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Inspection visit

Health inspection

WALLINGFORD SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENCMS #3956851 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 1 deficiency. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

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. (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 2 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. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395685 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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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.

  • 0557GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F557 - Respect and Dignity

    Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the June 21, 2025 survey of WALLINGFORD SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION CEN?

This was a inspection survey of WALLINGFORD SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION CEN on June 21, 2025. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at WALLINGFORD SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION CEN on June 21, 2025?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions."

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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