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Inspection

WECARE AT MT LEBANON REHABILITATION AND NRSG CTRCMS #3954342 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 0689 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on facility documents, clinical record review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide adequate supervision to prevent elopement one of four residents (Resident R1). Findings include: Review of the facility policy, Wandering and Elopements dated 9/9/24, indicated the facility will identify residents who are at risk of unsafe wandering. Review of the Resident Assessment Instrument 3.0 User's Manual, effective October 2023, indicated that a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) is a screening test that aides in detecting cognitive impairment. The BIMS total score suggests the following distributions: 13-15: cognitively intact 8-12: moderately impaired 0-7: severe impairment Review of Resident R1's admission record indicated he was admitted to the facility on [DATE], and readmitted on [DATE]. Review of Resident R1's Minimum Data Set (MDS-periodic assessment of a resident's abilities and care needs) dated 9/19/24, included diagnoses of diabetes (a metabolic disorder in which the body has high sugar levels for prolonged periods of time) and heart failure (a progressive heart disease that affects pumping action of the heart muscles). Review of Section C: Cognitive Patterns, Questions C0500 BIMS Summary Score revealed Resident R1's score to be 5. Review of the facility diagnosis list included dementia (a group of symptoms that affects memory, thinking and interferes with daily life) with accompanying mood disturbance, dated 11/12/24. Review of Resident R1's plan of care initiated 4/8/24, for Risk for Wandering/Elopement Identified indicated the goal of Resident R1 will not leave the facility unattended. Further review of the plan of care failed to reveal any updates to the care plan until 11/15/24. Review of the facility's elopement evaluations indicated that on 2/13/24, 3/5/24, and 6/6/24, Resident R1 was documented as not being at risk for elopement. (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 5 Event ID: 395434 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 395434 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 12/10/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Wecare at MT Lebanon Rehabilitation and Nrsg Ctr 350 Old Gilkeson Road Pittsburgh, PA 15228 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 0689 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Review of a Nursing Quarterly / Annual / Significant Change assessment initiated 9/16/24, included a section titled, Elopement Risk Evaluation. This assessment was not completed. Further review of the clinical record failed to include any new elopement assessments completed, until 11/15/24, the date of Resident R1 exiting the building. Residents Affected - Few Review of National Weather Service historical temperature data indicated the high temperature for 11/15/24, at the facility s location, was 52 degrees Fahrenheit. Review of a progress note dated 11/15/24, at 5:00 p.m. indicated, Resident was found by a CNA (nurse aide) outside the facility on the highway. Resident was brought back to the facility by the CNA. Review of a facility incident report dated 11/15/24, indicated that Resident R1 was found by a nurse aide outside the facility, walking towards the traffic light on the highway. The resident description indicated, I was going to get a cigarette. Review of an employee statement dated 11/15/24, written by Nurse Aide Employee E1, stated, I was riding down the street and I happen to look to the side and [Resident R1] was walking on the highway. During an interview on 12/11/24, at approximately 1:30 p.m. the Director of Nursing and the Regional Director of Nursing confirmed that the facility failed to provide adequate supervision to prevent elopement one of four residents. 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(3)(5) Nursing services. 28 Pa. Code 211.10(d) Resident care policies. 28 Pa. Code: 201.29(a)(b)(c)(i)(n) Resident rights. 28 Pa. Code 201.18(b)(1) Management. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395434 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 395434 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 12/10/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Wecare at MT Lebanon Rehabilitation and Nrsg Ctr 350 Old Gilkeson Road Pittsburgh, PA 15228 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 0744 Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on facility documents, clinical record review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to make certain residents with cognitive decline were reassessed for elopement, for one of four residents (Resident R1). Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Review of the facility policy, Dementia - Clinical Protocol dated 9/9/24, indicated for the individual with confirmed dementia, the IDT (interdisciplinary care team will identify a resident-centered care plan to maximize remaining function and quality of life. Review of the Resident Assessment Instrument 3.0 User's Manual, effective October 2023, indicated that a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) is a screening test that aides in detecting cognitive impairment. The BIMS total score suggests the following distributions: 13-15: cognitively intact 8-12: moderately impaired 0-7: severe impairment Review of Resident R1's admission record indicated he was admitted to the facility on [DATE], and readmitted on [DATE]. Review of Resident R1's Minimum Data Set (MDS-periodic assessment of a resident's abilities and care needs) dated 9/19/24, included diagnoses of diabetes (a metabolic disorder in which the body has high sugar levels for prolonged periods of time) and heart failure (a progressive heart disease that affects pumping action of the heart muscles). Review of Section C: Cognitive Patterns, Questions C0500 BIMS Summary Score revealed Resident R1's score to be 5. Review of the facility diagnosis list included dementia (a group of symptoms that affects memory, thinking and interferes with daily life) with accompanying mood disturbance, dated 11/12/24. Review of the clinical record indicated the following BIMS assessment scores: 2/20/24: 14 3/12/24: 15 5/17/24: 15 8/17/24: 9 9/19/24: 5 11/15/24: 5 (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395434 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 395434 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 12/10/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Wecare at MT Lebanon Rehabilitation and Nrsg Ctr 350 Old Gilkeson Road Pittsburgh, PA 15228 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 0744 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Review of Resident R1's plan of care initiated 2/14/24, failed to include goals and interventions for dementia, increased confusion, or cognitive decline. Review of a psychiatric telemedicine note created 7/17/24, at 6:03 p.m. indicated, Per staff, pt (patient) continues to have difficulty with his memory and Staff report that pt has confusion. Residents Affected - Few Review of a progress note dated 7/22/24, at 4:18 a.m. indicated, Resident was anxious this shift. At 0200 (2:00 a.m.), when this nurse went to his room to check his BS (blood sugar), resident was still awake and said he cannot sleep because he is worried about his truck. Stated his son's grandfather might take his truck. Went outside the facility to check his truck if it's still there. Followed the resident and pointed where his red truck is. Went out again around 0330 (3:30 a.m.) and said he will check his truck. Followed him again and he stayed at the parking lot for about 30-45 mins. Came back in around 0415 (4:15 a.m.) and said I am ok, I'm alive. Will continue to monitor. Review of a progress note created 10/3/24, at 10:39 p.m. indicated Resident R1 was seen with a chief complaint of cognitive decline. ongoing cognitive decline and poor short term memory. staff redirecting. he is pleasant but confused and does not recall previous conversations. The assessment and plan section revealed: Cognitive decline - poor short term memory - possible dementia dx (diagnosis) - palliative and psych - LOA (leave of absence) not appropriate without responsible party Review of a psychiatry note created 10/4/24, at 10:08 p.m. indicated, The pt continues to have ongoing memory problems and does not acknowledge them. Review of a progress note created 10/11/24, at 7:32 p.m. indicated Resident R1 was seen with a chief complaint of discharge from facility / cognitive decline. Pt stated he will be driving to South Carolina, with a clear destination, without any money as his bank account is frozen due to some fraud going on from a family member. Will state I do not care about the money, and couple of minutes later will express his frustration that he have [has] money and unable to use it. Pt has no safe plan, no place to stay. Unable to understand that what he used to be able to do, unable to do now. Review of a physician note dated 10/24/24, indicated that Resident R1's cognitive status as: Forgetful, confused, amnesia. Review of a psychiatric note dated 11/11/24, at 6:28 p.m. included the diagnosis of Dementia with mood disturbance, unspecified dementia severity, unspecified dementia type, progressive, requires monitoring. Review of a progress note dated 11/15/24, at 5:00 p.m. indicated, Resident was found by a CNA (nurse aide) outside the facility on the highway. Resident was brought back to the facility by the CNA. (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395434 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 395434 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 12/10/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Wecare at MT Lebanon Rehabilitation and Nrsg Ctr 350 Old Gilkeson Road Pittsburgh, PA 15228 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 0744 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Review of a facility incident report dated 11/15/24, indicated that Resident R1 was found by a nurse aide outside the facility, walking towards the traffic light on the highway. The resident description indicated, I was going to get a cigarette. Review of an employee statement dated 11/15/24, written by Nurse Aide Employee E1, stated, I was riding down the street and I happen to look to the side and [Resident R1] was walking on the highway. Review of the facility's elopement evaluations indicated that on 2/13/24, 3/5/24, and 6/6/24, Resident R1 was documented as not being at risk for elopement. Review of a Nursing Quarterly / Annual / Significant Change assessment initiated 9/16/24, included a section titled, Elopement Risk Evaluation. This assessment was not completed. Further review of the clinical record failed to include any new elopement assessments completed, until 11/15/24, the date of Resident R1 having exited the building. During an interview on 12/10/24, at 12:15 p.m. the Director of Nursing confirmed that Wandering/Elopement Assessments are to be completed at least quarterly. During an interview on 12/11/24, at approximately 1:30 p.m. the Director of Nursing and the Regional Director of Nursing confirmed that the facility failed to make certain residents with cognitive decline were reassessed for elopement, for one of four residents. 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(3)(5) Nursing services. 28 Pa. Code 211.10(d) Resident care policies. 28 Pa. Code: 201.29(a)(b)(c)(i)(n) Resident rights. 28 Pa. Code 201.18(b)(1) Management. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395434 If continuation sheet Page 5 of 5

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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.

  • 0689GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F689 - Accidents

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • 0744GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F744 - A resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia, receives the

    Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

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What happened during the December 10, 2024 survey of WECARE AT MT LEBANON REHABILITATION AND NRSG CTR?

This was a inspection survey of WECARE AT MT LEBANON REHABILITATION AND NRSG CTR on December 10, 2024. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at WECARE AT MT LEBANON REHABILITATION AND NRSG CTR on December 10, 2024?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."

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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