F 0557
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal
possessions.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
clinical record review, observations, and interviews with residents and staff it was determined that the
facility failed to maintain personal dignity for two of six residents observed (Resident R1, R2)
Findings Include:
Facility policy titled Residents Rights Under Federal Law , revised 2023, revealed the facility must treat
each resident with respect and dignity and care for each resident in a manner and in an environment that
promotes maintenance or enhancement of his/her quality of life, recognizing each resident's individuality.
The facility must protect and promote the rights of the resident.
Clinical record revealed Resident R1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with a diagnosis that included
fracture of upper end of left humerus, schizophrenia (mental health condition that affects how people think,
feel, and behave), and muscle weakness.
Review of Resident R1's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment (a mandated assessment of a resident's
abilities and care needs), dated June 06, 2025, revealed Resident R1 had a Brief Interview for Mental
Status (BIMS) score of 15 indicating cognitively intact.
Review of Resident R1's MDS assessment, dated June 10, 2025, revealed under section GG- functional
abilities, Resident R1 is dependent (helper does all the work) on upper and lower body dressing (the ability
to dress and undress)
Observation on 1st floor unit 2 wing on June 21, 2025 at 11:02 a.m. revealed Resident R1's door open.
Resident R1 was observed to be exposed with only a brief on.
Interview with Resident R1 on June 21, 2025 at 11:04 a.m. revealed Resident R1 felt uncomfortable that
his/her door was open while he was laying in bed with only a brief on. Resident R1 stated staff did not close
the door when exiting the room.
Clinical record review revealed Resident R2 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with a diagnosis that
congestive heart failure (chronic condition that affects the hearts ability to pump blood well),
rhabdomyolysis (serious condition where the muscles break down and release toxins into your blood and
kidneys), and muscle weakness.
Review of Resident R2's MDS assessment, dated May 08, 2025, revealed Resident R2 had a BIMS score
of 13 indicating cognitively intact.
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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
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Event ID:
395685
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
395685
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/21/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Wallingford Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Cen
115 South Providence Road
Wallingford, PA 19086
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 0557
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Review of Resident R2's MDS assessment, dated May 20, 2025, revealed under section GG- functional
abilities, Resident R2 requires supervision or touching assistance (helper provides verbal cues and/or
touching/ steadying assistance as resident completes activity) on upper and lower body dressing.
Observation on 2nd floor unit 4 wing on June 21, 2025 at 11:13 a.m. revealed Resident R2's door open.
Resident R2 was observed sitting on his/her bed with lower body exposed and no brief on.
Interview with Resident R2 on June 21, 2025 at 11:14 a.m. revealed Resident R2 needed assistance with
lower body dressing.
Interview with Certified Nursing Assistant, Employee E1, on June 21, 2025 at 11:17 a.m. confirmed
Resident R2 requires assistance with dressing and Resident R2's door should be closed for privacy.
Residents R1 and R2 both had their doors and privacy curtains open, revealing their body to anyone who
walked past their rooms.
28 Pa. Code: 201.18(b)(2) Management.
28 Pa. Code: 201.29(j) Resident's rights.
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