Simpson Meadows

A staff member used disrespectful language toward a resident during a hygiene assistance task.

Staff Person A did not receive required orientation on fire safety and emergency preparedness topics during their first day of work.

Staff Person A failed to complete required orientation topics, including resident rights and abuse reporting, within 40 scheduled working hours.

Direct care staff person A lacked a high school diploma, GED, or active registry status on the Pennsylvania nurse aide registry.

Poisonous materials, specifically Swiffer WetJet containers, were not kept locked and inaccessible to residents.

The residence failed to report an incident involving a staff member being physically rough and verbally aggressive towards a resident within the required 24 hours.

A staff member was reported to have verbally yelled at a resident and handled them roughly, resulting in visible bruising on the resident's forearms.

A resident's medical evaluation was not completed within the required timeframe prior to admission.

The annual staff training plan did not include training on the Older Adult Protective Services Act, falls and accident prevention, or new population groups.

The 2024 annual staff training plan failed to include instructions on meeting resident needs as described in preadmission screenings, assessments, and support plans.

Two ceiling tiles were missing on the second floor and several others exhibited water stains.

The current license inspection summary and a copy of the chapter were not posted in a conspicuous and public place.

Resident records in the memory care unit medication room were found unlocked, unattended, and accessible to residents.

The facility failed to refund the remainder of previously paid charges to a deceased resident's estate within 30 days of the room being cleared.

A resident did not sign and date their support plan following its development.

A resident's medical evaluation was missing the completion date, emergency medical information, and medication regimen details.

A resident's final support plan was not dated following their admission.

The resident's support plan was not revised to reflect a change in dietary needs (no-concentrated sweets diet) identified in a medical evaluation.