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Inspection visit

Health inspection

INN AT FREEDOM VILLAGE,THECMS #3960622 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 0610 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on a review of the facility's policy, clinical record reviews, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to investigate an injury of unknown origin for one of the 12 residents reviewed (Resident 8). Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Review of the facility's policy titled Abuse Prevention Program, revised in July 2021, revealed that if the cause of the injury is unknown, the person gathering facts will document the injury, the location and time it was observed, any treatment given and whether the physician, responsible party and/or the Department of Health were notified. The appointed investigator will, at a minimum, attempt to interview the person who reported the incident, anyone likely to have direct knowledge of the incident, and the resident if can be interviewed. Review of Resident 8's diagnosis list revealed Alzheimer's disease (irreversible, progressive degenerative disease of the brain, resulting in loss of reality contact and functioning ability), Dementia (term used to describe a group of symptoms affecting memory, thinking, and social abilities severely enough to interfere with daily life), Anxiety Disorder, Psychotic and Mood Disturbance. Review of Resident 8's Minimum Data Set (MDS- standardized assessment tool that measures health status in long-term care residents) dated July 6, 2022, revealed that the resident had severe cognitive impairment. The same MDS assessment revealed the resident required extensive bed mobility, transferring, personal hygiene, and grooming. Review of Resident 8's active care plan revealed resident had physical behaviors during hands-on care and was resistant to care. Both plans of care were developed on June 3, 2020. Review of Resident 8's clinical record including document titled Change in Condition, dated October 3, 2022 (6:57 p.m.), revealed the resident was observed with a bruise to the left forearm with a measurement of 6.5 x 4.0 cm. Interview with the Director of Nursing was conducted on December 7, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. The Director of Nursing reported the resident did not have documented falls or trauma. The DON confirmed the bruise observed on Resident 8's left forearm on October 3, 2022, was not investigated. An interview with the Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) was conducted on December 8, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. The NHA confirmed that the resident did not have falls/trauma before the discovery of the left forearm bruise. The NHA confirmed that Resident 8's left forearm bruise from an unknown source should have been investigated. (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: 396062 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 396062 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 12/08/2022 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Inn at Freedom Village,the 35 Freedom Boulevard West Brandywine, PA 19320 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 0610 The facility failed to ensure Resident 8's left forearm bruise (injury of unknown origin) was investigated. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm 483.13 - Resident Behavior and Facility Practices, 10-1-1998 edition 28 Pa. Code 201.18(a)(b)(3) Management Residents Affected - Few Previously cited 11/23/21 28 Pa. Code 211.5(f) Clinical Records Previously cited 11/23/21 28 Pa. Code 211.10(a)(c)(d) Resident Care Policies Previously cited 11/23/21 28 Pa. Code 211.12(c)(d)(1)(3)(5) Nursing Services Previously cited 11/23/21 FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 396062 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 396062 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 12/08/2022 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Inn at Freedom Village,the 35 Freedom Boulevard West Brandywine, PA 19320 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 Based on clinical record reviews, staff, and resident interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure the physician's order was followed for one of the 12 residents reviewed (Resident 9). Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Review of Resident 9's diagnosis list revealed End Stage Kidney Disease (condition when your kidneys no longer work as they should to meet your body's needs). Interview with Resident 9 conducted on December 5, 2022, at 10:00 a.m., revealed that she/he goes to Hemodialysis (process of purifying the blood /remove toxins of a person whose kidneys are not working normally) every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The resident reported being picked up around 10:30 a.m. and returning to the facility around 2:00 p.m. Review of Resident 9's Physician's order sheet revealed an order for a Calcium Acetate capsule given 667 mg (milligrams) by mouth with meals. The medication was ordered to be administered at 8:00 a.m., 12:00 noon, and 5:00 p.m. Review of Resident 9's November and December 2022, Medication Administration Record (MAR) revealed the Calcium Acetate medication was not administered at noon on the following dates: November 18, 23, 25, 28, 30, 2022, and on December 2, 5, and December 7, 2022. Interview with the Director of Nursing was conducted on December 8, 2022, at 10:00 a.m., and revealed that the medication was missed on the days mentioned above due the resident was out of the facility for Hemodialysis. A clinical records review failed to reveal the attending physician was notified of the missed medication doses. The above information was conveyed to the NHA on December 8, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. The facility failed to ensure Resident 9's medication order was followed. 28 Pa. Code 201.18(a)(b)(3) Management Previously cited 11/23/21 28 Pa. Code 211.5(f) Clinical Records Previously cited 11/23/21 28 Pa. Code 211.12(c)(d)(1)(3)(5) Nursing Services Previously cited 11/23/21 FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 396062 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.

  • 0684GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F684 - Quality of care

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

  • 0610GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F610 - In response to allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment, the

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the December 8, 2022 survey of INN AT FREEDOM VILLAGE,THE?

This was a inspection survey of INN AT FREEDOM VILLAGE,THE on December 8, 2022. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at INN AT FREEDOM VILLAGE,THE on December 8, 2022?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."

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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