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Inspection visit

Health inspection

KING OF PRUSSIA SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATIONCMS #3958343 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 3 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

395834 04/17/2024 King of Prussia Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation 600 West Valley Forge Road King of Prussia, PA 19406
F 0557 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. Based on observations and interviews, it was determined the facility failed to ensure treatment with dignity and respect for one of five residents observed (Resident R1) Residents Affected - Few Findings include the following: Review of Resident R1's clinical record including medical diagnoses revealed diagnoses including but not limited to Dementia, Diabetes II, Peripheral Vascular Disease, muscle disorder, Peripheral Vascular Angioplasty status, Chronic Kidney Disease, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, and Anemia. Review of Resident R1's clinical record including MDS assessments revealed resident's BIMs score was 99 which indicates severe impaired cognitive function. Observation conducted on April 16, 2024, at 10:56 am, revealed Resident observed from the hallway laying without clothes on in bed. Resident R1's door and privacy curtain were both open, revealing Resident R1's body to anyone who walked past the room. A female housekeeper was mopping the room at the time of observation. This surveyor inquired if the resident was naked, the housekeeper stated that she was. As this surveyor turned to get staff to attend to the resident, a male housekeeper was about to enter the room, this surveyor informed that he could not enter the room because the resident was not dressed. Interview conducted with Nurse Aide, Employee E3 who was observed sitting at the nurse's station and was informed of the resident was laying exposed. Employee E3 stated the resident was getting ready to be washed up. Employee E3 went into the resident's room then closed the door. Deficient practice was confirmed during interview with DON and NHA on April 17, 2024, at 2:30 pm. 28 Pa. Code: 201.18(b)(2) Management. 28 Pa. Code: 201.29(j) Resident's rights. Page 1 of 3 395834 395834 04/17/2024 King of Prussia Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation 600 West Valley Forge Road King of Prussia, PA 19406
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. Based on observations and interviews with staff it was determined that the facility failed to provide hot water for all residents residing in the facility for two of two days observed, April 16, 2024, and April 17, 2024. Findings include the following: Tour of facility on April 16, 2024, at 11:45 am., revealed the shower rooms and bathrooms were not receiving sufficient hot water for comfort. Interview with Maintenance staff, Employee E confirmed the hot water temperatures were approximately 98 degrees in the shower rooms, bathrooms, and kitchen. Employee E6 indicated the hot water temperatures will be increased but the temperatures may take a few hours to circulate throughout the facility. Tour of the facility of April 17, 2024, at 1:00 pm., revealed no water in the shower rooms and low flowing water in the bathrooms. Interview conducted with maintenance staff, Employee E6, revealed a recent water pipe burst caused the need to turn the water off. Employee E6 provided documenation from the repair company indicating their estimated time of arrival was April 17, 2024, at 3:30 pm. REview of documentation provided by Nursing Home Administrator On April 18, 2024, at 9:31 am. of a receipt attached from the repair company, indicating the repair was made to hot water return line. Service representative verified leak was stopped, monitored as building pressure returned to normal and recorded hot water temperature at 106. Deficient practice was confirmed during interview with Director of Nursing and Nursing Home Administrator on April 17, 2024, at 2:30 pm. Previously cited 12/8/23 28 Pa. Code 201.29(j) Resident rights 28 Pa. Code 207.2(a) Administrator's responsibility 395834 Page 2 of 3 395834 04/17/2024 King of Prussia Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation 600 West Valley Forge Road King of Prussia, PA 19406
F 0755 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed ensure three medication carts were locked and secured out of six medication carts observed. Findings include: Observations conducted within the facility on [DATE], at 11:16 am., revealed three medication carts were unlocked. Observations of medication cart located behind the nurses' station and contained various creams, ointments, bandages, gauge, and powders. Observation conducted within the faccility of two other medication carts located adjacent to the nurses' station, revealed one contained bottles of medications, which was later established to be expired house medications, the other was labeled emergency cart and contained medical supplies but no medications. Observations conducted on [DATE], at 11:35 pm., accompanied by the Director of Nursing (DON) revealed the Director of Nursing was unaware of the unlocked medication carts. Interview and observations with the DON confirmed the house medications were expired and should not have been in the unlocked cart. The DON stated the cart would be removed. Tour of the facility conducted on [DATE], at 1:30 pm., revealed the carts containing medications was removed and the emergency cart was locked. Per DON education to be provided to staff regarding medication safety. Deficient practice was confirmed during interview with DON and NHA on [DATE], at 2:30 pm. Previously cited [DATE] 28 Pa. Code 211.9(h) Pharmacy services 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing services 395834 Page 3 of 3

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Citations

3 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.

  • 0755GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F755 - Pharmacy Services

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

  • 0557GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F557 - Respect and Dignity

    Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

FAQ · About this visit

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What happened during the April 17, 2024 survey of KING OF PRUSSIA SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION?

This was a inspection survey of KING OF PRUSSIA SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION on April 17, 2024. The surveyor cited 3 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at KING OF PRUSSIA SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION on April 17, 2024?

Yes, 3 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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