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Inspection visit

Inspection

YORK NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTERCMS #3956871 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 0563 Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on observation, review of clinical records and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that one of 12 residents reviewed was able to received visitors. (Resident R1) Residents Affected - Few Findings include: CMS issued guidance to the previously released QSO-NH-20-39 originally issued on 9/17/20 and revised on 11/12/21 regarding visitation in nursing homes. This revised guidance stated that, Visitation is now allowed for all residents at all times This will be implemented immediately by nursing home facilities. Review or Resident R1's Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS-federal mandated process for clinical assessment for all residents) dated May 2, 2024, revealed that Resident R1 entered the facility February 18, 2024, with diagnoses of anemia (blood disorder occurring when the blood lacks adequate healthy red blood cells), hypertension (also known as high blood pressure is a condition in which the blood pressure in artery is persistently elevated), diabetes mellitus (a metabolic disease involving inappropriately elevated blood glucose levels), hyperlipidemia (a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by elevated levels of lipids in the blood), hemiplegia (paralysis that effects one side of the body that results from disease or injury of the brain), anxiety (a mental condition characterized by excessive apprehensiveness about real or perceived thoughts), depression (a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest),and asthma (a chronic lung disease that causes the airways to become inflamed and narrow making breathing difficult). Resident R1's Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) measuring cognitive abilities received a BIMS score of 9 suggesting moderately impaired cognition. . Review of Resident R1's nursing note dated June 6, 2024, revealed IDT (Interdisciplinary team) attempted to conduct care conference with [resident's friend and emergency contact], regarding the resident's emergency contact aggressive behaviors with staff. During meeting [the resident's emergency contact] was aggressive using profanity and unable to redirect. IDT was unable to continue the meeting, will reschedule. Further review of Resident R1's social service documentation dated June 4, 2024, stated IDT team met with [resident's friend and emergency contact], educated to coordinate with business office and facility management in financial matters. (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: 395687 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 395687 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 06/21/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE York Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 7101 Old York Road Philadelphia, PA 19126 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 0563 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Interview with Resident R1's friend and emergency contact on June 21, 2024, at 9:42 a.m., revealed that he was called to come to the facility for an emergency meeting regarding Resident R1. The conference was attended by himself, the Nursing Home Administrator (NHA), Employee E1, the Director of Nursing (DON), Employee E2, and three other employees not introduced. During the conference, he was accused of stealing money from his friends Resident R1 and Resident R2. He stated that he was told he is not allowed in the building. Interview with Resident R1 June 21,2024 at 11:02 a.m. revealed that resident was told by her friend and that he was not allowed to visit her, he was banned from the facility. Resident R1 stated that he was not allowed in the facility because they (Administration) accused her friend of stealing money from her. Resident R1 stated that she has been friends for over twenty-two years and sometimes she has given him money to purchase stuff for her. Observation of Resident R1 during the above interview revealed Resident R1 visibly very upset by her friend not being allowed to visit her. Interview with Receptionist supervisor Employee E7, June 21,2024 at 10:52 a.m. revealed that, she has been employed by the facility for three years and admit being able to recognize the residents and recognize most of the visitors. Employee E7 confirmed knowing and recognizing Resident R1' friend. Employee E7 stated that on June 14, 2024, Resident R1's friend entered the building along with a bag of items intended for Resident R1. Employee E7 stated that she told the visitor that he was not allowed to enter the facility, he let the bag of items with Employee E7 to deliver to Resident R1. Employee E7 stated that she was told by the facility that this resident's visitor was not allowed to enter the building pending an investigation. Employee E7 denied knowing anything further of the investigation. Requests to NHA, Employee E1, of investigation was declined based on the failure to conduct a proper investigation. Interview with NHA Employee E1, DON, Employee E2, and ADON (Assistant Director of Nursing), Employee E3 on June 21, 2024, at 1:59 p.m. confirmed Resident R1's friend was requested to join a meeting on June 6, 2024. The meeting was arranged to investigate concerns regarding Resident R1's finances. Employee E1 stated that it was brought to the attention of the administration that an employee had concerns that Resident R1 and Resident R2 were being coached to withdraw money by Resident R1's friend. The unidentified employee stated that she overheard a phone conversation between Resident R1's friend and Resident R1 that seemed to be aggressive. Further interview with E1, E2, and E3 indicated that the meeting became emotionally intense, Resident R1's friend behavior was acrimonious and meeting concluded. Employee E1 denied any discussion or instruction of not being allowed in the building. When Employee E1 and E2 were questioned why the receptionist Employee E7 stated that she was told he was not allowed pending an investigation. The response was that it was unknown why Employee E7 said that. 28 Pa. Code 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee 28 Pa. Code 201.18(b)(3) Management FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395687 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.

  • 0563GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F563 - The resident has a right to receive visitors of his or her choosing at the time o

    Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the June 21, 2024 survey of YORK NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of YORK NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER on June 21, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at YORK NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER on June 21, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing."

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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