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Inspection visit

Health inspection

HUNTINGDON SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTCMS #3959134 citations on this visit
4 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 4 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0655 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on clinical record review, it was determined that the facility failed to develop and/or implement a baseline care plan that addressed individual resident needs for three of 20 sampled residents. (Residents 10, 13, 19)Findings include: Clinical record review revealed that Resident 10 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses that included diabetes, heart failure, and muscle weakness. The baseline care plan dated July 16, 2025, noted that the resident was incontinent of bowel. There was no evidence that the care plan included interventions and goals to address Resident 10’s incontinence. Clinical record review revealed that Resident 13 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses that included diabetes and dysphagia (difficulty swallowing). There was no documented evidence that the facility developed a baseline care plan following admission. Clinical record review revealed that Resident 19 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses that included depression and diabetes. On July 22, 2025, a nurse noted that the resident had a language barrier and had difficulty communicating. On July 23, 2025, the social worker documented that the resident's family was required to translate due to a language barrier. There was no documented evidence that the resident's language barrier was addressed in the baseline care plan. In an interview on July 28, 2025, at 4:15 p.m., the Director of Nursing confirmed there was no documented evidence that the care areas were addressed in the resident's baseline care plan. 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(3)(5) Nursing services. 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 4 Event ID: 395913 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 395913 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 07/28/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Huntingdon Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Cent 3430 Huntingdon Pike Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 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 0656 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to develop a comprehensive care plan that addressed individualv resident needs as identified in the comprehensive assessment for one of 20 sampled residents. (Resident 18) Findings include: Clinical record review revealed that Resident 18 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], and had diagnoses that included diabetes, heart failure, and dementia. The Minimum Data Set assessment and Care Area Assessment summary dated July 21, 2025, noted that the resident's urinary incontinence, dental care, self-care, mobility, and pressure ulcer were to be addressed in the care plan. There was no evidence that interventions to address Resident's 18 urinary incontinence, dental care, self-care, mobility, and pressure ulcer were included in the care plan. In an interview on July 28, 2025, at 4:00 p.m., the Director of Nursing confirmed there was no documented evidence that the care areas were addressed in the care plan. 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing services. Event ID: Facility ID: 395913 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 4 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 395913 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 07/28/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Huntingdon Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Cent 3430 Huntingdon Pike Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 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 0684 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on facility policy review, clinical record review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure physician's orders were implemented for two of 20 sampled residents. (Residents 1, 16) Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Review of the policy entitled, Medication Administration, last reviewed July 25, 2025, revealed staff were to obtain vital signs as necessary prior to medication administration and document physician indicated medication administration information. Clinical record review revealed that Resident 16 had diagnoses that included hypertension (high blood pressure), heart failure, anemia (blood disorder), and kidney disease. On July 18, 2025, the physician ordered staff to administer a blood pressure medicine (hydralazine HC1) twice a day and once at bedtime. Staff was not to administer the medication if the resident's systolic blood pressure (the first measurement of blood pressure when the heart beats and the pressure is at its highest) was less than 100 millimeters of mercury (mmHg). Review of Resident 16’s July 2025 Medication Administration Record revealed that staff administered the medication 28 out of 29 times with no documented evidence that the blood pressure was assessed prior to medication administration per the physician's order. Clinical record review revealed that Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses that included hypertension (high blood pressure), atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat), and dysphagia (difficulty swallowing). On July 14, 2025, the physician ordered for staff to obtain the resident's weight daily. There was no documented evidence that staff obtained Resident 1's weight on July 16, 18, 25, or 26, 2025. In an interview on July 28, 2025, at 4:15 p.m., the Director of Nursing confirmed there was no documented evidence Resident 16's blood pressure was taken prior to medication administration, and that Resident's 1's weight was taken daily as per physician's order. 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing services. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395913 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 4 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 395913 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 07/28/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Huntingdon Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Cent 3430 Huntingdon Pike Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 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 0814 Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Level of Harm - Potential for minimal harm Based on observation, it was determined that the facility failed to dispose of trash and refuse properly. Findings include: Observation of the dumpster area on July 28, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., revealed three full trash bags outside the dumpster and a used disposable glove on the ground. The top lid of the garbage dumpster was open and it was full of trash bags. 28 Pa Code 201.18(b)(3) Management. Residents Affected - Many FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395913 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 4

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Citations

4 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.

  • 0655GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F655 - Comprehensive Person-Centered Care Planning

    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

  • 0656GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F656 - Comprehensive Care Plans

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  • 0684GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F684 - Quality of care

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  • 0814GeneralS&S Cno actual harm

    F814 - Food Safety Requirements

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the July 28, 2025 survey of HUNTINGDON SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENT?

This was a inspection survey of HUNTINGDON SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENT on July 28, 2025. The surveyor cited 4 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at HUNTINGDON SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENT on July 28, 2025?

Yes, 4 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted"

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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