Martin's Care Home

The most recent licensing inspection summary was not posted in a conspicuous and public place.

The home has not conducted a quality management periodic review since April 4, 2023.

A staff member was hired without a Pennsylvania State Police background check on file.

No staff members in the home possessed current and valid CPR/First Aid certification.

The administrator did not complete the required annual training hours for the 2023 training year.

The home failed to report an incident of alleged abuse to the Department within the required 24-hour timeframe.

A resident was admitted to the home without a completed resident-home contract in place.

The resident's record lacked a signed statement acknowledging receipt of resident rights and complaint procedures.

A staff member physically mistreated a resident by grabbing their hand and pulling their hair during an incident.

A copy of Chapter 2600 and the most recent license inspection summary were not posted in a conspicuous and public place.

No publications regarding the influenza vaccine were posted in a public place as required by the Influenza Awareness Act.

The training record for a direct care staff member did not include documentation of current CPR/First Aid certification.

The hot water temperature in a first-floor bathroom sink measured 123.4 degrees Fahrenheit, exceeding the 120°F limit.

The home only maintained 4 gallons of emergency water, failing to meet the required 3-day supply for 15 residents.

The home does not keep records of financial transactions, including dates, amounts of deposits, withdrawals, and current balances, for certain residents.

The home fails to obtain written receipts from residents for cash disbursements at the time of disbursement.

Resident funds are being commingled with the home's funds when deposited into the home's business account.

The home has not provided itemized quarterly accounts of financial transactions to residents or their designated persons.

The home does not maintain copies of itemized financial accounts within the residents' individual records.

The narcotic count book and staff communication log were left unlocked and unattended on a medication cart in the kitchen.

The shared resident bathroom located across from the kitchen lacked a locking mechanism on the door.

A sign in the dining room threatened to revoke smoking privileges if smoking times were not followed, using resident rights as a sanction.

A resident was observed using a glucometer at a dining table without the area being disinfected before or after use.