Traditions of Hershey

A Halo mobility device affixed to a resident's bed was loose and moving 6 to 12 inches, posing a safety hazard.

An unlabeled spray bottle containing an unidentified blue liquid was found in a housekeeping cart.

A resident bathroom had a strong odor of urine, urine dripping from the toilet, and feces present on a shower chair.

Uncovered containers of pre-prepped salad toppings were stored in the walk-in refrigerator.

A staff member's first aid and CPR certification had expired in January 2025.

A shared bathroom contained an unlabeled green bar of soap on the shower seat.

The medication administration record incorrectly listed the frequency of administration for a resident's medication.

Medication was not administered to a resident according to the physician's specific dosing schedule.

The home failed to report an incident to the Department involving police response to a resident punching and biting a staff person.

A staff member who had not completed the Department-approved medication administration course administered medications to residents.

Medication administration records were inaccurately documented, showing Staff A administered medications that were actually administered by Staff B.

A rehired staff member did not receive required fire safety and emergency preparedness orientation on their first day of work.

A staff member failed to complete training on resident rights and mandatory reporting of abuse and neglect within 40 scheduled working hours.

The battery in the kitchen carbon monoxide detector had not been replaced within the required annual timeframe.

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

An uncovered, unattended trash can was observed in a resident room bathroom.