Inspection IDReason for InspectionInspection DateInspection Status 
SIN-00234144 Renewal 11/08/2023 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.68(c)The provider had the coliform water test completed only on 10/25/23 thinking it was a yearly process. The provider was informed at the inspection that the test must be completed every 3 months.A home that is not connected to a public water system shall have a coliform water test by a Department of Environmental Resources¿ certified laboratory stating that the water is safe for drinking purposes at least every 3 months. Written certification of the water test shall be kept.Conestoga Water Condition company is now scheduled every 90 days to test the water. The date that this will take place is January 31st 2024. 11/26/2023 Implemented
6400.110(a)There was no smoke detector in the basement at the time of inspection. The smoke detector was replaced at the time of inspection. A home shall have a minimum of one operable automatic smoke detector on each floor, including the basement and attic. An updated version of the fire drill has been created. This revised fire drill now includes a section for smoke detector maintenance. During each fire drill, all smoke detectors will be checked. This will be checked off and signed by staff members. 11/29/2023 Implemented
6400.112(c)The 11/3/22 fire drill report does not indicate the exit route used.A written fire drill record shall be kept of the date, time, the amount of time it took for evacuation, the exit route used, problems encountered and whether the fire alarm or smoke detector was operative. A line item has been added to the fire drill form. This line item specifies where the evacuation exit point during the fire drill. All fire drills will be performed on the 15th of each month. The fire drill will be signed by staff and reviewed by the Environmental supervisor. These steps will catch any info missing from the forms. 11/29/2023 Implemented
6400.141(a)393 days elapsed between individual #1's 11/18/21 and 12/15/22 annual physical appointments, which exceeds the annual (365 day) requirement.An individual shall have a physical examination within 12 months prior to admission and annually thereafter. The Provider will take an individual to a mini clinic in order to avoid missing their annual physical. A note will be sent to their Primary Doctor with the date and time of appointment. The Provider will take the client to their Primary Doctor for the scheduled appointment, regardless of the late availability. 11/29/2023 Implemented
6400.181(e)(7)The assessment for individual #1 does not include information regarding the ability to sense and move away quickly from heat sources which exceed 120° F and are not insulated. It does state that the individual does not understand the dangers associated with heat sources but does not relay information indicating if the individual would be able to move away quickly from water that would be tempered too hot and/or any other dangerous heat source.The assessment must include the following information: The individual's knowledge of the danger of heat sources and ability to sense and move away quickly from heat sources which exceed 120° F and are not insulated. An additional line item will be added to all 2024 assessments. This line item will be named "Water Response". It will express the behavior of all individual responses to water. 11/29/2023 Implemented
6400.181(e)(13)(i)The 2/22/22 and 2/01/23 annual assessments for individual #1 are identical. The 2/01/23 assessment does not indicate areas of progress and/or regression due to being identical to the assessment from the year before.The assessment must include the following information: The individual's progress over the last 365 calendar days and current level in the following areas: Health. An additional line item will be added to all 2024 assessments. This line item will be named " Level of Performance and Progress". It will express progressive behavior from one year to another. 11/29/2023 Implemented
6400.51(b)(1)The orientation training for Staff #1 did not include the components as it relates to person-centered practices, community integration, individual choice and supporting individuals to develop and maintain relationships.The orientation must encompass the following areas: The application of person-centered practices, community integration, individual choice and supporting individuals to develop and maintain relationships.The Provider will train any new staff members all training related to person-centered practices, community integration,, individual choice and supporting individuals to develop and maintain relationships. A revision through all current staff members where done to address any non-compliance discovered through the organization. In addition, staff #1 was trained on 12-1-2023 with all missing training and now is compliant. 11/29/2023 Implemented
6400.51(b)(2)The orientation training for Staff #1 did not include the components as it relates to the prevention, detection and reporting of abuse and alleged abuse in accordance with the Older Adults Protective Services Act.The orientation 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.The Provider will train any new staff members all training related to the prevention, detection and reporting of abuse and alleged abuse in accordance with the Older Adults Protective Services Act. A revision through all current staff training were done to address any non-compliance issue within the organization. 11/29/2023 Implemented
6400.51(b)(4)The orientation training for Staff #1 did not include the components as it relates to recognizing and reporting incidents.The orientation must encompass the following areas: recognizing and reporting incidents.The Provider will train any new staff members all training related to recognizing and reporting incidents. A revision through all current staff training were done to address any non-compliance issue within the organization. 11/29/2023 Implemented
SIN-00214527 Renewal 11/09/2022 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.64(a)Multiple spider webs found in basement near steps- this was cleaned before inspection ended.Clean and sanitary conditions shall be maintained in the home. The multiple spider web was immediately removed and cleaned right after licensing inspection that day. Implemented
6400.112(e)Only one sleep drill was held for this home (January 2022).A fire drill shall be held during sleeping hours at least every 6 months. Agency December 2022 Fire Drill will be held in the beginning of the month and that drill will be held during the night for this home. 11/30/2022 Implemented
6400.141(c)(6)Current immunization record shows that the last TB test performed for individual#1 was June 2020.The physical examination shall include: Tuberculin skin testing by Mantoux method with negative results every 2 years for individuals 1 year of age or older; or, if tuberculin skin test is positive, an initial chest x-ray with results noted. Individual #1 physical was reviewed and completed by Primary Care Physician (PCP). The physical form completed indicated information related to Individual immunization record. The date of completion is listed on the form. 01/10/2023 Implemented
6400.50(a)A training record or syllabus was not provided for staff member#1 for the most recently completed stated training year from July 1, 2021, through June 30th, 2022. Non-emergency trainings completed were not documented during reviewRecords of orientation and training, including the training source, content, dates, length of training, copies of certificates received and staff persons attending, shall be kept.The company has been using an orientation and annual staff training log, which staff has been entering their trainings. A training syllabus has been developed as well. 11/30/2022 Implemented
6400.51(a)(1)Orientation training was not completed for Staff member#1 within 30 days of hire on 10/1/2021. Current training record provided shows required trainings were completed on 4/21/22.Prior to working alone with individuals, and within 30 days after hire, the following shall complete the orientation as described in subsection (b): Management, program, administrative and fiscal staff persons.The agency has created a hiring policy and a new employee orientation checklist as a way of ensuring that orientation trainings are completed within the first two weeks of training. 11/30/2022 Implemented
6400.165(b)PRN medication for individual#1, hyosyne 0.125/ml. take 1ml (0.125mg) via j-tube every 6 hours as needed for cramping listed on mar-not found in medication box at inspection.A prescription order shall be kept current.The Individual¿s Doctor was contacted and was able to contact the Pharmacy to send the medication. The medication had been sent by the Pharmacy and now in the individual¿s med box. The insurance initially denied the cost of the medication but all has been rectified. 11/30/2022 Implemented
6400.213(1)(i)On the face sheet, the identifying marks section is blank.Each individual's record must include the following information: Personal information, including: (i) The name, sex, admission date, birthdate and Social Security number.This information Face Sheet has been updated and the identifying marks section for individual 1 is marked none. A new copy has been printed and added in individual 1 permanent/medical record books. 12/27/2022 Implemented
SIN-00195678 Renewal 11/05/2021 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.21(a)Staff #2 had a PA criminal history check completed on 11/3/21 however his date of hire was 10/1/21. Staff # 3 had a PA criminal history check completed on 11/3/21 however his date of hire was 10/1/21.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 Agency has developed a policy in place to ensure that all company new employees will not start work until after a favorable criminal history check is completed. 12/10/2021 Implemented
6400.21(b)Staff member #1 had a PA state Criminal Check but no declaration of PA residency. Without the residence declaration it cannot be determined if a FBI check would be needed.If a prospective employe who will have direct contact with individuals resides outside this Commonwealth, an application for a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) criminal history record check shall be submitted to the FBI in addition to the Pennsylvania criminal history record check, within 5 working days after the person's date of hire. A criminal check was completed for staff #1 and it came out good. 12/10/2021 Implemented
6400.21(c)Staff#4 had their most recent background check was on 4/17/19 however the date of hire is 10/1/21. Greater than 1 year elapsed.The Pennsylvania and FBI criminal history record checks shall have been completed no more than 1 year prior to the person¿s date of hire. The Agency has developed a policy in place to ensure that all company new employees will not start work until after a favorable background check is completed. 12/10/2021 Implemented
6400.68(c)The most recent documented coliform water test was completed on 9/24/18. The Test needs to be performed every 3 months to ensure safety of drinking water.A home that is not connected to a public water system shall have a coliform water test by a Department of Environmental Resources¿ certified laboratory stating that the water is safe for drinking purposes at least every 3 months. Written certification of the water test shall be kept.A water test was completed on November 23, 2021 with Suburban Testing Labs (See attached for a copy of receipt) 12/10/2021 Implemented
6400.82(e)There were no bathmats or non-slip surfaces present on site. Bathtubs and showers shall have a nonslip surface or mat. A nonslip bathmat has been purchased and placed in the bathroom bathtub. See attached receipt) 12/10/2021 Implemented
6400.141(a)Individual #1 did not have a current or previous Physical Exam on file.An individual shall have a physical examination within 12 months prior to admission and annually thereafter. An annual physical has been completed for Individual #1 on 11/18/2021. (See attach completed physical form) 12/10/2021 Implemented
6400.142(a)No current or previous dental exam on record for Individual #1.An individual 17 years of age or younger shall have a dental examination performed by a licensed dentist semiannually. An individual 18 years of age or older shall have a dental examination performed by a licensed dentist annually. Individual #1 has a current dental appointment that was completed June 7, 2021. A copy of that dental appointment paperwork is attached. 12/10/2021 Implemented
6400.151(a)Staff #5 had a TB test on 11/3/21 however the physical did not have a statement stating that she is free of communicable disease. Staff #6, Staff #7 and Staff #8 Had no physical or current TB test on file A staff person who comes into direct contact with the individuals or who prepares or serves food, for more than 5 days in a 6-month period, including temporary, substitute and volunteer staff, shall have a physical examination within 12 months prior to employment and every 2 years thereafter. A new Physical Form has been created with the statement ¿Is the person free of communicable diseases? Yes ( ) No ( ) ¿ (See attached) 12/10/2021 Implemented
6400.46(b)Staff fire safety training was completed by Program Specialist on 10/1/21 however the program specialist was not certified as a fire safety expert.Program specialists and direct service workers shall be trained annually by a fire safety expert in the training areas specified in subsection (a).Agency has completed a fire safety training for all employees on 11/15/2021 with National Safety Compliance Fire Safety Training Program ( Please see attached complete training forms) 12/10/2021 Implemented
6400.46(c)Staff #3 and Staff #8 had their First Aid training on 11/3/21 however they were working with the individual prior to this date. First Aid training is need that prior to the first time working with the individual.Program specialists and direct service workers and at least one person in a vehicle while individuals are being transported by the home shall be trained before working with individuals in first aid techniques.Agency Compliance and Quality Director will ensure that all employees First Aid Training will be completed before they start work as per PA 6400 regulations requirement during first week of orientation. 12/10/2021 Implemented
6400.163(f)A medication for Individual #1 in need of refrigeration was located in small refrigerator, inside a closet, in the office area that did not have a lock on it.Prescription medications stored in a refrigerator shall be kept in an area or container that is locked.A lock was bought for the medication box and placed in the home refrigerator for safe keeping. A receipt of the lock is attached. 12/10/2021 Implemented
SIN-00145285 Initial review 11/15/2018 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.68(b)The hot water temperature in the home was 137°F. Hot water temperatures in bathtubs and showers may not exceed 120°F. 1. A plan to fix the immediate problem a. Gary Dorestan COO will be responsible for correcting the problem in the future b. The water temperature was found to be too high. c. Today 11/15/2018 the thermostat on the water heated was adjusted from 140 degrees F to 120 degrees F · 55 PA code Chapter 6400.68 (b) was cited in the LIS · As a new provider we must indicate a review of all resident or staff records to determine if any others are out of compliance and need to be corrected. Unfortunately no resident or staff record exists yet. But as we take on residents and staff members this step will be implemented · Target date is 11/15/2018 for completion of step · The date of 11/15/2018 is the day that the correction task will be completed are required in order to effectively monitor plan completion 2. A plan to prevent future occurrences is to check the water temperature every month · Every few months we will be changing practice, teaching, and ongoing monitoring to make sure this compliance is met 3. As we take on new team members each plan of correction will be trained to the staff responsible for this plan. They will be trained in this responsibility. Since this plan is new since licensing was not there, the training date will be adjusted according to the date of the licensing. 11/15/2018 Implemented
6400.111(a)The fire extinguisher in the basement was rated a 1-A.There shall be at least one operable fire extinguisher with a minimum 2-A rating for each floor, including the basement and attic. 1. A plan to fix the immediate problem a. Gary Dorestan COO will be responsible for correcting the problem in the future b. The fire extinguisher found in the basement was a 1-A rated one. It needs to be replaced with a 2-A rated one. c. Today 11/15/2018 a 2-A rated fire extinguisher will be purchased and place in the basement · 55 PA code Chapter 6400.111(a) was cited in the LIS · As a new provider we must indicate a review of all resident or staff records to determine if any others are out of compliance and need to be corrected. Unfortunately no resident or staff record exists yet. · Target date is 11/15/2018 for completion of each step · The date of 11/15/2018 is the day that the correction tasks will be completed are required in order to effectively monitor plan completion 2. A plan to prevent future occurrences is to check the fire extinguisher every 6 months · Every year we will be changing practice, teaching, and ongoing monitoring to make sure this compliance is met 3. As we take on new team members each plan of correction will be trained to the staff responsible for this plan. They will be trained in this responsibility. Since this plan is new since licensing was not there, the training date will be adjusted according to the date of the licensing. 11/15/2018 Implemented
SIN-00170958 Renewal 02/18/2020 Compliant - Finalized