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Inspection

LUTHER ACRES MANORCMS #3954062 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 2 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0610 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based upon review of facility policy and procedure and clinical record review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure a thorough investigation was completed for injuries of unknown origin for 2 of 18 residents reviewed (Resident 15 and Resident 28). Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Review of facility policy and procedure titled Accident, Incident and Death Reporting/Investigation, revised 2019, revealed Any injury should be classified as an 'injury of unknown origin' when the following conditions are met: a) the origin of the injury was not observed by any person or the origin of the injury could not be explained by the resident; b) the injury is suspicious because of the extent of the injury, or the location of the injury (e.g. the injury is located in an area not generally vulnerable to trauma such as, but not limited to breast or groin area), or the number of injuries observed at one particular point in time (such as multiple bruises in a pattern resembling finger marks), or the incidence of the injuries over time and c) there is no reasonable determination as to how the injury occurred (e.g. a confused resident that self-propels a wheelchair and is known to occasionally bump into doorways, etc., and gets a large bruise on the back of the hand). Further review of this policy and procedure revealed In order to determine probable cause for injuries of unknown origin - statements shall be obtained from team members who were assigned to the resident within 24 hours (3 shifts) prior to becoming aware of the injury. Review of Resident 15's clinical progress notes dated February 14, 2023, revealed While CNA was providing am [morning] care, CNA noted multiple green/yellow bruises on left upper arm. No c/o [complaints of] pain was noted this shift. Resident was unable to explain how areas happened. POA was notified on bruises. Fax was prepared to update MD on bruises. Review of facility documentation revealed only one staff member's statement was obtained regarding Resident 15's bruises. Review of Resident 28's clinical progress notes dated February 16, 2023, revealed that the nurse aides, alerted the nurse that when they took the residents sock off they noticed a bruise at the residents right ankle. Slight swelling noted. The bruise is 10 cm [centimeter] in length and wraps around to the front of the lower rt leg. POA notified of bruise, MD [Medical Doctor] order for an x-ray. Review of facility documentation revealed one staff members statement was obtained regarding Resident 28's bruise. One staff member was interviewed regarding the resident's daily behaviors. Interview with Nursing Home Administrator and Director of Nursing on February 24, 2023, at 11:00 (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: 395406 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 395406 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 02/24/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Luther Acres Manor 400 Saint Luke Dr Lititz, PA 17543 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 0610 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few a.m. failed to provide evidence of further investigation or further staff statements regarding Resident 15's bruises and Resident 28's bruise on the ankle. This interview further revealed that a thorough and complete investigation was not conducted by the facility. The facility failed to ensure a complete and thorough investigation was conducted to determine the origin of Resident 15's upper arm bruises and Resident 28's ankle bruise. 483.13 - Resident Behavior and Facility Practices, 10-1-1998 edition 28 Pa. Code 201.18(b)(3)(e)(1) Management Previously cited 2/22/2022 FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395406 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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Citations

2 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.

  • 0610GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F610 - In response to allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment, the

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

  • 0923GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F923 - Have adequate outside ventilation by means of windows, or mechanical

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the February 24, 2023 survey of LUTHER ACRES MANOR?

This was a inspection survey of LUTHER ACRES MANOR on February 24, 2023. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at LUTHER ACRES MANOR on February 24, 2023?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Respond appropriately to all alleged violations."

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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