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Inspection visit

Health inspection

WILLIAM PENN CARE CENTERCMS #3960561 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 1 deficiency. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

396056 09/09/2024 William Penn Care Center 2020 Ader Road Jeannette, PA 15644
F 0836 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Many Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards. Based on review of facility financial documents, interviews with vendor and staff, it was determined that the facility failed to pay bills in a timely manner. Findings include: 28 PA Code Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Long Term Care Licensure Regulations, subsection 201.14(g), dated July 1, 2023, indicated that a facility owner shall pay in a timely manner bills incurred in the operation of a facility that are not in dispute and that are for services without which the residents' health and safety are jeopardized. Review of the Nursing Home Administrator's signed job description dated 9/20/21, indicated the primary purpose of the nursing home administrator is to direct the day-to-day functions of the facility with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern nursing facilities to assure that the highest degree if quality care can be provided to our residents at all times. During an interview on 9/9/24, at 9:36 a.m. Kitchen Manager, Employee E1 stated Vendor 1 has cut of services a couple of times. Kitchen Manager, Employee E1 indicated she is not made aware an order cannot be placed prior to placing the order. It was indicated the facility must contact the vendor and pay a certain amount to be able to place the order. It was indicated if there's a delay in delivery the facility utilizes Vendor 2, and stated if I have to go to will-call, I do. Review of facility provided Accounts Payable Ledger on 9/9/24, at 11:42 a.m., indicated Vendor 1 with an outstanding balance of $1,738.82 for services as of close of period 9-September 2024. During an interview on 9/9/24, at 11:46 a.m., Vendor 1's credit manager indicated the facility outstanding balance from 5/30/24, to 9/7/24, was $3,068.98. It was indicated if the past due amount is not received by 9/16/24, the account will be put on hold. Review of facility provided Accounts Payable Ledger on 9/9/24, at 12:21 p.m., indicated Vendor 2 with an outstanding balance of $63,960.45 for services as of close of period 9-September 2024. During an interview on 9/9/24, at 1:08 p.m., the Nursing Home Administrator confirmed the facility failed to pay bills in a timely manner. 28 Pa Code: 201.14 (a)(c )(e ) Responsibility of management Page 1 of 2 396056 396056 09/09/2024 William Penn Care Center 2020 Ader Road Jeannette, PA 15644
F 0836 28 Pa Code: 201.18 (b)(1) (e)(1) Management. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Many 396056 Page 2 of 2

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Citations

1 citation 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.

  • 0836GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    F836 - Licensure

    Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.

FAQ · About this visit

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What happened during the September 9, 2024 survey of WILLIAM PENN CARE CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of WILLIAM PENN CARE CENTER on September 9, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at WILLIAM PENN CARE CENTER on September 9, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance wi..."

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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