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Inspection visit

Inspection

EDENBROOK SOUTHCMS #3953961 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 interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide a clean, comfortable, and homelike environment on four of four nursing units reviewed (North, East, South, and [NAME] Nursing Units, Resident 1). Findings include: Observations on the [NAME] Nursing Unit on August 6, 2024, between 9:05 AM and 9:15 AM revealed the following: The main dining room revealed three vents on the center of the ceiling that had an accumulation of what appeared to be moisture related dark colored spots on the majority surface of the vents. A smaller vent on the ceiling located near the perimeter of the ceiling with the wall had a significant accumulation of a dust-like substance. A nourishment ice cart at the South/West nurse station revealed a drip tray underneath the ice chest that had a slimy, black colored substance accumulated on the entire perimeter of the drip tray. There was a brown moisture stain on the ceiling tile near the exit sign. A vent on the ceiling in the hallway in front of the South/West nurse's station was noted to have a significant accumulation of moisture on it especially near the perimeter of the vent. The nourishment room behind the South/West nurse's station had a smaller ceiling vent with a significant accumulation of a dust-like substance. Observation of the hallway on August 6, 2024, at 9: 27 AM located outside of the entrance to the main kitchen revealed multiple ceiling tiles with brown colored water stains on them. Observation of the South Nursing Unit on August 6, 2024, between 11:12 AM and 11:25 AM revealed the following: A lounge at the East/South intersection revealed four wall heating/air conditioning units with a black substance accumulating on the vents. One unit had a significant accumulation of dead, small, winged insects on the unit, in the vents, and on the floor surrounding the unit. There were three ceiling lights with an accumulation of debris and dead insects in the protective coverings of the lights. A bug zapper on the wall had a significant accumulation of dead insects on the unit, the ceiling above the unit, on the wall surrounding the unit, and several cobwebs that contained dead insects that (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: 395396 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 395396 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/06/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Edenbrook South 101 Leader Drive Williamsport, PA 17701 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 surrounded the unit. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Nine ceiling lights in the resident hallway contained debris and dead insects accumulated in the protective coverings to the lights. Residents Affected - Some Observation of the North Nursing Unit on August 6, 2024, at 11:30 AM revealed the following: A large brown colored water-stained ceiling tile in the resident hallway that was warped. A refrigerator at the East/North hallway revealed a significant accumulation of dust and debris on top of it that included an unsmoked cigarette. There was a dried brown stain on the top of it. The top of the refrigerator also contained an unopened container of Froot Loops cereal, a bottle of water, a box of gloves, and several containers of hand sanitizer. Observation of the ceiling vent in Resident 1's bathroom at 12:18 PM revealed a significant accumulation of dust. Observation of the physical therapy area at 12:39 PM revealed two vents with an accumulation of dust on the vents and the surrounding ceiling tiles. The above information was reviewed in a meeting with the Nursing Home Administrator and Director of Nursing on August 6, 2024, at 2:40 PM. 28 Pa. Code 201.18(b)(3)(e)(2.1) Management FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395396 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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Common questions about this visit

What happened during the August 6, 2024 survey of EDENBROOK SOUTH?

This was a inspection survey of EDENBROOK SOUTH on August 6, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at EDENBROOK SOUTH 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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