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Inspection

KITTANNING HEALTH & REHAB CENTERCMS #3959863 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.

F 0580 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on review of facility policy, clinical record review, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure the physician was appropriately notified of missed medication doses for one of five residents reviewed (Resident R1). Findings include: Review of facility policy Medication Shortages/Unavailable Medications dated 1/12/25, indicated upon discovery that facility has an inadequate supply of a medication to administer to a resident, facility staff should immediately initiate action to obtain the medication from pharmacy. If the medication is unavailable from pharmacy or a third-party pharmacy, and cannot be supplied from the manufacturer, facility should obtain alternate physician/prescriber orders, as necessary. Review of facility policy Resident Change in Condition dated 1/12/25, indicated the physician/provider and resident/family/responsible party will be notified when there has been a need to alter the resident's medical treatment, including a change in provider orders. Review of the clinical record indicated Resident R1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Review of Resident R1's Minimum Data Set (MDS - a periodic assessment of care needs) dated 2/19/25, indicated diagnoses of high blood pressure, depression, and personal history of malignant neoplasm of prostate (prostate cancer). Review of a physician order dated 3/11/25, indicated to administer Nubeqa (a medication given to decrease growth and spread of prostate cancer) 600 milligrams by mouth twice a day. Review of Resident R1's April 2025 Medication Administration Record revealed the scheduled medication was not administered on the following: - 4/21/25 PM Med Pass, the documented reason was Drug/Item Unavailable: medication was reordered has not arrived - 4/22/25 AM Med Pass, the documented reason was Not Administered: Refused - 4/22/25 PM Med Pass, the documented reason was Drug/Item Unavailable: family is to provide - 4/23/25 AM Med Pass, the documented reason was Drug/Item Unavailable (continued on next page) 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 6 Event ID: 395986 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 395986 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/29/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Kittanning Health & Rehab Center 120 Kittanning Care Drive Kittanning, PA 16201 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 0580 - 4/23/25 PM Med Pass, the documented reason was Drug/Item Unavailable Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm - 4/24/25 AM Med Pass, the documented reason was Drug/Item Unavailable - 4/24/25 PM Med Pass, the documented reason was Drug/Item Unavailable: family to supply Residents Affected - Few - 4/25/25 AM Med Pass, the documented reason was Drug/Item Unavailable - 4/25/25 PM Med Pass, the documented reason was Drug/Item Unavailable - 4/26/25 AM Med Pass, the documented reason was Drug/Item Unavailable - 4/26/25 PM Med Pass, the documented reason was Drug/Item Unavailable - 4/27/25 AM Med Pass, the documented reason was Drug/Item Unavailable - 4/27/25 PM Med Pass, the documented reason was Drug/Item Unavailable - 4/28/25 AM Med Pass, the documented reason was Drug/Item Unavailable - 4/28/25 PM Med Pass, the documented reason was Drug/Item Unavailable - 4/29/25 AM Med Pass, the documented reason was Drug/Item Unavailable: supplied by family; awaiting arrival During an interview on 4/29/25, at 9:56 a.m. the Director of Nursing (DON) stated, Resident R1 was admitted in 2023 on this cancer medication. He's his own person, but he has a brother involved. This cancer medication is $1500 a month, his brother pays out of pocket for it. We recently found out that this brother is now unable to order and provide the medication. He got it from a pharmacy in Delaware. He has another brother who is willing to take over and supply the medication, however since Resident R1 is his own person and responsible party, we can't give the other brother any of his medication information without his permission and Resident R1 has stated he doesn't want us to talk to his brother. During an interview on 4/29/25, at 10:41 a.m. the DON stated the facility was unable to provide documentation that the physician was made aware of Resident R1's medication being unavailable and that the facility failed to ensure the physician was appropriately notified of missed medication doses for Resident R1. 28 Pa. Code: 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee. 28 Pa. Code: 201.18 (b)(1) Management. 28 Pa. Code: 211.10 (c)(d) Resident Care policies. 28 Pa. Code: 211.12 (d)(1)(2)(3)(5) Nursing services. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395986 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 6 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 395986 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/29/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Kittanning Health & Rehab Center 120 Kittanning Care Drive Kittanning, PA 16201 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 a review of facility policy, clinical record, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide medications as ordered by the physician for one of five residents (Resident R1). Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Review of facility policy Medication Shortages/Unavailable Medications dated 1/12/25, indicated upon discovery that facility has an inadequate supply of a medication to administer to a resident, facility staff should immediately initiate action to obtain the medication from pharmacy. If the medication is unavailable from pharmacy or a third-party pharmacy, and cannot be supplied from the manufacturer, facility should obtain alternate physician/prescriber orders, as necessary. Review of the clinical record indicated Resident R1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Review of Resident R1's Minimum Data Set (MDS - a periodic assessment of care needs) dated 2/19/25, indicated diagnoses of high blood pressure, depression, and personal history of malignant neoplasm of prostate (prostate cancer). Review of a physician order dated 3/11/25, indicated to administer Nubeqa (a medication given to decrease growth and spread of prostate cancer) 600 milligrams by mouth twice a day. Review of Resident R1's April 2025 Medication Administration Record revealed the scheduled medication was not administered on the following: - 4/21/25 PM Med Pass, the documented reason was Drug/Item Unavailable: medication was reordered has not arrived - 4/22/25 AM Med Pass, the documented reason was Not Administered: Refused - 4/22/25 PM Med Pass, the documented reason was Drug/Item Unavailable: family is to provide - 4/23/25 AM Med Pass, the documented reason was Drug/Item Unavailable - 4/23/25 PM Med Pass, the documented reason was Drug/Item Unavailable - 4/24/25 AM Med Pass, the documented reason was Drug/Item Unavailable - 4/24/25 PM Med Pass, the documented reason was Drug/Item Unavailable: family to supply - 4/25/25 AM Med Pass, the documented reason was Drug/Item Unavailable - 4/25/25 PM Med Pass, the documented reason was Drug/Item Unavailable - 4/26/25 AM Med Pass, the documented reason was Drug/Item Unavailable - 4/26/25 PM Med Pass, the documented reason was Drug/Item Unavailable (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395986 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 6 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 395986 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/29/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Kittanning Health & Rehab Center 120 Kittanning Care Drive Kittanning, PA 16201 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 - 4/27/25 AM Med Pass, the documented reason was Drug/Item Unavailable Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm - 4/27/25 PM Med Pass, the documented reason was Drug/Item Unavailable - 4/28/25 AM Med Pass, the documented reason was Drug/Item Unavailable Residents Affected - Few - 4/28/25 PM Med Pass, the documented reason was Drug/Item Unavailable - 4/29/25 AM Med Pass, the documented reason was Drug/Item Unavailable: supplied by family; awaiting arrival During an interview on 4/29/25, at 9:56 a.m. the Director of Nursing (DON) stated, Resident R1 was admitted in 2023 on this cancer medication. He's his own person, but he has a brother involved. This cancer medication is $1500 a month, his brother pays out of pocket for it. There was an agreement with previous management and the brother when Resident R1 was admitted . We recently found out that this brother is now unable to order and provide the medication. He got it from a pharmacy in Delaware. He has another brother who is willing to take over and supply the medication, however since Resident R1 is his own person and responsible party, we can't give the other brother any of his medication information without his permission and Resident R1 has stated he doesn't want us to talk to his brother. During an interview on 4/29/25, at 11:19 a.m. the DON stated, We just had another meeting with Resident R1 and he is refusing to allow us to speak to his brother regarding his care. We can get his medication through our pharmacy, however he refused to give us an answer regarding how he wants the facility to proceed with obtaining his medication, he just screams at staff. During an interview on 4/29/25, at 2:43 p.m. the DON confirmed that the facility failed to provide medications as ordered by the physician for Resident R1. 28 Pa. Code: 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee. 28 Pa. Code: 201.18 (b)(1) Management. 28 Pa. Code: 211.10 (c)(d) Resident Care policies. 28 Pa. Code: 211.12 (d)(1)(2)(3)(5) Nursing services. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395986 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 6 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 395986 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/29/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Kittanning Health & Rehab Center 120 Kittanning Care Drive Kittanning, PA 16201 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 0760 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on review of facility policy, clinical record review, and interviews with staff, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that residents are free of significant medication errors for one of five residents reviewed (Resident R1). Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Review of facility policy Medication Shortages/Unavailable Medications dated 1/12/25, indicated upon discovery that facility has an inadequate supply of a medication to administer to a resident, facility staff should immediately initiate action to obtain the medication from pharmacy. If the medication is unavailable from pharmacy or a third-party pharmacy, and cannot be supplied from the manufacturer, facility should obtain alternate physician/prescriber orders, as necessary. Review of the clinical record indicated Resident R1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Review of Resident R1's Minimum Data Set (MDS - a periodic assessment of care needs) dated 2/19/25, indicated diagnoses of high blood pressure, depression, and personal history of malignant neoplasm of prostate (prostate cancer). Review of a physician order dated 3/11/25, indicated to administer Nubeqa (a medication given to decrease growth and spread of prostate cancer) 600 milligrams by mouth twice a day. Review of Resident R1's April 2025 Medication Administration Record revealed the scheduled medication was not administered on the following: - 4/21/25 PM Med Pass, the documented reason was Drug/Item Unavailable: medication was reordered has not arrived - 4/22/25 AM Med Pass, the documented reason was Not Administered: Refused - 4/22/25 PM Med Pass, the documented reason was Drug/Item Unavailable: family is to provide - 4/23/25 AM Med Pass, the documented reason was Drug/Item Unavailable - 4/23/25 PM Med Pass, the documented reason was Drug/Item Unavailable - 4/24/25 AM Med Pass, the documented reason was Drug/Item Unavailable - 4/24/25 PM Med Pass, the documented reason was Drug/Item Unavailable: family to supply - 4/25/25 AM Med Pass, the documented reason was Drug/Item Unavailable - 4/25/25 PM Med Pass, the documented reason was Drug/Item Unavailable - 4/26/25 AM Med Pass, the documented reason was Drug/Item Unavailable - 4/26/25 PM Med Pass, the documented reason was Drug/Item Unavailable (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395986 If continuation sheet Page 5 of 6 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 395986 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/29/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Kittanning Health & Rehab Center 120 Kittanning Care Drive Kittanning, PA 16201 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 0760 - 4/27/25 AM Med Pass, the documented reason was Drug/Item Unavailable Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm - 4/27/25 PM Med Pass, the documented reason was Drug/Item Unavailable - 4/28/25 AM Med Pass, the documented reason was Drug/Item Unavailable Residents Affected - Few - 4/28/25 PM Med Pass, the documented reason was Drug/Item Unavailable - 4/29/25 AM Med Pass, the documented reason was Drug/Item Unavailable: supplied by family; awaiting arrival During an interview on 4/29/25, at 9:56 a.m. the Director of Nursing (DON) stated, Resident R1 was admitted in 2023 on this cancer medication. He's his own person, but he has a brother involved. This cancer medication is $1500 a month, his brother pays out of pocket for it. We recently found out that this brother is now unable to order and provide the medication. He got it from a pharmacy in Delaware. He has another brother who is willing to take over and supply the medication, however since Resident R1 is his own person and responsible party, we can't give the other brother any of his medication information without his permission and Resident R1 has stated he doesn't want us to talk to his brother. During an interview on 4/29/25, at 11:19 a.m. the DON stated, We just had another meeting with Resident R1 and he is refusing to allow us to speak to his brother regarding his care. We can get his medication through our pharmacy, however he refused to give us an answer regarding how he wants the facility to proceed with obtaining his medication, he just screams at staff. During an interview on 4/29/25, at 2:43 p.m. the DON confirmed that the facility failed to ensure that residents are free of significant medication errors for one of five residents reviewed (Resident R1) as required. 28 Pa. Code: 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee. 28 Pa. Code: 201.18 (b)(1) Management. 28 Pa. Code: 211.10 (c)(d) Resident Care policies. 28 Pa. Code: 211.12 (d)(1)(2)(3)(5) Nursing services. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395986 If continuation sheet Page 6 of 6

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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.

  • 0580GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F580 - Notification of Changes

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

  • 0684GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F684 - Quality of care

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

  • 0760GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F760 - Residents are free of any significant medication errors

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

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What happened during the April 29, 2025 survey of KITTANNING HEALTH & REHAB CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of KITTANNING HEALTH & REHAB CENTER on April 29, 2025. The surveyor cited 3 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at KITTANNING HEALTH & REHAB CENTER on April 29, 2025?

Yes, 3 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) tha..."

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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