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Inspection visit

Inspection

KADIMA REHABILITATION & NURSING AT PALMYRACMS #3955063 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 0620 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on clinical record review, facility policy review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide necessary equipment to a resident on admission for one of five sampled residents. (Resident CL1) Findings include: Review of the the facility policy entitled, Pre-admission Process Procedure, last reviewed July 1, 2023, revealed that when a referral was received the Clinical Director of Admissions and Marketing would pre-screen the referral. The Director of Nursing would review the referral clinically for staff education needs and to ensure all necessary equipment was ordered. If there were additional needs identified, they would be communicated to the Clinical Director of Admissions and Marketing so they could be addressed before admission. Clinical record review revealed that Resident CL1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses that included chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, dependence on supplemental oxygen, and morbid obesity. Review of pre-admission documentation received by the facility from the hospital revealed that the resident was dependent on four liters of continuous oxygen and used an average volume-assured pressure support (AVAPS) machine (a machine that facilitates non-invasive ventilation to support people with respiratory failure) daily prior to admission and during her hospitalization. Review of Resident CL1's admission assessment and nurse's notes revealed that the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE], and the facility did not have an AVAPS machine for the resident to use through April 22, 2024, when the resident was transferred to the hospital. In an interview on April 27, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., the Nursing Home Administrator, confirmed that the facility did not have the needed equipment to support Resident CL1 and that the Pre-admission Process Policy had not been followed. 28 Pa Code 201.24 (c) admission policy. 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: 395506 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 395506 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/27/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing at Palmyra 341 North Railroad St Palmyra, PA 17078 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 clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that physician's orders were implemented for one of five sampled residents. (Resident CL1 ) Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Clinical record review revealed that Resident CL1 had diagnoses that included chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, congestive heart failure, and morbid obesity. A physician's order dated April 21, 2024, directed staff to administer an inhaler (Symbicort) two times a day to treat the resident's wheezing. A review of the April 2024 Medication Administration Records revealed that there was no evidence that staff administered the inhaler as ordered on April 21 and 22, 2024. In an interview on April 27, 2024, at 2:05 p.m., the Nursing Home Administrator confirmed that there was no documented evidence that Resident CL1 received the inhaler as ordered by the physician. 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing services. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395506 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 395506 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/27/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing at Palmyra 341 North Railroad St Palmyra, PA 17078 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 0921 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation and resident interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment in nine of 16 resident rooms on the nursing unit. (Rooms 104, 106, 107, 108, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118) Findings include: Observation on the nursing unit on April 27, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. revealed the following: In room [ROOM NUMBER] the paint was chipped and peeling on the radiator cover. In room [ROOM NUMBER] there was an area of mismatched floor tiles and large ruts in the floor in the area of the D bed. Resident 2 stated that her wheelchair frequently gets stuck in the ruts in the floor. The call light notification outside of room [ROOM NUMBER] did not light up when the residents in the room rang their call bell. The door of room [ROOM NUMBER] had peeling paint. In room [ROOM NUMBER] there were stained ceiling tiles. Outside of room [ROOM NUMBER] on the wall underneath the hand sanitizer was an area missing paint. In room [ROOM NUMBER] the paint was peeling on the radiator cover and a part of the cover was missing with a pipe exposed. The corner of the wall near the bathroom door had chipped paint with a jagged edge. In room [ROOM NUMBER] the closet doors and drawers contained mismatched paint and the wall above the sink had an area where old wallpaper was exposed. In room [ROOM NUMBER] the wall by the sink contained areas of mismatched paint and areas with unfinished exposed spackle. In room [ROOM NUMBER] the radiator cover was heavily marred. The window blinds in room [ROOM NUMBER] had multiple broken blinds. 28 Pa. Code 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee. 28 Pa. Code 201.18(b)(1) Management. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395506 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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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.

  • 0620GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F620 - Admissions policy

    Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide.

  • 0684GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F684 - Quality of care

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  • 0921GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F921 - Other Environmental Conditions

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the April 27, 2024 survey of KADIMA REHABILITATION & NURSING AT PALMYRA?

This was a inspection survey of KADIMA REHABILITATION & NURSING AT PALMYRA on April 27, 2024. The surveyor cited 3 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at KADIMA REHABILITATION & NURSING AT PALMYRA on April 27, 2024?

Yes, 3 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must t..."

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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