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Inspection visit

Health inspection

GREEN MEADOWS NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTERCMS #3955191 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 0755 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few 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 the pharmacy provided medications timely for two of four residents reviewed (Residents 1 and 3). Findings include: Review of Resident 1's clinical record revealed Resident 1 was admitted [DATE], with diagnoses of but not limited to hypertension (high blood pressure), hyperlipidemia (high levels of fats in the blood), COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - progressive lung disease characterized by chronic respiratory symptoms and airflow limitation), and surgical aftercare following aortocoronary bypass graft (heart bypass surgery - procedure to restore blood flow to areas of the heart), Review of physician's admissions orders revealed a start date of March 30, 2025, for the following medications: Metoprolol Succinate ER (extended release) 50 MG (milligrams), one tablet by mouth twice a day for hypertension (high blood pressure), Spironolactone Oral Tablet 25 MG, one tablet by mouth one time a day for Hypertension, Ezetimibe Oral Tablet 10 MG one tablet by mouth one time a day for hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol), Anoro Ellipta Inhalation Aerosol one puff inhale orally one time a day for COPD/shortness of breath/wheezing, guaifenesin ER Oral Tablet 600 mg one tablet by mouth two times a day for cough/acute bronchitis, Clopidogrel Bisulfate Oral Tablet 75 mg one tablet by mouth one time a day for ASHD (ateriosclerotic heart disease)/history of long term anticoagulant (blood thinner) use, and Viactiv Calcium Immune Oral Tablet Chewable one tablet by mouth one time a day for supplement. Review of the March 2025 Medication Administration Record (MAR) revealed that the above medications were not administered as ordered. Review of orders administration note of March 30, 2025, revealed staff were waiting for delivery for the above medications. Review of Resident 3's clinical record revealed that Resident was admitted [DATE], with a diagnosis of , but not limited to hypopituitarism (decreased secretion of one of the hormones normally produced by the pituitary gland). Review of physician admission orders revealed a start date of April 16, 2025, for Desmopressin Acetate Oral Tablet 0.1 MG one tablet by mouth two times a day for hypopituitarism and Hydrocortisone Oral Tablet 5 MG 0.5 tablet by mouth two times a day for hypopituitarism. (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: 395519 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 395519 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/30/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Green Meadows Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 283 East Lancaster Avenue Malvern, PA 19355 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 Review of the April 2025 MAR revealed that the above medications were not administered as ordered. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Review of orders administration note of April 16, 2025, revealed staff were awaiting pharmacy. Residents Affected - Few Interview with the Director of Nursing on April 30, 2025, at 12:15 p.m. confirmed that Residents 1 and 3 did not receive their medications as ordered because they were not available from the pharmacy. 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(3)(5) Nursing services Previously cited 10/9/24 FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395519 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.

  • 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 April 30, 2025 survey of GREEN MEADOWS NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of GREEN MEADOWS NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER on April 30, 2025. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at GREEN MEADOWS NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER on April 30, 2025?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharm..."

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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