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Health inspection

Ball Pavilion, TheCMS #3954013 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 3 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 - Potential for minimal harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on review of clinical records and Minimum Data Set (MDS - federally mandated standardized assessment conducted at specific intervals to plan resident care), and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that the MDS assessments accurately reflected the status for three of 24 residents reviewed (Residents R35, R51, and R52). Residents Affected - Some Findings include: Resident 35's clinical record revealed an admission date of 10/01/24, with diagnoses including dementia, stroke with right-sided weakness, Schizophrenia (a serious mental health condition that affects how people think, feel and behave, and may result in a mix of hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking and behavior), and intellectual disabilities. Review of R35's Quarterly MDS dated [DATE], under Section M0300, Skin Conditions revealed it was coded as having a Stage Three (full thickness tissue loss). Resident R35's clinical record revealed assessment documentation provided by the contracted wound care specialist as follows: -11/11/24, initial examination of moisture associated skin damage (MASD- erosion or inflammation of the skin caused by long-term exposure to moisture) partial thickness wound to the gluteal cleft. -11/25/24, follow-up assessment MASD partial thickness wound to the gluteal cleft. Resident R51's clinical record revealed an admission date of 7/08/24, with diagnoses including sepsis (the body's immune system has an extreme response to an infection, causing organ dysfunction), Stage Four pressure ulcer of the right buttock (full-thickness tissue loss with exposed bone, tendons, or muscle), and quadriplegia (paralysis that affects all a person's limbs). Review of Resident R51's Quarterly MDS dated [DATE], under Section M0300, Skin Conditions revealed it was coded as a Stage Four, not present on admission. Resident R51's clinical record revealed assessment documentation provided by the contracted wound care specialist dated 12/09/24, and indicated that his/her Stage Four wound was not acquired at the facility. Resident R52's clinical record revealed an admission date of 6/20/18, with diagnoses including stroke with left-sided weakness, Type 2 diabetes, dementia, and high blood pressure. (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: 395401 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 395401 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 03/21/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Ball Pavilion, The 5416 East Lake Road Erie, PA 16511 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 Level of Harm - Potential for minimal harm Review of Resident R52's Quarterly MDS's dated 10/23/24, and 12/11/24, and Annual MDS dated [DATE], Section M Skin Conditions, was coded as having a Stage Three pressure ulcer. Resident R52's clinical record revealed assessments and documentation provided by the contracted wound care specialist as follows: Residents Affected - Some -8/19/24, initial assessment of a partial thickness moisture associated skin disorder wound on the left buttock measured 8.6 cm (centimeters) X 1.9 cm X 0. 1cm and included orders for side-to-side offloading while in bed. -10/21/24, partial thickness moisture associated skin disorder wound on the left buttock measured 6. 2cm X 0.6 cm X 0. 1cm, condition improving, and included orders for side-to-side offloading while in bed. -12/09/24, partial thickness moisture associated skin disorder wound on the left buttock measured 1. 5cm X 0. 2cm X 0. 1cm, condition improving, and included orders for side-to-side offloading while in bed. -2/17/25, partial thickness moisture associated skin disorder wound on the left buttock measured 1. 5cm X 1.3 cm X 0. 2cm, condition deteriorating, and included orders for side-to-side offloading while in bed. During an interview on 3/21/25, at 11:56 a.m. the Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator confirmed that the wound staging on the above MDS's for Residents R35, R51, and R52 were coded incorrectly. 28 Pa. Code 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee 28 Pa. Code 211.5(f)(11)(iv)(ix) Medical records FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395401 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 395401 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 03/21/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Ball Pavilion, The 5416 East Lake Road Erie, PA 16511 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 0686 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on clinical record and policy review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide care regarding treatment, consistent with professional standards of practice, to an existing injury to facilitate wound healing for one of five residents reviewed (Resident R52). Residents Affected - Few Findings include: A facility policy entitled Provide Treatment to Pressure Injury dated 9/09/24, indicated that residents with a Stage 2 (partial thickness loss of dermis [presenting as a shallow open ulcer without slough) be assessed for a positioning program and support devices. Resident R52's clinical record revealed an admission date of 6/20/18, with diagnoses including stroke with left-sided weakness, Type 2 diabetes, dementia, and high blood pressure. Review of assessments and documentation provided by the contracted wound care specialist revealed: -8/19/24, initial assessment of a partial thickness moisture associated skin damage (MASD- erosion or inflammation of the skin caused by long-term exposure to moisture); wound on the left buttock measured 8.6cm (centimeters) X 1.9cm X 0.1cm and included orders for side-to-side offloading while in bed. -10/21/24, partial thickness MASD wound on the left buttock measured 6.2cm X 0.6cm X 0.1cm, condition improving, and included orders for side-to-side offloading while in bed. -12/09/24, partial thickness MASD wound on the left buttock measured 1.5cm X 0.2cm X 0.1cm, condition improving, and included orders for side-to-side offloading while in bed. -2/17/25, partial thickness MASD wound on the left buttock measured 1.5cm X 1.3cm X 0.2cm, condition deteriorating, and included orders for side-to-side offloading while in bed. Review of Resident R52's Minimum Data Set (MDS- standardized assessment tool that measures health status in nursing home residents) revealed: -Quarterly MDS dated , 8/14/24, Section GG0170, Mobility was coded as requiring substantial/maximal assistance to roll left and right. -Quarterly MDS dated [DATE], Section GG0170, Mobility was coded as requiring partial/moderate assistance to roll left to right. -Quarterly MDS dated [DATE], Section GG0170, Mobility was coded as requiring substantial/maximal assistance to roll left and right. -Annual MDS dated [DATE], Section GG0170, Mobility was coded as requiring partial/moderate assistance to roll left to right. Further review of Resident R52's clinical record lacked evidence of a physician's order for side-to-side offloading (turn and position) in bed as recommended by the wound care specialist; the care (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395401 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 395401 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 03/21/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Ball Pavilion, The 5416 East Lake Road Erie, PA 16511 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 0686 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few plan entitled potential/actual impairment to skin integrity dated 2/21/24, lacked evidence of an intervention side-to-side offloading in bed, and lacked documentation that Resident R52 was provided side-to-side offloading while in bed. During an interview on 3/21/25, at 11:46 a.m. the Registered Nurse Assessment coordinator confirmed that Resident R52 should have an offloading side-to-side program in place to prevent worsening of his/her wound. 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(3)(5) Nursing Services FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395401 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 395401 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 03/21/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Ball Pavilion, The 5416 East Lake Road Erie, PA 16511 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 0756 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Based on review of facility contract and policy, and clinical record review, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that monthly pharmacy drug regimen reviews were completed for five of five residents reviewed (Residents R11, R13, R17, R30, and R52). Findings include: A facility contract entitled Care Apothecary Consultant Pharmacy Retainer Agreement dated 6/07/24, indicated that: monthly reviews of the drug regimen of each resident at Ball Pavilion will be conducted; recommendations, plans for implementation, and continuing assessment regarding medication policies and use through dated, and signed reports will be provided to administrator; and the pharmacy agrees to be responsible for providing continuous Consultant Pharmacist Services to the facility through the term of the agreement. A facility policy entitled Pharmacy Consultant Report at Ball Pavilion dated 9/09/24, indicated that the Pharmacy Consultant will e-mail Director of Nursing, Administrator, RNAC (Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator), and Rehab Director with monthly pharmacy summary. Resident R11's clinical record revealed an admission date of 4/26/24, with diagnoses including Parkinson's Disease (disease of involuntary muscle movements) atrial fibrillation (irregular heart beat) and orthostatic hypotension (low blood pressure when in a standing position). Resident R13's clinical record revealed an admission date of 2/22/22, with diagnoses including dementia, Type 2 diabetes (happens when the body cannot use insulin correctly and sugar builds up in the blood), irregular heartbeat, and anxiety. Resident R17's clinical record revealed an admission date of 6/25/24, with diagnoses including dementia with mood disturbance, anoxic brain damage (occurs when the brain is deprived of oxygen, leading to brain cell death and potentially permanent brain damage or even death), heart disease and convulsions. Resident R30's clinical record revealed an admission date of 12/12/23 with a diagnoses of Alzheimer's disease (a disease characterized by forgetfulness and confusion) Type 2 diabetes (condition of poor blood sugar control) and hypertension (high blood pressure). Resident R52's clinical record revealed an admission date of 6/20/18, with diagnoses including stroke with left-sided weakness, Type 2 diabetes, dementia, and high blood pressure. Residents R11, R13, R17, R30, and R52's clinical records lacked evidence that a Pharmacy Consultant review was conducted for October 2024, November 2024, and December 2024. During an interview on 3/20/25, at 2:20 p.m. the Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator confirmed that the pharmacy did not provide a Pharmacy Consultant to conduct the monthly reviews of the drug regimen of each resident during October 2024, November 2024, and December 2024. 28 Pa. Code 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395401 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 395401 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 03/21/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Ball Pavilion, The 5416 East Lake Road Erie, PA 16511 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 0756 28 Pa. Code 201.18(b)(1)(3) Management Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm 28 Pa. Code 211.5(f)(x) Medical records 28 Pa. Code 211.9(f)(3) Pharmacy Services Residents Affected - Some 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(3)(5) Nursing services FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395401 If continuation sheet Page 6 of 6

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Citations

3 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.

  • 0756GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F756 - Drug Regimen Review

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

  • 0641GeneralS&S Bno actual harm

    F641 - Accuracy of Assessments

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  • 0686GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F686 - Skin Integrity

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

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What happened during the March 21, 2025 survey of Ball Pavilion, The?

This was a inspection survey of Ball Pavilion, The on March 21, 2025. The surveyor cited 3 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at Ball Pavilion, The on March 21, 2025?

Yes, 3 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity ..."

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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