F 0550
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or
her rights.
Based on observations and interviews with staff, it was determined that the facility failed to promote care for
residents that maintains or enhances dignity and respect related to two dining rooms observed. (First Floor
and Second Floor dining rooms.)
Findings include:
Review of facility policy titled, Resident Rights Under Federal Law revised February 1, 2023, indicated that
the facility must treat each resident with respect and dignity and care for each resident in a manner and an
environment that promotes maintenance or enhancement of his/her self-esteem and self-worth.
Interview with Resident R1 on August 21, 2023, at 10:10 a.m. revealed meals do not arrive timely and that
residents were not served at one time, you just sit there and watch someone else eat.
Observations of the First-floor dining room on August 21, 2023, at 12:15 p.m. revealed the following:
A table of three residents, only one resident was served a meal.
Further observations revealed a resident walked into the dining room to be seated and was told there was
no more room available for her to sit. Employee E14 stated, someone will get up soon, come back a little
later.
Interview held with the Speech Pathologist, Employee E14, at 12:20 p.m. confirmed that the first-floor dining
room never has enough room to seat all residents.
Observations of the second-floor dining conducted on August 21, 2023, at 12:35 p.m. revealed the
following:
A table of two residents; one resident was served a meal at 12:37 p.m. This resident ate his meal and left
the dining room at 12:49 p.m. The second resident received his meal seventeen minutes later, at 12:54 p.m.
A table of three resident; one resident was served a meal at12:37 p.m.; another resident was served at
12:47 p.m.; the last resident was served at 12:54 p.m.
Further observations revealed Resident R11 attempting to leave the dining room. Interview with
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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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Hillcrest Center
1245 Church Road
Wyncote, PA 19095
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F 0550
resident R11 at 12:43 p.m. revealed lunch meals never come on time and it's worse now.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Interview with the Food Service Department team on August 21, at approximately 3:00 p.m. confirmed the
above-mentioned findings.
Residents Affected - Some
28 Pa. Code 201.29(d) Resident Rights
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Wyncote, PA 19095
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F 0559
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice
before a change is made.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
review of facility policies, clinical record review and interviews with residents and staff, it was determined
that the facility failed to provide written notice, including reason for transfer before a resident's room was
change for one of 12 residents reviewed (Resident R10).
Findings Include:
A review of facility policy titled, Room transfers revised August 7, 2023, revealed Notification of room
change, or new roommate will be provided within reasonable/required time frames . If the room change is
facility initiated and the patient agrees to transfer, the facility must give the resident or resident
representative as much notice as possible including an explanation of the reason for the move. The facility
must provide an opportunity for the resident or resident representative to see the location and meet the new
roommate.
Review of Resident R10's Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS - federally mandated assessment of a
resident's abilities and care needs) dated June 15, 2023, revealed Resident R10 was admitted to the facility
on [DATE], with diagnoses including mild cognitive impairment, cognitive communication deficit, anxiety,
and depression. Review of Resident's BIMS (Brief Interview for Mental Status) revealed resident had
severely impaired cognition. Resident R10's clinical record indicated that her son was her power of attorney.
Clinical record review for Resident R10 revealed a Social Services note dated August 18, 2023, at 3:43
p.m. which indicated that placed a telephone call to residents' son after speaking with resident regarding a
room change, resident was made aware that a window bed is available which resident was an agreement
with and so was her son.
Continued record review for resident R10 revealed another Social Services note dated August 21, 2023, at
3:43 p.m. which indicated that Resident R10's family is upset with the room change that took place on
Friday 8/18/2023. Resident R10's son explained that he was not notified that the room would be at the end
of the hallway, and that he would like his mother's room to be changed closer to the front as he is unable to
walk a far distance.
Interview conducted on August 23, 2023, at 1:19 p.m. with Social Services Director, Employee E12,
revealed that the change was initiated due to a new admission hesitated to come to a full bedded room.
Further interview revealed that the social worker should have explained and documented the reason of the
initiated room change prior to making the change. This interview confirmed that Resident R10 and their
representative was not provided with reason of room change per policy. Employee E12 also confirmed that
the resident and their representative were not provided with a chance to see the new room or meet her new
roommates. Resident R10's power of attorney did not receive a written notice, including the reason for the
change, before the resident's room or roommate in the facility is changed.
Observations of Resident R10's room [ROOM NUMBER], prior to her room change, revealed Resident
R10's belongings were in plastic bags on the nightstand while Resident R10 was residing in room [ROOM
NUMBER].
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Hillcrest Center
1245 Church Road
Wyncote, PA 19095
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F 0559
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Interview with Resident R10 conducted on August 22, 2023, at 1:57 p.m. in room [ROOM NUMBER],
Resident R10 stated, I want to go home, please take me home. Resident was observed crying, shaking,
and emotionally upset.
Interview with Unit Manager, Employee E13, on August 22, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. confirmed that Resident R10
was not transferred prior to this transfer dated August 18, 2023.
28 Pa. Code 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee
29 Pa. Code 201.29(d) Resident rights
29 Pa. Code 201.29(j) Resident rights
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Hillcrest Center
1245 Church Road
Wyncote, PA 19095
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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F 0656
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and
actions that can be measured.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
review of facility policies, clinical records, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to
develop comprehensive care plans to meet care needs for two of 12 residents reviewed. (Resident R10,
R1)
Findings include:
Review of facility policy titled, Person- Centered Care Plan revised October 24, 2022, revealed that the
Care plan will be created for each resident to attain or maintain the patient's highest practicable physical,
mental and psychosocial wellbeing and to To eliminate or mitigate triggers that may cause re-traumatization
of the patient. The care plan must be customized to each individual patient's preferences and needs.
Review of Resident R10's Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS - federally mandated assessment of a
resident's abilities and care needs) dated June 15, 2023, revealed Resident R10 was admitted to the facility
on [DATE], with diagnoses including mild cognitive impairment, cognitive communication deficit, anxiety,
and depression. Review of Resident's BIMS (Brief Interview for Mental Status) revealed resident had
severely impaired cognition. Resident R10's clinical record indicated that her son was her power of attorney.
Clinical record review for Resident R10 revealed a Social Services note dated August 18, 2023, at 3:43
p.m. which indicated that placed a telephone call to residents' son after speaking with resident regarding a
room change, resident was made aware that a window bed is available which resident was an agreement
with and so was her son.
Continued record review for resident R10 revealed another Social Services note dated August 21, 2023, at
3:43 p.m. which indicated that Resident R10's family is upset with the room change that took place on
Friday 8/18/2023. Resident R10's son explained that he was not notified that the room would be at the end
of the hallway, and that he would like his mother's room to be changed closer to the front as he is unable to
walk a far distance.
Interview conducted on August 23, 2023, at 1:19 p.m. with Social Services Director, Employee E12,
revealed that the change was initiated due to a new admission hesitated to come to a full bedded room.
Further interview revealed resident was very upset with her new room.
Interview with Resident R10 conducted on August 22, 2023, at 1:57 p.m. Resident R10 stated, I want to go
home, please take me home. Resident was observed crying, shaking, and emotionally upset.
Review of Resident R10's clinical record revealed no documented evidence a comprehensive care plan
was developed for Resident's R10 regarding resident had difficult time adjusting to her new room status
post room change.
During and interview with Resident R1 conducted on August 21, 2023, at 10:10 a.m. resident stated, I
prefer a vegetarian diet. Further interview revealed she followed a vegetarian diet since admission.
Resident R1 stated she had voiced her preferences to the Registered Dietitian upon admission.
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/22/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Hillcrest Center
1245 Church Road
Wyncote, PA 19095
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F 0656
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Review of Resident R1's Quarterly MDS dated [DATE], revealed Resident R1 was admitted to the facility on
[DATE], with diagnoses including dysphasia (difficulty to swallow), gastroparesis (a disorder that slows or
stops the movement of food from your stomach to your small intestine), and gastroesophageal reflux
disease (a condition in which the stomach contents move up into the esophagus). Review of Resident's
BIMS revealed resident was cognitively intact.
Residents Affected - Few
Review of Resident R1's clinical records revealed a note by the Registered Dietitian on July 24, 2020,
which indicated that resident was in fact following a vegetarian diet, Selects meals and prefers to
Vegetarian diet usually. Another note by the Registered Dietitian on November 16, 2022, revealed that the
resident received the preferred Vegetarian burger with vegetables but stated to writer I always get this and
fish.
Review of Resident R1's clinical record revealed no documented evidence a comprehensive care plan was
developed for Resident's R1 regarding her preference of eating a vegetarian diet.
28 Pa. Code 211.10(c)(d) Resident care policies.
28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(3)(5) Nursing services.
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
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08/22/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Hillcrest Center
1245 Church Road
Wyncote, PA 19095
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F 0804
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on observations of the Food and Nutrition Services, reviews of policies and procedures, and
interviews with residents, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that each resident received
foods and beverages that were at appetizing temperatures.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
Review of the facility policy titled, Time and Temperature Control and Recording revised September 2017,
revealed, bacteria and other foodborne pathogens can grow quickly in the temperature Danger Zone of
41-135 degrees Fahrenheit . Proper holding and transport of food is critical for resident safety and wellness.
Further review, under the section titled Transporting, revealed, that all hot foods must be maintained at 135
degrees Fahrenheit or above and that all cold foods are maintained at 41 degrees Fahrenheit to minimize
opportunities for bacterial growth.
Observations of the tray line conducted on August 21, 2023, at approximately 1:00 p.m. revealed the salad
container was not cooled/iced on the tray line to maintain proper cold holding procedures and ensure food
safety.
On August 21, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. a Test Tray was conducted in the presence of the Assistant Food Service
Manager, Employee E7, which revealed that the temperatures of the cold foods tested were in the Danger
Zone of 41-145 degrees Fahrenheit.
The ham and cheese sandwich registered at 62.4 degrees Fahrenheit; lettuce and tomato at 64 degrees
Fahrenheit; fruit cocktail at 56.3 degrees F; and juice at 43.9 degrees Fahrenheit.
28 Pa. Code 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee
28 Pa. Code 201.18(b)(3) Management
28 Pa. Code 211.6(f) Dietary services
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Hillcrest Center
1245 Church Road
Wyncote, PA 19095
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F 0842
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in
accordance with accepted professional standards.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
review of facility documentation, review of clinical records, review of facility policy and staff interview, it was
determined that the facility failed to maintain complete clinical records for one of 12 residents reviewed
(Resident R12).
Findings Include:
A review of facility policy titled, Elopement of Patient revised September 24, 2022, indicated that all
Elopement Risk Identification forms for residents at risk of elopement must be current. Residents will be
evaluated for elopement risk with change in condition. The elopement investigation to be completed within
five days.
Review of the Facility Elopement Investigation Report, dated, August 10, 2023, indicated that Resident R12
was observed by the supervisor ambulating independently outside in the front of the building. Resident is
severely cognitively impaired, identified as an elopement risk with wanderguard in place and functioning .
Upon return to her room staff noted that the window screen was pushed out & the window open
approximately 10. Resident weight is 80 pounds. Window was closed & secured; the maintenance director
checked the window & identified the stop brackets to be bent & loose allowing the window to open to 8-10.
Per maintenance director it appeared the window was forced up causing the brackets to bend.
A review of Resident R12's Comprehensive Minimum Data Set (MDS - federally mandated resident
assessment and care screening) dated August 7, 2023, revealed the resident was admitted on [DATE], and
had diagnoses including Alzheimer's Dementia (range of conditions that affect the brain's ability to think,
remember, and function normally).
Further review of Resident R12's clinical records revealed an Elopement Evaluation with a start date of
August 11, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. The Elopement Evaluation for Resident R12 was completed and signed
during the abbreviated complaint survey on August 21, 2023, at 11:40 a.m.
A review of facility nursing assignments dated August 10, 2023, through August 11, 2023, for all three shifts
revealed that Nurse Assistant, Employees 15, 16, 17, and 21 were assigned to Resident R12 and provided
direct care.
Continued review of the Facility Investigation Report failed to reveal written statements from nurse aides
who provided direct care to Resident R12 on August 10 and August 11, 2023.
During the exit meeting conducted on August 22, 2023 at approximately 4:40 p.m. the Nursign Home,
Administrator, Director of Nursing, and Assistant Director of Nursing confirmed the above-mentioned
findings.
28 Pa Code 211.5(f) Clinical records
28 Pa Code 211.12(d)(1) Nursing services
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