrectly. (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 6 Event ID: 395386 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 395386 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 01/11/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Bethany Village Retirement Center 5225 Wilson Lane Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 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 28 Pa. Code 211.12 (d) (5) Nursing services Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395386 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 6 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 395386 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 01/11/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Bethany Village Retirement Center 5225 Wilson Lane Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 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 0695 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on facility policy review, observations, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain oxygen equipment in a sanitary manner for one of 20 residents reviewed (Resident 43). Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Review of facility policy, titled Oxygen Therapy, last revised December 4, 2023, revealed When masks and cannulas are not in use, place in clean plastic bag attached to the concentrator and off the floor. Review of Resident 43's clinical record revealed diagnoses that included Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD - a group of lung diseases that block airflow and make it difficult to breathe), dementia (a chronic disorder of the mental processes caused by brain disease, marked by memory disorders, personality changes, and impaired reasoning), and hypertension (high blood pressure). Review of Resident 43's physician orders revealed an order for O2 (oxygen) at 2 L/m (liters/minute- unit of measure) by shift, with a start date of February 24, 2023. Review of Resident 43's MAR (Medication Administration Record- documentation for medication/treatment administered or monitored) revealed he last received a nebulizer treatment on December 28, 2023, at 10:35 PM. Observation in Resident 43's room on January 8, 2023, at 11:00 AM, revealed his oxygen tubing that was attached to his concentrator was wrapped around his enabler bar on his bed, it was dated January 7, 2024, and there was an oxygen mask laying out on his bedside table. Observation in Resident 43's room on January 9, 2023, at 10:28 AM, revealed his oxygen tubing that was attached to his concentrator was wrapped around his enabler bar on his bed, it was dated January 7, 2024, and there was an oxygen mask laying out on his bedside table. Interview with Employee 4 (Licensed Practical Nurse) on January 10, 2024, at 10:30 AM, revealed Resident 43 typically sits up in his chair during the day with an oxygen tank, and at night he goes back to bed and uses the oxygen in his room. During an interview with the Director of Nursing on January 10, 2024, at 10:58 AM, she revealed that Resident 43 last received a nebulizer treatment through an oxygen mask on December 28, 2023, and she would expect Resident 43's oxygen tubing and mask in his room to be stored per facility policy, and changed before being placed back on the Resident. 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(5) Nursing services FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395386 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 6 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 395386 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 01/11/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Bethany Village Retirement Center 5225 Wilson Lane Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 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 facility policy reviews, observations, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to store food, beverages, and nutritional supplements in accordance with professional standards for food service safety in the main kitchen, four of four nourishment areas, and two of three medication storage areas. Findings include: Review of facility policy, titled Food Product Shelf-Life Guidelines, last revised January 28, 2022, revealed, Manufacturer/supplier code dates, use by dates, use thru dates, or expires on dates should always be considered the first level of control .products with a 'Sell By', Best By or (Before) or 'Use-By': Adhere to that date for quality reasons. Further review of the aforementioned policy revealed that butter should be kept refrigerated or frozen. Review of facility policy, titled Labeling and Dating Guide, last revised June 17, 2017, revealed, all juices have a use by date of three days or by expiration date. Observation of the walk-in refrigerator on January 8, 2024, at 9:53 AM, revealed: one bag of shredded red cabbage not dated; and four packs of margarine not dated. Observation in walk-in freezer on January 8, 2024, at 9:56 AM, revealed: three bags of onion rings not dated; one bag of sausage links not dated; and one piping bag of whipped topping not dated. Observation during initial tour of the Colonial Park pantry area refrigerator on January 8, 2024, at 10:12 AM, revealed: one container of apple juice, red colored beverage, orange juice, and cranberry juice all not labeled or dated; and one container of thickened cranberry juice labeled with a use by date of January 5, 2024. Further observation of the Colonial Park pantry area on January 8, 2024, at 10:15 AM, revealed: one open pack of hot dog buns not dated; four packs of English muffins not dated; one shelf of individual boxed cereals all not labeled with use by dates; one bin of individual jelly packets labeled use by January 6, 2024; one bin of oatmeal packets labeled use by January 4, 2024; and one bin of individual butter packets not dated and left out at room temperature. Observation during initial tour of the Oak Lane pantry area refrigerator on January 8, 2024, at 10:21 AM, revealed one bin of individual creamer packets not dated. Further observation of the Oak Lane pantry area on January 8, 2024, at 10:23 AM, revealed: four packs of individual cookies labeled use by January 4, 2024. Observation during initial tour of the Oak Terrace pantry area refrigerator on January 8, 2024, at 10:26 AM, revealed one container of apple juice, red colored beverage, orange juice, and cranberry juice all not labeled or dated. Observation during initial tour of the Oak View pantry area on January 8, 2024, at 10:28 AM, (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395386 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 6 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 395386 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 01/11/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Bethany Village Retirement Center 5225 Wilson Lane Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 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 revealed: one bin of individual butter packets not dated and left out at room temperature; one bin of individual jellies not dated; and one bin of individual crackers not dated. Interview with the Employee 1 (Food Service Director) on January 8, 2024, at 10:32 AM, revealed it is his expectation that expired items are discarded, food and beverages are labeled and dated per facility policy, and food items are stored in accordance with professional standards. Interview with the Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) on January 9, 2024, at 10:41 AM, revealed it is the facility's expectation that expired items are discarded, foods items are labeled and dated per facility policy, and food items are stored in accordance with professional standards. Observation of the Oak View/Oak Place medication room refrigerator on January 10, 2024, at 11:09 AM, revealed: 23 cartons of Ensure Plus protein supplement dated January 1, 2024. Observation of the Oak Lane medication room refrigerator on January 10, 2024, at 11:16 AM, revealed: two cartons of Ensure Clear therapeutic nutrition supplement dated January 1, 2023; and one opened container of thickened lemon water with a best by date of July 12, 2023. Email correspondence with the NHA on January 11, 2024, at 9:06 AM, revealed that he spoke with the manufacturer and the dates on the packaging are use by dates. He further revealed, we have posted the attached [document] and updated the stockroom manager and nurses for awareness. Ensure has been difficult to get nationally and in short supply but we should not be holding on to it. During a follow-up interview with the NHA on January 11, 2024, at 10:35 AM, he revealed the guidelines for stocking supplements have been posted and staff has been educated. 28 Pa. Code 211.6(f) Dietary services FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395386 If continuation sheet Page 5 of 6 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 395386 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 01/11/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Bethany Village Retirement Center 5225 Wilson Lane Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 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 0814 Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on facility policy review, observation, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that garbage and refuse was disposed of properly, and sanitary conditions were maintained in the garbage storage area for one of one dumpster observed. Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Review of facility policy, titled Sanitation & Infection Control Garbage and Refuse Disposal, dated January 2016, revealed All garbage, refuse, glass, tin cans, cardboard, paper, etc. generated within the Food & Nutrition Services Department shall be disposed of in a sanitary manner .Dumpster lids shall be closed at all times. Area around dumpsters shall be free of waste products including food, medical, paper trash and other waste to prevent harborage and feeding of pests. All parties utilizing the dumpsters for waste and/or recycling purposes are responsible for maintaining the area by ensuring that the dumpster lids are closed and the area around the dumpster is free of waste. Observation of the receiving dock area dumpster on January 8, 2024, at 9:46 AM, revealed the dumpster lids were open and there was food, paper, and other refuse waste surrounding the front of the dumpster. Interview with Employee 2 (Maintenance Director) on January 10, 2024, at 9:21 AM, revealed the receiving dock should be cleaned daily and it has been difficult between housekeeping, dietary, and maintenance to keep the area clean on a daily basis. Interview with the Nursing Home Administrator on January 11, 2024, at 10:45 AM, revealed it is his expectation that the dumpster lids should be kept closed and areas around the dumpster should be clean and free of waste. 28 Pa. Code: 201.18 (b)(3) Management FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395386 If continuation sheet Page 6 of 6

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Citations

4 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.

  • 0641GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F641 - Accuracy of Assessments

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  • 0695GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F695 - Respiratory care, including tracheostomy care and tracheal suctioning

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

  • 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.

  • 0814GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F814 - Food Safety Requirements

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

FAQ · About this visit

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What happened during the January 11, 2024 survey of BETHANY VILLAGE RETIREMENT CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of BETHANY VILLAGE RETIREMENT CENTER on January 11, 2024. The surveyor cited 4 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at BETHANY VILLAGE RETIREMENT CENTER on January 11, 2024?

Yes, 4 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment."

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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