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This facility has areas of concern that warrant careful consideration. Registered Nurse hours are 70% of the EveryPlace reference benchmark; ask how RN coverage is allocated across shifts. The latest standard survey recorded 12 findings, above the PA average of 10.1. We recommend asking the administrator directly: "How are you addressing recent staffing shortfalls?" These are not reasons to panic, but they are reasons to ask tough questions and visit in person.
York South Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center receives a high volume of positive feedback regarding the friendliness and professionalism of its nursing and therapy staff. While many families express relief and satisfaction with the care their loved ones receive, a recurring subset of reviews highlights serious concerns regarding understaffing, slow response times to call buttons, and inconsistent medical oversight.
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Key Review Excerpts
“Without her care and dedication, our comfort level wouldn’t be where it is in such a difficult situation. Thank you to Kayla”
“The staff in the offices and the nurses are amazing and taking great care of my husband. They are all skilled and attentive to my husband's needs. I feel relieved that my husband is in great hands.”
“My father’s condition got worse during his ‘rehab’ stay. 30 minutes of rehab. Then hours sitting in a wheelchair. No activities. Food is not edible. Stay away.”
Both RN and total nursing hours are below the EveryPlace reference benchmarks. Ask the facility how it staffs each shift for current resident needs.
Reference benchmarks (0.75 RN and 4.1 total nursing hours per resident/day) are comparison targets, not current federal minimum requirements.
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents whose walking got worse
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
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Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback
York South Skilled Nursing has 71 federal deficiencies across 11 surveys, with 17 triggered by family complaints, indicating ongoing concerns. The facility repeatedly struggles with basic care delivery, care planning, and infection control, with these issues persisting across multiple years despite corrections. Most concerning are recurring problems with providing appropriate treatment according to doctor's orders and resident preferences, proper care planning, and maintaining infection prevention standards. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the pattern of repeated violations in core care areas suggests systemic challenges.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Aug 3, 2023
$15,593
York South Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Ctr
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Genesis Healthcare
185 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.4/5 · Rank 147 of 188 (Lowest rating)
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Genesis Pm Pa Operations LLC
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Fc-Gen Operations Investment LLC
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Gen Operations I LLC
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Gen Operations II LLC
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Genesis Healthcare INC
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Genesis Healthcare LLC
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Genesis Holdings LLC
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Sun Healthcare Group INC
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Whitman, Arnold
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