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Inspection visit

Health inspection

FOREST HILLS REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTERCMS #3954641 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 1 deficiency, 1 of them serious (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0600 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Level of Harm - Actual harm Residents Affected - Few **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on review of clinical records, the facility's abuse prohibition policy, and select facility investigative documentation and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to ensure that one resident (Resident 1) was free from physical abuse perpetrated by another resident (Resident 2) out of 6 residents sampled for abuse prevention, which resulted in serious harm and injury, a fractured humerus (arm) and femur (leg). This deficiency is cited as past non-compliance.Findings include: A review of a facility policy entitled Abuse Policy last reviewed by the facility on April 22, 2025, revealed the residents have the right to be free from abuse, neglect, misappropriation of resident property, corporal punishment and involuntary seclusion. The policy defines abuse as the willful infliction of injury, unreasonable confinement, intimidation, or punishment with resulting in physical harm, pain, or mental anguish. Willful, as used in this definition of abuse, means the individual must have acted deliberately, not that the individual must have intended to inflict injury or harm.A review of Resident 2's clinical record revealed admission to the facility on March 29, 2022, with diagnoses to include dementia with behavioral disturbance (a condition characterized by progressive or persistent loss of intellectual functioning, especially with impairment of memory and abstract thinking, and often with personality change), and bipolar disorder (a mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings that include emotional highs [mania or hypomania] and lows [depression]).A quarterly Minimum Data Set assessment (MDS a federally mandated standardized assessment conducted at specific intervals to plan resident care) dated June 10, 2025, indicated that the resident was severely cognitively impaired with a BIMS score of 3 (Brief Interview for Mental Status a tool within the Cognitive Section of the MDS that is used to assess the resident's attention, orientation, and ability to register and recall new information; a score of 0-7 indicates severe cognitive impairment).Review of Resident 2's care plan, initiated on January 20, 2022, indicated the resident exhibits verbal and physical agitation and aggression (combative with cares such as striking out at staff, loud verbal outbursts, disruptive to self and others, spits on others, screams at others, and makes accusatory statements). The planned interventions were to administer mediations as ordered, allow time to respond, approach slowly and slightly to the side, be aware of resident's personal space, gain resident's attention before speaking, give clear and concise explanations, leave resident if behavioral interventions are not working, provide diversional activities, remove from public area when behavior is disruptive, speak in a low-pitch, calm and reassuring tone, and use consistent routines and caregivers. A review of Resident 1's clinical record revealed admission to the facility on June 11, 2019, with diagnoses to include dementia, mood disorder, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (lung disease that blocks airflow and makes it difficult to breathe).A quarterly Minimum Data Set assessment dated [DATE], indicated that the resident was severely cognitively impaired with a BIMS score of 4, severe cognitive impairment.A review of the care plan, initially dated December 26, 2023, (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 3 Event ID: 395464 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 395464 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/13/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Forest Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center 1000 Evergreen Avenue Weatherly, PA 18255 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 0600 Level of Harm - Actual harm Residents Affected - Few indicated that Resident 1 was at risk for alterations in psychosocial well-being. The risk was related to unsettled relationships and conflicts, verbal and physical agitation, and aggression toward other residents and roommates. The care plan documented that Resident 1 had a history of making rude or hostile comments directed toward staff and others, being verbally abusive to roommates, and having previously struck a roommate. These behaviors were identified as being associated with the resident's cognitive impairment and history of substance abuse.A review of a nursing progress note dated August 7, 2025, at 10:35 PM revealed documentation that a fall code had been announced. The note indicated that nursing staff entered Resident 1's room and observed Resident 1 lying on her left side on the floor while yelling out. Resident 2 was documented as ambulating near the doorway of the room. The note further indicated that Resident 1 stated Resident 2 had been in her bathroom, and when she stood from her wheelchair and approached the bathroom, Resident 2 exited and pushed her, causing her to fall. The documentation indicated Resident 1 complained of pain in her left shoulder and hip, with vital signs noted to be stable. Staff separated the residents, initiated neurological checks (series of assessments performed at regular intervals to monitor a resident's nervous system) along with every 15-minute observation checks, notified the physician and guardian, and ordered diagnostic x-rays.A review of facility investigative documentation dated August 8, 2025, at 10:30 AM revealed that the facility classified the incident as physical abuse. The documentation indicated that Resident 1, identified as the victim of the aggression, was in her room when Resident 2, identified as the aggressor, exited the bathroom, pushed Resident 1, and caused her to fall to the floor. Resident 1 was noted to have called for help, and staff responded to find her sitting on the floor. Resident 1 was assessed, assisted to bed, and complained of pain in her left shoulder and left hip. The documentation further indicated that the residents were separated. Both residents placed on every 15 minute observation checks. The physician and resident representatives were notified, and x-rays were ordered. The documentation reflected that the incident was reported to appropriate protective authorities, and an abuse investigation was initiated by the facility.Resident 1 was transferred to the emergency department on August 8, 2025, where she was diagnosed with an acute (sudden) fracture of the left humeral neck (upper arm bone, near the shoulder joint) and an acute fracture of the left femoral neck (upper portion of the thigh bone). Review of the x-ray report dated August 8, 2025, revealed Resident 1 sustained an acute, displaced (bone moves out of normal alignment),transverse (type of bone break where the fracture line runs horizontally across the bone) fracture through the neck of the proximal femur and an acute, displaced, comminuted (bone breaks into three or more pieces) fracture through the neck of the proximal humerus as a result of the fall. On August 10, 2025, Resident 1 underwent a left hip hemiarthroplasty (surgical procedure where only the femoral head [the ball portion of the hip joint] is replaced with a prosthetic implant). At the time of the survey ending August 13, 2025, Resident 1 remained hospitalized . The above findings regarding the incident and the facility's classification of the event as physical abuse were reviewed with the Nursing Home Administrator on August 13, 2025, at 10:45 AM.This deficiency was cited as past non-compliance.The facility's corrective action plan included the following:1. Resident obtained a fracture from a resident-to resident altercation over the bathroom.2. Director of Nursing (DON)/designee to conduct an audit to identify residents with wandering behaviors. Those identified will have individualized interventions implemented with care plans updated. Residents will be discussed at weekly IDT (Interdisciplinary Team) meetings. 3. DON/designee to educate the nursing staff on the Abuse Policy and behavioral intervention suggestions to assist staff with re-directing behavioral residents. 4. DON/designee to conduct random weekly audits on residents with wandering behaviors to implement individualized interventions weekly (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395464 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 395464 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/13/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Forest Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center 1000 Evergreen Avenue Weatherly, PA 18255 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 0600 Level of Harm - Actual harm Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete x 4 weeks then monthly x 2 months. Results will be reviewed at monthly QAPI. The facility's compliance date was August 11, 2025, and completion of the corrective action plan noted above was confirmed during the survey ending August 13, 2025. 28 Pa. Code 201.14 (a) Responsibility of licensee 28 Pa. Code 201.18 (e)(1) Management 28 Pa. Code 201.29 (a)(c) Resident Rights 28 Pa. Code 211.10(d) Resident care policies. 28 Pa. Code 211.12 (c)(d)(5) Nursing Services Event ID: Facility ID: 395464 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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Citations

1 citation 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.

  • 0600SeriousS&S Gactual harm

    F600 - Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

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What happened during the August 13, 2025 survey of FOREST HILLS REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of FOREST HILLS REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER on August 13, 2025. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at FOREST HILLS REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER on August 13, 2025?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect b..."

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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