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Inspection visit

Health inspection

JUNIPER VILLAGE AT BROOKLINE-REHABILITATION AND SKCMS #3957562 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 2 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

395756 03/06/2026 Juniper Village at Brookline-Rehabilitation and Sk 1950 Cliffside Drive State College, PA 16801
F 0744 Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to develop and implement individualized person-centered care plans to address dementia and cognitive loss displayed by two of four residents reviewed (Residents 4 and 13). Findings include: Clinical record review for Resident 4 revealed the facility admitted her on October 11, 2025, with diagnoses including dementia (loss of memory, language, problem-solving, and other thinking abilities that interfere with daily life). A review of Resident 4's admission Minimum Data Set Assessment (MDS, a form completed at specific intervals to determine care needs) dated October 18, 2025, indicated that the facility assessed Resident 4 as having a diagnosis of dementia. The facility determined that a care plan for dementia and cognitive loss would be developed. A review of Resident 4's care plan revealed that there was no indication that the facility had developed and implemented a person-centered care plan to address the resident's dementia and cognitive loss. Clinical record review for Resident 13 revealed the facility admitted her on January 8, 2026, Resident 13's admission MDS dated [DATE], indicated that the facility assessed Resident 13 as having a diagnosis of dementia. The facility determined that a care plan for dementia and cognitive loss would be developed. A review of Resident 13's care plan revealed that there was no indication that the facility had developed and implemented a person-centered care plan to address the resident's dementia and cognitive loss. The findings were reviewed with the Director of Nursing during a meeting on March 6, 2026, at 11:50 AM. 28 Pa Code 211.12 (d)(1)(3)(5) Nursing services Residents Affected - Few Page 1 of 2 395756 395756 03/06/2026 Juniper Village at Brookline-Rehabilitation and Sk 1950 Cliffside Drive State College, PA 16801
F 0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on observation, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure an environment free from the potential spread of infection for one of one open nursing unit (Second floor).Findings include: Observation on March 5, 2026, at 12:30 PM, of the Second-floor nursing unit resident shower/bathing room revealed a wall with multiple hooks which had four bathrobes hanging from the hooks. Below the bathrobes and leaning against the wall was a clear plastic bag of laundry containing damp towels and washcloths. The laundry items were piled up three feet in height and overflowing from the bag. The damp laundry was in direct physical contact with three of the four hanging bathrobes. Concurrent interview with Employee 1, nurse aide, revealed that the bathrobes are clean and are utilized for residents when they get out of the shower. Employee 1 confirmed the damp laundry was from residents whose showers were completed with morning care and that it was in direct contact with the clean bathrobes. The above information was reviewed with the Nursing Home Administrator and the Director of Nursing on March 5, 2026, at 2:15 PM. 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing services Residents Affected - Some 395756 Page 2 of 2

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Citations

2 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.

  • 0744GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F744 - A resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia, receives the

    Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

  • 0880GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F880 - Infection Control

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

FAQ · About this visit

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What happened during the March 6, 2026 survey of JUNIPER VILLAGE AT BROOKLINE-REHABILITATION AND SK?

This was a inspection survey of JUNIPER VILLAGE AT BROOKLINE-REHABILITATION AND SK on March 6, 2026. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at JUNIPER VILLAGE AT BROOKLINE-REHABILITATION AND SK on March 6, 2026?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia."

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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