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Inspection visit

Health inspection

CEDAR HAVEN HEALTHCARE CENTERCMS #3957706 citations on this visit
6 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 6 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0609 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Based on facility policy review, clinical record review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to report an allegation of abuse to the local Area Agency of Aging and the State Survey Agency for of one of 36 sampled residents. (Resident 50) Findings include: Review of the facility policy entitled, Abuse Definitions, Prevention, and Reporting, last reviewed September 30, 2022, revealed that the Administrator or their designee would report all allegations of abuse immediately to the Department of Health Field Office and to the Area Agency on Aging. Clinical record review revealed that on August 26, 2022, Resident 50 stated that Resident 99 hit her and was found covering her left eye. The area above her left eye was noted to be reddened and Resident 50 stated that it hurt. On August 31, 2022, staff heard Resident 50 screaming and found Resident 99 in her bathroom. Resident 50 stated that Resident 99 hit her four times in the head. According to the nurse's note Resident 50's pain level seemed to be 10 out of 10 based on a 1-10 scale. In an interview on December 9, 2022, at 1:15 p.m., RN 1 said there was no documentation to support that the State Department of Aging and the State Survey Agency were notified of the allegation of abuse. 28 Pa. Code 201.18(e)(1) Management. 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 6 Event ID: 395770 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 395770 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 12/09/2022 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Cedar Haven Healthcare Center 590 South Fifth Avenue Lebanon, PA 17042 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 0688 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on clinical record review and observation, it was determined that the facility failed to implement interventions to prevent contractures for one of 36 sampled residents. (Resident 113) Findings include: Clinical record review revealed that Resident 113 had diagnoses that included dementia, diabetes, and muscle weakness. Review of the Minimum Data Set assessment dated [DATE], revealed that Resident 113 had cognitive impairments and required extensive assistance from staff with personal hygiene and dressing. On May 23, 2022, a physician ordered that staff apply bilateral palm guards to the resident's hands with morning care and remove at bedtime. Observations on December 6, 2022, from 12:22 p.m. through 2:00 p.m., and December 7, 2022, from 11:11 a.m. through 1:17 p.m., revealed that Resident 113 was in bed with no bilateral palm guards. The palm guards were observed in a basket next to the sink during these times. 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(3)(5) Nursing services. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395770 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 6 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 395770 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 12/09/2022 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Cedar Haven Healthcare Center 590 South Fifth Avenue Lebanon, PA 17042 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 0689 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on clinical record review, observation and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that safety interventions for skin tears and falls were in place for one of 36 sampled residents. (Resident 10) Findings include: Clinical record review revealed that Resident 10 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses that included Parkinson's Disease, malnutrition, and hypertension (high blood pressure). Review of the Minimum Data Set assessment dated [DATE], revealed that the resident required extensive assistance from staff with personal hygiene and dressing. On November 18, 2022, the physician ordered that staff apply Geri sleeves (sleeves to protect the arms from shearing) to the resident's arms at all times except for when bathing. On December 6, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. through 1:55 p.m., and on December 7, 2022, at 1:10 p.m., Resident 10 was observed in bed without Geri sleeves. Review of facility incident report dated December 2, 2022, revealed that Resident 10 had a fall from her wheelchair reaching for a soda can. The intervention was to provide the resident a grabber. Observation on December 6, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. through 1:55 p.m., and on December 7, 2022, at 1:10 p.m., revealed Resident 10 in her room with no grabber. In an interview on December 9, 2022, at 12:09 p.m., Registered Nurse 1 confirmed that Resident 10 had not been provided a grabber and no other interventions were put in place after her fall. 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing services. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395770 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 6 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 395770 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 12/09/2022 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Cedar Haven Healthcare Center 590 South Fifth Avenue Lebanon, PA 17042 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 0756 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Based on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that a licensed pharmacist conducted medication regimen reviews at least monthly for five of 36 sampled residents. (Residents 47, 76, 118, 145, 155) Findings include: Clinical record review revealed that between September and December 2022, the pharmacist reviewed Residents 47, 76, 118, 145, and 155's medication regimen only once. There was no documented evidence that Residents 47, 76, 118, 145, and 155's medication regimens were reviewed monthly. In an interview on December 9, 2022, at 1:20 p.m., RN1 confirmed that there was no documented evidence that a licensed pharmacist reviewed Residents 47, 76, 118, 145, and 155's monthly medication regimens in September and October 2022. 28 Pa. Code 201.18(e)(1)(3)(6) Management. 28 Pa. Code 211.9 (k) Pharmacy services. 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(3)(5) Nursing services. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395770 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 6 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 395770 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 12/09/2022 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Cedar Haven Healthcare Center 590 South Fifth Avenue Lebanon, PA 17042 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 0812 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Based on policy review, observation, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to store food under sanitary conditions in the dietary department. Residents Affected - Many Findings include: Review of the facility policy entitled, Dietary Services, last reviewed September 30, 2022, revealed that sanitary conditions were to be maintained in the storage and preparation of food. Observations during the initial tour of the kitchen on December 6, 2022, at 10:33 a.m., revealed various particles of food and liquid on the shelves in coolers one and four. In coolers three and four, there was various particles of debris on the floor. In cooler three there were four beef patties in a plain bag that was not labeled or dated. There were multiple spots of dried food debris on the lids of the bulk flour and sugar containers. There was a container of white powder that was not labeled or dated, a scoop was stored inside of the container. In an interview at the time of the observation the Dietary Director stated the substance was thickener. In an interview conducted on December 6, 2022, at 11:15 a.m., the Dietary Director confirmed that the previously mentioned kitchen equipment items needed to be cleaned and the food items should have been labeled and dated. 28 Pa. Code 201.18(b)(3) Management. 28 Pa. Code 211.6(c) Dietary services. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395770 If continuation sheet Page 5 of 6 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 395770 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 12/09/2022 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Cedar Haven Healthcare Center 590 South Fifth Avenue Lebanon, PA 17042 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 0850 Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds. Level of Harm - Potential for minimal harm Based on staff interview and a review of facility documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to provide a qualified full-time social worker for a facility with more than 120 beds. Residents Affected - Many Findings include: During an interview on December 7, 2022, at 12:50 p.m., the Director of Quality Assurance reported that the facility did not have a social worker for the 324 bed facility since November 15, 2022. At the time of the survey, the in-house census was 195 residents. Review of the time records for the staff member filling in for the social worker revealed that she worked an average of 2.74 hours a day (excluding weekends and holidays) between November 15 and December 9, 2022, and was not full-time. 211.16(a) Social services. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395770 If continuation sheet Page 6 of 6

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Citations

6 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.

  • 0609GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F609 - The facility must develop and implement written policies and procedures that:

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  • 0688GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F688 - Mobility

    Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

  • 0689GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F689 - Accidents

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • 0756GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F756 - Drug Regimen Review

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

  • 0812GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    F812 - Food safety requirements

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  • 0850GeneralS&S Cno actual harm

    F850 - Social worker

    Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.

FAQ · About this visit

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What happened during the December 9, 2022 survey of CEDAR HAVEN HEALTHCARE CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of CEDAR HAVEN HEALTHCARE CENTER on December 9, 2022. The surveyor cited 6 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at CEDAR HAVEN HEALTHCARE CENTER on December 9, 2022?

Yes, 6 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities."

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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