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Inspection visit

Health inspection

WILLIAM PENN CARE CENTERCMS #3960562 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 0623 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. **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 provide a transfer notice to a representative of the Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Division for three out of nine residents (Residents R1, R2 and R3). Findings include: Review of Resident R2's admission record indicated she was originally admitted on [DATE], with diagnoses that included diabetes, anxiety disorder and fibromyalgia (chronic condition that causes widespread pain and tenderness in the body). Review of Resident R2's annual MDS assessment (MDS-Minimum Data Set assessment: periodic assessment of resident care needs) dated 8/29/24, indicated that the diagnoses were current upon review. Review of Resident R2's clinical record revealed that the resident was transferred to the hospital on 8/20/24, and returned to the facility on 9/9/24. Review of Resident R2's clinical record indicated the facility failed to include documented evidence that the facility provided a written transportation notification to the Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman for the hospitalization on 8/20/24 Review of Resident R1's admission record indicated she was originally admitted on [DATE], with diagnoses that included protein-calorie malnutrition, chronic kidney disease and cardiomegaly ( a condition where the heart is larger than normal). Review of Resident R1's admission MDS assessment (MDS-Minimum Data Set assessment: periodic assessment of resident care needs) dated 9/9/24, indicated that the diagnoses were current upon review. Review of Resident R1's clinical record revealed that the resident was transferred to the hospital on 9/13/24, and returned to the facility on 9/15/24. Review of Resident R1's clinical record indicated the facility failed to include documented evidence that the facility provided a written transportation notification to the Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman for the hospitalization on 9/13/24. Review of Resident R3's admission record indicated she was originally admitted on [DATE], with diagnoses that included anemia, respiratory disorders and spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal (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 3 Event ID: 396056 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 396056 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 09/17/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE William Penn Care Center 2020 Ader Road Jeannette, PA 15644 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 0623 that occurs when the spinal cord or nerve roots are compressed). Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Review of Resident R3's entry MDS assessment (MDS-Minimum Data Set assessment: periodic assessment of resident care needs) dated 8/28/24, indicated that the diagnoses were current upon review. Residents Affected - Few Review of Resident R3's clinical record revealed that the resident was transferred to the hospital on 8/16/24, and returned to the facility on 9/18/24 and 8/22/24, returned 8/28/24. Review of Resident R3's clinical record indicated the facility failed to include documented evidence that the facility provided a written transportation notification to the Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman for the hospitalization on 8/16/24 and 8/22/24. During an interview on 9/17/24 at 11:30 a.m. the Nursing Home Administrator confirmed the facility failed to provide a transfer notice to a representative of the Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Division for two out of four residents (Residents R1, R2 and R3). 28 Pa. Code 201.29(a)(c.3)(2) Resident rights. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 396056 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 3 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 396056 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 09/17/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE William Penn Care Center 2020 Ader Road Jeannette, PA 15644 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 0850 Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on review of the facility assessment and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide a qualified full time social worker for a facility with more than 120 beds. Residents Affected - Few Findings include: The facility assessment dated [DATE], indicated that the facility will have a full time Social Services Director. The faciliy has a capacity of 145 requiring a full time Social Worker. Interview with the Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) revealed that the Social Worker left 9/6/24. The facility hired a new social worker, start date in a few weeks. During an interview on 9/17/24, at 11:45 a.m. the Nursing Home Administrator confirmed there is currently no social worker employed at the facility as required. 28. Pa. Code: 201(b)(2) Management. 28. Pa. Code: 201(a) Social services. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 396056 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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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.

  • 0623GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F623 - Transfer and discharge-

    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

  • 0850GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F850 - Social worker

    Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the September 17, 2024 survey of WILLIAM PENN CARE CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of WILLIAM PENN CARE CENTER on September 17, 2024. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at WILLIAM PENN CARE CENTER on September 17, 2024?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before tran..."

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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