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Inspection visit

Inspection

RIDGEVIEW HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTERCMS #3956521 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 1 deficiency, 1 of them serious (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0836 Level of Harm - Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety Residents Affected - Many Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on a review of the facility's accounts payable ledger, as well as interviews with staff, it was determined that the facility failed to operate in compliance with state regulations and codes. The facility's failure created a situation which placed the residents in immediate jeopardy of the likelihood of serious bodily injury, harm or death. Findings include: 28 PA Code Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Long Term Care Licensure Regulations, subsection 201.14(g), dated July 1, 2023, revealed that a facility owner shall pay in a timely manner bills incurred in the operation of a facility that are not in dispute and that are for services without which the resident's health and safety are jeopardized. Information provided by the facility on February 28, 2024, revealed that they had not paid the employees of the facility their due wages for the payroll due February 23, 2024. The amount due to cover the payroll was $189,422.71. Documentation provided by the facility revealed that they received email notification from the payroll company on February 21, 2024, that a wire transfer was required to distribute the payroll for February 23, 2024. Interview with facility's union president revealed that there was a significant chance that many staff would walk off the job if not paid by Friday, March 1, 2024, which would leave the residents without proper staffing to care for all of their needs. The facility's accounts payable ledger, dated February 28, 2024, revealed outstanding balances for: [NAME] Highlands [NAME] lab for $29,325.03. The last payment was made February 28, 2024, for $3000.00. Clearfield [NAME] Primary Care Assoc, Dr. [NAME] for $24,500.00. The last payment was made February 28, 2024, for $3000.00. [NAME] Elevator Corporation for $3056.47. The last payment was made February 22, 2024, for $2868.06. Specialty RX for $45,466.78. The last payment was made on February 22, 2024, for $4000.00. (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 3 Event ID: 395652 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 395652 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 03/04/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Ridgeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center 30 Fourth Avenue Curwensville, PA 16833 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 0836 System Technologies for $3,349.58. The last payment was made on August 4, 2023, for $51.06. Level of Harm - Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety Wellsky for $3,259.50. The last payment was made on October 2, 2023, $4756.17. Residents Affected - Many On February 28, 2024, at 3:53 p.m. the Director of Nursing was given the Immediate Jeopardy template and informed that the health and safety of the residents were placed in Immediate Jeopardy due to the failure to operate in compliance with state regulations and codes by not paying staff their wages or vendor invoices that were incurred in the operation of the facility. An immediate action plan was submitted and contained the following: In response to the Immediate Jeopardy imposed at Ridgeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center regarding vendor payments and payroll dated February 23, 2024. The following is the facility response to the identified concerns with remedy listed for immediate resolution. [NAME] Highlands [NAME] - $29,325.03 Immediate resolution is as follows: A payment was made in the amount of $3,000 on February 28, 2024. The facility Business Office Manager has been in contact with the accounting department of [NAME] Highlands [NAME] to provide accurate invoices reflecting amounts due under the Medicare fee schedule. Upon receipt, payment arrangements will be made accordingly. Clearfield [NAME] Primary Care Associates - $24,500 Immediate resolution is as follows: A payment was made on February 28, 2024, in the amount of $3,000. The Medical Director was contacted by the Nursing Home Administrator on February 28, 2024, regarding past due balances and agreeable to payments to be made monthly moving forward. [NAME] Elevator Corporation - $3,056.47 Immediate resolution is as follows: A payment was made on February 22, 2024, in the amount of $2,868.06. The vendor is current with outstanding invoices. SpecialtyRx - $45,466,78 Immediate resolution is as follows: A payment was made on February 22, 2024, in the amount of $4,000 and in compliance with agreed upon terms with the vendor to be paid $4,000 weekly. System Technologies - $3,349.58 Immediate resolution is as follows: (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395652 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 395652 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 03/04/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Ridgeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center 30 Fourth Avenue Curwensville, PA 16833 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 0836 The vendor was paid in full on January 22, 2024. The ledger has been updated. Proof of payment provided. Level of Harm - Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety WellSky - $3,259.50 Residents Affected - Many A payment was made on February 28, 2024, in the amount of $1,629.75. Proof of payment provided. Remaining balance will be paid in March 2024. Immediate resolution is as follows: February 23, 2024, Employee Payroll Immediate resolution is as follows: The CEO notified the Nursing Home Administrator on February 28, 2024, that payroll is to be funded with same day deposits by close of business of Friday, March 1, 2024. The facility instituted an employee fund for any monetary needs until payroll processed. Funds were made available via cash, CashApp, Venmo, and PayPal. Adequate staffing requirements are in place under federal and Pennsylvania guidelines for resident care as evidenced in day sheets and employee punch records. The organization is working with Empeon, the payroll vendor, on splitting payrolls of the facilities improving cash flow week to week. Currently, all facilities are paid on the same pay schedule. Effectively, Ridgeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center will remain on the same pay schedule; however, four of the facilities will be moved to the opposite week for payroll processing and improved cash flow. Staffing Contingency The Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, Infection Preventionist, and the Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator are all registered nurses. The Human Resources Director and the Dietary Manager are certified nursing assistants. The Nursing Home Administrator will be returning on Friday and is a registered nurse. Additionally, the facility's Nursing Home Administrator and the Human Resources Director have already spoken with both National Healthcare located in [NAME], Pennsylvania and TLC Staffing in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, confirming availability. Interviews on March 4, 2024, with Nurse Aide 1 at 9:49 a.m.; Licensed Practical Nurse 2 at 9:49 a.m.; Licensed Practical Nurse 3 at 9:50 a.m.; Licensed Practical Nurse 12 at 9:50 a.m.; Licensed Practical Nurse 13 at 9:51 a.m.; Speech Therapist 4 at 9:52 a.m.; Housekeeping Staff 14 at 9:54 a.m.; Occupational Therapist 15 at 9:55 a.m.; Licensed Practical Nurse 5 (the union president), at 10:10 a.m.; Registered Nurse 7 at 10:15 a.m.; Nurse Aide 8 at 12:41 p.m.; Nurse Aide 10 at 12:53 p.m.; and Nurse Aide 11 at 1:00 p.m., all confirmed that payroll was received. The Immediate Jeopardy was lifted on March 4, 2024, at 3:36 p.m. when it was confirmed that staff received their wages. 28 Pa. Code 201.14(g) Responsibility of Licensee. 28 Pa. Code 201.18(e)(1) Management. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395652 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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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.

  • 0836SeriousS&S Limmediate jeopardy

    F836 - Licensure

    Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.

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What happened during the March 4, 2024 survey of RIDGEVIEW HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of RIDGEVIEW HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER on March 4, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at RIDGEVIEW HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER on March 4, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance wi..."

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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