Skip to main content

Inspection visit

Health inspection

SINKING SPRING SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATIONCMS #3955413 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 0677 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. 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 resident interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide services to maintain adequate grooming and hygiene for three of 37 sampled residents. (Residents 9, 10, 11)Findings include: Clinical record review revealed that Resident 9 had diagnoses that included cerebral palsy and a seizure disorder. A quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE], revealed that Resident 9 required maximum assistance with hygiene and self care and had no cognitive impairment. Review of the care plan dated July 22, 2025, revealed that staff were to assist the resident with hygiene and self care, including nail care on bath day and as necessary. On September 23, 2025, at 2:58 p.m., the resident was observed in his room. His nails were long and dirty. He stated that he preferred short nails and that staff had not offered to provide nail care recently. On September 25, 2025, at 10:49 a.m., the resident was observed in bed. His nails remained long. He stated that staff had not offered to provide nail care during his last shower and he would like his nails cut. Clinical record review revealed that Resident 10 had diagnoses that included congestive heart failure and kidney failure. An admission MDS assessment dated [DATE], revealed that Resident 10 required moderate assistance with hygiene and self care and had no cognitive impairment. Review of the care plan dated July 9, 2025, revealed that staff were to assist with the resident's hygiene and self care, including nail care on bath day and as necessary. On September 23, 2025, at 2:11 p.m., the resident was observed in bed in his room. His nails were long and dirty. The resident stated that staff were to cut his nails during his showers but had not offered to provide nail care recently. On September 25, 2025, at 10:50 a.m., the resident was observed in bed. His nails remained long. He stated that staff had not offered to provide nail care during his last shower and he would like his nails cut. Clinical record review revealed that Resident 11 had diagnoses that included Parkinson's disease, congestive heart failure and kidney failure. An admission MDS assessment dated [DATE], revealed that Resident 11 was dependent on staff for assistance with hygiene and self care and had minor cognitive impairment. Review of the care plan dated August 11, 2025, revealed that staff were to assist with the resident's hygiene and self care, including nail care on bath day and as necessary. On September 23, 2025, at 2:02 p.m., the resident was observed in bed in his room. His nails were long and he stated that he preferred short nails. He stated that staff were to cut his nails during his showers but had not offered to provide nail care recently. On September 25, 2025, at 10:47 a.m., the resident was observed in bed. His nails remained long. He stated that staff had not offered to provide nail care and he would like his nails cut. 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(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 3 Event ID: 395541 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 395541 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 09/26/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Sinking Spring Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation 3000 Windmill Road Sinking Spring, PA 19608 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 FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Based on observation, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain sanitary conditions in the kitchen.Findings include:Observation during the environmental tour on September 23, 2025, at 10:10 a.m. revealed a black substance on ceiling tiles in the kitchen around the exhaust vents. Several ceiling tiles were missing, and a central air vent was dripping water onto the floor.CFR 483.60(i) Food Safety RequirementPreviously cited 8/27/2428 Pa. Code 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee.28 Pa. Code 201.18(e)(2.1) Management. Event ID: Facility ID: 395541 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 395541 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 09/26/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Sinking Spring Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation 3000 Windmill Road Sinking Spring, PA 19608 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 - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete 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 it was determined that the facility failed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment for residents and staff on one of four toured nursing units. (Station 2) Findings include:Observations on September 23, 2025, from 9:45 a.m. through 1:00 p.m. and on September 24, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. through 1:00 p.m. revealed the following:Peeling wallpaper was observed on all four walls in the Chapel.The wall to the left of the door was damaged in room [ROOM NUMBER].The wall behind the bathroom sink and toilet, and linoleum below the sink were damaged in room [ROOM NUMBER].In an interview on September 25, 2025, at 1:11 p.m., the Administrator confirmed that the environmental problems should have been addressed.28 Pa. Code 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee.28 Pa. Code 201.18 (b) (1) Management. Event ID: Facility ID: 395541 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

Reading this as a family member? Your long-term care ombudsman is a free advocate for residents and families.

Back to top

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.

  • 0677GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F677 - A resident who is unable to carry out activities of daily living receives

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

  • 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.

  • 0921GeneralS&S Dpotential 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 September 26, 2025 survey of SINKING SPRING SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION?

This was a inspection survey of SINKING SPRING SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION on September 26, 2025. The surveyor cited 3 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at SINKING SPRING SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION on September 26, 2025?

Yes, 3 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable."

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.

Share this reportEmail

Next steps

Concerned about a resident’s care?Find your local ombudsman through the Eldercare Locatoror file a complaint with your state survey agency.

Researching this visit professionally?Book a 15-minute calland we will walk through what we have on file.

Data from CMS Care Compare public records. Dataset last refreshed . If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.