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Inspection visit

Health inspection

HOMEWOOD LIVING MARTINSBURG, INCCMS #3958963 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.

395896 12/11/2025 Homewood Living Martinsburg, Inc 437 Givler Drive Martinsburg, PA 16662
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 staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide a homelike environment for one of 37 residents reviewed (Resident 14). Findings include: The facility's policy entitled Homelike Environment, dated January 8, 2025, indicated that residents will be provided with a safe, clean comfortable and homelike environment. Observations of Resident 14's Broda Chair (a specialized chair designed primarily for individuals with mobility challenges and physical disabilities) on December 8, 2025 at 10:42 a.m.; December 9, 2025 at 1:19 p.m.; and December 10, 2025, at 2:20 p.m. revealed that the resident was resting in her chair and the left armrest had an area approximately 12 inches by 6 inches that was torn and shredded. Interview with Registered Nurse Supervisor 1 on December 10, 2025, at 2:37 p.m. confirmed that the left armrest cover on Resident 14's Broda chair had a large area that was torn and shredding off, and it should not be. Interview with the Director of Nursing on December 10, 2025, at 2:55 p.m. confirmed that Resident 14's Broda chair should not have armrests and/or headrests that are torn or shredded. 28 Pa. Code 201.29(j) Resident Rights. 28 Pa. Code 207.2(a) Administrator's Responsibility. Page 1 of 3 395896 395896 12/11/2025 Homewood Living Martinsburg, Inc 437 Givler Drive Martinsburg, PA 16662
F 0628 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. Based on review of clinical records as well as staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to notify the resident and resident representative in writing regarding the reason for hospitalizations, for four of 37 residents reviewed (Resident's R9, R37, R76 and R110). Findings include: The facility's policy for Admission, Transfer and Discharge Notification, dated January 8, 2025, did not indicate that upon transfer to the hospital the resident and legal guardian would be notified in writing. An admission MDS for Resident 9, dated October 19, 2025, indicated that the resident was cognitively impaired and had an indwelling urinary catheter (tube placed in the bladder to drain urine). A nurse's note for Resident 9, dated October 29, 2025, at 7:53 a.m. revealed that the resident was sent to the emergency room for an evaluation related to not being able to urinate and unsuccessful attempts to straight catheterize (medical device used to temporarily drain urine from the bladder) him. There was no documented evidence that written notification of transfer to the hospital was provided to Resident 9 or his representative. A quarterly MDS assessment for Resident 37, dated October 9, 2025, indicated that the resident was cognitively intact, required assistance from staff for all daily care needs, and had diagnoses that included congestive heart failure. A nursing note for Resident 37, dated July 3, 2025, revealed the resident was transferred to the hospital following a change in condition. There was no documented evidence in Resident 37's clinical record to indicate that the resident and resident's representative were notified in writing of the purpose for the transfer to the hospital. A quarterly Minimum Data Set assessment for Resident 76, dated October 31, 2025, indicated that the resident was cognitively impaired, required assistance from staff for her daily care needs and had diagnoses that included Alzheimer's disease. Review of Resident 76's clinical record revealed the resident was transferred to the hospital on March 20, 2025 following a fall with injury. There was no documented evidence in Resident 76's clinical record to indicate that the resident and resident representative were notified in writing of the reason for the resident's transfer to the hospital on March 20, 2025. An admission Minimum Data Set assessment for Resident 110, dated September 7, 2025, indicated that the resident was cognitively intact, required assistance from staff for his daily care needs and had diagnoses that included a total hip replacement. Review of Resident 110's progress notes revealed that the resident was transferred to the hospital on September 21, 2025, when he developed a temperature, cough and shortness of breath. There was no documented evidence in Resident 110's clinical record to indicate that the resident and resident representative were notified in writing of the purpose for the resident's transfer to the hospital on September 21, 2025. Interview with the Director of Admissions on December 11, 2025 at 10:45 a.m. confirmed that the facility is not automatically sending written notification to the resident and resident representative when a resident is transferred to the hospital. Interview with the Director of Nursing on December 11, 2025 at 16:30 a.m. confirmed that there is no documentation that the resident and resident representative were notified in writing of Resident 9, 37, 76 and 110's transfers to the hospital, and there should have been. 28 Pa Code: 201.25 Discharge policy. 28 Pa Code: 201.29 (f) Resident rights. 28 Pa Code: 201.29 (g) Resident rights 395896 Page 2 of 3 395896 12/11/2025 Homewood Living Martinsburg, Inc 437 Givler Drive Martinsburg, PA 16662
F 0773 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. Based on review of policies and clinical records, as well as staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to obtain laboratory studies as ordered by the physician for one of 39 residents reviewed (Resident 17).Findings include: The facility's laboratory and diagnostic test policy, dated January 8, 2025, indicated that the physician would identify and order diagnostic and laboratory testing based on the resident's diagnostic and monitoring needs.An admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment (a mandated assessment of a resident's abilities and care needs) for Resident 17, dated November 17, 2025, revealed that the resident was moderately cognitively impaired and had diagnoses that included hypothyroidism (a condition in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone). Physician's orders for Resident 17, dated November 25, 2025, included an order for staff to obtain a TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone - test used to identify the amount of hormones secreted by the thyroid).There was no documented evidence that staff obtained Resident 17's TSH as ordered on November 25, 2025. Interview with the Director of Nursing on December 11, 2025, at 11:29 a.m. confirmed that there was no documented evidence that Resident 17's TSH level was obtained as ordered by the physician. 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(3)(5) Nursing Services. 395896 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.

  • 0628GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F628 - Documentation

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

  • 0773GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F773 - The facility must—

    Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the December 11, 2025 survey of HOMEWOOD LIVING MARTINSBURG, INC?

This was a inspection survey of HOMEWOOD LIVING MARTINSBURG, INC on December 11, 2025. The surveyor cited 3 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at HOMEWOOD LIVING MARTINSBURG, INC on December 11, 2025?

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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