Inspection IDReason for InspectionInspection DateInspection Status 
SIN-00214762 Renewal 11/14/2022 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.62(d)The second floor bathroom locked closet contained Clorox cleaning wipes, Clorox cleaner, macaroni and cheese, teddy grahams cookies and Gatorade bottles.Poisonous materials shall be kept separate from food, food preparation surfaces and dining surfaces.Provider removed food from bathroom closet. Bathroom closet remained locked with cleaning supplies. Food and cleaning supplies were separated. 11/14/2022 Implemented
6400.64(a)The kitchen was not cleaned, specifically the food cabinets, trash can lid, oven, and freezer had food and/or grease stains and residue on their surfaces.Clean and sanitary conditions shall be maintained in the home. Provider completed a deep cleaning of kitchen areas. Deep cleaning specifically included grease removal, cleaning of trash can, and cleaning of the freezer. 12/02/2022 Implemented
6400.64(f)One of the outside trash cans were overflowing and some of the trash had blown onto the ground. The top to this trash can had also blown onto the ground as it could not be securely affixed to the can due to it overflowing.Trash outside the home shall be kept in closed receptacles that prevent the penetration of insects and rodents.Provider cleaned trashcans and placed lid securely on top. 11/20/2022 Implemented
6400.67(a)The second floor bathroom vanity cabinet knob was missing, but the screw that held the knob in place was still on the cabinet with the sharp pointy end of the screw facing outward.Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces shall be in good repair. Provider contacted maintenance to replace knob on vanity in bathroom. 11/19/2022 Implemented
6400.67(b)The first floor bathroom shower rod was rusted and loose on one end with the wall plate screws exposed and not securely affixed to the wall. Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces shall be free of hazards.Provider replaced shower rod and tightened loose screws on wall plate. 11/18/2022 Implemented
6400.76(a)Individual 7's recliner chair in their bedroom, was broken and heavily soiled. The recliner part does not fold down, and the head rest area was heavily and visibly soiled. Individual 7 also had a television stand that was turned on its side in their bedroom. This stand was being used to store clothing, however as it was standing upright on the wrong side it created a tipping hazard, in addition to the back and the middle shelves were damaged and not securely affixed to this piece of furniture. individual 8's bedroom closet doorknob was loose on both sides of the door and not securely affixed to the closet door. Furniture and equipment shall be nonhazardous, clean and sturdy. Provider removed/disposed of old recliner and replaced it with a new reclining chair. 11/25/2022 Implemented
6400.82(f)The first floor bathroom did not contain a wastebasket.Each bathroom and toilet area that is used shall have a sink, wall mirror, soap, toilet paper, individual clean paper or cloth towels and trash receptacle. Provider replaced wastebasket for bathroom. Provider placed wastebasket into bathroom 11/15/2022 Implemented
6400.24Individual 8's controlled medication, klonopin was not double locked. This medication was stored inside of a medication box with a padlock on it. The medication box was stored inside of an unlocked file cabinet drawer in the dining room.The home shall comply with applicable Federal and State statutes and regulations and local ordinances.Provider replaced old file cabinet with new file cabinet in order to safely double lock medication box to comply with the Federal and State statutes and regulations and local ordinances. 12/05/2022 Implemented
6400.52(c)(2)Staff 1 did not have documentation of the core trainings: abuse and neglect, incident management, individual rights and person centered practices.The annual training hours specified in subsections (a) and (b) must encompass the following areas: The prevention, detection and reporting of abuse, suspected abuse and alleged abuse in accordance with the Older Adults Protective Services Act (35 P.S. §§ 10225.101-10225.5102). The child protective services law (23 Pa. C.S. §§ 6301-6386) the Adult Protective Services Act (35 P.S. §§ 10210.101 - 10210.704) and applicable protective services regulations.Staff will complete training in the areas of abuse and neglect, incident management, individual rights and person-centered practices 12/31/2022 Implemented
6400.163(h)Individual 9's prescribed medication debrox 6.5% eardrops expired 10/19/22 but was still being stored in the medication box. During the inspection, this medication was disposed of, and a replacement was ordered from the pharmacy.Prescription medications that are discontinued or expired shall be destroyed in a safe manner according to Federal and State statutes and regulations.Individual 9's expired prescribed medication was removed and a new order for ear drops was placed on 11/14/2022 and they were delivered 11/15/2022. 12/07/2022 Implemented
SIN-00151134 Renewal 03/06/2019 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.22(a)The current policy/procedure for Management of Client Funds & Property dated 2/28/93 should be revised to reflect current practices. Revision provided during inspection. The current policy does not have adequate accounting of individual funds.There shall be a written policy that establishes procedures for the protection and adequate accounting of individual funds and property and for counseling the individual concerning the use of funds and property. During the licensing review an outdated policy was presented to the reviewer. This error was recognized during the review and the updated policy/procedure was presented. The Administrative Assistant will review COMHAR's policies to assure that the most current version is included with the policies for implementation and for presentation to the licensing reviewers. 04/04/2019 Implemented
6400.22(d)(1)At inspection, it could not be determined for individual #1, the balance forward for the months of 11/2018, 12/2018, or 2/2019. In addition, September 2018's ledger had October 2018 and November 2018 expenses attached.The home shall keep an up-to-date financial and property record for each individual that includes the following: Personal possessions and funds received by or deposited with the home. When COMHAR fiscal staff presented the copied fiscal records for individual #1 for 11/18, 12/18 and 2/19, she had inadvertently cut off the bottom of those months' fiscal records while copying them for presentation. Staff will assure that all fiscal records contain the entire record including the balance forward. 04/04/2019 Implemented
6400.22(e)(1)The dates for the deposits and withdrawals from bank statement for individual #1 aren't current with ledgers found during inspection. If the home assumes the responsibility of maintaining an individual's financial resources, the following shall be maintained for each individual: A separate record of financial resources, including the dates and amounts of deposits and withdrawals. The register for the checks issued from individual #1's fiscal record were not spent down within the month of issue. COMHAR's policy was revised to assure that checks issued and receipts against those checks are synchronized within the month of issue or the unspent balance will be returned to the individual's account within the month of issue. Site managers and fiscal personnel were retrained on the policy revisions. 03/12/2019 Implemented
6400.22(f)Beneficial Bank Account statement titled- CO MHAR, INC FUNDS FOR SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFICIARIES RU-422 includes a joint bank account for 2 other individuals in the home besides individual #1.There may be no commingling of the individual's personal funds with the home or staff person's funds. COMHAR's current policy for fiscal management of individuals' funds maintains a separate record of deposits, withdrawals and interest earned. While it is true that the funds are in one bank account for the three individuals in Individual #1's home site, a separate record of each individuals' fiscal transactions are kept including: deposits, withdrawals and interest earned. No fund recording is ever co-mingled within each individual's record. This singular bank account is only for the funds of the 3 individuals within the site and does not contain the funds of the agency, home or of staff. Further this approach appears in line with the Community Living Homes Licensing Inspection Instrument 6400.22 (f). That explanation states "The individual's funds may not be kept in a bank account with staff, agency or home funds. This regulation does not however require separate bank accounts for each individual. If one account for all individuals is maintained, separate records of deposits, withdrawals, and interest earned must be kept." Respectfully, COMHAR believes that its current practice is in full compliance with the aforementioned explanation and therefore with this regulation. 04/05/2019 Implemented
6400.43(b)(1)The financial policy and procedures are not being implemented as written.The chief executive officer shall be responsible for the administration and general management of the home, including the following: Implementation of policies and procedures. During the licensing review an outdated policy was presented to the reviewer. This error was recognized during the review and the updated policy/procedure was presented (see 6400.22(a)). The Administrative Assistant will review COMHAR's policies to assure that the most current version is included with the policies for presentation to the licensing reviewers. The CEO will ensure that the financial policies and procedures are implemented as written. 03/20/2019 Implemented
6400.64(b)In the basement there is evidence of infestation with multiple spider webs throughout the basement.There may not be evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the home. COMHAR's maintenance staff swept the ceiling in the basement of the site, removing all spider webs. If new webs appear during periodic checks by site staff and maintenance, they too will be removed. 03/09/2019 Implemented
6400.72(b)The living room (right) window has a 2-inch hole in the screen. Screens, windows and doors shall be in good repair. The living room screen with a hole was replaced by COMHAR maintenance staff. A check of all screens will become part of assistant site manager and maintenance regularly schedule site monitoring 03/09/2019 Implemented
6400.181(e)(12)The recommendations in the assessment for individual # 1 did not address specific areas of training, programming and services.The assessment must include the following information: Recommendations for specific areas of training, programming and services. Assessment recommendations for individual #1 were revised to be more specific. Program Specialist was retrained to develop assessments that address specific areas of training, programming and services. 03/11/2019 Implemented
SIN-00103817 Renewal 09/26/2016 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.15(a)The self-assessments had 3 dates on them so there was no way to determine if the assessment was completed within 3 to 6 months prior to the end of the licensing date. All homes were cited with the exception of one new location.The agency shall complete a self-assessment of each home the agency operates serving eight or fewer individuals, within 3 to 6 months prior to the expiration date of the agency¿s certificate of compliance, to measure and record compliance with this chapter. Assistant Residential Directors will complete the self-assessment required under regulation 6400.15(a) for each COMHAR site 3 to 6 months prior to the expiration date of COMHAR¿s certificate of compliance on February 4. They will list only one date on that self-assessment, the date of completion of the self-assessment. The Lead Assistant Residential Director will monitor process and timeliness of completion. 12/21/2016 Implemented
6400.62(a)There were 2 bottles of antibacterial hand soap which indicated to contact poison control if ingested found unlocked in the cabinet under the kitchen sink.Poisonous materials shall be kept locked or made inaccessible to individuals.DSP¿s were retrained to replace hand soap into locked area after using to prevent access to individuals at the site. Site manager and Assistant Site manager will monitor DSP¿s compliance with training. 12/21/2016 Implemented
6400.64(a)There were multiple black, circular stains on the rug located in the dining room. Clean and sanitary conditions shall be maintained in the home. Carpeting at site in soiled areas was replaced. Assistant site manager was retrained on observing and reporting maintenance needs for the site and completing monthly site check. 12/21/2016 Implemented
6400.67(a)Plaster at the base of the shower wall was chipping and coming off resulting in a hole approximately 2 to 3 inches in diameter. There was also a broken tile on the shower wall near the shower rod.Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces shall be in good repair. COMHAR maintenance technician made repairs to shower wall tile by rod and base of shower wall. Assistant site manager was retrained on observing and reporting maintenance needs for the site and completing monthly site check. 12/21/2016 Implemented
SIN-00074324 Renewal 01/06/2015 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.64(a)The 1st floor shower stall has dirt built up in the corner of the stall. Clean and sanitary conditions shall be maintained in the home. The staff cleaned the first floor bathroom shower stall to remove the dirt from the corner. In the future, the maintenance staff will conduct monthly checks of the home to ensure that clean and sanitary conditions are maintained. Staff will be remined to clean the showers after each use to ensure that dirt and grim does not accumulate. 09/18/2015 Implemented
6400.110(a)The interconnected fire alarm system was inoperable on 01/07/2015 A home shall have a minimum of one operable automatic smoke detector on each floor, including the basement and attic. The maintenance department staff arranged for the fire alarm system to be repaired immediately following the inspection. In the future the maintenance staff will conduct monthly checks of the home to ensure that all fire alarms are operable, during fire drills. In the event the fire alarm system is not operable, the maintenance department will ensure that it is repaired within 48 hours. 09/18/2015 Implemented
SIN-00078454 Renewal 01/06/2015 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.64(a)The 1st floor shower stall has dirt built up in the corner of the stall. Clean and sanitary conditions shall be maintained in the home. Buildup of dirt in corner of shower stall on first floor was removed. Stall was re-caulked. Manager and Assistant Manager will monitor weekly. 01/30/2015 Implemented
6400.110(a)The interconnected fire alarm system was inoperable on 01/07/2015. A home shall have a minimum of one operable automatic smoke detector on each floor, including the basement and attic. Subsequent to alarm system inspection on 1/5, alarm company neglected to re-attach speaker wire. Wire was reattached by COMHAR staff on day of inspection and was operable and repair verified by alarm company, Emergency Response Associates, on 1/8/15. Given that other sites were also inspected around the same time period, all CLA site alarms were tested and found to be operable. Going forward all COMHAR alarms will be tested post alarm company inspection by COMHAR maintenance staff assigned to the site or site staff. 01/08/2015 Implemented
SIN-00057042 Renewal 12/09/2013 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.186(a)Individual #2's pervious ISP start date was 3/19/12 and ended on 3/19/13. It cannot be determined that an ISP review was completed on 12/19/13. The dates on the documents presented list the review periods as 9/19/12-12/18/13. The date this document was reviewed was 12/19/13.(a) The program specialist shall complete an ISP review of the services and expected outcomes in the ISP specific to the residential home licensed under this chapter with the individual every 3 months or more frequently if the individual's needs change which impacts the services as specified in the current ISP. Due to erroneous dating, it could not be determined that Individual #3¿s quarterly review for the period of 9/19/12 to 12/19/12 had been completed. Date corrections were made. Program Specialist for individual #3 was retrained on the necessity for checking documents to assure accuracy. Additional oversight will be provided by Assistant Residential Director to whom this Program Specialist is assigned. 01/31/2014 Implemented