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Inspection visit

Health inspection

INN AT FREEDOM VILLAGE,THECMS #3960621 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.

F 0686 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. 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 clinical and hospital records and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure wound treatment was initiated upon admission for two of the six residents reviewed (Resident 149 and 151). Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Review of Resident 149's nursing progress notes dated October 13, 2023, revealed resident was admitted to the facility from the hospital with a diagnosis of Congestive Heart Failure (CHF-weakened heart condition that causes fluid buildup in the feet, arms, lungs, and other organs). Review of Resident 149's admission assessment, dated October 13, 2023, revealed resident was admitted with a Deep Tissue Pressure Injury (persistent non-blanchable deep red, maroon, or purple discoloration) to the coccyx (tail bone). Further review of Resident 149's clinical record failed to reveal, a wound treatment was completed on Resident 149's coccyx DTI until October 16, 2023; three days after resident was admitted to the facility and assessed with a DTI to the coccyx. Interview conducted with the wound nurse, licensed nurse Employee E4 on October 20, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., revealed that upon the resident's admission, the resident ' s skin will be assessed by an RN (Registered Nurse). Identified skin impairment will be reported to the physician, an order will be made, and wound treatment will be initiated. Employee E4 confirmed that a wound order treatment was not placed upon resident admission and wound treatment was not done until October 16, 2023, three days after a resident was admitted and a skin impairment was identified. Review of Resident 151's hospital records, and Discharge summary dated [DATE], revealed resident had a stage three (Full-thickness skin loss) to the right ischium/buttock wound). Recommended wound treatment was Aquacel ag (anti-microbial dressing used in wounds that are infected or at risk for infection) to wound, covered with foam dressing daily. Review of Resident 151's clinical records and admission assessment revealed resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with a stage two to the right buttock, measuring 4.0 x 2.0 x 0.1 cm. Review of the physician's order dated October 14, 2023, revealed a wound treatment order was made to cleanse the right ischium/buttock with normal saline solution, pat dry, apply Aquacel ag and cover with a foam dressing. (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 2 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 10/20/2023 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 0686 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Review of the October 2023, Treatment Administration Record revealed wound treatment to Resident 151's right ischium/buttock wound was not followed until October 15, 2023, two days after resident was admitted to the facility and identified with a skin impairment. Iinterview conducted with Employee E4 on October 20, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., reported that Resident 151's wound order and treatment should have been done upon admission. Employee E4 confirmed that Resident 151's wound treatment order was not completed until October 15, 2023, two days after a resident was admitted with identified skin impairment. The facility failed to ensure Residents 149 and 151 were provided with a wound order and treatment upon admission. 28 Pa. Code 211.5(f) Clinical Records Previously cited 12/8/22 28 Pa. Code 211.12(c)(d)(1)(3)(5) Nursing Services Previously cited 12/8/22 FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 396062 If continuation sheet 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.

  • 0686GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F686 - Skin Integrity

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

FAQ · About this visit

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What happened during the October 20, 2023 survey of INN AT FREEDOM VILLAGE,THE?

This was a inspection survey of INN AT FREEDOM VILLAGE,THE on October 20, 2023. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at INN AT FREEDOM VILLAGE,THE on October 20, 2023?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing."

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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