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
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(X6) DATE
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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Event ID:
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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.
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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)
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Event ID:
Facility ID:
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