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Inspection

MEADOWCREST REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTERCMS #39569812 citations on this visit
12 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 12 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 - Some 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. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on review of facility policy, observations and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain a clean, homelike environment on two of two nursing units ([NAME] Lane and Garden Lane) and failed to provide a homelike environment for seven of 21 residents of the Garden Lane nursing unit (Residents R24, R4, R22, R34, R25, R16 and R17). Findings include: Review of the facility policy Homelike Environment, last reviewed on 1/4/24, indicated that the facility will ensure that residents are provided with a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and encouraged to use their personal belongings. During an observation on 5/14/24, from 6:32 a.m., through 7:20 a.m., the following was identified: -The main resident lounge located on [NAME] Lane nursing unit had six wheelchairs, a Hoyer lift and a floor scale which did not allow access for resident use. -The dining room at the end of [NAME] hall had a broken baseboard heating unit allowing for sharp edges to be protruding. -The dining room of the Garden Lane nursing unit had two wheelchairs that were marked with a tag to lean 4/21/24, with debris and the large w/c had broken arm rests. A closet with personal items(shave cream, razors, mouthwash) was open and had items on the floor and was accessible to residents. -The emergency exit near therapy room had six wheelchairs at exit then six wheelchairs in hall to the outer exit blocking emergency doors. During an interview on 5/14/24, at 7:22 a.m., the Nursing Home Administrator(NHA) confirmed that the facility failed to maintain a clean, homelike environment on two of two nursing units ([NAME] Lane and Garden Lane). During a observation on 5/14/24, from 9:45 a.m., through 10:32 a.m., the following was identified: -Resident R24's wall behind dresser, by her closet, behind her bed and behind the night stand all has areas with broken plastered walls. -Residents R4 and R22 had broken plaster behind beds with baseboard heater unit broken, the (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: 395698 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 395698 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/16/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Meadowcrest Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center 1200 Braun Road Bethel Park, PA 15102 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 0584 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm bathroom transition strip was broken and lifted allowing for a tripping hazard and the shared closet had clothes in piles on the floor on both sides. -Residents R34 and R25 had holes in the wall behind the beds, the floor was soiled with food debris and liquids and the shared closet had clothes in piles on the floor on both sides. Residents Affected - Some -Residents R16 and R17 floor had debris including a marker lying in the middle of the floor. During an interview on 5/14/24, at 10:45 a.m., the NHA confirmed that the facility failed to maintain a clean, homelike environment for seven of 21 residents of the Garden Lane nursing unit (Residents R24, R4, R22, R34, R25, R16 and R17). 28 Pa. code: 201.14 (a) Responsibility of licensee. 28 Pa Code: 201.18 (e)(1)(2) Management. 28 Pa Code: 201.29 (a)(c)(d) Resident rights. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395698 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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Citations

12 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.

  • 0223GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

  • 0353GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  • 0374GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

  • 0712GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F712 - Frequency of physician visits

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

  • 0923GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F923 - Have adequate outside ventilation by means of windows, or mechanical

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

  • 0578GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F578 - The right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or

    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

  • 0584GeneralS&S Epotential 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.

  • 0641GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F641 - Accuracy of Assessments

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  • 0761GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F761 - Labeling of Drugs and Biologicals

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

  • 0868GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F868 - Quality assessment and assurance

    Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

  • 0944GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    F944 - Quality assurance and performance improvement

    Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

  • 0949GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F949 - Training Requirements

    Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the May 16, 2024 survey of MEADOWCREST REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of MEADOWCREST REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER on May 16, 2024. The surveyor cited 12 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at MEADOWCREST REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER on May 16, 2024?

Yes, 12 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smok..."

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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