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Inspection visit

Inspection

SCHUYLKILL CENTERCMS #3958311 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 1 deficiency. 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. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on clinical record review and resident and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide services to maintain adequate grooming and hygiene for five of 11 sampled residents who required assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). (Residents 1, 4, 5, 6, and 8) Findings include: Clinical record review revealed that Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses that included diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy, and acquired absence of the right leg above the knee. Review of the resident's care plan and clinical record revealed they required assistance with bathing/showering due to their physical condition and were scheduled for showers on Monday and Thursday. There was a lack of documentation that a shower was provided on November 4, 11, and 25, 2024. In an interview on December 2, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., Resident 1 stated they had not refused a shower on those dates. Clinical record review revealed that Resident 4 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses that included personal history of ischemic attack, cerebral infarction, adult failure to thrive, and diabetes mellitus. Review of the resident's care plan and clinical record revealed they required assistance with bathing/showering due to their physical condition and were scheduled for showers on Tuesday and Friday. There was a lack of documentation that a shower was provided on November 8 and 26, 2024. In an interview on December 2, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., Resident 4 stated they had not refused a shower on those dates. Clinical record review revealed that Resident 5 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses that included acute chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure, difficulty walking, and weakness. Review of the resident's care plan and clinical record revealed they required assistance with bathing/showering due to their physical condition and were scheduled for showers on Wednesday and Saturday. There was a lack of documentation that a shower was provided on November 9, 23, and 27, 2024. In an interview on December 2, 2024, at 1:05 p.m., Resident 5 stated they had not refused a shower on those dates. Clinical record review revealed that Resident 6 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses that included hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction, and diabetes mellitus. Review of the resident's care plan and clinical record revealed they required assistance with bathing/showering due to their physical condition and were scheduled for showers on Wednesday and Sunday. There was a lack of documentation that a shower was provided on November 3, 6, 10, 24, and 27, 2024. In an interview on December 2, 2024, at 11:25 a.m., Resident 6 stated they had not refused a shower (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: 395831 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 395831 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 12/02/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Schuylkill Center 1000 Schuylkill Manor Rd Pottsville, PA 17901 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 on those dates. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Clinical record review revealed that Resident 8 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses that included hypertensive heart disease with heart failure, abnormalities of gait and mobility and weakness. Review of the resident's care plan and clinical record revealed they required assistance with bathing/showering due to their physical condition and were scheduled for showers on Tuesday and Friday. There was a lack of documentation that a shower was provided on November 8, 2024. In an interview on December 2, 2024 at 2:05 p.m., Resident 8 stated they had not refused a shower on that date. Residents Affected - Few In an interview on December 2, 2024, at 2:30 p.m., the Administrator and Director of Nursing stated that the residents should have been offered showers on the scheduled dates. CFR 483.10(a) Resident Rights. Previously cited 8/25/24 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing services. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395831 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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Citations

1 citation 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.

  • 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.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the December 2, 2024 survey of SCHUYLKILL CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of SCHUYLKILL CENTER on December 2, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at SCHUYLKILL CENTER on December 2, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her right..."

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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