F 0600
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment,
and neglect by anybody.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on a
review of facility's abuse policy, clinical records, and select investigative reports and staff interview it was
determined the facility failed to assure that one resident (Resident 2) was free from sexual
abuse/harassment perpetrated by another resident (Resident 1) and out of 9 residents sampled.Findings
included: A review of the current facility policy titled Abuse Policy, last reviewed by the facility on September
2024, revealed the resident has the right to be free from abuse, neglect, and misappropriation of resident
property. Residents must not be subject to abuse by anyone, including but not limited to, facility staff, other
residents, consultants or volunteers, staff of other agencies, family members or legal guardians, or other
individuals. Further review defined sexual abuse as non-consensual sexual contact of any type with a
resident including sexual harassment, sexual assault. A review of Resident 1's clinical record revealed
admission to the facility on April 22, 2024, with diagnoses to include dementia (a group of symptoms
affecting memory, thinking and social abilities. The symptoms interfere with a person's daily life). A quarterly
Minimum Data Set assessment (MDS-a federally mandated standardized assessment completed
periodically to plan resident care) dated June 5, 2025, indicated the resident was severely cognitively
impaired with a BIMS score of 5 (brief interview of mental status to a tool to assess the resident's attention,
orientation and ability to register and recall new information 0-7 represents severe cognitive impairment).
Facility documentation and behavior progress notes revealed that Resident 1 exhibited sexually
inappropriate behaviors prior to the incidents involving Resident 2. A progress note dated February 8, 2025,
indicated that Resident 1 attempted to inappropriately grab staff during care. Resident 1's care plan,
initiated April 26, 2024, identified sexualized behaviors including making sexual comments and gestures
toward staff. Interventions included two-person assistance for all care and a referral to psychiatric services.
A review of Resident 2's clinical record revealed admission to the facility on May 23, 2025, with diagnoses
including dementia. An admission MDS dated [DATE], documented a BIMS score of 1, also indicating
severe cognitive impairment. Resident 2 lacked the mental capacity to consent to sexual contact or activity.
A review of facility documentation dated July 4, 2025, revealed that during a scheduled activity, Resident 1
was observed wheeling himself toward Resident 2, who was seated in a chair. Resident 1 then reached out
and made contact with Resident 2's chest and groin area. The staff witness, identified as Employee 1
(Activities Aide), provided a written statement on July 4, 2025, at 2:55 p.m., documenting that Resident 1
was seen touching Resident 2's breast and subsequently placing his hand between her legs in the genital
area. Staff immediately intervened and separated the residents During an interview with Employee 1 on
July 24, 2025, at approximately 11:30 a.m., she stated that during the activity on July 4, 2025, she looked
up and saw Resident 1 grab Resident 2 in the breast area. She stated that as she was standing up, she
told Resident 1 to stop it and before she could get to them, Resident 1 grabbed Resident 2 in the groin
area. Employee 1
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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.
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
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B. Wing
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
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07/24/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Greenwood Center for Nursing and Rehab
149 Lafayette Avenue
Tamaqua, PA 18252
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0600
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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stated Resident 2 was upset and crying briefly after the incident. However, this incident was not reported to
the Department of Health. In interviews, the Director of Nursing (DON) and the Nursing Home Administrator
(NHA) stated they did not believe the event was reportable, as they did not perceive intent on Resident 1's
part. The only intervention implemented was to increase supervision. A second incident occurred on July
14, 2025, during lunch hour in the dining room. Facility documentation revealed that at approximately 11:45
a.m., Resident 1 reached through the back of Resident 2's chair and touched her buttocks. The incident
was witnessed by Employee 2 (cook), who provided a written statement and confirmed the contact.
Resident 2 expressed discomfort and described Resident 1 as gross. Following this incident, the facility
reported the matter to the Department of Health, Adult Protective Services, and local law enforcement. The
facility also notified Resident 2's representative. Resident 1 was then placed on one-to-one supervision,
and staff were instructed to ensure separation between the two residents. The above findings were
reviewed with the NHA during an interview on July 24, 2025, at 1:15 PM, the NHA acknowledged that
Resident 1 displayed sexually inappropriate behaviors and was unable to provide evidence the facility
ensured that Resident 2 was free from sexual harassment perpetrated by Resident 1 and could provide no
evidence the facility had implemented sufficient safeguards to protect Resident 2 from recurring sexual
harassment or abuse. 28 Pa. Code 201.14 (a) Responsibility of licensee. 28 Pa. Code 201.18 (e)(1)
Management. 28 Pa. Code 201.29 (a) Resident Rights. 28 Pa. Code 211.10 (d) Resident care policies. 28
Pa. Code 211.12 (d)(1)(5) Nursing Services.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
395875
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/24/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Greenwood Center for Nursing and Rehab
149 Lafayette Avenue
Tamaqua, PA 18252
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0610
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on a
review of select facility policy, facility investigative reports, clinical records and staff interviews it was
determined the facility failed to ensure a complete and accurate investigation into sexual abuse was
completed for one resident out of 9 sampled (Resident 2). Findings included: A review of the current facility
policy titled Abuse Policy, last reviewed by the facility on September 2024, revealed the resident has the
right to be free from abuse, neglect, and misappropriation of resident property. Further review of the facility
abuse policy revealed under the area of investigation all reports of resident abuse, neglect, exploitation,
misappropriation, shall be promptly reported to local, state and federal agencies as defined by current
regulations, and thoroughly investigated by the administrator and or designee. The administrator or his/her
designee will provide appropriate agencies or individuals within five working days of the occurrence of the
incident. A review of Resident 2's clinical record revealed admission to the facility on May 23, 2025, with
diagnoses to include dementia (a group of symptoms affecting memory, thinking and social abilities. The
symptoms interfere with a person's daily life). An admission MDS dated [DATE], revealed the resident was
severely cognitively impaired with a BIMS score of 1 (brief interview of mental status to a tool to assess the
resident's attention, orientation and ability to register and recall new information 0-7 represents severe
cognitive impairment). A review of the facility's investigative documentation dated July 4, 2025, revealed
that Employee 1 (Activities Aide) reported observing Resident 1 grab Resident 2's breast and genital area
during an activity in the activity room. The investigation summary, completed by the Director of Nursing
(DON), referenced input from staff on duty and alert and oriented residents present at the time of the
incident; however, no additional written statements or interview documentation from those individuals were
included in the investigation file. The only written statement obtained was from Employee 1, which clearly
described that she observed Resident 1 grab Resident 2's genital area over her clothing. Further review of
the facility's investigative documentation revealed a written conclusion by the Director of Nursing (DON)
dated July 4, 2025, which stated: After a full investigation, per reporting guidelines, if both residents are
incapable and there is no injury, you do not have to report. At this point, there is no valid proof of any type of
inappropriate touching or behaviors that happened. No injuries. Both residents cannot recall what
happened. However, this rationale is inconsistent with federal regulatory guidance. Despite the DON's
written conclusion, the facility did not document any efforts to interview other staff or alert, and oriented
residents present during the incident, nor did it follow up on the eyewitness account from Employee 1, who
documented that she observed Resident 1 grab Resident 2's genital area over her clothing. The incident
was not reported to the Department of Health. In interviews on July 24, 2025, the DON and Nursing Home
Administrator (NHA) stated they did not believe the incident was reportable due to a lack of intent by
Resident 1.An interview conducted with the DON and NHA on July 24, 2025, at approximately 1:30 PM,
revealed they were unable to provide evidence that the investigation into the potential sexual abuse of
Resident 2 was complete or compliant with facility policy and federal reporting requirements. 28 Pa. Code
201.14 (a) Responsibility of licensee 28 Pa. Code 201.18(e)(1) Management 28 Pa. Code 201.29(a)(c)
Resident Rights 28 Pa. Code 211.10(d) Resident care policies. 28 Pa. Code 211.12(c)(d)(5) Nursing
Services.
Residents Affected - Few
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
395875
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/24/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Greenwood Center for Nursing and Rehab
149 Lafayette Avenue
Tamaqua, PA 18252
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0867
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop
corrective plans of action.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on a
review of the facility's plan of correction from the survey ending July 24, 2025, the outcome of the activities
of the facility's quality assurance committee, a review of clinical records, and staff interviews, it was
determined the facility failed to maintain compliance with nursing home regulations and ensure that plans to
improve the delivery of care and services effectively addressed recurring deficiencies for one of six
residents reviewed related to ensuring residents are free from sexual abuse (Resident 3) perpetrated by
another resident (Resident 1). Findings include: As a result of the deficiencies cited under the requirements
related to ensuring residents are free from sexual abuse during the survey of July 24, 2025, the facility
developed a plan of correction to serve as their allegation of compliance, which included a quality
assurance monitoring component to ensure that solutions were sustained. This corrective plan was to be
completed and functional by August 19, 2025. However, during the survey ending August 28, 2025,
continuing deficient facility practice was identified with these same requirements.According to the facility's
plan of correction for the deficiency cited on July 24, 2025, relating to ensuring residents are free from
sexual abuse, implemented to ensure deficient practice was corrected, included (1) The perpetrator is now
1:1 (level of staff to resident supervision) when out of bed. The recipient of sexual abuse was discharged
from the facility. (2) The facility completed a baseline audit of abuse allegations for two weeks, and
interventions have been implemented if applicable. (3) Facility educated staff regarding facility abuse policy.
The facility will ensure that allegations of abuse will follow a facility policy that includes safeguards to be in
place to protect residents from abuse. (4) The Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) or designee will audit the
allegation of abuse to ensure facility policy is followed weekly for four weeks and then monthly for two
months. (5) Audits will be submitted to the quality assurance performance improvement committee for
review.A clinical record review revealed Resident 3 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. A clinical record
review revealed that Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with a history of known maladaptive
behaviors such as inappropriate sexual comments to staff, touching staff inappropriately, wandering into
female residents' rooms, and grabbing residents' wheelchairs. Further clinical record review revealed on
August 27, 2025, Resident 1 sexually abused another resident when he was witnessed by facility staff
touching Resident 3's genital area over her clothing without consent. A review of QAPI documentation
revealed no evidence that the facility's performance improvement plan identified or addressed Resident 1's
known maladaptive behaviors as risk factors requiring specific interventions. The QAPI plan focused only
on the incident identified during the July 24, 2025, survey, without examining whether systemic failures in
supervision, behavioral monitoring, or abuse-prevention interventions contributed to the current event.
During an interview on August 28, 2025, at 11:00 AM, the Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) reviewed the
concern regarding the August 27, 2025, incident in which Resident 1 was witnessed touching Resident 3
over her clothing without consent. The NHA did not provide documented evidence the facility's internal
audits conducted after the July 24, 2025, survey identified Resident 1's history of maladaptive behaviors or
that he was included in the audits intended to monitor and prevent recurrence of sexual abuse
incidents.Further review revealed no documented evidence the Quality Assurance and Performance
Improvement (QAPI) committee evaluated Resident 1's behavioral history, implemented targeted prevention
strategies, or monitored the effectiveness of corrective actions beyond the initial audits.As a result, the
facility's QAPI activities did not identify or correct the underlying causes of the original deficiency,
contributing to the recurrence of resident-to-resident sexual abuse under the same
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
395875
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/24/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Greenwood Center for Nursing and Rehab
149 Lafayette Avenue
Tamaqua, PA 18252
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 0867
regulatory requirement. Cross Refer to F600 28 Pa. Code 201.18(e)(4) Management.28 Pa. Code 211.12
(d)(5) Nursing services.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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