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Inspection visit

Health inspection

Pottstown Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation CenteCMS #3954025 citations on this visit
5 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 5 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0550 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on clinical record review, observation, and resident and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide grooming services to enhance and maintain each resident's dignity for one of two sampled residents. (Resident 51) Findings include: Clinical record review revealed that Resident 51 had diagnoses that included a stroke. The resident was observed on June 25, 2024, at 9:40 a.m., and June 26, 2024, at 10:05 a.m., with facial hair on her lower face. The resident stated that she wanted the facial hair removed, but sometimes staff is busy. The resident's Minimum Data Set assessment dated [DATE], revealed that the resident required moderate assistance with personal hygiene to include shaving. The resident had a care plan for activities of daily living due to a self care deficit and one of the interventions was for staff to assist her with grooming as needed. In an interview on June 27, 2024, at 10:06 a.m., the Director of Nursing confirmed that staff were to assist the resident with grooming as needed. Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing services. 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 5 Event ID: 395402 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 395402 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 06/27/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Pottstown Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Cente 724 North Charlotte St Pottstown, PA 19464 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 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment was completed to accurately reflect each resident's current status for two of 24 sampled residents. (Residents 26, 58) Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Clinical record review revealed that Resident 26 had a Braden scale for predicting pressure sore risk dated March 15, 2024, that indicated she was at mild risk for developing pressure sores. Review of a Braden scale dated April 18, 2024, indicated that she was at moderate risk for developing pressure sores. Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments dated March 17, 2024, and May 4, 2024, revealed that section M, skin conditions, did not indicate that the resident was at risk for developing pressure sores. Clinical record review revealed that Resident 58 had a diagnosis of atrial fibrillation. On May 18, 2024, a physician ordered for staff to administer an anti-coagulant medication (apixaban). Review of the MDS assessment dated [DATE], indicated that the resident was on an anti-platelet medication in the last seven days, not an anti-coagulant medication. The MDS inaccurately reflected the use of an anti-platelet medication, as the apixaban was an anti-coagulant medication. During interviews on June 27, 2024, at 9:49 a.m., and 10:39 a.m., the Director of Nursing stated that the aforementioned MDS assessments were coded inaccurately and did not reflect the residents' current status. 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing services. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395402 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 5 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 395402 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 06/27/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Pottstown Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Cente 724 North Charlotte St Pottstown, PA 19464 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 0684 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure physician's orders were implemented for one of 24 sampled residents. (Resident 270) Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Clinical record review revealed that Resident 270 had diagnoses that included hypotension (low blood pressure). A physician's order dated June 20, 2024, directed staff to administer a medication (midodrine) three times a day for hypotension. Staff were not to administer the medication if the resident's systolic blood pressure (SBP, the first measurement of blood pressure when the heart beats and the pressure is at its highest) was greater than 130 millimeters of mercury (mm/Hg). Review of Resident 270's June medication administration record (MAR) revealed that staff administered the medication 14 times with no documentation that the blood pressure was assessed prior to medication administration per physician's order. In an interview on June 27, 2024, at 10:20 a.m., the Director of Nursing confirmed there was no documented evidence that Resident 270's blood pressure was taken prior to medication administration per physician's order. 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing services. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395402 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 5 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 395402 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 06/27/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Pottstown Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Cente 724 North Charlotte St Pottstown, PA 19464 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 0688 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on clinical record review, observation, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide services to prevent further contractures and limitations in range of motion for one of four sampled residents who had limitations in range of motion. (Resident 55) Findings include: Clinical record review revealed that Resident 55 had diagnoses that included brain traumatic injury, dementia and contractures of the left and right hands. The Minimum Data Set assessment dated April. 1, 2024, indicated that the resident had severe memory impairment and had limitations in range of motion. A review of the care plan revealed that the resident had a deficit in activities of daily living due to physical limitations. There was an intervention for staff to apply a right palm protector in the morning and to remove it at night. Review of an occupational therapy Discharge summary dated [DATE], revealed that staff was to apply a right palm protector for at least four hours a day. The goal was for the resident to achieve normal anatomical alignment of the right hand for four hours using a palm guard in order to achieve proper joint alignment. Observations on June 25, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., 11:48 a.m., and 1:45 p.m., revealed the resident was in bed without the right palm protector in place. On June 26, 2024, at 11:30 a.m., and 12:45 p.m., the resident was again observed in bed without the right palm protector in place. During all of the observations, the right palm guard was on top of the resident's night stand beside his bed. In an interview on June 27, 2024, at 10:40 a.m., the Director of Nursing stated that the resident was to wear the right palm guard as reflected on the care plan. 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing services. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395402 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 5 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 395402 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 06/27/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Pottstown Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Cente 724 North Charlotte St Pottstown, PA 19464 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, clinical record review, observation, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that oxygen tubing was changed and dated in accordance with facility policy and physician's order for one of three residents receiving oxygen therapy. (Resident 64) Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Review of the facility policy entitled, Procedure: Respiratory Equipment/Supply Cleaning/Disinfecting, dated March 24, 2024, revealed that staff was to change the oxygen delivery tubing every seven days and date the tubing when it was changed. Clinical record review revealed that Resident 64 had diagnoses that included chronic respiratory failure and had a tracheostomy (a curved plastic tube placed through a small surgical opening in the front of the neck into the windpipe allowing air to flow in and out) in place to provide oxygen. A physician's order dated August 24, 2023, directed staff to change oxygen tubing weekly every Tuesday night and to label each component with date and initials. Observations on June 25, 2024, at 10:00 and 11:52 a.m., and at 1:00 p.m., revealed that the resident's oxygen tubing was dated May 29, 2024, and the tracheostomy aerosol tubing was not dated or labeled. In an interview on June 27, 2024, at 11:15 a.m., the Director of Nursing confirmed that tubing delivering oxygen should have been labeled with a date and initials per physician's order and facility policy. 28 Pa. Code 211.12(1)(d)(5) Nursing services. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395402 If continuation sheet Page 5 of 5

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Citations

5 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.

  • 0684GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F684 - Quality of care

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  • 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.

  • 0550GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F550 - Resident Rights

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

  • 0641GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F641 - Accuracy of Assessments

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  • 0688GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F688 - Mobility

    Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the June 27, 2024 survey of Pottstown Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Cente?

This was a inspection survey of Pottstown Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Cente on June 27, 2024. The surveyor cited 5 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at Pottstown Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Cente on June 27, 2024?

Yes, 5 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."

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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