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Health inspection

HICKORY HOUSE NURSING HOMECMS #3954364 citations on this visit
4 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 4 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0609 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Based upon review of facility policy and procedure and review of facility documentation, it was determined the facility failed to report an allegation of abuse for one of one resident reviewed (Resident 101). Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Review of facility policy and procedure titled Abuse - Conducting an Investigation, reviewed May 7, 2025 revealed Complaints and grievances will be investigated as outlined in the Concern and Comment (Grievance) Program Policy and will be reported immediately if the investigation reveals any alleged violations involving neglect, abuse (including injuries of unknown source), and/or misappropriation of resident property, by anyone furnishing services on behalf of the provider, to the administrator of the provider, and as required by State law. Review of a grievance filed by Resident 101 on May 8, 2025, revealed Resident 101 felt he was not spoken to nicely and the CNA threw the shirt at him and told him to put it on. [Resident] said [CNA] would not help [Resident] put socks on then left the room and didn't come back. Interview with the Director of Nursing on June 6, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. confirmed that the above abuse allegation was not reported to the State agency as required. 28 Pa. Code 201.14(a) Responsibility of Licensee Previously cited 5/31/2024 28 Pa. Code 201.18(v)(1)(2) Management Previously cited 5/31/2024 28 Pa. Code 201.29(c) Resident Rights Previously cited 5/31/2024 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: 395436 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 395436 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 06/06/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Hickory House Nursing Home 3120 Horseshoe Pike Honey Brook, PA 19344 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 upon review of facility policy and procedure and review of facility documentation, it was determined the facility failed to investigate an allegation of abuse for one of one resident reviewed (Resident 101). Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Review of facility policy and procedure titled Abuse - Conducting an Investigation, reviewed May 7, 2025 revealed When an incident or suspected incident of resident abuse and/or neglect, injury of unknown source, exploitation, or misappropriation of resident property is reported, the administrator/designee will investigate the occurrence. Protection will be provided to the alleged victim and other residents, such as room or staffing changes as needed to protect the resident(s) from the alleged perpetrator. Review of a grievance filed by Resident 101 on May 8, 2025, revealed Resident 101 felt he was not spoken to nicely and the CNA threw the shirt at him and told him to put it on. [Resident] said [CNA] would not help [resident] put socks on then left the room and didn't come back. Interview with the Director of Nursing on June 6, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. confirmed that the above abuse allegation was not fully investigated. 28 Pa. Code 201.14(a) Responsibility of Licensee Previously cited 5/31/2024 28 Pa. Code 201.18(v)(1)(2) Management Previously cited 5/31/2024 28 Pa. Code 201.29(c) Resident Rights Previously cited 5/31/2024 FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395436 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 395436 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 06/06/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Hickory House Nursing Home 3120 Horseshoe Pike Honey Brook, PA 19344 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 on review of clinical records and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure physician's orders were followed for three of three residents reviewed. (Resident 40, Resident 42 and Resident 50). Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Review of Resident 40's clinical record revealed a physician's order for Midodrine (medication used to treat hypotension) 2.5 milligrams (mg) to be administered three times per day and to hold the medication for systolic blood pressure greater than 125 mm/Hg (millimeters of mercury). Review of Resident 40's May 2025 Medication Administration Record (MAR) revealed Resident 40 received Midrodrine 2.5 mg on May 26, 2025 for a blood pressure of 134/43; May 30, 2025 for a blood pressure of 126/46 and May 31, 2025 for a blood pressure of 131/45. Review of Resident 40's June 2025 MAR revealed Resident 40 received Midrodrine 2.5 mg three times on June 2, 2025 for blood pressure readings of 145/50, 135/52 and 135/52 and June 3, 2025 for blood pressure of 131/55. The above information was conveyed to the Nursing Home Administrator and Director of Nursing on June 6, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Review of Resident 42's clinical record revealed diagnoses including acute congestive heart failure, unspecified protein-calorie malnutrition (critical condition resulting from adequate intake of protein and calories) and dementia (general loss of cognitive abilities, including memory). Review of Resident 42's physician's orders dated May 30, 2025 revealed an order for fluid restriction of 1800 milliliters (ml) in 24 hours- 360 ml on each meal tray, shift 1 -360 ml, shift 2- 360 ml and shift 3 -120 ml every shift for CHF. Review of Resident 42's physician orders dated February 6, 2025 revealed Nursing bedside hydration three times a day. This order was discontinued on June 3, 2025. Review of Resident 42's Fluid Task sheet and Medication Administration Record revealed Resident 42 exceeded the daily fluid allotment as follows: May 31 2025; June 1 2025, June 2 2025 and June 3 2025. Interview with Director of Nursing on June 6, 2025, at 10:15 a.m. confirmed the physician orders were not followed for fluid restriction. Review of Resident 50's clinical record revealed diagnoses including hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease. (A medical condition referring to damage to the kidney due to chronic high blood pressure.) Review of Resident 50's physician's orders revealed Metoprolol Succinate ER Tablet Extended Release 24 Hour 25 MG. Give 1 tablet by mouth two times a day for HTN Hold if SBP <110 or HR <60 Review of Resident 50s medication administration record (MAR) for the month of March 2025, and (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395436 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 395436 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 06/06/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Hickory House Nursing Home 3120 Horseshoe Pike Honey Brook, PA 19344 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 April 2025, revealed the facility administered the above medication four times outside of parameters. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm The facility failed to ensure Resident 50's medication order Metoprolol Succinate ER was administered as ordered. Residents Affected - Few 28 Pa. Code 211.12(c)(d)(1)(3)(5) Nursing services Previously cited 5/31/2024 FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395436 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 395436 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 06/06/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Hickory House Nursing Home 3120 Horseshoe Pike Honey Brook, PA 19344 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 0695 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on clinical record review, observations, and resident interview, it was determined the facility failed to follow a physician's order for oxygen therapy for one of four residents reviewed (Resident 50). Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Review of facility policy, titled Oxygen Administration (Infection Control, Safety, & Storage) last revised 04/08/2025 revealed Change oxygen supplies (e.g., cannula, tubing, humidifier) weekly and when visibly soiled. Equipment should be labeled with resident name and dated when setup or changed out. Review of Resident #50's clinical record revealed there was a current physician's order for the resident to be receiving oxygen therapy via a nasal cannula. The cannula was to be changed every night shift every Wednesday. Observation of Resident #50 on June 3, 2025, at 01:56 p.m. Revealed the nasal cannula (a device used to deliver supplemental oxygen or increased airflow to a patient or person in need of respiratory help). Was dated 05/15/2025. It was soiled with red tinged nasal prongs, 2 brownish red dots also appeared on the side of the cannula on wrapping. Further observation on June 4, 2025, at 09:03 a.m. revealed the same soiled cannula, dated 05/15/2025. Interview with Resident #50 on June 3, 2025, at 01:59 p.m. revealed the resident wears the oxygen often and while in the facility and has it hooked up to an oxygen concentrator. The facility failed to follow a physician's order for oxygen therapy for Resident #50. PA Code 211.10(c) Resident Care Policies FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395436 If continuation sheet Page 5 of 5

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Citations

4 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.

  • 0609GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F609 - The facility must develop and implement written policies and procedures that:

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  • 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.

  • 0695GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F695 - Respiratory care, including tracheostomy care and tracheal suctioning

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the June 6, 2025 survey of HICKORY HOUSE NURSING HOME?

This was a inspection survey of HICKORY HOUSE NURSING HOME on June 6, 2025. The surveyor cited 4 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at HICKORY HOUSE NURSING HOME on June 6, 2025?

Yes, 4 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities."

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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