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The Groves

103 W. Main Street, Ephrata, PA 1752215 bedsLicensed & Active
Google rating
4.0/5

based on 3 Google reviews

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State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: PA State Licensing Agency

20total
16deficiencies

Key Findings

Between 2019 and 2024, The Groves underwent 22 inspections, resulting in 14 clean reports and 16 instances of identified violations. Recorded findings included issues regarding outdated resident assessments, incomplete staff training, and lapses in medication administration protocols.

May 8, 2024Routine
CleanReport

No deficiencies found during this inspection.

Mar 20, 2024Routine
minor2600.18

Carbon monoxide alarm batteries in the basement laundry and boiler rooms had not been replaced within the required annual timeframe.

minor2600.60a

The facility lacked staff trained in medication administration during overnight shifts, preventing medication services for PRN medications.

minor2600.65d

A staff member had not completed the required Department-approved direct care training course and competency test.

minor2600.81b

A half-length bed rail was not properly secured to a resident's bedframe, creating a potential entrapment hazard.

Aug 30, 2022Routine
minor2600.185.a

Medication administration records (MAR) contained incorrect entries for resident readings on 08/27/22.

Feb 24, 2020Routine
CleanReport

No deficiencies found during this inspection.

Feb 12, 2020Routine
minor2600.3.c

The most recent licensing inspection summary posted was dated 3/28/18.

minor2600.20.b.1

A cash count for Resident #1 showed only $48 available, despite records indicating a balance of $62.

minor2600.20.b.8

Resident #1 had not received a quarterly account of financial transactions.

Jun 6, 2019Routine
CleanReport

No deficiencies found during this inspection.

Mar 11, 2019Routine
CleanReport

No deficiencies found during this inspection.

Apr 16, 2018Routine
CleanReport

No deficiencies found during this inspection.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Safe and Sound INC

Organization Type

for profit

Source: State licensing data

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