The Birches at Newtown

The resident-home contract was not properly signed by the required parties.

A resident's most recent medical evaluation was not completed at least annually.

A strong odor of urine was present throughout the Daybreak neighborhood.

One round white pill was found loose in the Daybreak medication cart.

Residents did not receive prescribed medications at the ordered times, and blood pressure readings were not documented as required.

A resident's support plan failed to address their specific ambulation needs despite the use of a walker.

Residents who participated in the development of their support plans failed to sign and date the documents.

A staff member was observed grabbing a resident by the wrist and lifting them by their pants, and another staff member used disrespectful language when a resident requested assistance.

Resident's most recent assessment was completed with an incorrect date.

Resident medical evaluation did not include special health or dietary needs of the resident.

The resident-home contract for a resident was not signed by the resident.

An uncovered metal container of cut zucchini was found in the main kitchen walk-in refrigerator.

An uncovered bedside mobility device was installed on a resident's bed and was not securely attached, creating a hazard.

Poisonous materials, including various toothpastes and cleaning sprays, were found unlocked, unattended, and accessible to residents.

Staff failed to report an incident regarding staff bragging about resident information to the Department within the required 24 hours.

Staff members accepted a cash loan from a resident, violating the prohibition against employees accepting cash, gifts, or loans from residents.

A laptop containing sensitive resident information, including DNR status and medications, was left unlocked and unattended on a medication cart.

Poisonous materials, including toothpaste with warning labels, were found unlocked, unattended, and accessible in a resident bathroom.

The home failed to immediately develop a supervision plan or suspend a staff member after a resident identified them as a perpetrator of physical harm.

Multiple resident-home contracts were missing required signatures from the residents.

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

The home conducted a PA PATCH background check for the administrator but failed to utilize the required FBI check.