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Inspection Results


Inspection Overview

Presbyterian Homes-presby has been cited for a total of 63 deficiencies since we began saving each survey.

In Pennsylvania, the average facility has **42.85 deficiencies** in our database. This profile shows the longer-term view.

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Understanding Deficiency Severity (A-L Scale)

The farther along in the alphabet (A through L) the Scope value is, the more severe the deficiency. **A through F means no actual harm has happened.**

Severity (Harm)Scope (Widespread?)Code Range
No Actual HarmIsolated to PatternA - C
No Actual HarmWidespreadD - F
**Actual Harm**IsolatedG
**Actual Harm**PatternH
**Actual Harm**WidespreadI
**Immediate Jeopardy**IsolatedJ
**Immediate Jeopardy**PatternK
**Immediate Jeopardy**WidespreadL


Detailed Deficiency List (Most Recent First)

Scope/Severity: D

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey Date: 2025-02-05
Correction Date: 2025-02-28
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: E

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

Survey Date: 2025-02-05
Correction Date: 2025-02-28
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: G

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

Survey Date: 2025-02-05
Correction Date: 2025-01-19
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

Survey Date: 2025-02-05
Correction Date: 2025-02-28
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey Date: 2024-11-05
Correction Date: 2024-11-29
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey Date: 2024-09-05
Correction Date: 2024-09-30
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey Date: 2024-09-05
Correction Date: 2024-09-30
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2024-09-05
Correction Date: 2024-09-30
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey Date: 2024-09-05
Correction Date: 2024-09-30
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey Date: 2024-09-05
Correction Date: 2024-09-30
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey Date: 2024-09-05
Correction Date: 2024-09-30
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey Date: 2024-09-05
Correction Date: 2024-09-30
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey Date: 2024-09-05
Correction Date: 2024-09-30
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Survey Date: 2024-09-05
Correction Date: 2024-09-30
Category: Administration Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey Date: 2024-08-26
Correction Date: 2024-09-25
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: G

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey Date: 2024-07-22
Correction Date: 2024-07-01
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: G

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

Survey Date: 2024-07-22
Correction Date: 2024-07-01
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: E

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey Date: 2023-11-01
Correction Date: 2023-12-15
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Survey Date: 2023-11-01
Correction Date: 2023-12-15
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey Date: 2023-11-01
Correction Date: 2023-12-15
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey Date: 2023-11-01
Correction Date: 2023-12-15
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey Date: 2023-11-01
Correction Date: 2023-12-15
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

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

Survey Date: 2023-11-01
Correction Date: 2023-12-15
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Survey Date: 2023-11-01
Correction Date: 2023-12-15
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey Date: 2023-11-01
Correction Date: 2023-12-15
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey Date: 2023-11-01
Correction Date: 2023-12-15
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey Date: 2023-11-01
Correction Date: 2023-12-15
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Survey Date: 2023-11-01
Correction Date: 2023-12-15
Category: Administration Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Survey Date: 2023-07-28
Correction Date: 2023-08-23
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: G

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

Survey Date: 2023-07-28
Correction Date: 2023-07-17
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: E

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey Date: 2023-07-28
Correction Date: 2023-08-23
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: E

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey Date: 2023-07-28
Correction Date: 2023-08-23
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Survey Date: 2022-12-14
Correction Date: 2023-01-31
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey Date: 2022-12-14
Correction Date: 2023-01-31
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey Date: 2022-12-14
Correction Date: 2023-01-31
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

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

Survey Date: 2022-12-14
Correction Date: 2023-01-31
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Survey Date: 2022-12-14
Correction Date: 2023-01-31
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey Date: 2022-12-14
Correction Date: 2023-01-31
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey Date: 2022-12-14
Correction Date: 2023-01-31
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey Date: 2022-12-14
Correction Date: 2023-01-31
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey Date: 2022-08-19
Correction Date: 2022-08-19
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: J

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

Survey Date: 2022-02-01
Correction Date: 2022-03-02
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: E

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Survey Date: 2022-02-01
Correction Date: 2022-03-02
Category: Administration Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Survey Date: 2022-01-20
Correction Date: 2022-03-02
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Survey Date: 2022-01-20
Correction Date: 2022-03-02
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

Survey Date: 2022-01-20
Correction Date: 2022-03-02
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

Survey Date: 2022-01-20
Correction Date: 2022-03-02
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2022-01-20
Correction Date: 2022-03-02
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Survey Date: 2022-01-20
Correction Date: 2022-03-02
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey Date: 2021-04-30
Correction Date: 2021-05-19
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey Date: 2021-04-30
Correction Date: 2021-05-19
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Survey Date: 2021-04-30
Correction Date: 2021-05-19
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.

Survey Date: 2021-01-06
Correction Date: 2021-01-29
Category: Administration Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: E

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Survey Date: 2020-03-12
Correction Date: 2020-04-03
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey Date: 2020-03-12
Correction Date: 2020-04-03
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey Date: 2020-03-12
Correction Date: 2020-04-03
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey Date: 2020-03-12
Correction Date: 2020-04-03
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2020-03-12
Correction Date: 2020-04-03
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2020-03-12
Correction Date: 2020-04-03
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Survey Date: 2020-03-12
Correction Date: 2020-04-03
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey Date: 2020-03-12
Correction Date: 2020-04-03
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey Date: 2020-03-12
Correction Date: 2020-04-03
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Survey Date: 2020-03-12
Correction Date: 2020-04-03
Category: Administration Deficiencies
From Complaint: N


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