Arden Courts (susquehanna)

A black substance was observed inside a resident's toilet bowl, indicating a failure to maintain sanitary conditions.

Poisonous materials, including soaps and deodorants, were found unlocked and accessible in kitchen cabinets and resident bathrooms.

A bathroom shower in the Cottage Place neighborhood was missing a drain cover, presenting a potential hazard.

A staff member struck a resident on the head with a cane after the resident struck the staff member, resulting in a 0.5 inch laceration.

Prescribed medication for a resident was not found in the home.

The home failed to follow prescriber's orders regarding subcutaneous insulin injections based on blood glucose levels.

Trash dumpsters were observed overflowing and left open, failing to prevent the penetration of insects and rodents.

The kitchen refrigerator contained wrapped, unlabeled, and undated lunch meat.

Partial inspections dated 03/30/2023 and 07/12/2023 were not posted in a conspicuous and public place.

A direct care staff person was providing unsupervised ADL services without documentation of completing the required Department-approved training and competency test.

Poisonous materials, specifically Clorox wipes and Drug Buster liquid, were found unlocked, unattended, and accessible in the Health Center room.

Staff utilized a manual restraint by using a pillow to restrict a resident's movement during an episode of agitation.

A staff member placed a pillow over a resident's face for approximately 15 seconds to manage agitation and aggression.

Resident #1 pushed Resident #2 in their bedroom, resulting in an injury that required surgical intervention.

Resident #1's support plan was not revised to address increased physical aggression and supervision needs following their admission.

The home utilizes video monitoring and recording of the front exterior entrance.

Resident-home contracts for Resident #1 and Resident #2 were not signed by the residents.

Resident records for Resident #1 and Resident #2 lacked signed statements acknowledging receipt of resident rights and complaint procedures.

The home's current violation report was not posted in a conspicuous and public place.