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HERITAGE RIDGE SENIOR LIVING AT WINDY HILLCMS #3955336 citations on this visit
6 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 6 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

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. Based on observation, clinical record review, and staff and resident interview, it was determined that the facility did not develop and implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan to include a resident's specific need for a roam alert bracelet and interventions to protect against elopement for one of three residents reviewed for elopement risk (Resident 71). Findings include: Review of an admission MDS (Minimum Data Set, an assessment tool completed at specific intervals to determine resident care needs) dated June 28, 2023, for Resident 71 revealed the resident's BIMS (BIMS, Brief Interview for Mental Status, assessment that scores a resident's response to memory questions; a score of 13-15 indicates an intact cognitive response) was 15. During an interview with Resident 71 on August 22, 2023, at 11:55 AM, the resident reported that he must wear this thing around his ankle because he left the building when at a routine appointment and he wished that it would be taken off. The resident was referring to a wander alert bracelet (a bracelet that triggers alarms and can lock monitored doors to prevent a resident from leaving unattended). The resident described going to an appointment three days a week. He indicated that the staff from the nursing facility transport him to and from the appointments. He also indicated that he cannot go off the floor where he resides without help from staff when they are available, and he can only go outside when the staff are available. Clinical record review for Resident 71 revealed a care plan that was initiated June 27, 2023, that indicates the resident has a history of wandering. The goal was that the resident would remain safe inside the buildings and accept redirection as needed. The interventions included to encourage the roam alert at all times, check the roam alert per policy, and ensure that the resident wears well fitting, non-skid footwear. There was no documented evidence in the care plan to indicate why Resident 71 who had a BIMS of 15 needed a roam alert bracelet. During an interview with the Director of Nursing on August 25, 2023, at 12:46 PM the surveyor asked why Resident 71 who has a BIMS of 15 requires a roam alert bracelet and how his rights are not violated by restricting his movement in the facility. The Director of Nursing reported the following about the resident. Resident 71 left the appointment before staff arrived to pick him up and he was found wandering in a parking lot. Resident 71's mental status changes frequently due to a chronic medical condition, his cognition (thinking ability) changes throughout the day, and he had made statements that he is leaving. The facility communicated with the staff at the off-site appointment to watch (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 9 Event ID: 395533 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 395533 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/25/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Heritage Ridge Senior Living at Windy Hill 100 Dogwood Drive Philipsburg, PA 16866 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 0656 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm the resident until the facility staff arrive. The resident wandered outside prior to admission to the facility. The activity staff take the resident off the floor he resides on. The Director of Nursing confirmed that the above information about Resident 71 was not in the care plan. 28 Pa. Code: 211.10(a)(c)(d) Resident care policies Residents Affected - Few 28 Pa. Code: 211.12(d)(1)(2)(3) Nursing services FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395533 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 9 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 395533 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/25/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Heritage Ridge Senior Living at Windy Hill 100 Dogwood Drive Philipsburg, PA 16866 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 0689 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on clinical record review, review of facility documentation, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed implement interventions to prevent falls for one of three residents reviewed (Resident 46). Findings include: Clinical record review for Resident 46 revealed she was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. On July 31, 2023, she fell in the facility and required hospitalization for a fracture of the greater trochanteric of the left femur (a type of hip fracture) and it was non-operable (did not require surgery). The resident was hospitalized from [DATE] until August 3, 2023. Review of therapy recommendations for nursing measure orders for Resident 46 dated August 4, 2023, revealed the resident was to transfer by standing pivot (resident stands and staff pivot transfer) only using front wheeled walker, gait belt, shoes, with the assist of two staff, and the staff were not to walk the resident. Review of an ADL (ADL, activities of daily living, such as bed mobility, transfers, walking toileting, eating, grooming, and hygiene) care plan for Resident 46 dated August 4, 2023, revealed the resident was to be transferred by standing pivot, only using front wheeled walker, gait belt, shoes, with the assist of two staff, and no walking with staff. The resident was to only bear weight on the left leg only. Review of a nursing note for Resident 46 dated August 7, 2023, at 2:34 PM revealed the resident fell as she was being transferred by stand and pivot with staff when she let go of the toilet and fell forward and hit the right side of her head on the toilet seat. The resident sustained a hematoma (a pool of blood under the skin/bruise) on the right forehead that measured 1.5 cm (centimeters) length x 1.3 cm width x 0.4 cm depth. Review of the facility's investigation into the fall dated August 8, 2023, at 9:40 AM revealed that the facility reviewed the fall and staff education will be completed for team members to follow care plan of two assist with transfers and toileting. During an interview with the Director of Nursing on August 25, 2023, at 12:45 PM it was confirmed that the staff did not follow the plan of care and only transferred the resident with the assistance of one staff rather than two staff. 28 Pa. Code 211.1(a)(c)(d) Resident care policies 28 Pa. Code 211.11(d) Resident care plan 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(2) Nursing services FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395533 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 9 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 395533 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/25/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Heritage Ridge Senior Living at Windy Hill 100 Dogwood Drive Philipsburg, PA 16866 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 0697 Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on observation, clinical record review, and resident and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure the highest practicable pain management for one of one resident reviewed (Residents 37). Residents Affected - Few Findings include: An observation and interview with Resident 37 on August 22, 2023, at 12:11 PM revealed the resident sitting in a chair beside her bed. [NAME] patches were observed on the resident's knees. Resident 37 stated the patches were to help lessen the number of pain pills, but she still needs one or two pills a day. Clinical record review for Resident 37 revealed a physician's order dated June 28, 2023, for the resident to receive Tylenol 325 milligrams (mg), two tabs every four hours as needed for mild to moderate pain on a scale of one to seven. An additional physician's order dated June 28, 2023, indicated the resident was to receive Oxycodone with acetaminophen 5/325 mg tab every four hours as needed for severe pain of eight to 10. A review of Resident 37's medication administration record for August 2023, revealed resident 37 received the Oxycodone with acetaminophen tablet at least daily throughout the month, and occasionally twice or three times a day. Review of the following dates revealed the Oxycodone with acetaminophen was administered outside of the pain parameters of eight to 10 as ordered. August 4, 2023, administered for a pain level of six. August 7, 2023, administered for a pain level of seven. August 10, 2023, administered for a pain level of three. August 16, 2023, administered for a pain level of six. August 17, 2023, administered for a pain level of seven. Resident 37 had not utilized the as needed Tylenol ordered for a pain level of one to seven at all during August 2023, even though the pain level indicated for the as needed medication was in the range ordered. In an interview with the Director of Nursing on August 25, 2023, at 11:30 AM she confirmed the above findings. 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing services FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395533 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 9 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 395533 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/25/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Heritage Ridge Senior Living at Windy Hill 100 Dogwood Drive Philipsburg, PA 16866 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 0761 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Based on observation, clinical record review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure appropriate medication security for one of three nursing units (100 Nursing Unit, Resident 23). Findings include: Observation of a medication administration pass with Employee 3, registered nurse, on August 23, 2023, at 9:40 AM revealed the following: Employee 3 retrieved Resident 23's Firvanq liquid (Vancomycin, an antibiotic) from the medication room refrigerator, poured the physician ordered dosage, placed the Firvanq on top of the medication cart, proceeded to Resident 23's room, and administered the medication to her at 9:49 AM Enroute to administering Resident 23's medications, Employee 3 proceeded to the treatment cart labeled 309 -318. She did not unlock the treatment cart prior to opening a drawer and removing Resident 23's Hydrocortisone cream (a steroid to reduce pain, itching, and swelling). She closed the treatment cart, did not lock it, proceeded to Resident 23's room, and administered the Hydrocortisone cream at 9:53 AM. At 9:59 AM, Employee 3 returned to the 309-318 treatment cart, opened a drawer without unlocking the cart, and returned Resident 23's Hydrocortisone cream to the cart. She did not lock the 309-318 treatment cart after returning the Hydrocortisone and before walking up the hall to the medication cart. Interview and concurrent observation with Employee 3 at 10:02 AM confirmed that Resident 23's Firvanq was left unsecured on top of the medication cart while she administered Resident 23 her medications. Further interview and observation with Employee 3 at 10:08 AM of the 309-318 treatment cart confirmed that she did not unlock or lock the cart while she removed and replaced Resident 23's Hydrocortisone cream. Other resident medications noted in the unlocked 309-318 treatment cart included Betadine (a topical antiseptic), uni-solve adhesive remover (to remove tape residue), Ketoconazole (an antifungal medication), Terbinafine Hydrochloride (an antifungal medication), and Triamcinolone (a rash cream). Employee 3 did not secure Resident 23's Firvanq medication while away from the medication cart and did not secure the medications in the 309-318 treatment cart while away from it. Interview on August 23, 2022, at 2:30 PM with the Director of Nursing and Nursing Home Administrator acknowledged the above findings. 28 Pa. Code 211.10(d) Resident care policies 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing services FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395533 If continuation sheet Page 5 of 9 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 395533 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/25/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Heritage Ridge Senior Living at Windy Hill 100 Dogwood Drive Philipsburg, PA 16866 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 0812 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Many Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Based on observation and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to store food and maintain equipment in a sanitary manner and ensure temperature monitoring was in place to prevent the potential spread of food borne illness in the facility's main kitchen. Findings included: An observation of the facility's main kitchen on August 22, 2023, at 10:30 AM revealed the following: A large immersion blender was stored and not in use, hanging on the wall in the preparation area. The shaft and blade portion of the blender (the parts which get immersed in food product) was not covered and exposed to dust and debris particles in the area. Employee 4, director of dining, stated it had not been used in a while. Multiple sheet trays were observed stored in the preparation area on racks and shelves. The trays contained a black buildup, which was flaking on many of the trays. A trash receptacle was observed pushed under a food preparation table with trash in the bin without a lid covering the bin. Employee 4 left the kitchen at the time of the observation and obtained a lid for the trash receptacle and proceeded to also cover others throughout the kitchen. A clear plastic container was observed on a lower shelf of a prep table. The container was labeled as thick it, a plastic scoop covered in a white substance was observed sitting on the container on top of a small plastic zipper bag, the scoop was not covered. Multiple China plates and bowls were observed stored on shelves behind the tray line food serving area. The items were sitting on plastic trays, which contained dust and dried food debris. The China was stored upright, not covered, and exposed to dust and debris particles in the air in the food preparation and serving area. A two-door upright cooler was observed to have multiple beverages stored in it. Pitchers of liquid were observed stored on the shelves. Four glass pitchers partially full (one containing an orange liquid, one with a white liquid, one with amber colored liquid, and one with a clear liquid) were observed mixed in on the shelves with no lid and not covered. The pitchers were not labeled with the contents, a date they were placed there, or when they needed to be used by. Two open eight-ounce containers of milk were also observed in the cooler, neither contained a date it was opened, and one was labeled with a manufacturer's expiration date of August 21, 2023. A follow up observation in the facility's main kitchen on August 24, 2023, at 12:04 PM revealed kitchen staff assembling resident meal trays for lunch. Observation of the steam table in which a staff member was serving food from revealed barbecue meatballs, mixed vegetables, rice, and mechanically altered versions of the same foods were being served. In a concurrent interview with Employee 5, cook, who was standing at the steam table, she indicated the resident trays for all the resident rooms had been completed, and they were serving the dining room area next. When Employee 5 was asked for the log of food temperatures for the items in the (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395533 If continuation sheet Page 6 of 9 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 395533 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/25/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Heritage Ridge Senior Living at Windy Hill 100 Dogwood Drive Philipsburg, PA 16866 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 0812 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Many steam table noted above that had been served for lunch, Employee 5 stated she had not written them down yet, but she checked them and everything was ok. When asked how she could remember the temperatures of multiple food items to write them down later, Employee 5 stated, she knows they are all hot enough and in the range they should be in, if something is too low, she would take care of it. Employee 5 then stated, that is just the way she did it as it worked for her. Employee 5 then provided a temperature logbook for meals that was sitting on a table behind her. Meal temperature for breakfast, lunch, and dinner for August 23, 2023, (the day prior) were observed in the book on a paper labeled with that date, as well as other sheets for earlier in the month. The next page was blank and not filled out with a date or any temperatures. Employee 5 was then asked if the temperatures of the breakfast meal served earlier in the day for August 24, 2023, were in the book, and Employee 5 stated she had not written them down yet either, and that she just writes them down all at once. There was no evidence of any temperature check for breakfast or lunch served on August 25, 2023, to ensure monitoring was in place to prevent the potential for food borne illness. The above findings were reviewed with the Nursing Home Administrator and Director of Nursing on August 24, 2023, at 2:05 PM. 42 CFR 483.60(i)(2) Store/Prepare/Distribute-Sanitary Previously cited 9/9/22 28 Pa. Code 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395533 If continuation sheet Page 7 of 9 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 395533 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/25/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Heritage Ridge Senior Living at Windy Hill 100 Dogwood Drive Philipsburg, PA 16866 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 0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on review of select facility policies and procedures, observation, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure an environment free from the potential spread of infection on one of three nursing units (100 nursing unit, Resident 51). Residents Affected - Few Findings include: The facility policy entitled, PSL COVID-19 Quick Reference PPE and Situation Guide last reviewed without changes on July 26, 2023, revealed that staff will wear full PPE (personal protective equipment), including a gown, when entering a patient with suspected or confirmed SARS-COV-2 (COVID-19) infection. PPE is to be changed with each resident encounter. The facility policy entitled, Pandemic Policy and Procedure Manual last reviewed without changes on July 26, 2023, revealed that the facility will ensure all state, local, and federal infection control guidelines are followed. The facility will provide biohazard and/or standard waste receptacles to meet COVID-19 isolation needs. The facility policy entitled, Infection Control Plan last reviewed without changes on July 26, 2023, revealed that staff will utilize standard precautions at all times and consider all blood and body fluids to be potentially infectious. Clinical record review for Resident 51 revealed that her physician ordered droplet and contact isolation for confirmed COVID 19 infection on August 22, 2023. Nursing documentation dated August 22, 2023, at 8:38 AM revealed that Resident 51 had a temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit, had scattered low pitched expiratory wheezes, and complained of lower back pain. A rapid (COVID 19) test was completed with positive results. Observation of the 100 Nursing Unit on August 22, 2023, at 12:30 PM revealed that Employee 1, nurse aide, exited Resident 51's room with an infection control gown, N95 mask, and face shield. Employee 1 walked down the 100-nursing unit hallway and entered the unit's dirty utility room. At 12:31 PM, Employee 1 left the 100-nursing dirty utility room only wearing an N95 and face shield. Interview with Employee 1 on August 22, 2023, at 1:00 PM confirmed that she cared for Resident 51, that Resident 51 was currently in a droplet and contact isolation (red) area due to being COVID 19 positive and acknowledged that she wore an isolation gown into the 100-nursing unit hallway, a non-isolation (green) area, after providing care to Resident 51. She indicated that the facility did not have an appropriate (red biohazard/isolation bin) garbage receptacle in Resident 51's room, therefore she left Resident 51's room to dispose of the isolation gown in the dirty utility room. Observation of Resident 51's room on August 22, 2023, at 1:08 PM confirmed that there was no red bin isolation/biohazard garbage receptacle in the isolation room. There was a regular garbage bin available to place garbage after resident care. Interview with Employee 2, nurse aide, on August 22, 2023, at 1:13 PM revealed that if there was no red isolation garbage receptacle in a resident room, staff were to remove the isolation gown, place it in a regular garbage receptacle, remove and tie the garbage liner, take the bagged gown to the dirty utility room, and dispose of the entire bag in the biohazard red garbage receptacle. (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395533 If continuation sheet Page 8 of 9 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 395533 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/25/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Heritage Ridge Senior Living at Windy Hill 100 Dogwood Drive Philipsburg, PA 16866 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 0880 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Observation of Resident 51's room on August 23, 2023, at 9:10 AM with the Director of Nursing (DON) again confirmed that there was no red bin, isolation, garbage receptacle in the isolation room. There was a regular garbage bin available to place garbage after resident care. Concurrent interview confirmed that there was no red isolation garbage bin in Resident 51's room, indicated that if there was no red bin in an isolation room, staff were to dispose of potentially infected isolation items in a regular garbage can and not wear potentially COVID 19 infected isolation gowns in non-isolation areas of the facility. 28 Pa. Code 211.10(d) Resident care policies 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1) Nursing services FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395533 If continuation sheet Page 9 of 9

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Citations

6 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.

  • 0656GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F656 - Comprehensive Care Plans

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  • 0689GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F689 - Accidents

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • 0697GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F697 - Pain Management

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

  • 0761GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F761 - Labeling of Drugs and Biologicals

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

  • 0812GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    F812 - Food safety requirements

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  • 0880GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F880 - Infection Control

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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What happened during the August 25, 2023 survey of HERITAGE RIDGE SENIOR LIVING AT WINDY HILL?

This was a inspection survey of HERITAGE RIDGE SENIOR LIVING AT WINDY HILL on August 25, 2023. The surveyor cited 6 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at HERITAGE RIDGE SENIOR LIVING AT WINDY HILL on August 25, 2023?

Yes, 6 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be ..."

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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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