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JUNIPER VILLAGE AT BROOKLINE-REHABILITATION AND SKCMS #3957565 citations on this visit
5 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 5 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0550 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Based on observation and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that care and services were provided in a manner that enhanced resident dignity for one of 15 residents sampled (Resident 28). Findings include: Clinical record review for Resident 28 revealed a Minimum Data Set Assessment (MDS, an assessment completed at specific intervals to determine care needs) dated April 1, 2025, that noted facility staff assessed the resident as having a BIMS (Brief Interview for Mental Status) of 6, which indicated cognitive impairment. Clinical record review for Resident 28 revealed the resident had current physician orders for an indwelling urinary foley catheter (a tube inserted into the bladder that drains urine) and associated care. Resident 28's current care plan revealed that the resident had a foley catheter due to obstructive uropathy (when the urine cannot flow properly through the body). An intervention included always having a dignity bag (a device such as a cover to promote dignity that conceals the urine in the collection bag). Review of Resident 28's task list (located in the electronic health record where staff document specific care related events for a resident) revealed the resident is to have a dignity bag at all times. Observation of Resident 28 on April 25, 2025, at 10:16 AM, 10:46 AM, and 11:31 AM revealed the resident was seated in his wheelchair in the main hallway located in front of the nurse's station. Resident 28's foley catheter collection bag was attached to the frame of the wheelchair and urine was visible. Several staff members and other residents were observed passing by Resident 28 as he sat in the hallway. An interview with Employee 2, licensed practical nurse, on April 25, 2025, at 11:31 AM revealed that Resident 28's foley catheter bag should be covered. The above information for Resident 28 was reviewed with the Nursing Home Administrator during an interview on April 25, 2025, at 1:08 PM. 28 Pa. Code 201.18(b)(1) Management (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 8 Event ID: 395756 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 395756 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/25/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Juniper Village at Brookline-Rehabilitation and Sk 1950 Cliffside Drive State College, PA 16801 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 0550 28 Pa. Code 201.29(a) Resident rights Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395756 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 8 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 395756 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/25/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Juniper Village at Brookline-Rehabilitation and Sk 1950 Cliffside Drive State College, PA 16801 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 0641 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure assessments accurately reflected residents' status for one of 15 residents reviewed (Resident 28). Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Clinical record review for Resident 28 revealed a Medicare Five-Day MDS (Minimum Data Set, an assessment tool completed at specific intervals to determine resident care needs) dated April 1, 2025, in which facility staff assessed the resident as having a feeding tube. Further clinical record review revealed no evidence that Resident 28 had a feeding tube. An interview with Employee 1, registered nurse assessment coordinator, on April 22, 2025, at 2:04 PM confirmed that Resident 28 did not have a feeding tube during the assessment period, and this was marked in error on the MDS. The Nursing Home Administrator and Director of Nursing were informed of the above findings during a meeting on April 23, 2025, at 1:49 PM. 483.20(g) Accuracy of Assessments Previously cited 5/16/2024 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(3)(5) Nursing services FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395756 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 8 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 395756 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/25/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Juniper Village at Brookline-Rehabilitation and Sk 1950 Cliffside Drive State College, PA 16801 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 0725 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on clinical record review, review of facility documents, and resident and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to have sufficient nursing staff to meet resident needs on one of two nursing units (second floor), and three of 12 residents reviewed (Resident 3, 20, and 248). Findings include: The facility's third floor was unoccupied by residents at the time of the onsite visit, and all facility residents were residing on the second-floor nursing unit. Interview with Resident 20 on April 22, 2025, at 11:50 AM revealed that she needed to rely on staff to go to the bathroom, as she was not supposed to take herself, and she sometimes has accidents waiting for the staff. Resident 20 stated she sometimes waits up to an hour for staff to come when she rings her call bell. Clinical record review for Resident 20 revealed a social service note dated January 13, 2025, at 11:09 AM indicating a family member of the resident expressed concern at a care plan meeting about call bell response times when the resident needs to utilize the bathroom. There was no follow up identified to the concern. A review of Resident 20's electronic call bell activation and response records for April 10 to 24, 2025, revealed the following call bell response times greater than 20 minutes after the resident activated the call bell: April 10, 2025, activated at 3:47 PM; response time of 22 minutes. April 10, 2025, activated at 9:15 PM; response time of 24 minutes. April 12, 2025, activated at 10:18 PM; response time of 26 minutes. April 14, 2025, activated at 10:59 AM; response time 26 minutes. April 17, 2025, activated at 6:47 AM; response time 22 minutes. April 17, 2025, activated at 4:42 PM; response time 25 minutes. April 17, 2025, activated at 7:00 PM; response time 22 minutes. April 18, 2025, activated at 5:29 AM; response time 21 minutes. April 19, 2025, activated at 8:35 PM; response time 50 minutes. April 20, 2025, activated at 3:05 PM; response time 23 minutes. April 10, 2025, activated at 4:56 PM; response time 24 minutes. (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395756 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 8 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 395756 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/25/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Juniper Village at Brookline-Rehabilitation and Sk 1950 Cliffside Drive State College, PA 16801 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 0725 April 21, 2025, activated at 12:34 AM; response time 28 minutes. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm April 22, 2025, activated at 3:58 PM; response time 50 minutes. April 22, 2025, activated at 6:26 PM; response time 22 minutes. Residents Affected - Some April 23, 2025, activated at 3:57 PM; response time 30 minutes. April 23, 2025, activated at 8:50 PM; response time 27 minutes. A review of Resident 20's bowel and bladder elimination records revealed staff documentation did not occur exactly at the point of service, but at some time during the shift the care occurred. Although a longer call bell response time could not be linked to the exact documentation time, it was determined that Resident 20's incontinent episodes of bowel, bladder, or both, on April 10, 14, 17, 18, and 25, 2025, had longer call bell response times. The above information regarding Resident 20's call bell response times was reviewed with the Nursing Home Administrator on April 25, 2025, at 9:45 AM. Clinical record review for Resident 248 revealed an admission Minimum Data Set Assessment (MDS, an assessment completed at specific intervals to determine care needs) dated April 11, 2025, that noted facility staff assessed the resident as having a BIMS (Brief Interview for Mental Status) of 15, which indicated no cognitive impairment. Clinical record review for Resident 3 revealed an admission MDS dated [DATE], that noted facility staff assessed the resident as having a BIMS of 6, which indicated cognitive impairment. An interview with Residents 3 and 248 on April 22, 2025, at 1:26 PM revealed concerns related to staff response to activated call bells. Resident 248 further stated that staff take half an hour to respond to the call bell and that's a problem. An interview with the Nursing Home Administrator and Director of Nursing on April 24, 2025, at 1:45 PM revealed that the facility documentation provided upon surveyor request for call bell response records accounted for the entire room for Residents 3 and 248. A review of the facility documentation titled Alerts, for Residents 3 and 248 revealed the following call bell activation dates/times with an elapsed time greater than 20 minutes: April 9, 2025, at 10:56 AM; response time 36 minutes. April 9, 2025, at 12:56 PM; response time 34.2 minutes. April 9, 2025, at 3:50 PM; response time 32.3 minutes. April 9, 2025, at 5:29 PM; response time 25.2 minutes. April 9, 2025, at 6:00 PM; response time 43.1 minutes. April 9, 2025, at 6:57 PM; response time 39.5 minutes. (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395756 If continuation sheet Page 5 of 8 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 395756 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/25/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Juniper Village at Brookline-Rehabilitation and Sk 1950 Cliffside Drive State College, PA 16801 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 0725 April 9, 2025, at 9:50 PM; response time 27.7 minutes. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm April 10, 2025, at 10:50 PM; response time 31.7 minutes. April 11, 2025, at 5:12 AM; response time 34.2 minutes. Residents Affected - Some April 11, 2025, at 7:25 PM; response time 23.5 minutes. April 12, 2025, at 11:02 AM; response time 40.9 minutes. April 12, 2025, at 8:00 PM; response time 26 minutes. April 12, 2025, at 8:10 PM; response time 46 minutes. April 12, 2025, at 9:56 PM; response time 23.6 minutes. April 13, 2025, at 7:10 PM; response time 44.1 minutes. April 13, 2025, at 8:35 PM; response time 24.7 minutes. April 14, 2025, at 6:13 AM; response time 22.6 minutes. The excessive call bell response times for Residents 3 and 248 were reviewed during an interview with the Nursing Home Administrator on April 25, 2025, at 1:14 PM. 28 Pa. Code 201.18(b)(1)(3) Management 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(3)(4)(5) Nursing services FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395756 If continuation sheet Page 6 of 8 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 395756 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/25/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Juniper Village at Brookline-Rehabilitation and Sk 1950 Cliffside Drive State College, PA 16801 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 0758 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Based on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that a resident's medication regime was free from potentially unnecessary medications for two of five residents reviewed (Residents 11 and 24). Findings include: Review of Resident 11's clinical record revealed a physician's order dated March 10, 2025, that indicated nursing staff may administer Ativan (for anxiety) 2 mg/ml (milligrams per milliliters) 0.5 ml (milliliters) every four hours as needed for anxiety. There was no documented evidence in Resident 11's clinical record to indicate that his physician documented a rational for the continued use of the Ativan beyond a 14-day period. Review of Resident 11's Medication Administration Record (MAR, a form utilized to document the administration of medications) for both March and April 2025, indicated that Resident 11 was not administered any as needed Ativan. Review of Resident 24's clinical record revealed a physician's order dated April 22, 2025, that indicated nursing staff may administer Ativan 2mg/ml 0.25 mg every four hours as needed for agitation or anxiety. There was no documented evidence in Resident 24's clinical record to indicate that her physician documented a rationale for the continued use of the Ativan beyond a 14-day period. The facility obtained a physician's order dated April 24, 2025, to initiate a 14 day time span after the surveyor questioning. Interview with the Administrator and Director of Nursing on April 24, 2025, at 1:50 PM confirmed the above findings for Residents 11 and 24. 28 Pa. Code 211.9(k) Pharmacy services 28 Pa. Code 211.12(c)(d)(1)(3)(5) Nursing services FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395756 If continuation sheet Page 7 of 8 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 395756 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/25/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Juniper Village at Brookline-Rehabilitation and Sk 1950 Cliffside Drive State College, PA 16801 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 0761 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few 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. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to properly store resident medications on one of two nursing units reviewed (Second Floor [NAME] Nursing Unit; Residents 4 and 250). Findings include: Observation during the medication pass on the Second Floor [NAME] Nursing Unit on [DATE], at 9:35 AM revealed two medications carts being utilized by Employee 2, licensed practical nurse. Observation of Medication Cart 1 revealed the following: There was a significant accumulation of debris and dirt in the platform located below the bottom drawers of the medication cart. There were two medication punch cards located on the platform under the drawers of the medication cart. One medication card belonged to Resident 4 and contained a dose of Hydralazine (a medication used to treat high blood pressure). The other medication card belonged to Resident 250 who was discharged from the facility on February 5, 2024, per clinical documentation. The medication card for Resident 250 contained several doses of Docusate (a stool softener), which had expired on [DATE]. There were several unsecured and unidentified medication tablets on the platform of the medication card located under the drawers that included several unidentified pills: a white colored oblong pill, a pink colored oval pill, a white colored capsule, and a white colored round pill. Observation of Medication Cart 2 revealed the following: Significant accumulation of debris and dirt on the platform located below the bottom drawers of the medication cart. An unsecured and unidentified white colored round pill located on the platform of the medication cart under the drawers. The above findings were reviewed in a meeting with the Nursing Home Administrator and Director of Nursing on [DATE], at 1:30 PM. 28 Pa. Code 201.18(b)(1) Management 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1) Nursing services FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395756 If continuation sheet Page 8 of 8

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Citations

5 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.

  • 0725GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F725 - Nursing Services

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

  • 0758GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F758 - Medication Errors

    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

  • 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.

  • 0550GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F550 - Resident Rights

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

  • 0641GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F641 - Accuracy of Assessments

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

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What happened during the April 25, 2025 survey of JUNIPER VILLAGE AT BROOKLINE-REHABILITATION AND SK?

This was a inspection survey of JUNIPER VILLAGE AT BROOKLINE-REHABILITATION AND SK on April 25, 2025. The surveyor cited 5 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at JUNIPER VILLAGE AT BROOKLINE-REHABILITATION AND SK on April 25, 2025?

Yes, 5 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each ..."

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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