Care Citations

EMBASSY OF SAXONBURG

223 PITTSBURGH ST, SAXONBURG, PA, 16056 · 7243529445

What CMS has flagged

  • CMS has flagged this facility for abuse citations.
  • CMS status on record: SFF Candidate.

On the CMS record

Overall rating (CMS)
1 / 5
Health inspection rating
1 / 5
Staffing rating
3 / 5
Certified beds
68
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Chain
EMBASSY HEALTHCARE

Inspection findings on record (75)

Quoted exactly as CMS published them. We do not rewrite findings.

— Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Tag 0607 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0686 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Tag 0725 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Tag 0755 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Tag 0842 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0551 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Tag 0636 · scope/severity B · potential for minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Tag 0600 · scope/severity J · immediate jeopardy

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0569 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Tag 0609 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Tag 0610 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Administration Deficiencies

Tag 0835 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Tag 0727 · scope/severity F · potential for more than minimal harm

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Tag 0812 · scope/severity F · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Tag 0730 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0550 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0578 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0580 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0627 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0628 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Tag 0658 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0679 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0689 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0693 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0695 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0697 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0699 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0740 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Tag 0756 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Tag 0761 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Infection Control Deficiencies

Tag 0880 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Environmental Deficiencies

Tag 0908 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Tag 0600 · scope/severity J · immediate jeopardy

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Tag 0607 · scope/severity J · immediate jeopardy

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Tag 0725 · scope/severity F · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

— Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Tag 0801 · scope/severity F · potential for more than minimal harm

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

— Administration Deficiencies

Tag 0835 · scope/severity F · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Administration Deficiencies

Tag 0838 · scope/severity F · potential for more than minimal harm

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

— Administration Deficiencies

Tag 0865 · scope/severity F · potential for more than minimal harm

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

— Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Tag 0712 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Tag 0842 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Administration Deficiencies

Tag 0941 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0686 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Administration Deficiencies

Tag 0865 · scope/severity F · potential for more than minimal harm

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Tag 0725 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0684 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Tag 0600 · scope/severity G · actual harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0550 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0551 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Tag 0609 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Tag 0610 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0680 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Administration Deficiencies

Tag 0865 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0575 · scope/severity C · potential for minimal harm

Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0584 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Tag 0812 · scope/severity F · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0628 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Tag 0641 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0684 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0699 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0677 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0580 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Administration Deficiencies

Tag 0770 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Tag 0812 · scope/severity F · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0557 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Tag 0609 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Tag 0657 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0688 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0689 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0740 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Tag 0761 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Infection Control Deficiencies

Tag 0880 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0580 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Infection Control Deficiencies

Tag 0880 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Tag 0657 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) · CMS Certification Number 395160