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
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
clinical record review, observation, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure
that physician's orders were implemented for one of eight sampled residents. (Resident 1)
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
Clinical record review revealed that Resident 1 had diagnoses that included congestive heart failure, atrial
fibrillation (irregular rapid heart rhythm that can lead to bloods clots or a stroke), muscle weakness and
angiodysplasia of the stomach and duodenum (an abnormality characterized by dilated, fragile blood
vessels). The Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE], revealed that the resident was alert and
had pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs). On April 3, 2025,
there was a physician's order that directed staff to schedule a chest X-ray for Resident 1 related to pleural
effusion hypoxia (excessive fluid build-up in the lungs), and a physician's order dated April 7, 2025, that
directed staff to obtain a stool specimen to rule out clostridium difficile (a bacterial infection of the colon).
There was no documented evidence that the chest X-ray was completed, and that the stool specimen was
obtained as ordered.
In an interview on April 23, 2025, at 2:20 p.m., the Director of Nursing confirmed there was no documented
evidence that Resident 1's chest X-ray and stool specimen were completed as ordered.
CFR 483.25 Quality of care.
Previously cited 8/10/24, 1/16/25
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)
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Event ID:
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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
04/23/2025
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 0686
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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, observation, and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide
interventions to prevent pressure ulcers for three of eight sampled residents. (Residents 1, 2, 3).
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
Clinical record review revealed that Resident 1 had diagnoses that included congestive heart failure, atrial
fibrillation (irregular rapid heart rhythm that can lead to bloods clots or a stroke), muscle weakness,
pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs), and angiodysplasia of
stomach and duodenum (an abnormality characterized by dilated, fragile blood vessels). According to the
Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated March 19, 2025, the resident was at risk for pressure ulcers,
had limited mobility of her lower legs, and could communicate her needs. On March 12, 2025, a physician's
order directed staff to apply heel boots (devices to protect the skin of the feet) while in bed. Review of the
comprehensive care plan revealed that the resident was at risk for skin breakdown related to immobility.
Multiple observations on April 23, 2025, between 11:30 a.m. and 1:20 p.m., revealed Resident 1 in bed and
the heel boots were not applied.
Clinical record review revealed that Resident 2 had diagnoses that included vascular dementia (brain
damage from impaired blood flow to the brain) diabetes, heart disease, and muscle weakness. The MDS
assessment dated [DATE], revealed that the resident was nonresponsive and was at risk for pressure
ulcers. On April 20, 2025, a physician's order directed staff to apply Prevalon boots (devices that help
reduce the risk of heel pressure injury). Review of the comprehensive care plan revealed that the resident
had diabetes and was at risk for skin breakdown related to immobility and medical condition. Multiple
observations on April 23, 2025, between 11:20 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., revealed Resident 2 in bed and the
Prevalon boots were not applied.
Clinical record review revealed that Resident 3 had diagnoses that included diabetes and muscle
weakness. The MDS assessment dated [DATE], revealed that the resident was at risk for pressure ulcers
and could communicate her needs. On March 29, 2024, the physician's order directed staff to float heels
(elevate the lower legs so the heels don't touch the bed) while in bed. On April 23, 2025, at 11:30 a.m., the
resident was observed with her heels directly on the bed.
In an interview on April 23, 2025, at 2:20 p.m., the Director of Nursing confirmed that Residents 1 and 2 did
not have the devices to protect their skin to prevent heel pressure injuries and that Resident 3's lower legs
were not elevated as ordered.
28 Pa. Code 211.12 (d)(1)(5) Nursing services.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
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