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YARDLEY REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTERCMS #39581716 citations on this visit
16 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 16 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 - Few 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 observation, it was determined that the facility failed to provide a safe, clean, and comfortable environment on one of three nursing units. (South) Findings include: Observations during an environmental tour of the South nursing unit on March 8, 2023, at 9:57 a.m., revealed the following: Wallpaper was peeling and missing on the wall around the overbed light fixture in resident room [ROOM NUMBER] B. There was a build-up of rust and dirt around the base of the toilet, the linoleum was loose around the edges of the floor adjacent to the walls, and the paper towel holder was empty in resident bathroom [ROOM NUMBER]. There was an area of rough, unpainted plaster placed over the wall paper near the cove molding in the bathroom of 207. In the bathroom of room [ROOM NUMBER], there was a build-up of rust around the base of the toilet, the linoleum was loose around the edges of the floor adjacent to the walls, there were patches of rough, unpainted plaster near the the cove molding and the mirror, and the paper towel holder was missing. In the bathroom of resident room [ROOM NUMBER], the cove molding beside the toilet was coming loose from the wall. The gap on the floor between the linoleum and cove molding had a build-up of dirt. Observation during an environmental tour of the South nursing unit on March 7, 2023, at 12:05 p.m. and 12:50 p.m., revealed the over-bed table in resident room [ROOM NUMBER] A held medical supplies (two bags of tubing) and a washcloth and was observed with multiple areas of dried spillage and debris. 28 Pa. Code 207.2(a) Administrator's responsibility. 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 5 Event ID: 395817 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 395817 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 03/10/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Yardley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center 1480 Oxford Valley Road Yardley, PA 19067 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 0677 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. 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 observation, it was determined that the facility failed to provide services to maintain adequate grooming and personal hygiene for residents unable to carry out activities of daily living for two of 29 sampled residents. (Residents 48, 71) Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Clinical record review revealed that Resident 48 had diagnoses that included dementia, contractures of both legs, and history of a stroke. The Minimum Data Set assessment dated [DATE], indicated that the resident was cognitively impaired and required extensive staff assistance for personal hygiene. The care plan identified that Resident 48 had difficulty caring for herself due to her physical limitations and interventions included that staff assist with daily hygiene and grooming. Observations on March 7, 2023, at 1:53 p.m., and March 8, 2023, at 9:59 a.m., revealed that Resident 48's fingernails on both hands were long with dirt underneath. Clinical record review revealed that Resident 71 had diagnoses that included muscle weakness, history of a stroke affecting the right dominant side, and contractures of the right elbow, muscle of the right arm, and right hand. The MDS assessment dated [DATE], indicated that the resident was cognitively impaired and required extensive staff assistance for personal hygiene. The care plan identified that Resident 71 had difficulty caring for herself due to unsteady gait and physical limitations and interventions included that staff assist with daily hygiene and grooming. Observations on March 7, 2023, at 12:54 p.m., and March 8, 2023, at 10:24 a.m., revealed that Resident 71's fingernails on both hands were long with dirt underneath. 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing services. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395817 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 5 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 395817 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 03/10/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Yardley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center 1480 Oxford Valley Road Yardley, PA 19067 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 0679 Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. 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, observation, staff interview, and resident interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide an activities program to meet needs and preferences based on the comprehensive assessment and care plan for one of 29 sampled residents. (Resident 121) Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Clinical record review revealed that Resident 121 had diagnoses that included depression, anxiety disorder, and limitation of activities due to disability. The quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE], indicated that the resident had no memory problems, but was unable to report the correct day of the week. In addition, Resident 121 required staff assistance for transferring between surfaces and moving about the unit. The annual MDS assessment dated [DATE], identified that Resident 121 expressed that it was important to do things with groups of people, listen to preferred music, and to participate in religious services or practices. The resident's care plan identified that the resident enjoyed activities such as watching movies and listening to oldies music. Interventions included offering activities consistent with known interests and encouraging participation. Review of the Social Services assessment dated [DATE], indicated that the resident's religious preference was Catholic. During an interview on March 7, 2023, at 1:24 p.m., Resident 121 reported that he was not informed of activities programming and was not able to read the activities calendar. The resident stated that he found out about a religious service for Ash Wednesday on March 22, 2023, after it was over and that participation was important for him to receive the ashes. Also, the resident stated that he desired to meet with a priest at other times, requested the same, and was not provided with the opportunity. In addition, Resident 121 stated that he would like to attend group activities, such as movies, if someone would assist him to go. Review of activities calendars for February and March 2023, revealed that bible study was offered on Resident 121's unit weekly, that movies were shown in the Main Dining Room three times in February 2023, and oldies music was offered four times in March 2023. Observation in the South lounge on March 8, 2023, from 10:30 a.m. through 11:00 a.m., revealed that a religious activity, including music/singing, was held on Resident 121's unit while the resident remained in bed. Review the resident's clinical record and activities attendance sheets revealed there was a lack of documentation to support that Resident 121 was invited to any group activities and/or provided with an opportunity to participate in religious services or practices. During an interview on March 10, 2023, at 1:13 p.m., the Activities Director confirmed that the priest did not visit residents in their rooms and that services were held on Ash Wednesday. 28 Pa. Code 201.29(j) Resident rights. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395817 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 5 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 395817 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 03/10/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Yardley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center 1480 Oxford Valley Road Yardley, PA 19067 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 0684 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. 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 physicians' orders were implemented for two of 29 sampled residents. (Residents 38, 71) Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Clinical record review revealed that Resident 71 had diagnoses that included high blood pressure and history of a stroke. On June 15, 2020, a physician ordered that staff administer a medication (metoprolol tartrate) three times daily to treat the resident's high blood pressure. Staff was not to give the metoprolol tartrate if the resident had a systolic blood pressure (the first measurement of blood pressure when the heart beats, and the pressure is at its highest) of less than 110 millimeters of mercury (mm/Hg) or heart rate of less than 60 beats per minute (bpm). A physician's order dated January 21, 2021, directed staff to administer an additional medication (hydralazine) every six hours to treat the resident's high blood pressure. Staff was not to give the hydralazine if the resident had a systolic blood pressure of less than 130 mm/Hg or heart rate of less than 60 bpm. A review of Medication Administration Records (MARs) revealed that staff administered the hydralazine when the resident's systolic blood pressure was under 130 mm/Hg on seven occasions in February 2023, and three occasions in March 2023. In addition, staff administered the metoprolol on 18 occasions in February and six occasions in March 2023, and administered the hydralazine on 20 occasions in February 2023, and six occasions in March 202,3 with no evidence that blood pressure and/or heart rate was measured prior to giving the medications. In an interview conducted on March 10, 2023, the Director of Nursing confirmed that Resident 71 received the hydralazine outside prescribed parameters on multiple occasions. Clinical record review revealed that Resident 38 had diagnoses that included high blood pressure and an irregular heart rhythm. On November 17, 2015, a physician ordered that staff administer a medication (metoprolol succinate) once daily at bed time to treat the resident's high blood pressure. Staff was not to give the medication if the resident had a systolic blood pressure of less than 100 mm/Hg or heart rate of less than 60 bpm. A review of the February and March 2023, MARs revealed that staff administered the medication with no evidence that blood pressure and/or heart rate was measured on five occasions in February 2023, and three occasions in March 2023. 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing services. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395817 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 5 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 395817 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 03/10/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Yardley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center 1480 Oxford Valley Road Yardley, PA 19067 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 0685 Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. 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, observation, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure each resident received assistive devices to maintain hearing abilities for one of 29 sampled residents. (Resident 38) Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Clinical record review revealed that Resident 38 had diagnoses that included pigmentary retinal dystrophy (causes progressive vision loss), depression, and anxiety disorder. The Minimum Data Set assessment dated [DATE], indicated that the resident's vision was impaired and hearing was highly impaired. The care plan identified that the resident had difficulty communicating as evidenced by hearing loss/deafness. Interventions included for the resident to use cochlear implant hearing aides in both ears and to use a communication board. On September 15, 2022, the Nurse Practioner noted that staff was to encourage Resident 38 to wear the cochlear devices daily. Review of additional physician's documentation dated January 13, 2023, revealed that Resident 38's cochlear implants were broken and awaiting replacement. It was also noted that the resident had a white board at bedside for communication; but, typically stated, I can't see it. Resident 38 was observed in bed on March 7, 2023, with signs posted on the overbed light fixture that read, [Patient] can't hear without cochlear implants. Both broken. [Patient] can read lips. On March 8, 2023, at 10:17 a.m., the surveyor attempted to communicate with the resident by writing on the white board. The resident stated, I can't see it. In addition, when speaking to the the resident with lips visible, Resident 38 squinted while looking toward the speaker; but, did not respond. During an interview on March 7, 2023, at 12:15 p.m., LPN 1 was not aware of the status of the broken hearing devices. There was a lack of documentation to support that the facility assisted Resident 38 with acquiring needed hearing devices. 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(3)(5) Nursing services. 28 Pa. Code 211.16(a) Social services. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395817 If continuation sheet Page 5 of 5

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Citations

16 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.

  • 0584GeneralS&S Dpotential 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.

  • 0677GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F677 - A resident who is unable to carry out activities of daily living receives

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

  • 0679GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F679 - Activities

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

  • 0684GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F684 - Quality of care

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  • 0685GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F685 - Vision and hearing

    Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

  • 0006GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

  • 0023GeneralS&S Cno actual harm

    Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.

  • 0036GeneralS&S Cno actual harm

    Establish emergency prep training and testing.

  • 0039GeneralS&S Cno actual harm

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

  • 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.

  • 0353GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  • 0372GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

  • 0754GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.

  • 0912GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F912 - Measure at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple resident

    Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

  • 0918GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    F918 - Bathroom Facilities

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

FAQ · About this visit

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What happened during the March 10, 2023 survey of YARDLEY REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of YARDLEY REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER on March 10, 2023. The surveyor cited 16 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at YARDLEY REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER on March 10, 2023?

Yes, 16 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receivin..."

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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