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Inspection visit

Inspection

LOYALHANNA CARE CENTERCMS #3958601 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 0584 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm 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 staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide a clean, comfortable, and homelike environment for three of four residents reviewed (Residents 1, 2, 3). Residents Affected - Few Findings include: The facility's safe and homelike policy, dated April 10, 2024, revealed that the facility will provide a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment including comfortable and safe temperature level meaning that the ambient temperature should be in a relatively narrow range that minimizes residents' susceptibility to loss of body heat and risk of hypothermia/hyperthermia and is comfortable for the residents. A quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment (a mandated assessment of a resident's abilities and care needs) for Resident 1, dated August 21, 2024, revealed that the resident was cognitively intact and required assistance with daily care needs. Interview with Resident 1 on October 23, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. revealed that her shower days are Monday and Friday afternoons. Resident 1 stated that during her showers the water temperature decreases to an uncomfortable level that is not even warm. She stated that she would like to have a warm shower like she did when she was at home. An annual MDS assessment for Resident 2, dated August 29, 2024, revealed that the resident was cognitively intact and required assistance with daily care needs. Interview with Resident 2 on October 23, 2024, at 10:33 a.m. revealed that her shower days are Monday and Thursday mornings. Resident 2 stated that temperature of the water during her shower constantly fluctuates and is not a comfortable water temperature for her. A quarterly MDS assessment for Resident 3, dated August 27, 2024, revealed that the resident was cognitively intact and required assistance with daily care needs. Interview with Resident 3 on October 23, 2024, at 10:45 a.m. revealed that she would like the water temperature for her showers to be warmer than it is. Interview with Nurse Aide 1 and Nurse Aide 2 on October 23, 2024, at 10:12 a.m. revealed that they have to check the water temperature prior to providing showers to the residents and that the water temperature is often cooler than the residents like, so bed baths are offered but refused because (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: 395860 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 395860 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 10/23/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Loyalhanna Care Center 535 McFarland Road Latrobe, PA 15650 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 0584 they want their scheduled showers and want them to be a comfortable temperature. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Observations in the North side shower room on October 23, 2024, at 10:15 a.m. revealed that the temperature gauge on the shower wall did not register higher that 80 Fahrenheit (F) during the five minutes that the water was being monitored. Residents Affected - Few Interview with Maintenance Director on October 23, 2024, at 11:45 a.m. revealed that he monitors the water temperature in both shower rooms. There is a valve that when adjusted regulates the amount of hot and cold water that is mixed to reach a temperature that is higher than 100 F and lower than 110 F. He stated that if the hot water is not hot enough when it is mixed, then a temperature of 100 F is not reached. Interview with Nursing Home Administrator October 23, 2024, at 1:20 p.m. confirmed that residents should have a temperature within their normal limits of 100-110 degrees F during their showers to provide a comfortable, homelike environment. 28 Pa. Code 201.29(j) Resident Rights. 28 Pa. Code 207.2(a) Administrator's Responsibility. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395860 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.

  • 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.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the October 23, 2024 survey of LOYALHANNA CARE CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of LOYALHANNA CARE CENTER on October 23, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at LOYALHANNA CARE CENTER on October 23, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was 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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