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Inspection visit

Health inspection

BELVEDERE CENTER, GENESIS HEALTHCARE, THECMS #3955952 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.

F 0610 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on clinical records review and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure injury of unknown cause was comprehensively investigated for one two residents reviewed (Resident 1) Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Review of clinical records of Resident 1 revealed Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnosis of Dementia (A term used to describe a group of symptoms affecting memory, thinking and social abilities severely enough to interfere with daily life), and fracture of the left femur (thigh bone). Review of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set (MDS- A standardized assessment tool that measures health status in long-term care residents) dated December 21, 2023, revealed resident had severe cognitive impairment and required dependent assistance with transferring. Review of facility documentations and clinical records revealed Resident 1 had an unwitnessed fall on December 22, 2023, at 7:18 p.m., and December 24, 2023, at 5:32 p.m. Resident was assessed with no injury observed on both falls. Review of the nursing progress notes dated December 29, 2023, at 6:46 p.m., revealed that the daughter in law requested for an x-ray of the foot because the resident complained of a pain when foot was massaged. An x-ray of the left ankle and foot was ordered. The x-ray result was Acute/subacute nondisplaced fracture of the distal left fifth metatarsal bone. The resident was medicated with round the clock Tylenol (pain medication). Review of the facility documentation and clinical records failed to reveal that the identified fracture on Resident 1's left foot was investigated. Interview conducted with the Nursing Home Administrator on February 28, 2024, at 1:00 p.m., revealed that left foot fracture identified on December 29, 2023, was not investigated because staff believed the fracture was present from the hospital due to family's report of pain in the hospital and resident saying ouch when left foot was touched. The facility was unable to provide a documentation indicating left foot fracture occurred prior to admission to the facility. The facility failed to investigate Resident 1's left foot fracture of unknown origin. 28 Pa. Code: 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing services (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 4 Event ID: 395595 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 395595 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 02/29/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Belvedere Center, Genesis Healthcare, The 2507 Chestnut Street Chester, PA 19013 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 0610 28 Pa Code 201.18(b)(1)(3)(e)(1) Management Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395595 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 4 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 395595 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 02/29/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Belvedere Center, Genesis Healthcare, The 2507 Chestnut Street Chester, PA 19013 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 records review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to follow a physician's order regarding vital signs monitoring and failed to notify the physician of an x-ray result timely for one of the two residents reviewed (Resident1). Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Clinical records review revealed Resident 1's diagnosis list includes Dementia (term used to describe a group of symptoms affecting memory, thinking, and social abilities severely enough to interfere with daily life), fracture of the left femur (thigh bone), and Pneumonia (infection of the air sacs in one or both the lungs. Characterized by severe cough with phlegm, fever, chills and difficulty in breathing). Review of Resident 1's nursing progress notes dated December 29, 2023, at 6:46 p.m., revealed the daughter-in-law requested an x-ray of the foot because the resident complained of pain when the foot was massaged. An x-ray of the left ankle and foot was ordered. The x-ray result was an Acute/subacute nondisplaced fracture of the distal left fifth metatarsal bone. The resident was medicated with round-the-clock Tylenol (pain medication). The resident denied pain, the radiology report was placed on the physician's book for review. Review of Resident 1's physician's note dated January 3, 2024, at 11:28 a.m., revealed that a follow-up was made from the last visit where an x-ray of the left foot was ordered with radiology interpreted as There as residuals of acute/subacute nondisplaced fracture of the distal left fifth metatarsal bone. The physician documented that the physician services were not notified of the radiological findings at the time the results were published. An order for a non-weight bearing and a specialist evaluation was ordered by the physician. Interview was conducted with the Director of Nursing on February 29, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. The DON reported that a fracture from an x-ray result should be reported to the physician by calling them and not by leaving a report in the physician's book. The facility failed to ensure Resident1's physician was timely notified of Resident 1's left foot fracture. Review of Resident 1's physician order dated February 13, 2024, revealed an order to check all vitals two times daily for Pneumonia. Review of Resident 1's clinical record including February 2024 Medication Administration Record and weight and vital records revealed Resident 1's vitals were only checked daily on February 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, and 21, 2024, instead of twice daily as ordered by the physician. Interview with the Assistant Director of Nursing on February 29, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., confirmed that the physician's order to check Resident 1's vitals twice a day was not followed on the above-mentioned dates. 28 Pa. Code: 211.5(f) Clinical records 28 Pa. Code: 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing services (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395595 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 4 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 395595 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 02/29/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Belvedere Center, Genesis Healthcare, The 2507 Chestnut Street Chester, PA 19013 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 28 Pa Code 201.18(b)(1)(3)(e)(1) Management Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395595 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 4

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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.

  • 0610GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F610 - In response to allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment, the

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

  • 0684GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F684 - Quality of care

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

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the February 29, 2024 survey of BELVEDERE CENTER, GENESIS HEALTHCARE, THE?

This was a inspection survey of BELVEDERE CENTER, GENESIS HEALTHCARE, THE on February 29, 2024. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at BELVEDERE CENTER, GENESIS HEALTHCARE, THE on February 29, 2024?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Respond appropriately to all alleged violations."

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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