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Inspection

SHIPPENSBURG REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CARE CENTERCMS #3959646 citations on this visit
6 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 6 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

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 Based on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to implement resident-directed care and treatment consistent with the resident's physician orders and care plan for one of 21 residents reviewed (Resident 76). Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Review of Resident 76's clinical record revealed diagnoses that included congestive heart failure (CHF- a condition characterized by a gradual loss of kidney function), atrial fibrillation (irregular heart rhythm), and hyperlipidemia (high blood cholesterol). Review of Resident 76's physician orders revealed an order for Daily weights. Notify doctor and give PRN (as needed) Lasix (diuretic- a medication that increases urine production and excretion of water) if weight gain > or = 2 lbs (pounds) in 1 day or 5lbs in a week, in the morning related to CHF, with a start date of September 22, 2023. Further review of Resident 76's physician orders revealed an order for Lasix Oral Tablet 40 MG, Give 0.5 tablet by mouth every 24 hours as needed for Weight gain, give for weight gain of 2 pounds in 1 day or 5 pounds in 1 week. Give half a tab to equal 20 mg, with a start date of May 16, 2024. Review of Resident 76's care plan revealed a focus area [Resident 76] has cardiac disease, with an intervention for obtain weights as indicated and report significant changes, initiated May 1, 2023. Review of Resident 76's clinical record revealed she had a weight gain of 2.8 lbs from August 28 to 29, 2024. Further review of her clinical record failed to reveal doctor notification, and review of her August MAR (Medication Administration Record- documentation for medication/treatment administered or monitored) failed to reveal the PRN Lasix order was administered. Review of Resident 76's clinical record revealed she had a weight gain of 4.6 lbs from November 2 to 3, 2024; further review of her clinical record failed to reveal doctor notification, and review of her November MAR failed to reveal the PRN Lasix order was administered. Interview with the Director of Nursing on May 15, 2025, at 10:37 AM, revealed the doctor was not notified of the weight gain on the aforementioned dates and the PRN Lasix was not given. She further revealed her expectation of doctor notification and PRN Lasix administration per physician order. 28 Pa. Code 211.12(c)(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: 395964 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 395964 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/16/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Shippensburg Rehabilitation and Health Care Center 121 Walnut Bottom Road Shippensburg, PA 17257 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 0812 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Based on facility policy review, observations, review of select facility temperature logs, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to store food and utilize equipment in accordance with professional standards for food service safety in the main kitchen and two of two nourishment areas. Findings include: Review of facility policy, titled Food Storage last reviewed April 4, 2025, read, in part, Food will be purchased in quantities that can be stored properly and arranged in food groups for organized storage and inventory. All stock must be rotated with each new order received. Food should be dated as it is placed on the shelves if required by state regulation. All containers or storage bags must be legible and accurately labeled and dated. Scoops should be kept covered in a protected area near the containers rather than in the containers. Thermometers should be checked at least two times each day. Refrigerators/freezers on nursing units should be supplied with thermometers and monitored for appropriate temperatures. All foods should be covered, labeled and dated routinely monitored to assure that foods (including leftovers) will be consumed by their use by dates, or frozen (where applicable) or discarded. Observation in the main kitchen on May 12, 2025, at 9:25 AM, revealed one bin of brown sugar not labeled or dated, and one bin of white sugar dated 9-19. Interview with Employee 1 (Dietary Manager) on May 12, 2025, at 9:27 AM, revealed the brown sugar should be labeled and dated, and the white sugar had been replenished since September 19, 2024. Observation in walk-in freezer unit on May 12, 2025, at 9:30 AM, revealed four packs of succotash vegetables not dated, and one appeared to be freezer burned; and one box of green beans with the packaging unwrapped and left open to air. Observation in the dry storage area on May 12, 2025, at 9:41 AM, revealed three packages of hot dog buns with a best by date of May 3, 2025; one package of hot dog buns with a best by date of May 7, 2025; three boxes of fudge round cookies not dated; seven boxes of oatmeal cookies not dated; six bags of devil's food cake mix not dated; and seven bags of fudge brownie mix not dated. Observation in the 2nd Floor pantry area on May 12, 2025, at 9:49 AM, revealed refrigerator and freezer temperatures were missing from the May 2025 temperature log on May 2-5, 10, and 11, 2025. Further observation in the 2nd Floor pantry area on May 12, 2025, at 9:50 AM, revealed one bag of Texas toast not dated; and a bin of individual snacks containing oatmeal cookies, fudge round cookies, and fig cookies not dated. Observation in the 2nd Floor pantry area refrigerator on May 12, 2025, at 9:51 AM, revealed two cartons of fat free milk with a sell by date of May 9, 2025. Observation in the 3rd Floor pantry area on May 12, 2025, at 9:56 AM, revealed refrigerator and freezer temperatures were missing from the temperature log on May 2-11, 2025. (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395964 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 395964 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/16/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Shippensburg Rehabilitation and Health Care Center 121 Walnut Bottom Road Shippensburg, PA 17257 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 0812 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some Further observation in the 3rd Floor pantry area on May 12, 2025, at 9:57 AM, revealed half of a loaf of Texas toast not dated; three containers of corn flake cereal not dated; and a bin of individual snacks containing oatmeal cookies, fudge round cookies, and fig cookies not dated. Observation in the 3rd Floor pantry area refrigerator on May 12, 2025, at 9:58 AM, revealed a container of two open vanilla puddings in the refrigerator labeled medication pass. Interview with Employee 1 on May 12, 2025, at 9:59 AM, revealed she has had numerous conversations with nursing staff that they are not to leave open puddings in the refrigerator that are left over from medication pass. Follow-up visit in the 3rd Floor nourishment area on May 13, 2025, at 12:37 PM, revealed refrigerator and freezer temperatures failed to be logged on May 12, 2025, in AM and PM. Follow-up visit in the 2nd Floor nourishment area on May 13, 2025, at 12:44 PM, revealed refrigerator and freezer temperatures failed to be logged on May 12, 2025, in AM and PM; and revealed one container of thickening powder labeled with two different open dates of May 9, 2025, and May 12, 2025, that was open with a scoop stored inside. Review of select facility temperature logs provided revealed the facility was unable to provide kitchen equipment temperature logs for the dish machine, reach in three-door refrigerator, kitchen walk-in refrigerator and freezer, or 2nd and 3rd floor nourishment areas from November 2024, December 2024, and January 2025. Review of the February 2025 2nd Floor pantry area nourishment room temperature log, revealed refrigerator temperatures failed to be recorded on February 21-27 in AM, and February 15-28 in PM; and revealed freezer temperatures failed to be recorded on February 15-28, 2025, in AM and PM. Review of the February 2025 3rd Floor pantry area nourishment room temperature log, revealed refrigerator and freezer temperatures failed to be recorded on February 9-28, 2025, in AM and PM. Review of the April 2025 2nd Floor pantry area nourishment room temperature log, revealed refrigerator and freezer temperatures failed to be recorded on April 17-23, 25, and 27-30 in AM; refrigerator temperatures failed to be recorded on April 20-23, 25, and 27-30 in PM; and freezer temperatures failed to be recorded on April 23, 25, and 27-30 in PM. Interview with the Nursing Home Administrator on May 14, 2025, at 10:17 AM, revealed it was the facility's expectation that expired items are discarded, foods items are labeled and dated per facility policy, and food items and kitchen equipment are stored, monitored, and utilized in accordance with professional standards. 28 Pa. Code 211.6(f) Dietary services 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(3) Nursing services FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395964 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 395964 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/16/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Shippensburg Rehabilitation and Health Care Center 121 Walnut Bottom Road Shippensburg, PA 17257 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 0868 Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on facility document review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility's Quality Assurance Committee failed to meet on a quarterly basis for one quarter of four reviewed (first quarter of 2025). Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Review of the facility's Quality Assurance Committee meeting signatory pages revealed that the facility's Quality Assurance Committee did not meet during the first quarter of year 2025 (January, February, and March). During a staff interview on May 15, 2025, at approximately 10:20 AM, Nursing Home Administrator confirmed that it was the facility's expectation that the Quality Assurance Committee meets at least once every quarter. 28 Pa code 201.18(b)(3) Management FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395964 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 4

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Citations

6 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.

  • 0100GeneralS&S Cno actual harm

    Meet other general requirements.

  • 0225GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

  • 0353GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  • 0684GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F684 - Quality of care

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

  • 0812GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F812 - Food safety requirements

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  • 0868GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F868 - Quality assessment and assurance

    Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

FAQ · About this visit

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What happened during the May 16, 2025 survey of SHIPPENSBURG REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CARE CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of SHIPPENSBURG REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CARE CENTER on May 16, 2025. The surveyor cited 6 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at SHIPPENSBURG REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CARE CENTER on May 16, 2025?

Yes, 6 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Meet other general requirements."

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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