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Inspection visit

Inspection

MIDTOWN OAKS HEALTH & REHAB CENTERCMS #3959852 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 2 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0656 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Based on review of clinical records, as well as staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that resident-centered care plans were implemented for one of six residents reviewed (Resident 2) regarding nutritional interventions. Findings include: A comprehensive Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment (a mandated assessment of a resident's abilities and care needs) for Resident 2, dated September 4, 2025, revealed that the resident was cognitively impaired and dependent on staff for daily care tasks, including feeding. The resident's care plan, most recently updated September 4, 2025, indicated that the resident had increased nutrition risk related to needing to be fed by staff and having swallowing difficulties. The resident's care plan indicated that the resident was to be offered an alternative meal if she consumed less than fifty percent of the meal.According to Resident 2's meal intake record, dated November 2025, the resident ate less than fifty percent for supper on November 1, for lunch on November 2, for breakfast and lunch on November 3, for breakfast and lunch on November 6, for breakfast and lunch on November 8, for dinner on November 10, for lunch on November 11, for lunch on November 14, for breakfast and lunch on November 15, for breakfast and dinner on November 16, for breakfast and lunch on November 17, for breakfast and lunch on November 18, for breakfast on November 20, and for breakfast and lunch on November 21.There was no documented evidence that the resident was offered an alternative meal on the dates mentioned above. Interview with the Director of Nursing on February 12, 2026 at 2:14 p.m. revealed that there was no indication that Resident 2 was offered an alternative meal on those dates and that she should have been according to her care planned intervention.28 Pa. Code 201.24(e)(4) admission Policy. 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: 395985 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 395985 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 02/12/2026 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Midtown Oaks Health & Rehab Center 1020 Green Avenue Altoona, PA 16601 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 0692 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on clinical record reviews and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to initiate nutritional interventions to assure that residents were offered sufficient food and fluid intake to maintain proper hydration and health for one of six residents reviewed (Resident 2). Findings include:A comprehensive Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment (a mandated assessment of a resident's abilities and care needs) for Resident 2, dated September 4, 2025, revealed that the resident was cognitively impaired and dependent on staff for daily care tasks, including feeding. The resident's care plan, most recently updated September 4, 2025, indicated that the resident had increased nutrition risk related to needing to be fed by staff and having swallowing difficulties. The resident's care plan indicated that the resident was to be offered an alternative meal if she consumed less than fifty percent of the meal. The resident was to be spoon fed nectar thick liquids by staff.According to Resident 2's meal intake record, dated November 2025, the resident ate less than fifty percent for supper on November 1, for lunch on November 2, for breakfast and lunch on November 3, for breakfast and lunch on November 6, for breakfast and lunch on November 8, for dinner on November 10, for lunch on November 11, for lunch on November 14, for breakfast and lunch on November 15, for breakfast and dinner on November 16, for breakfast and lunch on November 17, for breakfast and lunch on November 18, for breakfast on November 20, and for breakfast and lunch on November 21.A nursing note for Resident 2, dated November 23, 2025 at 2:09 p.m., revealed that the resident's sister was concerned regarding her recent poor intake and lethargy. A nursing note for Resident 2, dated November 23, 2025 at 3:24 p.m. revealed that the resident was found unresponsive, in respiratory distress, and was transferred to the hospital for further evaluation.A nursing note for Resident 2, dated November 23, 2025 at 8:48 p.m. revealed that the resident was admitted to the hospital with hyponatremia (low sodium), urinary tract infection and pneumonia. There was no documented evidence that the resident was offered an alternative meal or fluids for hydration on the dates mentioned above. Interview with the Director of Nursing on February 12, 2026 at 2:14 p.m. revealed that there was no indication that Resident 2 was offered an alternative meal or fluids on those dates and that she should have been 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(3) Nursing services.28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(5) Nursing services. Residents Affected - Some FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395985 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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Citations

2 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.

  • 0656GeneralS&S Epotential 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.

  • 0692GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F692 - Assisted nutrition and hydration

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

FAQ · About this visit

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What happened during the February 12, 2026 survey of MIDTOWN OAKS HEALTH & REHAB CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of MIDTOWN OAKS HEALTH & REHAB CENTER on February 12, 2026. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at MIDTOWN OAKS HEALTH & REHAB CENTER on February 12, 2026?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be ..."

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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