Inspection IDReason for InspectionInspection DateInspection Status 
SIN-00231166 Renewal 09/26/2023 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.64(a)Clean and sanitary conditions are not maintained in the heating vent in the kitchen area of the home. The heating vent in the ceiling of the kitchen had a layer of dust.Clean and sanitary conditions shall be maintained in the home. The kitchen vent was cleaned within 48 hours of the licensing date. 10/26/2023 Implemented
6400.104Notification to the fire department is not kept current. The most recent fire department notification dated 6/23/23 indicated that there are 5 individuals residing in the home. Currently, four individuals reside in the home.The home shall notify the local fire department in writing of the address of the home and the exact location of the bedrooms of individuals who need assistance evacuating in the event of an actual fire. The notification shall be kept current. A letter (notification) will be sent to the Fire Company no later than 10/27/2023. 10/26/2023 Implemented
6400.112(b)Fire drills held on 6/16/23, 5/25/23, 4/18/23 12/22/22, and 9/28/22 were not held during normal staffing conditions. Normal staffing condition are a 2:4 ratio. There were three staff in the home assisting with fire drills on the listed dates. Fire drills shall be held during normal staffing conditions and not when additional staff persons are present. A successful fire drill was conducted on 10/3/2023 in which the staffing ratio was maintained. 10/26/2023 Implemented
6400.112(d)Individuals were not able to evacuate the home within the extended evacuation time of 3 minutes 15 seconds on 4/14/23. The evacuation took 3 minutes and 45 seconds. Individuals shall be able to evacuate the entire building, or to a fire safe area designated in writing within the past year by a fire safety expert, within 2 1/2 minutes or within the period of time specified in writing within the past year by a fire safety expert. The fire safety expert may not be an employe of the home or agency. Staff assistance shall be provided to an individual only if staff persons are always present at the home while the individual is at the home. Our current fire drill log is being updated to include a statement about the amount of time permitted at each program of 2 1/2 min. or approved extended evacuation time. This will serve as a reminder of the regulated time upon completion of the form, and immediate action which may need to be taken. 10/26/2023 Implemented
6400.112(f)Fire drills are not held during sleeping hours at least every 6 months. There was a sleep fire frill conducted on 4/14/23 that was an unsuccessful drill and a successful sleep drill conducted on 4/30/23. There was not a sleep drill conducted prior to 4/14/23.Alternate exit routes shall be used during fire drills. A successful sleep drill was conducted on 10/3/2023. The staffing ratio was met (2:4). A sleep drill will be conducted in April 2024 as identified on the Fire Drill Log & Systems Check form. 10/26/2023 Implemented
6400.142(f)Individual #1 does not have a dental hygiene planAn individual shall have a written plan for dental hygiene, unless the interdisciplinary team has documented in writing that the individual has achieved dental hygiene independence. Individual #1 will have a follow-up appointment scheduled immediately. Prospectus Berco's Dental form will be utilized and completed in its entirety to include the hygiene plan. 10/26/2023 Implemented
6400.181(a)Individual #1's annual assessment was completed late. Individual #1's annual assessment was completed 2/9/22 and not again until 6/8/23. Each individual shall have an initial assessment within 1 year prior to or 60 calendar days after admission to the residential home and an updated assessment annually thereafter. The initial assessment must include an assessment of adaptive behavior and level of skills completed within 6 months prior to admission to the residential home. The supervisor/associate director will ensure that the next assessment is completed no later than 6/7/2024. Checklists and oversight will be utilized to ensure timely completion. 10/26/2023 Implemented
6400.181(e)(12)Individual #1's assessment does not include Recommendations for specific areas of training, programming and services. Individual #1's assessment included an area for recommendations; however the area indicated the individual's current level and progress, not recommendations.The assessment must include the following information: Recommendations for specific areas of training, programming and services. An updated assessment will be completed by the program supervisor/Associate Director no later than 10/27/2023 which will include the training, programming, and services information required by regulation. 10/26/2023 Implemented
6400.165(a)Prescription medications are not prescribed in writing by an authorized prescriber. There were 5 packets or aspirin, 5 packets of non-aspirin and 3 packets of antacid located in the first aid kit that were not prescribed to any individual in the home.A prescription medication shall be prescribed in writing by an authorized prescriber.The non-aspirin and antacid packets were removed from the first aid kit and disposed of by end of licensing review. 10/26/2023 Implemented
SIN-00145798 Renewal 11/07/2018 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.81(k)(6)There was no mirror in the bedroom of an individual.In bedrooms, each individual shall have the following: A mirror. Mirror has been secured. Manager is expected to check rooms on a regular bases to make sure all required items are in the room 11/12/2018 Implemented
SIN-00086111 Renewal 11/04/2015 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.21(a)Staff person #2 has a date of hire of 8/5/2015. The agency completed a criminal history request for staff #2 on 8/19/15. An application for a Pennsylvania criminal history record check shall be submitted to the State Police for prospective employes of the home who will have direct contact with individuals, including part-time and temporary staff persons who will have direct contact with individuals, within 5 working days after the person's date of hire. The HR department will not start any potential employee without having the criminal records check in their possession. 11/17/2015 Implemented
Article X.1007Prospectus Berco is required to meet all requirements of Article X of the Public Welfare Code and of the applicable statutes, ordinances and regulations (62 P.S. § 1007) including criminal history checks and hiring policies for the hiring, retention and utilization of staff persons in accordance with the Older Adult Protective Services Act (OAPSA) (35 P.S. § 10225.101 ¿ 10225.5102) and its regulations (6 Pa. Code Ch. 15). Staff person #1 was hired on 1/8/2015 but did not have a PA state police criminal history check requested until 11/3/2015.When, after investigation, the department is satisfied that the applicant or applicants for a license are responsible persons, that the place to be used as a facility is suitable for the purpose, is appropriately equipped and that the applicant or applicants and the place to be used as a facility meet all the requirements of this act and of the applicable statutes, ordinances and regulations, it shall issue a license and shall keep a record thereof and of the application.The HR department will not allow any potential employee start working until such time as a criminal records check is in the possession. 11/17/2015 Implemented
SIN-00077335 Unannounced Monitoring 03/25/2015 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.167(b)Individual #1 passed away on 3/21/2015. Individual #1 was discovered in his bed at approximately 9:30am on that date. Individual #1 should receive the following medications at 7:00am: Aspirin Chewable 81mg, Culturelle, Ear Drops Solution 6.5%, Lansoprazole 15mg, Pot Chloride 10% Liquid, Lorazepam 0.5mg, and Valproic Acid 250/5ml. Individual should receive the following medications at 8:00am: Oyster Cal/Vit D and Buspirone 15mg. Staff #2 reports that he readied the medications for administration, but was called away to assist another individual and forgot to administer at the prescribed times. Prescription medications and injections shall be administered according to the directions specified by a licensed physician, certified nurse practitioner or licensed physician's assistant.Program Specialist met with Staff #2 and reviewed the Medicaiton Administration Policy and Procedures along with regulation relating to medication administration. Program Specialist will review selected records no less than bi-monthly to ensure proper administration of medications 04/20/2015 Implemented
SIN-00105520 Renewal 12/12/2016 Compliant - Finalized
SIN-00066535 Renewal 09/18/2014 Compliant - Finalized