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Inspection visit

Health inspection

KADIMA REHABILITATION & NURSING AT LUZERNECMS #3954843 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 3 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0679 Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on review of grievances lodged with the facility, the schedule of the facility's activities staff and activities programming and interviews with staff, it was determined that the facility failed to provide an ongoing program of activities designed to meet the needs, interests, and preferences of two out of 8 sampled residents (Residents 18 and 21) Residents Affected - Some Findings include: Review of grievance submitted by Resident 18 dated October 7, 2023, revealed that the resident was very upset that the Activity Director was not present in activities. The grievance further indicated that the resident was weepy at times and that she was bored. Resident 18 questioned if it was something the resident did wrong. Comfort and emotional support were provided at the time the resident's concern was expressed. Review of grievance submitted by Resident 21 dated October 8, 2023, revealed that the resident was very upset, there are no activities in the morning. The resident stated I don't even want to get out of bed anymore. I have nothing to look forward to. The resident stated that she was going to tell her family member what was going on in the facility. The facility's resolution to the above grievances was that the Activity Director was being reinstated. Review of October 2023 Activity Staff Schedule revealed that both the facility's Activity Director and the Activity Aide were laid off beginning October 3, 2023, through October 10, 2023. Review of facility Midnight Census report dated October 3, 2023, revealed that the facility had 28 occupied beds out of 37 available. On October 10, 2023, when Activity staff were reinstated, the facility had 32 occupied beds out of 37 available. Interview with NHA on October 26, 2023, at approximately 11 AM revealed that during the time period from October 4, 2023, to October 10, 2023, while the activity department staff were laid off at the direction of the facility's administration due to decreased resident census, the facility's limited activities were conducted, as able, by nursing staff or the administrative assistant. The facility was not able to provide evidence at time of survey ending October 26, 2023, that activities scheduled from October 4, 2023, to October 10, 2023 were provided to the residents as planned in the absence of the activity staff. The facility failed to consistently provide an on-going program of activities that supported the (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: 395484 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 395484 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 10/26/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing at Luzerne 463 North Hunter Hwy Drums, PA 18222 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 0679 physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident, including Residents 18 and 21. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Refer F835 28 Pa. Code 201.29 (a) Resident rights Residents Affected - Some 28 Pa. Code 201.18 (b)(3)(e)(1) Management FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395484 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 395484 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 10/26/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing at Luzerne 463 North Hunter Hwy Drums, PA 18222 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 0835 Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on a review of grievances lodged with the facility and the schedules of the employees of the facility's activities department and staff interviews it was determined that the facility was not administered in a manner that enables it to uses it staff resources to maintain the highest practicable mental and psychosocial well-being of each residents causing emotional upset to two of eight residents sampled (Resident 21 and 18). Residents Affected - Few Findings included: Review of grievance submitted by Resident 18 dated October 7, 2023, revealed that the resident was very upset that the Activity Director was not present in activities. The grievance further indicated that the resident was weepy at times and that she was bored. Resident 18 questioned if it was something the resident did wrong. Comfort and emotional support were provided at the time the resident's concern was expressed. Review of grievance submitted by Resident 21 dated October 8, 2023, revealed that the resident was very upset, there are no activities in the morning. The resident stated I don't even want to get out of bed anymore. I have nothing to look forward to. The resident stated that she was going to tell her family member what was going on in the facility. The facility's resolution to the above grievances was that the Activity Director was being reinstated. Review of October 2023 Activity Staff Schedule revealed that both the facility's Activity Director and the Activity Aide were laid off beginning October 3, 2023, through October 10, 2023. Review of facility Midnight Census report dated October 3, 2023, revealed that the facility had 28 occupied beds out of 37 available. On October 10, 2023, when Activity staff were reinstated, the facility had 32 occupied beds out of 37 available. Interview with NHA on October 26, 2023, at approximately 11 AM revealed that during the time period from October 4 to October 10, 2023, while the activity department staff were laid off at the direction of the facility's administration due to decreased resident census, the facility's limited activities were conducted, as able, by nursing staff or the administrative assistant. However, there was no evidence at the time of the survey ending October 26, 2023, that nursing staff and the administrative assistant had provided the activities programming and schedule of activities planned for the residents during the absence of the facility's activities staff. Interview with the facility's Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) on October 26, 2023, at approximately 11:30 AM, confirmed that the facility's administration decreased staff hours in all departments during the week of October 4, 2023, through October 10, 2023, due to a decreased resident census. The activity department was the only department completely laid off instead of having just hours decreased. The facility failed to consistently provide an on-going program of activities that supported the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident, including Residents 18 and 21. (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395484 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 395484 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 10/26/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing at Luzerne 463 North Hunter Hwy Drums, PA 18222 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 0835 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm The decision of the facility's administration to lay off the staff of the activities department for a period of a week during which the resident census was decreased negatively affected the quantity and quality of activities programming provided to residents, the residents' quality of life and caused emotional upset to Residents 21 and 18. Residents Affected - Few Refer F679 28 Pa. Code 201.18 (e)(1)(2) Management FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395484 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 395484 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 10/26/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing at Luzerne 463 North Hunter Hwy Drums, PA 18222 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 0882 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Many Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. Based on a review of select facility policy and staff interview, it was determined that the facility did not have one or more individuals serving as the Infection Preventionist (IP) responsible for the facility's infection prevention plan. Findings included: A review of the facility's infection control policy, provided by the facility during the survey of October 26, 2023, revealed that the facility will maintain an infection control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary, comfortable environment and to help prevent the development and transmission of disease and infection. The facility assures that there is an infection control program that is effective for investigation, controlling and preventing infections. This facility will assign an infection control coordinator to collect data, monitor and analyze and make recommendations. This data will be submitted to the Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) committee. Interview with the nursing home administrator (NHA) on October 26, 2023, at approximately 12:45 PM, revealed that the facility had been without an Infection Preventionist (IP) since the previous IP left on October 17, 2023. The NHA also stated that the Infection Preventionist also fulfilled the roles of Staff Development and Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator (RNAC) while employed at the facility. Interview with the nursing home administrator (NHA) on October 26, 2023, at approximately 1:45 PM confirmed the facility does not currently have an infection Preventionist performing the regulatory required duties, and that current ongoing infection prevention and control program (IPCP) was not being completed as expected. 28 Pa. Code 201.18 (e)(6)Management 28 Pa. Code 211.12 (d)(4) Nursing services 28 Pa. Code 211.10(a) Resident care policies FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395484 If continuation sheet Page 5 of 5

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Citations

3 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.

  • 0679GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F679 - Activities

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

  • 0835GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F835 - Administration

    Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

  • 0882GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    F882 - Infection preventionist

    Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the October 26, 2023 survey of KADIMA REHABILITATION & NURSING AT LUZERNE?

This was a inspection survey of KADIMA REHABILITATION & NURSING AT LUZERNE on October 26, 2023. The surveyor cited 3 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at KADIMA REHABILITATION & NURSING AT LUZERNE on October 26, 2023?

Yes, 3 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide activities to meet all resident's needs."

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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