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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 0925 Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on observation, staff interview, and review of facility documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain an effective pest control program so that the facility is free from pests in the main kitchen area. Residents Affected - Some Findings include: Observation of the facility's main kitchen on June 20, 2025, at 10:28 AM with Employee 1 (dietary clerk) and Employee 2 (dietitian) revealed the following: The dishwashing area had multiple smaller winged insects flying around. Two dead cockroach appearing insects were observed in the overhead wooden cupboards in the dishwashing area. These cupboards contained several loose unused trash bags and multiple boxes of surgical masks. An opening between the wall splash guard and the underlying wall was observed. This opening was located under the stainless-steel counter in the dishwashing area. Further observation of this area revealed the plastic splash guard was not securely affixed to the wall as noted while pushing in the center of the splash guard. While tapping on the splash guard, there was obvious insect activity noted as evidenced by a cockroach appearing insect being observed just inside the opening to the area between the splash guard and wall. Further observation revealed a thick, black colored, greasy, and sticky substance that coated the bottom of the stainless-steel table in the dishwashing area. Observation of the cook area located on the opposite side of the kitchen from the dishwashing area revealed three dead cockroach appearing insects on the floor behind various cooking appliances. There was unidentified debris on the floor. An interview with Employee 3, cook, on June 20, 2025, at 10:37 AM revealed sightings of cockroaches under the floor mats in the cook area in the morning. Further observation of this area revealed four live cockroach appearing insects coming from underneath a wheeled cart against the wall (adjacent to the floor mats) that was used for storing clean pots and pans. There was also a dead cockroach appearing insect on the floor and an extensive build-up of dirt and debris along the perimeter of the wall. Multiple air vents above a double set of egress doors to the kitchen contained a significant (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 06/20/2025 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 0925 build-up of dust. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pest control documentation dated June 3, 2025, revealed a visit for general pest control - maintenance. Targeted pests included cockroaches with bait applicators, aerosol, and compressed sprayer in the steamer motor compartment and baseboards in food prep with noted activity found on June 3, 2025, at 12:22 PM. Residents Affected - Some Pest control documentation dated June 10, 2025, revealed a visit for general pest control - maintenance. The pest control company noted the dishwashing area was inspected for cockroach activity and treated the problem area as needed. The documentation noted pest control staff followed up on the last visit with an inspection of the elevator, hallway, and dishwasher area for cockroach activity and found no activity, but treated all areas noted above to prevent future problems from occurring and to resolve any current issues. The facility provided no further pest control documentation that the pest control service was notified of cockroach activity after their last visit. An interview with the Director of Nursing on June 20, 2025, at 2:05 PM revealed the pest control company was contacted again today to advise of the surveyor findings and the pest control company will return this Saturday. The facility failed to maintain an effective pest control program so that the facility is free of pests. There was no evidence that the facility sealed openings where pests can move or nest such as between the wall and splash guard in the dishwashing area, removed any dead insects, ensured a clean and sanitary environment (such as the floor and vents), and followed-up with staff to ensure current measures are effective at eradicating any pests. The above information was reviewed in a meeting with the Director of Nursing and Employee 4 (Assistant Director of Nursing) on June 20, 2025, at 2:15 PM. 28 Pa Code 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee 28 Pa Code 201.18(b)(3) Management 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.

  • 0925GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F925 - Maintain an effective pest control program so that the facility is free of

    Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

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Common questions about this visit

What happened during the June 20, 2025 survey of BRADFORD HILLS NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of BRADFORD HILLS NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER on June 20, 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 June 20, 2025?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests."

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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