Abode Care of Monroeville

A pervasive odor of bowel movement was noted in the A-Hall corridor, and flap lid garbage cans containing soiled briefs and incontinence supplies were positioned outside resident rooms.

Food items, including instant food thickener, iodized salt, and frozen dinner rolls, were found in opened, unsealed, or ripped containers.

The home failed to provide required 2-person assistance with transferring using a Hoyer lift for a resident as indicated in their support plan.

Violation identified regarding regulation 2600.65f.

Violation identified regarding regulation 2600.65g.

A resident's prescription medication label contained incorrect dosage instructions that did not match the physician's orders.

Residents were observed smoking directly in front of the main entrance door, which does not comply with the designated smoking area policy.

Resident records, including medical records and medication administration records, were found unlocked, unattended, and accessible in a conference room cabinet.

The keypad on the emergency exit door alarm was missing the key for the number three, preventing the alarm from being silenced without a code.

Following an allegation of verbal abuse, the staff person was placed on a plan of supervision that was not approved by the Department.