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Inspection visit

Health inspection

Belle TerraceCMS #3955743 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 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. **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 develop a care plan and interventions to meet each resident's needs as identified in the comprehensive assessment for two of 13 sampled residents. (Residents 25, 154) Findings include: Clinical record review revealed that Resident 25 had diagnoses that included chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and congestive heart failure. Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE], revealed that the Care Area Assessment (CAA) summary triggered urinary incontinence and dental care as problem areas to be care planned. Resident 25's current care plan did not include interventions to address urinary incontinence and dental care. Clinical record review revealed that Resident 154 had diagnoses that included displaced left femur fracture, muscle weakness, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Review of the MDS assessment dated [DATE], revealed that the CAA summary triggered pain and urinary incontinence as problem areas to be care planned. Resident 154's current care plan did not include interventions to address pain or urinary incontinence. In an interview on December 28, 2023, at 12:33 p.m., the Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator confirmed there was no documented evidence that the care areas were addressed in the residents' current care plans. 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing services. 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: 395574 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 395574 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 12/28/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Belle Terrace 1320 Mill Road Quakertown, PA 18951 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 0684 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on clinical record review, policy review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that physicians' orders or care plan interventions were implemented for two of 13 sampled residents. (Residents 36, 42) Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Review of the facility policy entitled, Weight Assessment and Intervention, last reviewed January 1, 2023, revealed that staff was to weigh each resident monthly after the first two weeks following admission. Clinical record review revealed that Resident 36 had diagnoses that included depression, anxiety, and morbid obesity. A physician's order dated November 24, 2021, directed staff to observe the resident and document for side effects of antidepressants including weight gain. Review of the current care plan revealed, Resident 36 was at risk for altered nutrition with an intervention for staff to weigh and monitor the resident's weight per facility policy. There was no documentation that staff weighed Resident 36 in September, November, and December 2023. Clinical record review revealed that Resident 42 had diagnoses that included dysphagia and depression. Review of the current care plan revealed that Resident 42 was at risk for weight loss related to poor oral intake with an intervention for staff to weigh and monitor the resident's weight per facility policy. There was no documentation that staff weighed Resident 42 in November and December, 2023. In an interview on December 28, 2023, at 1:20 p.m., the Director of Nursing confirmed that staff did not weigh the residents in accordance with physician's orders and/or the facility policy. 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing services. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395574 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 395574 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 12/28/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Belle Terrace 1320 Mill Road Quakertown, PA 18951 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 policy review, observation, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to administer medications in accordance with facility infection control policies on one of two nursing units. (A hall) Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Review of the facility policy entitled, Administering Medication, last reviewed January 1, 2023, revealed that staff was to follow established facility infection control procedures for the administration of medications including hand hygiene. On December 27, 2023, LPN 1 was observed administering medications to Resident 49. The nurse touched each pill with her ungloved hand prior to administering them to the resident. In an interview on December 28, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., the Director of Nursing stated that nurses may not touch medications with their hands unless they are wearing clean gloves. 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: 395574 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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Citations

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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.

  • 0684GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F684 - Quality of care

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  • 0880GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F880 - Infection Control

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the December 28, 2023 survey of Belle Terrace?

This was a inspection survey of Belle Terrace on December 28, 2023. The surveyor cited 3 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at Belle Terrace on December 28, 2023?

Yes, 3 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 ..."

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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