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Inspection visit

Health inspection

KADIMA REHABILITATION & NURSING AT PALMYRACMS #3955062 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 2 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

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 **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 recommendations from a consultant physician were implemented for one of four sampled residents. (Resident 1) Findings include:Clinical record review revealed that Resident 1 had diagnoses that included diabetes, history of sepsis, resistance to multiple antimicrobial drugs, dementia and chronic kidney disease. The Minimum Data Set assessment dated [DATE], indicated that he had memory impairment. On January 19, 2026, a physician ordered for an endocrinologist to evaluate and treat the resident. On January 21, 2026, a nurse practitioner endocrinologist conducted an evaluation. Review of the endocrinologist's note revealed that Resident 1 had diagnoses that included diabetes with hyperglycemia and neuropathy and Stage IV chronic kidney disease. At that time, the endocrinologist made recommendations for laboratory (lab) tests to be completed, including blood work to test his blood sugar levels and thyroid function. In addition, the endocrinologist recommended a consultation by a nephrologist (kidney specialist). There was no evidence that the lab tests had been ordered and/or completed as recommended by the endocrinologist. In addition, there was no evidence that a consultation by a kidney specialist was ordered as recommended by the endocrinologist. In an interview on February 4, 2026, at 12:27 p.m., the Administrator stated that the recommendations from the endocrinologist had not been acted upon nor addressed by the resident's attending physician. CFR 483.25 Quality of CarePreviously cited 7/3/25.28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(3)(5) Nursing services. Residents Affected - Few 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: 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 02/04/2026 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 0755 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. **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 physician ordered medication was available from the pharmacy for one of four sampled residents. (Resident 2)Findings include:Clinical record review revealed that Resident 2 had diagnoses that included a traumatic brain injury, seizures, a stroke, and dysphagia (difficulty with swallowing). The Minimum Data Set assessment dated [DATE], indicated that he had memory impairment. A review of the care plan revealed a problem area of an altered neurological status due to head trauma and seizures. There was an intervention for staff to administer medications as ordered by the physician. On July 23, 2023, a physician ordered for staff to administer a scopolamine transdermal, non-invasive, patch every three days for increased secretions and to remove per the schedule. Review of the January 2026 Medication Administration Record (MAR) revealed that on January 3, 6, and 30, 2026, the scopolamine patch had not been applied, was coded hold, and to see the nursing notes on the MAR. Review of the nursing notes for January 3, 6, and 30, 2026, indicated that the scopolamine patch had not been applied because it was not available from the pharmacy.In an interview on February 4, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., the Director of Nursing confirmed that the scopolamine patch had not been applied as ordered by the physician on the dates listed above because it had not been available from the pharmacy. 28 Pa. Code 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee.28 Pa. Code 201.18(1)(3) Management.28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(3)(5) Nursing services. Event ID: Facility ID: 395506 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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Citations

2 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.

  • 0684GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F684 - Quality of care

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

  • 0755GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F755 - Pharmacy Services

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the February 4, 2026 survey of KADIMA REHABILITATION & NURSING AT PALMYRA?

This was a inspection survey of KADIMA REHABILITATION & NURSING AT PALMYRA on February 4, 2026. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at KADIMA REHABILITATION & NURSING AT PALMYRA on February 4, 2026?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."

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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