F 0607
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on a
review of facility policies, employee personnel records, clinical records, facility-provided investigative
documentation, and staff interviews, it was determined the facility failed to implement its established abuse
prevention and response policies following an allegation of abuse for one resident (Resident 1) out of 9
residents reviewed and failed to follow required employee screening procedures for one of three employees
reviewed (Employee 1) Findings include:A review of the facility's Abuse and Neglect Prevention Policy
defined serious bodily injury to include sexual acts involving a resident who is unable to consent or
understand the nature of the act. The policy directed that in the event of suspected maltreatment (abuse,
neglect, or exploitation), the resident must be assessed for injuries and trauma. The policy also directed
staff to preserve evidence by not bathing or cleaning the resident, not washing or discarding clothing or
linens, and not destroying documentation. The policy further directed that if maltreatment may involve a
crime, the facility must immediately notify the police and report the allegation to the State agency no later
than two hours after the allegation is made.A review of the facility's Abuse and Neglect Prevention Policy
defined serious bodily injury as sexual intercourse with a resident by force or when the resident is
incapacitated (unable to resist or protect themselves due to physical or mental condition). The policy further
defined serious bodily injury to include sexual intercourse with a resident who is unable to refuse
participation or who lacks the ability to understand the nature of the sexual act. The policy directed that
when maltreatment (abuse, neglect, or exploitation) is suspected, the resident must be assessed for
changes in physical appearance, skin injuries, bruising, and signs of trauma (physical or emotional injury
caused by an event). The policy instructed staff to follow applicable state and local laws related to
preserving evidence (protecting items or information that may be used in an investigation). The policy
further directed staff not to interfere with potential evidence by washing clothing or bed linens, destroying
records, bathing or cleaning the resident before the resident is examined, or failing to transfer the resident
to the emergency department for medical examination, including a rape kit (a medical and forensic
examination used to evaluate injuries and collect physical evidence after a suspected sexual assault). The
policy directed that if suspected maltreatment may involve a crime, the facility must immediately notify the
police. The policy further directed that the facility must report the allegation to the State agency
immediately, but no later than two hours after the allegation is made. A clinical record review revealed
Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with a diagnosis of dementia (a condition involving
decline in memory, reasoning, and the ability to understand or make decisions). A review of a quarterly
Minimum Data Set assessment (MDS, a federally mandated standardized assessment process conducted
periodically to plan resident care) dated November 19, 2025, revealed that Resident 1 was severely
impaired with a BIMS score of 03 (Brief Interview for Mental Status, a tool within the Cognitive Section of
the MDS that is used to assess the resident's attention,
Residents Affected - Few
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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
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
395397
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
01/21/2026
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Edenbrook on Second Ave
200 Second Avenue
Kingston, PA 18704
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0607
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
orientation, and ability to register and recall new information; a score of 00-07 indicates severe cognitive
impairment). A clinical record review revealed Resident 2 was admitted on [DATE], with diagnoses including
depression (a mood disorder that affects how a person feels, thinks, and acts). A review of a quarterly MDS
dated [DATE], revealed Resident 2 was cognitively intact with a BIMS score of 14, (a score of 13-15
indicates intact cognition). A review of Resident 2's care plan dated December 29, 2025, revealed the
resident was identified as being at risk for behavioral and emotional episodes related to mental health
symptoms. The care plan indicated Resident 2 experienced visual hallucinations (seeing people, objects, or
things that are not actually present), which were described as distressing to the resident and others. The
care plan also indicated Resident 2 experienced auditory hallucinations (hearing voices or sounds that are
not actually present), which were also distressing to the resident and others.The care plan further
documented that Resident 2 made verbal complaints (spoken statements) of feeling down, depressed, and
hopeless, as well as feelings of anxiety (persistent worry or nervousness). The care plan also documented
complaints of feeling nervous and having an inability to obtain restful sleep (difficulty sleeping through the
night), which impaired the resident's quality of life (overall comfort, well-being, and ability to function day to
day). The care plan also identified that Resident 2 had the potential for ineffective coping (difficulty
managing stress or emotional responses in a healthy way) related to a traumatic event (a highly distressing
or disturbing experience), specifically as a survivor of a domestic incident (violence or abuse that occurred
in a personal relationship). A review of a progress note dated January 19, 2026, at 1:00 PM revealed
Resident 1's roommate (Resident 2) reported to staff that Resident 1 was possibly the victim of sexual
assault by a male caregiver (Employee 1, Nurse Aide). The note documented Resident 2 reported
Employee 1 put on gloves and told Resident 1, you're going to have the time of your life. The note further
documented that a body audit (a visual skin and body check for injuries) was completed, and no visible
injuries were observed. A review of facility investigative documentation revealed Resident 2 reported an
allegation of possible sexual assault to the Activity Director at approximately 11:15 AM on January 19,
2026. At that time, Resident 2 stated Employee 1 sexually assaulted Resident 1 at approximately 5:00 AM.
A review of a witness statement from Resident 2 revealed Resident 2 reported hearing noises from
Resident 1 and Employee 1. The statement documented Resident 2 heard Employee 1 tell Resident 1, we
are going to get it right this time, I am not going to hurt you, I promise I will be gentle. The statement further
documented Resident 2 reported she did not observe any sexual contact but heard Resident 1 say to
Employee 1, you're nothing but a freak. Resident 2 stated she believed Employee 1 raped Resident 1
based on the manner in which Employee 1 spoke to Resident 1. The statement further documented
Resident 2 asked Resident 1 if Employee 1 had ever made her feel uncomfortable, and Resident 1
responded no .A review of a witness statement dated January 19, 2026, revealed Social Services asked
Resident 1 whether any staff member had touched her inappropriately, whether anyone had entered her
room at night and touched her private areas, whether she had pain on her body, and whether she had pain,
burning, or redness in her private areas. Resident 1 answered no to each question. A review of a witness
statement from Employee 3 (Licensed Practical Nurse) dated January 19, 2026, revealed Resident 1 was
observed wandering the facility throughout the night and frequently at the nurse's station. Employee 3
documented Resident 1 appeared to be in no distress.A review of a witness statement from Employee 1
revealed Resident 1 had a bowel movement while wandering in a hallway. Employee 1 documented that he
took Resident 1 into a bathroom to clean and change her. Employee 1 documented Resident 1 was
resistant, stated she did not need to use the bathroom, and yelled at him. Employee 1 documented
Resident 1 was resistant to sitting on the toilet while
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Department of Health & Human Services
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
395397
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
01/21/2026
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Edenbrook on Second Ave
200 Second Avenue
Kingston, PA 18704
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
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
being cleaned. Employee 1 documented he cleaned the resident, dressed her in clean clothing, transferred
her back to her wheelchair, and escorted her back into the hallway. Employee 1 documented Resident 2
was upset about being awakened during this care. A review of a witness statement from Employee 4 (Nurse
Aide) dated January 19, 2026, revealed she observed Resident 1 in a bathroom on the opposite side of the
building with bowel movement on her clothing and wheelchair. Employee 4 documented Employee 1 offered
to clean Resident 1 so Employee 4 could complete another assigned task. Employee 4 documented she
observed Resident 1 multiple times after Employee 1 cleaned her and that Resident 1 showed no signs of
distress.An interview with the Activity Director on January 21, 2026, at 12:35 PM revealed Resident 2
approached her in the hallway and stated she believed Resident 1 was possibly raped. The Activity Director
stated she immediately escorted Resident 2 to the Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) to report the
allegation. An interview with the NHA on January 21, 2026, at 1:00 PM revealed Resident 2 was brought to
her office at approximately 11:00 AM on January 19, 2026, and an allegation of possible rape was
reported. The NHA stated she began an investigation at that time. When asked why Resident 1 was not
transferred to the emergency department for medical evaluation, including a rape kit (a forensic medical
examination used to collect and preserve evidence after a sexual assault), until approximately ten hours
later, the NHA stated she offered emergency room evaluation to the resident's responsible party at
approximately 1:00 PM and the family declined, despite facility policy requiring preservation of evidence
and hospital evaluation. The NHA stated it was not until a later conversation at approximately 7:00 PM that
the family agreed to send the resident to the hospital. An interview with Resident 1's responsible party on
January 21, 2026, at 1:30 PM revealed she was informed of a possible rape when she arrived at the facility
at approximately 1:00 PM on January 19, 2026. The responsible party stated she was not offered the option
to send Resident 1 to the emergency department during her visit and was repeatedly told by staff that the
incident did not occur. An interview with Resident 2 on January 21, 2026, at 9:45 AM revealed that on the
morning of January 19, 2026, at approximately 5:00 AM, she observed Employee 1 enter the shared room.
She stated she heard Employee 1 tell Resident 1 it would be okay and that he would be gentle. Resident 2
stated Resident 1 did not want to go into the bathroom and was calling Employee 1 names. Resident 2
stated she heard Employee 1 instruct Resident 1 to stand and hold onto grab bars, then to sit on the toilet,
then to stand again and hold onto the bars. Resident 2 stated Employee 1 exited the bathroom, retrieved a
brief and clothing from Resident 1's closet, and returned to the bathroom. Resident 2 was questioned about
whether she heard any sounds of distress, moaning, or statements such as stop from Resident 1. Resident
2 stated she did not hear Resident 1 express distress. Resident 2 stated she asked Resident 1 if Employee
1 had ever made her feel uncomfortable, and Resident 1 responded no. When asked why she believed
Resident 1 was assaulted, Resident 2 stated Employee 1 called Resident 1 baby. Resident 2 further stated
that whenever Employee 1 entered the room, Resident 1 would raise her hands to her face. Resident 2
stated she believed Resident 1 was raped based on Employee 1's manner of speaking and Resident 1's
reactions when Employee 1 was present. An interview attempt with Employee 1 on January 21, 2026, was
unsuccessful. A second attempt on January 22, 2026, resulted in Employee 1 stating that due to the
escalation of the situation, he would not provide a statement. An interview with Employee 2 (Nurse Aide) on
January 21, 2026, at 12:47 PM revealed she showered Resident 1 on the morning of January 21, 2026, at
approximately 10:15 AM after again finding Resident 1 with bowel movement on her clothing and
wheelchair. Employee 2 stated she was unaware of any sexual abuse allegation prior to bathing the
resident. Employee 2 stated she cleaned the resident's private area to remove fecal matter. An interview
with a police department clerk on January 21, 2026, at 11:30 AM
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No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
395397
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
01/21/2026
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Edenbrook on Second Ave
200 Second Avenue
Kingston, PA 18704
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
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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revealed the facility notified law enforcement at 3:21 PM on January 19, 2026, approximately four and
one-half hours after the allegation was reported to the NHA, despite facility policy directing immediate
police notification when sexual abuse is suspected. The above findings demonstrated the facility failed to
implement its Abuse and Neglect Prevention Policy by not securing the scene, not preserving potential
evidence, not ensuring timely transfer of the resident for a sexual assault examination, and not immediately
notifying law enforcement when the facility became aware of a possible sexual assault allegation. The
above findings were reviewed with the Nursing Home Administrator on January 21, 2026, at 2:45 PM,
including the facility's failure to implement its abuse policies and procedures.A review of the facility's Policy
and Procedure for Vulnerable Adult Abuse and Neglect Prevention, last reviewed by the facility on March
25, 2025, revealed the facility is responsible for screening potential employees for any history of abuse,
neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment. The policy required reasonable efforts to obtain information from
previous employers and/or current employers, and to verify information through appropriate licensing
boards and registries, as applicable. A review of the facility's Policy and Procedure for Employment
Screenings for Potential Hires last reviewed by the facility on March 25, 2025, revealed that prior to
employment, the hiring manager should ensure all candidates are properly interviewed and that
employment verification is completed. The policy required attempts to obtain references from previous
employers, including verification of dates of employment, position held, and salary or hourly wage rate.
When prior employment is not available, references may be obtained from schools, churches, or personal
associations. Review of employee personnel records revealed that Employee 1 (Nurse Aide) was hired
June 17, 2025, and listed two previous employers on the employment application. However, there was no
documented evidence that reference checks or verification of employment from either previous employer
were obtained prior to the employee's start date. An interview with the Director of Human Resources on
January 21, 2026, at 2:34 PM confirmed the facility could not provide documentation showing reasonable
efforts were made to contact Employee 1's previous employers in accordance with the facility's screening
procedures. 28 Pa Code 201.18 (e)(1) Management 28 Pa. Code 201.29 (a)(c) Resident rights 28 Pa. Code
211.10 (c)(d) Resident care policies 28 Pa. Code 211.12 (d)(1)(2) Nursing services.
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