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