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Inspection visit

Inspection

BRADFORD HILLS NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTERCMS #3955861 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 1 deficiency. 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 a review of select facility policies and procedures, clinical record review, and resident and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure dependent residents received bathing assistance for four of six residents reviewed (Residents 1, 3, 4, and 6). Residents Affected - Some Findings include: The facility policy entitled, Preferences Requests Policy, issued December 1, 2024, revealed that it is the nursing staff's responsibility to obtain a resident's bathing preferences (such as shower or bath, morning or afternoon, and how many times a week). Clinical record review for Resident 1 revealed a quarterly MDS (Minimum Data Set, an assessment tool completed at specific intervals to determine resident care needs) dated March 20, 2025, that assessed him as being dependent upon staff for shower/bathing assistance. Review of electronic task documentation dated April and May 2025, revealed that facility staff determined Resident 1's preference was to receive a shower one time a week in the evening. Review of the task documentation for bathing revealed that staff failed to document assistance with Resident 1's shower between April 23, 2025, to May 7, 2025. During this period, Resident 1 missed a shower on April 30, 2025. The documentation did not indicate that Resident 1 refused a shower. Clinical record review for Resident 3 revealed an annual MDS dated [DATE], that determined Resident 3 required setup and/or clean up assistance with bathing. Review of electronic task documentation dated April and May 2025, revealed that facility staff determined Resident 3's preference was to receive a shower one time a week in the morning. Review of the task documentation for bathing revealed that staff failed to document assistance with Resident 3's shower between April 21, 2025, to May 12, 2025. During this period, Resident 3 missed a shower on April 28, 2025, and May 5, 2025. The documentation did not indicate that Resident 3 refused a shower. Interview with Resident 3 on May 13, 2025, at 1:05 PM revealed that he was to receive staff assistance with showering weekly, on Mondays; however, once in a while they ain't got enough staff. Clinical record review for Resident 4 revealed a quarterly MDS dated [DATE], that assessed Resident 4 required partial to moderate staff assistance for showering/bathing. Review of electronic task documentation dated April and May 2025, revealed that facility staff determined Resident 4's preference was to receive a shower one time a week in the evening. Review of the (continued on next page) 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 2 Event ID: 395586 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 395586 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/13/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Bradford Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 15900 Route 6 Troy, PA 16947 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 0677 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some task documentation for bathing revealed that staff failed to document assistance with Resident 4's shower between April 21, 2025, to May 5, 2025. During this period, Resident 4 missed a shower on April 28, 2025. The documentation did not indicate that Resident 4 refused a shower. Clinical record review for Resident 6 revealed a quarterly MDS dated [DATE], that assessed Resident 6 as dependent on staff for showering/bathing. Review of electronic task documentation dated April and May 2025, revealed that facility staff determined Resident 6's preference was to receive a shower two times a week in the evening. Review of the task documentation for bathing revealed that staff documented the provision of a shower for Resident 6 weekly (April 18 and 25, 2025; and May 2 and 9, 2025), not twice a week as per Resident 6's preference. The documentation did not indicate that Resident 6 refused a shower. Interview with Resident 6 on May 13, 2025, at 1:20 PM confirmed that she prefers a shower twice a week, especially in the summer. The surveyor reviewed the above findings regarding Residents 1, 3, 4, and 6, during an interview with the Nursing Home Administrator and the Director of Nursing on May 13, 2025, at 1:36 PM. 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing services FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395586 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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Citations

1 citation 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 Epotential 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.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the May 13, 2025 survey of BRADFORD HILLS NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of BRADFORD HILLS NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER on May 13, 2025. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at BRADFORD HILLS NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER on May 13, 2025?

Yes, 1 deficiency was 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.

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