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Inspection visit

Inspection

FAIR ACRES GERIATRIC CENTERCMS #3957808 citations on this visit
8 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 8 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0756 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based upon facility policy review, clinical record review, and interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that medication irregularities were acted upon by a physician for one of five residents reviewed (Resident 134). Findings include: Review of facility records revealed a policy titled [NAME] Rx Policy and Procedures Manual, Subject: Medication Regimen Review, dated June 1, 2023, documenting resident-specific irregularities and/or clinically significant risks resulting from or associated with medications are documented in the pharmacy's consulting records and reported to the resident's attending physician, the facility's Medical Director and Director of Nursing as appropriate. The physician will accept and document that the irregularity has been reviewed. The attending physician should document his or her rationale in accordance with federal and state regulations. Review of R134's Consultation Report for the Medication Regimen Review completed on October 6, 2024, revealed a recommendation to discontinue D-Mannose (a dietary supplement used to treat or prevent urinary tract infections), as the resident continues to have urinary tract infections (UTIs). Use should also be avoided in patients with diabetes (disease that affects how the body uses blood sugar) due to effects on blood sugar. Review of R134's clinical record failed to reveal that the above recommendation was addressed by the physician. Review of R134's Consultation Report for the Medication Regimen Review completed on October 6, 2024, revealed a recommendation to discontinue Melatonin (a hormone that regulates day and night cycles) for insomnia, as the resident is also ordered Trazadone (an antidepressant) for insomnia. Review of R134's Consultation Report for the Medication Regimen Review completed on October 6, 2024, revealed a recommendation to discontinue Glucosamine-Chondroitin (supplement for joint pain) for osteoarthritis, as pain has been uncontrolled with use of this supplement, and it is likely not contributing to pain relief. Review of R134's Consultation Report for the Medication Regimen Review completed on October 6, 2024, revealed a recommendation to discontinue PreserVision AREDS 2 (a multivitamin), as resident is already ordered a daily multivitamin with minerals (Centrum Silver Women 50+). (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: 395780 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 395780 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 01/24/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Fair Acres Geriatric Center 340 N. Middletown Road Lima, PA 19037 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 - Few Review of R134's Consultation Report for the Medication Regimen Review completed on October 6, 2024, revealed a recommendation to change timing of Omeprazole (a stomach acid reducer), to 30-60- minutes prior to breakfast to optimize effectiveness. Review of R134's clinical record failed to reveal that the above recommendations were addressed by the physician. Interview conducted with Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) and Director of Nursing (DON) on January 24, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. when the above information was presented, the DON confirmed there was no documented evidence of a response by the physician to the recommendations made by the consulting pharmacist. 483.45 Drug Regimen Review, Report Irregular, Act on 28 Pa. Code 211.5(f) Clinical records FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395780 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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Citations

8 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.

  • 0756GeneralS&S Dpotential 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.

  • 0321GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

  • 0345GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

  • 0355GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

  • 0374GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

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

  • 0918GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    F918 - Bathroom Facilities

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

  • 0920GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F920 - Dining and Resident Activities

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

  • 0923GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

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

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the January 24, 2025 survey of FAIR ACRES GERIATRIC CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of FAIR ACRES GERIATRIC CENTER on January 24, 2025. The surveyor cited 8 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at FAIR ACRES GERIATRIC CENTER on January 24, 2025?

Yes, 8 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity ..."

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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