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Inspection visit

Health inspection

LUTHER ACRES MANORCMS #3954063 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 0578 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on clinical record review and staff interviews it was determined that the facility failed to ensure a resident's code status for one out of 24 residents reviewed (Resident 71). Findings include: Review of the clinical record revealed Resident 71 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Review of Resident 71's clinical record revealed a POLST (Pennsylvania -Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment), signed on February 7, 2023, indicating the resident wanted life sustaining code status to be considered, Do Not Resuscitate (DNR). Review of the physician orders revealed the DNR was not current. Interview with the Social Service Director, Employee E3 December 7, 2023 at 10:30 a.m., confirmed the DNR order was not listed on the residents physician orders as Resident 71 intended as stated on the POLST form. The facility failed to ensure the resident's right to formulate an advance directive for Resident 71. 28 Pa. Code 211.5(f) Clinical records. 28 Pa. Code 201.29(j) Resident rights. 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 3 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 12/14/2023 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 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on clinical records review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to investigate an allegation of being rough during care for one of the 18 residents reviewed (Resident 8). Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Review of Resident 8's diagnosis list includes Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), and Anxiety (intense, excessive and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations). Review of Resident 8's Minimum Data Set (MDS- standardized assessment tool that measures health status in long-term care residents) dated September 14, 2023, revealed resident had moderate impairment with cognition and required extensive assistance with personal hygiene and dressing. Review of Resident 28's nursing progress notes dated October 16, 2023, at 2:56 p.m., revealed Resident 8 told the aide assisting her/him that she/he was being too rough. Another aide came to assist the resident then pulled the second aide's hair and said, Was that soft and gentle? Interview was conducted with the Director of Nursing (DON) on December 14, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. The DON reported a second aide came to assist the first aide after the allegation of being rough was made by the resident. The incident was reported to the nurse who then documented the incident to the EMR (Electronic Medical Record). The DON confirmed that Resident 8's allegation of the first aide being rough during care was not investigated. The facility failed to investigate Resident 8's allegation of staff being rough during care was conducted. 28 Pa. Code 211.12(c)(d)(1)(2)(5) Nursing Services 28 Pa. Code 201.29(j) Resident rights. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395406 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 3 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 12/14/2023 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 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 upon review of facility policy and procedure and clinical record review, it was determined the facility failed to follow physician orders for the administration of insulin for one of two residents reviewed (Resident 64). Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Review of facility policy and procedure titled Insulin Administration, revised February 2015 revealed Check blood glucose per physician order or nursing protocol. Review of Resident 64's diagnosis list revealed diagnoses including Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (failure of the body to produce insulin to enable sugar to pass from the blood stream to cells for nourishment). Review of Resident 64's physician orders revealed an order to check glucose with Libre 2 system three times per day before meals. Further review of Resident 64's physician orders revealed an order for Novolog Insulin, Inject 10 units twice daily morning and afternoon with meals. Hold for blood sugar less than 150 and to inject 5 units every evening with meals. Hold for blood sugar less than 150. Review of Resident 64's November 2023 Medication Administration Record (MAR) revealed on November 3, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. Resident 64 received Novolog Insulin for a blood sugar of 148; November 9, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. Resident 64 received Novolog Insulin for a blood sugar of 148; November 11, 2023 at 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Resident 64 received Novolog Insulin for blood sugars of 111 and 115; November 14, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. Resident 64 received Novolog Insulin for a blood sugar of 124; November 16, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. Resident 64 received Novolog Insulin for a blood sugar of 134; November 17, 2023 at 7:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Resident 64 received Novolog Insulin for blood sugars of 141 and 136; November 18, 2023 at 7:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Resident 64 received Novolog Insulin for blood sugars of 145, 138 and 145; and on November 23, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. Resident 64 received Novolog Insulin for a blood sugar of 90. Interview with the Director of Nursing on December 14, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. confirmed that Resident 64 received Novolog Insulin with blood sugars outside the parameters of Resident 64's physician orders. 28 Pa. Code 211.12(c)(d)(1)(2)(5) Nursing Services FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395406 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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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.

  • 0578GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F578 - The right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or

    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

  • 0610GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

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

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

  • 0684GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F684 - Quality of care

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

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the December 14, 2023 survey of LUTHER ACRES MANOR?

This was a inspection survey of LUTHER ACRES MANOR on December 14, 2023. The surveyor cited 3 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at LUTHER ACRES MANOR on December 14, 2023?

Yes, 3 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate ..."

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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