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Inspection visit

Inspection

CASSELMAN HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTERCMS #3956612 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 0584 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Based on observations and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain a clean, homelike environment in the second floor ice room and in resident rooms for one of eight residents reviewed (Resident 1). Findings include: Observations in the second floor ice room on January 29, 2025, at 9:09 a.m. revealed that there was an ice machine sitting on a wooden type bench/platform. The platform was greenish/blue in color with a moderate amount of chipped paint. The front and top of the platform was noted to have a blackish-brown, removable substance on it that measured approximately 10.0 x 15.0 inches. Interview with the Maintenance Director on January 29, 2025, at 12:17 p.m. confirmed that in the past the ice machine leaked and dripped water onto the top of the platform, which over time resulted in the blackish, removable substance. Observations in Residents 1's room on January 29, 2025, at 9:13 a.m. revealed that there were four holes in the dry wall to the left of the resident's television measuring approximately 5.0 x 4.0 inches each. Interview with Resident 1 at that time, confirmed that she did not like the holes in her wall and that the facility was aware that the dry wall needed to be repaired and painted. Interview with the Maintenance Director on January 29, 2025, at 1:10 p.m. confirmed that Resident 1's dry wall was not homelike and needed repaired. Interview with the Nursing Home Administrator on January 29, 2025, at 4:10 p.m. confirmed that Resident 1's dry wall needed repaired and that the removable, black substance underneath the second floor ice machine should not be there. 28 Pa. Code 201.29(j) Resident Rights. 28 Pa. Code 207.2(a) Administrator's Responsibility. 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: 395661 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 395661 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 01/31/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Casselman Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center 201 Hospital Drive Meyersdale, PA 15552 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 0908 Keep all essential equipment working safely. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on observations, staff interviews, and manufacturer's instructions, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that battery packs were replaced in mechanical lifts. Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Manufacturer's directions for the ArjoHuntleigh Lifter Battery Pack SPL3021, dated August 9, 2016, used for the facility mechanical lifts (equipment used to safely and easily move residents) revealed that the battery life is variable (2-5 years) and depends on proper charging practices. Batteries were to be recharged on a regular basis (at least monthly), they were not to reach a low charge state, and the battery packs were to be removed from the lift when not used for a long period of time. Interviews with Nurse Aide 1 and Nurse Aide 2 on January 29, 2025, at 10:10 a.m. indicated that even when the mechanical lift batteries are fully charged, they are losing their charge very quickly, which makes it difficult and frustrating to provide timely and safe care to the residents. Observations of the five battery chargers in the second floor dining and linen rooms on January 29, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. revealed dates that had been written on the back of them with black marker. One was marked new 4/24/18; one was unreadable; one was marked new 5/11/21; one was marked new 10/15/16 and OK 4/6/18; and one had no date on it. Observations of the batteries that were on the second floor mechanical lifts revealed that one was marked new 6/13/17 OK 4/6/18; one was marked new 4/24/18; and the last one was dated 5/21/21. Observations of the three battery chargers in the third floor linen room on January 29, 2025, at 12:50 revealed dates on the back of them. One was marked OK 4/6/18; one was marked new 4/24/18; and one was marked new 11/2/16. Observations of the batteries that were on the third floor mechanical lifts indicated that one lift battery was marked 12/15 and OK 4/6/18; and one was marked new 6/13/17 and OK 4/6/18. Interview with the Maintenance Director on January 29, 2025, at 1:31 p.m. indicated that to the best of his knowledge, the date on the back of the battery was when the battery was new or when it was checked, depending on the date and wording on the back of the battery. He also revealed that staff have made him and the administration aware of their concern that the batteries are getting old, not holding a charge, and need to be replaced. It was his understanding that the facility determined there were enough back up batteries for the staff to complete their work. The Maintenance Director confirmed that nine of the batteries were over seven years old and two were over three years old. He further confirmed that the manufacturer's instructions indicated that the battery life ranges from two to five years, and that per that information, nine of the batteries should be replaced. Interview with the Nursing Home Administrator on January 29, 2025, at 4:15 p.m. indicated that the facility is an older building and that they have been working on updating and improving the facility as much as feasible, which can include new batteries as the facility is able. 28 Pa. Code 207.2(a) Administrator's Responsibility. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395661 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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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.

  • 0584GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F584 - Safe Environment

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

  • 0908GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F908 - Maintain all mechanical, electrical, and patient care equipment in safe

    Keep all essential equipment working safely.

FAQ · About this visit

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What happened during the January 31, 2025 survey of CASSELMAN HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of CASSELMAN HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER on January 31, 2025. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at CASSELMAN HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER on January 31, 2025?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receivin..."

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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