F 0655
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being
admitted
Based on a review of clinical records, as well as staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to
ensure that a resident's baseline care plan included information regarding the resident's immediate care
needs for one of 26 residents reviewed (Residents 32).Findings include:An admission note for Resident 32
dated October 14, 2025, at 6:31 p.m. revealed that the resident arrived at the facility at 5:25 p.m., was alert
and oriented and had a midline surgical incision (vertical cut made down the center of the abdomen) that
was closed with a VAC dressing (Vacuum-Assisted Closure dressing- a medical device that uses a vacuum
pump to apply suction to a wound, promoting healing). Physician's orders for Resident 32 dated October
14, 2025, included for the resident to have his wound VAC settings and all connections checked every four
hours, be administered two 500 milligram (mg) capsules of Amoxicillin (an antibiotic medication) twice a
day, and be administered 500 mg of Clarithromycin (an antibiotic medication) twice a day for surgical
aftercare following surgery on the digestive system. There was no documented evidence that a baseline
care plan was developed for Resident 32's care and treatment needs related to having a wound VAC
dressing and for antibiotic use. Interview with the Director of Nursing on October 22, 2025, at 2:51 p.m.
confirmed that the resident's baseline care plan did not include care and treatment needs required for the
resident's wound VAC and for antibiotic use. 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1) Nursing Services Based on a review
of clinical records, as well as staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that a
resident's baseline care plan included information regarding the resident's immediate care needs for one of
26 residents reviewed (Residents 32).Findings include:An admission note for Resident 32 dated October
14, 2025, at 6:31 p.m. revealed that the resident arrived at the facility at 5:25 p.m., was alert and oriented
and had a midline surgical incision (vertical cut made down the center of the abdomen) that was closed
with a VAC dressing (Vacuum-Assisted Closure dressing- a medical device that uses a vacuum pump to
apply suction to a wound, promoting healing). Physician's orders for Resident 32 dated October 14, 2025,
included for the resident to have his wound VAC settings and all connections checked every four hours, be
administered two 500 milligram (mg) capsules of Amoxicillin (an antibiotic medication) twice a day, and be
administered 500 mg of Clarithromycin (an antibiotic medication) twice a day for surgical aftercare following
surgery on the digestive system. There was no documented evidence that a baseline care plan was
developed for Resident 32's care and treatment needs related to having a wound VAC dressing and for
antibiotic use. Interview with the Director of Nursing on October 22, 2025, at 2:51 p.m. confirmed that the
resident's baseline care plan did not include care and treatment needs required for the resident's wound
VAC and for antibiotic use. 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1) 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.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg
916 Hickory Street
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
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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 a review of facility policy and clinical records, as well as staff interviews, it was determined that
the facility failed to follow physician's orders related to bowel protocols for one of 26 residents reviewed
(Resident 22).Findings include:A quarterly MDS assessment for Resident 22 dated July 13, 2025, indicated
that the resident was cognitively impaired, had clear speech, was usually understood, could rarely
understand, required assistance with daily care needs, was always incontinent of bowel, and had
diagnoses that included dementia. Current physician's orders for Resident 22, included an order for the
resident to receive 5 ounces (oz) of Fiberjuice (laxative- used to produce a bowel movement) as needed for
constipation if no bowel movement by the second day. Resident 22's bowel movement records dated
September and October, 2025 indicated that the resident did not have a bowel movement on September 4,
2025, through September 7, 2025. There was no documented evidence that 5 ounces (oz) of Fiberjuice
was offered to or refused by the resident after the second day of no bowel movement. The resident did not
have a bowel movement on October 6, 2025, through October 10, 2025. There was no documented
evidence that 5 ounces (oz) of Fiberjuice was offered to or refused by the resident after the second day of
no bowel movement.Interview with the Director of Nursing on October 23, 2025, at 10:17 confirmed that the
staff did not follow the facility's bowel policy and physicians orders for Resident 22 on the above-mentioned
dates.28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(5) Nursing Services. Based on a review of facility policy and clinical records,
as well as staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to follow physician's orders related to
bowel protocols for one of 26 residents reviewed (Resident 22).Findings include:A quarterly MDS
assessment for Resident 22 dated July 13, 2025, indicated that the resident was cognitively impaired, had
clear speech, was usually understood, could rarely understand, required assistance with daily care needs,
was always incontinent of bowel, and had diagnoses that included dementia. Current physician's orders for
Resident 22, included an order for the resident to receive 5 ounces (oz) of Fiberjuice (laxative- used to
produce a bowel movement) as needed for constipation if no bowel movement by the second day. Resident
22's bowel movement records dated September and October, 2025 indicated that the resident did not have
a bowel movement on September 4, 2025, through September 7, 2025. There was no documented
evidence that 5 ounces (oz) of Fiberjuice was offered to or refused by the resident after the second day of
no bowel movement. The resident did not have a bowel movement on October 6, 2025, through October 10,
2025. There was no documented evidence that 5 ounces (oz) of Fiberjuice was offered to or refused by the
resident after the second day of no bowel movement.Interview with the Director of Nursing on October 23,
2025, at 10:17 confirmed that the staff did not follow the facility's bowel policy and physicians orders for
Resident 22 on the above-mentioned dates.28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(5) Nursing Services.
Residents Affected - Few
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg
916 Hickory Street
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
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(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
Based on review of clinical records as well as staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to
provide care for pressure ulcers in accordance with professional standards of practice, by failing to ensure
that recommendations from a wound consultant were reviewed with the attending physician for one of 26
residents reviewed (Resident 13) who had pressure ulcers.Findings include:An admission Minimum Data
Set (MDS) assessment (a mandated assessment of a resident's abilities and care needs) for Resident 13,
dated September 29, 2025, indicated that the resident was cognitively intact and had a pressure ulcers
(skin breakdown caused by pressure). A wound clinic note, dated September 25, 2025, revealed that
Resident 13 had a Stage IV pressure ulcer (Full thickness tissue loss with exposed bone, tendon or
muscle.) to the left lateral maleolus (outer ankle), the bone was palpable, and a treatment of collagen
powder (a type of medical dressing used to promote wound healing using purified collagen, a protein that is
essential for skin and tissue repair) mixed with bacitracin (topical antibiotic) was to be applied every other
day and as needed. A wound clinic note, dated October 9, 2025, revealed that Resident 13's pressure ulcer
on the the left lateral maleolus was larger upon her hospital return and had undermining (break down under
the skin) from 4 o'clock to 7 o'clock. It was recommended to change the treatment to the left lateral
maleolus and apply a collagen sheet to the base of the wound to include undermining and apply Hydrogel
(moist wound care products that provide hydration, pain relief and infection prevention) to the base of the
wound every other day and as needed. A wound clinic note, dated October 16, 2025, revealed that
Resident 13's pressure ulcer on the left lateral malleolus was improving and it was recommended to
continue the collagen sheet to the base of the wound to include undermining and apply Hydrogel to the
base of the wound every other day and as needed. A review of Resident 13's Treatment Administration
Record (TAR) for October 2025 revealed that the resident continued to receive collagen powder mixed with
Bacitracin and did not receive the Hydrogel as recommended from the wound clinic.Interview with the
Director of Nursing on October 21, 2025, at 10:38 a.m. confirmed that the wound recommendations on
October 9 and 16, 2025 were not followed.28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(3)(5) Nursing Services.Based on
review of clinical records as well as staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide care
for pressure ulcers in accordance with professional standards of practice, by failing to ensure that
recommendations from a wound consultant were reviewed with the attending physician for one of 26
residents reviewed (Resident 13) who had pressure ulcers.Findings include:An admission Minimum Data
Set (MDS) assessment (a mandated assessment of a resident's abilities and care needs) for Resident 13,
dated September 29, 2025, indicated that the resident was cognitively intact and had a pressure ulcers
(skin breakdown caused by pressure). A wound clinic note, dated September 25, 2025, revealed that
Resident 13 had a Stage IV pressure ulcer (Full thickness tissue loss with exposed bone, tendon or
muscle.) to the left lateral maleolus (outer ankle), the bone was palpable, and a treatment of collagen
powder (a type of medical dressing used to promote wound healing using purified collagen, a protein that is
essential for skin and tissue repair) mixed with bacitracin (topical antibiotic) was to be applied every other
day and as needed. A wound clinic note, dated October 9, 2025, revealed that Resident 13's pressure ulcer
on the the left lateral maleolus was larger upon her hospital return and had undermining (break down under
the skin) from 4 o'clock to 7 o'clock. It was recommended to change the treatment to the left lateral
maleolus and apply a collagen sheet to the base of the wound to include undermining and apply Hydrogel
(moist wound care products that provide hydration, pain relief and infection prevention) to the base of the
wound every other day and as needed. A wound clinic note, dated October 16, 2025, revealed that
Resident 13's pressure ulcer on the left lateral malleolus was improving and
Residents Affected - Few
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg
916 Hickory Street
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
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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
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it was recommended to continue the collagen sheet to the base of the wound to include undermining and
apply Hydrogel to the base of the wound every other day and as needed. A review of Resident 13's
Treatment Administration Record (TAR) for October 2025 revealed that the resident continued to receive
collagen powder mixed with Bacitracin and did not receive the Hydrogel as recommended from the wound
clinic.Interview with the Director of Nursing on October 21, 2025, at 10:38 a.m. confirmed that the wound
recommendations on October 9 and 16, 2025 were not followed.28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(3)(5) Nursing
Services.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
395427
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/10/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg
916 Hickory Street
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0730
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on review of nurses aides dates of hire and their most recent performance review dates, it was
determined that the facility failed to complete annual nurse aide performance evaluations for two of three
nurse aides reviewed (Nurse Aides 1 and 2).Findings include:A list of nurse aides provided by the facility
revealed that Nurse Aide 1 was hired on May 23, 2000. Based on her date of hire, an annual performance
evaluation was due in May, 2025. However, there was no documented evidence that the annual
performance evaluation was completed as required.Nurse Aide 2 was hired on June 21, 2022. Based on
her date of hire, an annual performance evaluation was due in June, 2025. However, there was no
documented evidence that the annual performance evaluation was completed as required.Interview with
the Nursing Home Administrator on October 22, 2025 at 2:26 p.m. confirmed that Nurse Aides 1 and 2 did
not have an annual performance evaluations. 28 Pa. Code 201.18(e)(1) Management.
Residents Affected - Few
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
395427
B. Wing
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/10/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg
916 Hickory Street
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0760
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on review of facility policy and clinical records, as well as staff interviews, it was determined that the
facility failed to provide medication as ordered by the physician, resulting in a significant medication error for
one of 26 residents reviewed (Resident 34).Findings include:A facility policy for medication and treatment
administration dated September 5, 2025, indicated that medications are administered in accordance with
prescriber orders, including any required time frame.A significant change Minimum Data Set (MDS)
assessment (a mandated assessment of a resident's abilities and care needs) for Resident 34 dated
October 8, 2025, indicated that the resident was cognitively intact, required assistance from staff for daily
care needs and had diagnoses that included atrial fibrillation (a heart rhythm disorder characterized by a
rapid and irregular heartbeat) and aneurysm of an artery in the lower extremity (an enlargement or
weakened area in a blood vessel in the leg). Hospital discharge records for Resident 34 dated September
4, 2025, included physician's orders to administer 50 mg of enoxaparin (a blood thinner medication) once
daily until the resident's international normalized ratio (INR-a test that measures the amount of time taken
for your blood to clot-used to monitor the effectiveness of blood-thinning medications).Review of laboratory
results for Resident 34 dated September 17, 2025, revealed that the resident's INR was 2.8 and the INR
therapeutic range for high intensity therapy was 2.5-3.5. A review of the Medication Administration Record
(MAR) for Resident 34 dated September 2025, revealed that 50 mg of enoxaparin was administered on
September 17, 18, and 19. Interview with the Director of Nursing on October 21, 2025, at 4:17 p.m.
confirmed that Resident 34's INR was in therapeutic range on September 17, 2025, and enoxaparin should
have been discontinued on September 17, however, it was not, and the enoxaparin was administered on
September 18 and 19, 2025 when it should not have been. 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing services.
Residents Affected - Few
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
395427
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/10/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg
916 Hickory Street
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
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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
Residents Affected - Few
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve
food in accordance with professional standards.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
review of facility policies, as well as observations and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility
failed to store and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety.Findings
include:The facility's dietary policy regarding food storage, dated September 5, 2025, revealed that to
prevent cross contamination, food should be properly stored. Raw meat, raw eggs, and poultry should be
separate from ready to eat and prepared foods. Observations in the kitchen on October 20, 2025, at 9:12
a.m. revealed that in the walk in cooler there was a roll of frozen raw ground [NAME] thawing on a tray.
Below the tray of raw [NAME] was a container labeled cooked ground beef for chili.Interview with Dietary
Aide 3 on October 20, 2025, at 9:26 a.m., revealed that he should have moved the raw thawing [NAME] to
the bottom shelf below the cooked prepared [NAME].Interview with the Dietary Director on October 20,
2025, at 9:25 a.m. confirmed that the cooked [NAME] should not have been placed below the raw
hamburger.28 Pa. Code 211.6(f) Dietary services.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
395427
B. Wing
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg
916 Hickory Street
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0941
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications
for direct care staff members.
Based on review of job descriptions, facility documents and staff interviews, it was determined that the
facility failed to provide Communication training to three of five direct care facility staff reviewed.Findings
include:Review of the facility Nursing Assistant Job Description indicated the primary purpose of your job
role is to provide a safe environment, give emotional and social support and attend to the residents physical
needs and comfort. Complete or attend all training and education as assigned and as otherwise required by
applicable law, rule, or regulations.Review of the Licensed Practical Nurse Job Description indicated that
the primary purpose of your job role is to provide a safe environment, give emotional and social support
and attend to the residents physical needs and comfort, and to complete or attend all training and
education as assigned and as otherwise required by applicable law, rule, or regulations.Interview with the
Human Resources Director on October 22, 2025 at 1:48 p.m. revealed that staff are required to complete
their annual training each year.Review of Nurse Aide 4's personnel file revealed that she was hired on
October 23, 2014. Review of her continuing education transcript revealed that she did not have any
education regarding effective communication.Review of Nurse Aide 1's personnel file revealed that she was
hired on May 23, 2000. Review of her continuing education transcript revealed that she did not have any
education regarding effective communication.Review of Licensed Practical Nurse 5's personnel file
revealed that she was hired on May 28, 2020. Review of her continuing education transcript revealed that
she did not have any education regarding effective communication.Interview with the Nursing Home
Administrator on October 22, 2025 at 2:26 p.m. confirmed that Nurse Aide 4, Nurse Aide 1 and Licensed
Practical Nurse 5 failed to complete the necessary education regarding effective communication. 28 Pa.
Code: 201.14(a) Responsibility of Licensee28 Pa. Code: 201.20(a) Staff Development
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
395427
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/10/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg
916 Hickory Street
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0942
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for
its residents.
Based on review of job description, facility documents and staff interviews, it was determined that the
facility failed to provide Resident Rights training to two of five direct care facility staff reviewed.Findings
include:Review of the facility Nursing Assistant Job Description indicated the primary purpose of your job
role is to provide a safe environment, give emotional and social support and attend to the residents physical
needs and comfort. Complete or attend all training and education as assigned and as otherwise required by
applicable law, rule, or regulations.Review of the Licensed Practical Nurse Job Description indicated that
the primary purpose of your job role is to provide a safe environment, give emotional and social support
and attend to the residents physical needs and comfort, and to complete or attend all training and
education as assigned and as otherwise required by applicable law, rule, or regulations.Interview with the
Human Resources Director on October 22, 2025 at 1:48 p.m. revealed that staff are required to complete
their annual training each year.Review of Nurse Aide 1's personnel file revealed that she was hired on May
23, 2000. Review of her continuing education transcript revealed that she did not have any education
regarding resident rights Review of Licensed Practical Nurse 5's personnel file revealed that she was hired
on May 28, 2020. Review of her continuing education transcript revealed that she did not have any
education regarding resident rights.Interview with the Nursing Home Administrator on October 22, 2025 at
2:26 p.m. confirmed that Nurse Aide 1 and Licensed Practical Nurse 5 failed to complete the necessary
education regarding resident rights for the current year. 28 Pa. Code: 201.14(a) Responsibility of
Licensee28 Pa. Code: 201.20(a) Staff Development
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
395427
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/10/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg
916 Hickory Street
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0943
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to
report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Based on review of job description, facility documents and staff interviews, it was determined that the
facility failed to provide abuse, neglect, and exploitation training to two of five direct care facility staff
reviewed.Findings include:Review of the facility Nursing Assistant Job Description indicated the primary
purpose of your job role is to provide a safe environment, give emotional and social support and attend to
the residents physical needs and comfort. Complete or attend all training and education as assigned and as
otherwise required by applicable law, rule, or regulations.Review of the Licensed Practical Nurse Job
Description indicated that the primary purpose of your job role is to provide a safe environment, give
emotional and social support and attend to the residents physical needs and comfort, and to complete or
attend all training and education as assigned and as otherwise required by applicable law, rule, or
regulations.Interview with the Human Resources Director on October 22, 2025 at 1:48 p.m. revealed that
staff are required to complete their annual training each year.Review of Nurse Aide 1's personnel file
revealed that she was hired on May 23, 2000. Review of her continuing education transcript revealed that
she did not have any education regarding abuse, neglect, and exploitation.Review of Licensed Practical
Nurse 5's personnel file revealed that she was hired on May 28, 2020. Review of her continuing education
transcript revealed that she did not have any education regarding abuse, neglect, and exploitation.Interview
with the Nursing Home Administrator on October 22, 2025 at 2:26 p.m. confirmed that Nurse Aide 1, and
Licensed Practical Nurse 5 failed to complete the necessary education regarding abuse, neglect, and
exploitation. 28 Pa. Code: 201.14(a) Responsibility of Licensee28 Pa. Code: 201.20(a) Staff Development
Event ID:
Facility ID:
395427
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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
395427
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/10/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg
916 Hickory Street
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
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 0944
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement
Program.
Based on review of job description, facility documents and staff interviews, it was determined that the
facility failed to provide Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) training to three of five
direct care facility staff reviewed.Findings include:Review of the facility Nursing Assistant Job Description
indicated the primary purpose of your job role is to provide a safe environment, give emotional and social
support and attend to the residents physical needs and comfort. Complete or attend all training and
education as assigned and as otherwise required by applicable law, rule, or regulations.Review of the
Licensed Practical Nurse Job Description indicated that the primary purpose of your job role is to provide a
safe environment, give emotional and social support and attend to the residents physical needs and
comfort, and to complete or attend all training and education as assigned and as otherwise required by
applicable law, rule, or regulations.Interview with the Human Resources Director on October 22, 2025 at
1:48 p.m. revealed that staff are required to complete their annual training each year.Review of Nurse Aide
4's personnel file revealed that she was hired on October 23, 2014. Review of her continuing education
transcript revealed that she did not have any education regarding Quality Assurance and Performance
Improvement (QAPI) training.Review of Nurse Aide 1's personnel file revealed that she was hired on May
23, 2000. Review of her continuing education transcript revealed that she did not have any education
regarding Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) training.Review of Licensed Practical
Nurse 5's personnel file revealed that she was hired on May 28, 2020. Review of her continuing education
transcript revealed that she did not have any education regarding Quality Assurance and Performance
Improvement (QAPI) training.Interview with the Nursing Home Administrator on October 22, 2025 at 2:26
p.m. confirmed that Nurse Aides 4 and 1, and Licensed Practical Nurse 5 failed to complete the necessary
education regarding Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) training. 28 Pa. Code:
201.14(a) Responsibility of Licensee28 Pa. Code: 201.20(a) Staff Development
Event ID:
Facility ID:
395427
If continuation sheet
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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
395427
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/10/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg
916 Hickory Street
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
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 0945
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written
standards, policies, and procedures for the program.
Based on review of job description, facility documents and staff interviews, it was determined that the
facility failed to provide Infection Control training to two of five direct care facility staff reviewed.Findings
include:Review of the facility Nursing Assistant Job Description indicated the primary purpose of your job
role is to provide a safe environment, give emotional and social support and attend to the residents physical
needs and comfort. Complete or attend all training and education as assigned and as otherwise required by
applicable law, rule, or regulations.Review of the Licensed Practical Nurse Job Description indicated that
the primary purpose of your job role is to provide a safe environment, give emotional and social support
and attend to the residents physical needs and comfort, and to complete or attend all training and
education as assigned and as otherwise required by applicable law, rule, or regulations.Interview with the
Human Resources Director on October 22, 2025 at 1:48 p.m. revealed that staff are required to complete
their annual training each year.Review of Nurse Aide 1's personnel file revealed that she was hired on May
23, 2000. Review of her continuing education transcript revealed that she did not have any education
regarding infection control.Review of Licensed Practical Nurse 5's personnel file revealed that she was
hired on May 28, 2020. Review of her continuing education transcript revealed that she did not have any
education regarding infection control.Interview with the Nursing Home Administrator on October 22, 2025 at
2:26 p.m. confirmed that Nurse Aide 1 and Licensed Practical Nurse 5 failed to complete the necessary
education regarding infection control. 28 Pa. Code: 201.14(a) Responsibility of Licensee28 Pa. Code:
201.20(a) Staff Development
Event ID:
Facility ID:
395427
If continuation sheet
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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
395427
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/10/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg
916 Hickory Street
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
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 0946
Provide training in compliance and ethics.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on review of job description, facility documents and staff interviews, it was determined that the
facility failed to provide compliance and ethics training to two of five direct care facility staff
reviewed.Findings include:Review of the facility Nursing Assistant Job Description indicated the primary
purpose of your job role is to provide a safe environment, give emotional and social support and attend to
the residents physical needs and comfort. Complete or attend all training and education as assigned and as
otherwise required by applicable law, rule, or regulations.Review of the Licensed Practical Nurse Job
Description indicated that the primary purpose of your job role is to provide a safe environment, give
emotional and social support and attend to the residents physical needs and comfort, and to complete or
attend all training and education as assigned and as otherwise required by applicable law, rule, or
regulations.Interview with the Human Resources Director on October 22, 2025 at 1:48 p.m. revealed that
staff are required to complete their annual training each year.Review of Nurse Aide 1's personnel file
revealed that she was hired on May 23, 2000. Review of her continuing education transcript revealed that
she did not have any education regarding compliance and ethics.Review of Licensed Practical Nurse 5's
personnel file revealed that she was hired on May 28, 2020. Review of her continuing education transcript
revealed that she did not have any education regarding compliance and ethics.Interview with the Nursing
Home Administrator on October 22, 2025 at 2:26 p.m. confirmed that Nurse Aide 1 and Licensed Practical
Nurse 5 failed to complete the necessary education regarding compliance and ethics. 28 Pa. Code:
201.14(a) Responsibility of Licensee28 Pa. Code: 201.20(a) Staff Development
Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
395427
If continuation sheet
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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
395427
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/10/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg
916 Hickory Street
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
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 0947
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in
dementia care and abuse prevention.
Based on review of job description, facility documents and staff interviews, it was determined that the
facility failed to conduct the minimum 12 hours of nurse aide (NA) training per year for one of five direct
care facility staff reviewed.Findings include:Review of the facility Nursing Assistant Job Description
indicated the primary purpose of your job role is to provide a safe environment, give emotional and social
support and attend to the residents physical needs and comfort. Complete or attend all training and
education as assigned and as otherwise required by applicable law, rule, or regulations.Review of the
Licensed Practical Nurse Job Description indicated that the primary purpose of your job role is to provide a
safe environment, give emotional and social support and attend to the residents physical needs and
comfort, and to complete or attend all training and education as assigned and as otherwise required by
applicable law, rule, or regulations.Interview with the Human Resources Director on October 22, 2025 at
1:48 p.m. revealed that staff are required to complete their annual training each year.Review of Nurse Aide
1's personnel file revealed that she was hired on May 23, 2000. Review of her continuing education
transcript revealed that she did not have the required 12 hours of Nurse Aide training per year.Interview
with the Nursing Home Administrator on October 22, 2025 at 2:26 p.m. confirmed that Nurse Aide 1 failed
to complete the necessary 12 hours of training. 28 Pa. Code: 201.14(a) Responsibility of Licensee28 Pa.
Code: 201.20(a) Staff Development
Event ID:
Facility ID:
395427
If continuation sheet
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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
395427
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/10/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg
916 Hickory Street
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
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 0949
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility
assessment.
Based on review of job description, facility documents and staff interviews, it was determined that the
facility failed to provide Behavioral Health training to three of five direct care facility staff reviewed.Findings
include:Review of the facility Nursing Assistant Job Description indicated the primary purpose of your job
role is to provide a safe environment, give emotional and social support and attend to the residents physical
needs and comfort. Complete or attend all training and education as assigned and as otherwise required by
applicable law, rule, or regulations.Review of the Licensed Practical Nurse Job Description indicated that
the primary purpose of your job role is to provide a safe environment, give emotional and social support
and attend to the residents physical needs and comfort, and to complete or attend all training and
education as assigned and as otherwise required by applicable law, rule, or regulations.Interview with the
Human Resources Director on October 22, 2025 at 1:48 p.m. revealed that staff are required to complete
their annual training each year.Review of Nurse Aide 4's personnel file revealed that she was hired on
October 23, 2014. Review of her continuing education transcript revealed that she did not have any
education regarding behavioral health.Review of Nurse Aide 1's personnel file revealed that she was hired
on May 23, 2000. Review of her continuing education transcript revealed that she did not have any
education regarding behavioral health.Review of Licensed Practical Nurse 5's personnel file revealed that
she was hired on May 28, 2020. Review of her continuing education transcript revealed that she did not
have any education regarding behavioral health.Interview with the Nursing Home Administrator on October
22, 2025 at 2:26 p.m. confirmed that Nurse Aide 4, Nurse Aide 1, and Licensed Practical Nurse 5 failed to
complete the necessary education regarding behavioral health.28 Pa. Code: 201.14(a) Responsibility of
Licensee28 Pa. Code: 201.20(a) Staff Development
Event ID:
Facility ID:
395427
If continuation sheet
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