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Concordia at Arbutus ParkCMS #3960691 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 0689 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Based on review of policies, clinical records, and facility reports, as well as observations and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that the residents' environment remained free of accident hazards for one of four residents reviewed (Resident 1). This deficiency was cited as Past Non-Compliance. Findings include: The facility's policy regarding residents who wander, dated January 16, 2025, indicated that the residents in the facility will be provided with a safe environment in which to live. An annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment (a mandated assessment of a resident's abilities and care needs) for Resident 1, dated March 5, 2024, indicated that the resident was usually understood and could usually understand others, did not have any wandering behaviors, required supervision with ambulating, and had diagnosis that included Alzheimer's dementia. A care plan intervention for Resident 1, dated April 12, 2024, indicated that the resident was independent with a front-wheeled walker on the unit. A care plan for Resident 1, dated March 25, 2025, indicated that the resident was at risk for injury from falls and included an intervention, dated March 27, 2025, through April 2, 2025, that the resident was to have a door alarm in use. A wandering risk assessment for Resident 1, dated March 26, 2025, indicated that the resident was at moderate risk for wandering, that the resident's family requested a room change, and that the resident comes out of her new room and needs redirected as she is looking for the lobby and dining room on the other unit. She was found in the hall by the offices near the fax room and was easily redirected. A door alarm was to be placed on the door to alert staff if she leaves her room. A risk and environmental safety assessment for Resident 1, dated March 27, 2025, indicated that a new safety intervention was implemented that included a door alarm on the resident's room. An incident note for Resident 1, dated March 30, 2025, at 10:30 p.m. revealed that a staff member received a phone call reporting that Resident 1 was observed outside near the smoke shed. Nurse aides found the resident outside with her front-wheeled walker. After receiving the call, the registered nurse went back to check the resident's room and noted that the door alarm was off. Two licensed practical nurses brought the resident back to the nursing unit and Resident 1 was then provided a room on the Crossroads dementia unit for her safety, as she was a flight risk. A security bracelet was (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: 396069 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 396069 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/09/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Arbutus Park Manor 207 Ottawa Street Johnstown, PA 15904 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 0689 placed on Resident 1 and nursing administration was notified. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm An incident investigation for Resident 1, dated March 30, 2025, revealed that Resident 1 was assisted to her room by Licensed Practical Nurse 1. When License Practical Nurse 1 left the resident's room, she did not turn the door alarm on as care planned. The resident later exited her room, went through a door leading to the chapel that should have alarmed and did not, and through the door to exit the facility, which should have alarmed but did not. The facility was notified at around 10:30 p.m. that Resident 1 was observed outside the facility near the smoke shed. Residents Affected - Some Review of a preventative maintenance log, dated 2025, revealed that monthly door alarm battery replacement was to be completed and documented; however, there was no document evidence that door alarm batteries were checked or replaced in 2025 until March 31. Interview with the Director of Nursing on April 9, 2025, at 2:40 p.m. confirmed that the door alarm on Resident 1's door was not turned on as care planned, the alarm on the interior door leading to the chapel was functioning properly, and the double doors on the left before entering the chapel that lead outside was not functioning properly due to the batteries being dead. This resulted in the resident being able to leave the facility undetected. The Director of Nursing also confirmed at this time that there was no documented evidence that monthly maintenance inspections of the batteries in the battery-operated door alarms were checked in January or February 2025, and were not checked in March until after the incident occurred. Following the incident on March 30, 2025, the facility's corrective actions included: Resident 1 was returned to her previous room on the Crossroads secured unit and a security bracelet was applied to alert staff of attempts to exit that unit. Licensed Practical Nurse 1, who failed to activate the door alarm on Resident 1's door, was given a two-day unpaid suspension for failing to follow established safety protocols. A review of the facility's plan of correction revealed that education was provided to staff regarding prevention of abuse and/or neglect, review of the policy for safety risks, and the staffs' responsibilities regarding changes in resident care plans related to safety interventions. Maintenance staff was educated on the importance of monitoring, testing, and monthly preventative maintenance including battery replacement on all alarmed doors. A review of the facility's plan of correction revealed all staff were informed of what doors had battery-operated door alarms and daily inspections of the battery-operated door alarms was being completed. Interviews with staff throughout the facility during the on-site investigation revealed that they were knowledgeable about the functioning of the facility's door alarms and identifying changes in the residents' safety risk interventions. A review of the facility's corrective actions revealed that they were in compliance with F689 on April 2, 2024. Interview with the Director of Nursing on April 9, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. revealed staff education was completed, and ongoing review of the incident was to be discussed during the monthly Quality (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 396069 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 396069 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/09/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Arbutus Park Manor 207 Ottawa Street Johnstown, PA 15904 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 0689 Assurance (QA) meeting. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm 28 Pa. Code 211.10(d) Resident Care Policies. 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(5) Nursing Services. Residents Affected - Some FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 396069 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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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.

  • 0689GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F689 - Accidents

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the April 9, 2025 survey of Concordia at Arbutus Park?

This was a inspection survey of Concordia at Arbutus Park on April 9, 2025. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at Concordia at Arbutus Park on April 9, 2025?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."

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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