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Inspection visit

Health inspection

LAURELDALE SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTCMS #3954771 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 1 deficiency. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0550 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that residents were assisted with bathing in accordance with individual preferences for two of six sampled residents. (Resident 1, 2) Findings include: Clinical record review revealed that Resident 1 had diagnoses that included a fractured rib, heart disease, dementia and anxiety. The Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE], indicated that the resident had minimal memory impairment and required assistance from staff with showering. A review of the care plan revealed that the resident had a deficit in Activities of Daily Living (ADL's) due to physicial limitations. There was an intervention for staff to assist him with showering and bathing as needed. Review of the nurse aide documentation for the last 30 days revealed that Resident 1 was scheduled to receive assistance with a shower/bathing on Mondays and Thursdays on the evening shift. There was no documented evidence that the resident had been offered assistance and had received a shower as preferred on Monday November 13, 20, 27 and December 4, 2023. In addition, there was no documented evidence that the resident had been offered assistance and had received a shower as preferred on Thursday November 16 and 23, 2023. Clinical record review revealed that Resident 2 had diagnoses that included a stroke, paralysis of the left side, and above the knee amputation. The MDS assessment dated [DATE], indicated that the resident had no memory impairment and required assistance from staff with showering. A review of the care plan revealed that the resident had an ADL care deficit due to physical limitations. There was an intervention for staff to assist him with transfers and to assist with daily hygiene and grooming as needed. Review of the nurse aide documentation for the last 30 days revealed that Resident 2 was scheduled to receive assistance with a shower/bathing on Mondays and Thursdays on the day shift. There was no documented evidence that the resident was offered assistance and had received a shower as preferred on November 6, 20 and 27, 2023. In addition, there was no documented evidence that the resident had been offered assistance and had received a shower as preferred on Thursday November 2, 2023. . In an interview on December 7, 2023, at 12:33 p.m, the Director of Nursing confirmed that there was no documented evidence that Resident 1 and 2 had been offered assistance with a shower or bed bath on the scheduled days. (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 2 Event ID: 395477 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 395477 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 12/07/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Laureldale Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Cent 2125 Elizabeth Avenue Laureldale, PA 19605 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 0550 28 Pa. Code 211.12 (d)(1)(5) Nursing services. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm . Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395477 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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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.

  • 0550GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F550 - Resident Rights

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the December 7, 2023 survey of LAURELDALE SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENT?

This was a inspection survey of LAURELDALE SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENT on December 7, 2023. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at LAURELDALE SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENT on December 7, 2023?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her right..."

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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