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Inspection

LIBERTY POINTE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CTRCMS #3954098 citations on this visit
8 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 8 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

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 **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 ensure that physician's orders were implemented for one of 33 sampled residents. (Resident 2) Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Clinical record review revealed that Resident 2 had diagnoses that included dementia, hypertension, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Review of the Minimum Data Set assessment dated [DATE], indicated that the resident had memory impairment and was dependent on staff for dressing. On November 10, 2024, a physician ordered for staff to apply compression stockings (Tubigrips) on bilateral legs for swelling. On December 10, 2024, at 11:45 a.m. and 12:44 p.m., and again on December 11, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. and 10:25 a.m., the resident was observed dressed and seated in her wheelchair in the dining room on the nursing unit without the Tubigrips in place. On December 11, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., the licensed practical nurse stated that staff was to put the Tubigrips on with morning care. In an interview on December 12, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., the Director of Nursing stated that staff was to apply the Tubigrips every day with morning care as ordered by the physician. CFR(s) 483.25 Quality of Care Previously cited 4/13/24 28 Pa.Code 211.22(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 3 Event ID: 395409 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 395409 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 12/12/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Liberty Pointe Rehabilitation and Healthcare Ctr 252 Belmont Avenue Doylestown, PA 18901 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 0812 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Based on observation, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain sanitary conditions and store food properly in the dietary department. Residents Affected - Many Findings include: During an environmental tour of the dietary department on December 10, 2024, at 9:30 a.m., observations revealed the following: There was a large hole in the paneling on the back wall of the recycling area located in the dietary department. The convection ovens were soiled. The insides of the top and bottom oven doors were coated with grease. The bottom of the top oven was covered heavily with burnt debris and burnt food crumbs. There was a large metal scoop stored on the inside of the large bin that contained flour. There was debris on the floor alongside the wall near the steamer and dry goods bins. On the inside of the ice machine, there was a brown substance on parts of the lid. The brown substance was also on the left inside wall of the ice machine. There were five cracked floor tiles near the entrance way of the utility hallway that was located inside the dietary department. 28 Pa. Code 201.18(b)(1)(3) Management. 28 Pa. Code 207.2(a) Administrator's responsibility. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395409 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 395409 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 12/12/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Liberty Pointe Rehabilitation and Healthcare Ctr 252 Belmont Avenue Doylestown, PA 18901 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 0919 Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on resident interview and observation, it was determined that the facility failed to provide a working call bell for two of 33 sampled residents. (Residents 4, 142) Residents Affected - Few Findings include: During a resident group meeting conducted on December 11, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., Resident 4 stated that when she activated the call bell from her bed, the light outside the door did not activate. Resident 142 stated that when he activated the call bell from his bed, there was no sound or light, and that he must yell for assistance. Observations on December 11, 2024, at 11:15 a.m., revealed that when Resident 4 activated the call bell from her bed, no light was observed outside of her door. At 11:35 a.m., Resident 142 activated the call bell from his bed; no sound or light was observed. 28 Pa. Code 201.18(b)(3) Management. 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d) Nursing services. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395409 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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Citations

8 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.

  • 0374GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

  • 0541GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.

  • 0684GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F684 - Quality of care

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

  • 0812GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    F812 - Food safety requirements

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  • 0919GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F919 - Resident Call System

    Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

  • 0211GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

  • 0363GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

  • 0372GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the December 12, 2024 survey of LIBERTY POINTE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CTR?

This was a inspection survey of LIBERTY POINTE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CTR on December 12, 2024. The surveyor cited 8 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at LIBERTY POINTE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CTR on December 12, 2024?

Yes, 8 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes."

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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