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Inspection visit

Health inspection

MASONIC VILLAGE AT ELIZABETHTOWNCMS #3955602 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.

395560 12/05/2024 Masonic Village at Elizabethtown One Masonic Drive Elizabethtown, PA 17022
F 0641 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. 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, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain accurate assessments for two of 35 residents reviewed (Residents 97 and 108). Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Review of Resident 97's Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS - periodic assessment of resident care needs) dated November 12, 2024, revealed under Section J - Health Conditions that the resident had two falls with major injury (bone fractures, joint dislocations, closed head injuries, or subdural hematomas) since admission/readmission or the prior assessment. Review of Resident 97's clinical record since the resident's admission to the facility on August 13, 2024, failed to reveal evidence of any falls with major injury. Interview with the Director of Nursing on December 5, 2024, at approximately 11:00 a.m. confirmed Resident 97 did not have any falls with major injury since being admitted to the facility and that the resident's MDS was coded inaccurately. Review of Resident 108's Quarterly MDS dated [DATE], revealed Resident 108 had a significant weight loss and a significant weight gain. Review of Resident 108's clinical record and weight summaries failed to reveal evidence of significant weight loss. Interview with the Director of Nursing on December 5, 2024 at 10:58 a.m. confirmed Resident 108 did not have a significant weight loss and that Resident 108's Quarterly MDS was coded inaccurately. 28 Pa. Code: 211.5(f) Clinical records 28 Pa. Code: 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing services Page 1 of 2 395560 395560 12/05/2024 Masonic Village at Elizabethtown One Masonic Drive Elizabethtown, PA 17022
F 0740 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on clinical record review, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure behavioral health services were offered in a timely manner for one of two residents reviewed for mood and behaviors (Resident 97). Findings include: Review of Resident 97's clinical record revealed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses including, but not limited to, anxiety and other symptoms and signs involving emotional state. Review of Resident 97's progress notes revealed a nurse's note on August 14, 2024, which stated, Resident was resting in recliner, resident was crying earlier stating that she was ready to die, she does not want to harm herself but just ready to die. Further review of Resident 97's progress notes revealed a nurse's note on October 4, 2024, which stated, I went in at 10am. to give meds. and resident was still in bed. She said 'I just want to die, I can't get up in the mornings anymore'. I asked her if she feels depressed, she said yes. [Physician] was here and notified. Review of Resident 97's physician progress notes revealed a physician note on October 4, 2024, which stated: I spoke with nursing who reports that patient sometimes wakes up [stating] she does not want to live anymore, and does not want to get out of bed. Further review of the physician note revealed: I did offer her medication, which is not inclined to take, and I agree with her. She does like to have good conversations and appreciates when someone takes the time to listen to her, and I think this will be the best treatment for her. Review of Resident 97's physician's orders revealed an order dated October 18, 2024, for behavioral health (psychology) evaluation and treatment for increased depression and anxiety. Review of Resident 97's progress notes revealed a Behavioral Note from the psychologist on November 27, 2024 to evaluate the resident for depression and anxiety. The delay in obtaining a psychology evaluation for Resident 97 was discussed with and confirmed with the Director of Nursing on December 5, 2024, at approximately 9:30 a.m. 28 Pa Code 211.12(d)(1)(3)(5) Nursing Services 395560 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.

  • 0740GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F740 - Behavioral health services

    Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

  • 0641GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F641 - Accuracy of Assessments

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

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Common questions about this visit

What happened during the December 5, 2024 survey of MASONIC VILLAGE AT ELIZABETHTOWN?

This was a inspection survey of MASONIC VILLAGE AT ELIZABETHTOWN on December 5, 2024. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at MASONIC VILLAGE AT ELIZABETHTOWN on December 5, 2024?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services."

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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