Inspection IDReason for InspectionInspection DateInspection Status 
SIN-00262912 Renewal 03/20/2025 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.21(b)Unable to locate new hire attestation for staff one, two and three, pertaining to regulation discussion as follows: Discussion: Employees who do not currently reside in Pennsylvania or who have not held permanent residency in Pennsylvania for the two consecutive years prior to beginning employment also need a report of federal criminal history record information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI check").If a prospective employe who will have direct contact with individuals resides outside this Commonwealth, an application for a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) criminal history record check shall be submitted to the FBI in addition to the Pennsylvania criminal history record check, within 5 working days after the person's date of hire. As part of the Post-Employment on-boarding requirements and screenings, potential employees must successfully complete the required Background Checks and Attestation form. Form 417-PA Attestation of Residency in Pennsylvania was created to supplement the application and added as an item to the Form 147-HR New Hire Packet Checklist and Cover Sheet which states SUBMIT PACKET with all required documentation to HRInbox@sunrisegroup.org This Attestation of Residency in Pennsylvania will be completed and signed by the potential employee. Persons who are not residents of Pennsylvania for at least 2 years will require an FBI Background Check. This completed and signed form must be submitted to HRInbox@sunrisegroup.org and filed in the Employee Personnel Record. The Office Manager and Residential Manager are responsible to ensure all new hires have the required documentation to complete the onboarding process. All current staff including Staff #1, 2 and 3 have now completed the attestation form which has been entered into their file. New staff will be required to complete and sign the form along with the application. One staff did not have the required consecutive residency and completed their FBI check 3/27/25. 03/27/2025 Implemented
6400.64(a)There was seemingly spoiled food sitting uncovered in the oven. Staff members could not attest to how long it was there; discarded promptly. The air fryer held grease and food remnants; should be cleaned out.Clean and sanitary conditions shall be maintained in the home. Both the Residential Managers and DSPs have in their job description. A memo was sent to the RMs and signed by the current DSPs regarding cleanliness of the homes. The RM does a daily walkthrough of the home and will complete a new Monthly Checklist to ensure the home is clean and items are in good repair. Failure to comply with this directive will result in corrective action up to and including dismissal. 04/04/2025 Implemented
6400.71Emergency numbers were not present by telephones.Telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be on or by each telephone in the home with an outside line. The Residential Manager will ensure that telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance, and poison control center shall be on or by each telephone in the home with an outside line. It is part of the Monthly Home Checklist and will be monitored for compliance at least monthly. 04/04/2025 Implemented
6400.77(b)The first aid kit was missing a thermometer. A first aid kit shall contain antiseptic, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, a thermometer, tweezers, tape, scissors and syrup of Ipecac, if an individual 4 years of age or younger, or an individual likely to ingest poisons, is served. The Residential Manager and LPN are responsible to ensure that each first aid kit shall contain antiseptic, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, a thermometer, tweezers, tape, scissors, and syrup of Ipecac if an individual 4 years of age or younger or an individual likely to ingest poisons is served. This has been included in the Monthly Checklist. 04/04/2025 Implemented
6400.82(f)The bathroom located in the basement did not have trash receptacle.Each bathroom and toilet area that is used shall have a sink, wall mirror, soap, toilet paper, individual clean paper or cloth towels and trash receptacle. The Residential Manager is responsible for ensuring that each bathroom and toilet area that is used shall have a sink, wall mirror, soap, toilet paper, individual clean paper or cloth towels and trash receptacle. All bathrooms have been checked for required items. These items have been added to the Monthly Home checklist for the Residential Manager to review. A new trash can has been purchased. 03/31/2025 Implemented
6400.110(g)The fire alarm on the second floor did not sound or light during testing. This was communicated with the Fire Dep't during inspection. If a smoke detector or fire alarm is inoperative, notification for repair shall be made within 24 hours and repairs completed within 48 hours of the time the detector or alarm was found to be inoperative. Each home has a sprinkler system in addition to the fire alarm and smoke detectors to ensure the safety of all individuals and staff. The Residential Manager is responsible for ensuring that all systems are operable. The fire alarm company was notified on 3/20 that the alarm on the second floor was inoperable. The fire alarm was repaired on 4/2/25. 04/02/2025 Implemented
6400.112(d)Individuals should be able to evacuate the entire building within 2.5 minutes unless otherwise specified by a fire safety expert. All Fire Drills completed in the last twelve months were timed greater than 2.5 minutes: Individuals shall be able to evacuate the entire building, or to a fire safe area designated in writing within the past year by a fire safety expert, within 2 1/2 minutes or within the period of time specified in writing within the past year by a fire safety expert. The fire safety expert may not be an employe of the home or agency. Staff assistance shall be provided to an individual only if staff persons are always present at the home while the individual is at the home. The Residential Manger and other key staff were trained on Fire Safety Train the Trainer from a certified fire expert from the Lockton company on 4/10/25. It was a comprehensive training that our managers can add to the specific home fire training for the individuals and staff. In addition, each home has fire sprinklers in addition to fire alarms to ensure safety and extra time for slower evacuation times if necessary. Currently there are only 2 individuals in the home who are more independent and evacuated on 4/1 under 2 minutes. (see drill). when the third person is admitted to the home, a new letter will be sent to the fire marshal/ department. PowerPoint Fire drill 04/10/2025 Implemented
SIN-00241586 Renewal 03/25/2024 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.62(a)Hand soaps throughout the home advise to contact poison control if ingested, must be replaced with non-poisonous soaps.Poisonous materials shall be kept locked or made inaccessible to individuals. 6400.62(a)Poisonous materials shall be kept locked or made inaccessible to individuals. The Residential Manager has replaced hand soap with a non-toxic brand and checked home for any other poisonous materials. 07/03/2024 Implemented
6400.66There were no operable lights in the enclosed patio.Rooms, hallways, interior stairways, outside steps, outside doorways, porches, ramps and fire escapes shall be lighted to assure safety and to avoid accidents. 6400.66 Rooms, hallways, interior stairways, outside steps, outside doorways, porches, ramps and fire escapes shall be lighted to assure safety and to avoid accidents. The Residential Manager replaced the patio lights and checked all other lights in the home. 07/03/2024 Implemented
6400.71There were no emergency phone numbers in the kitchen near the phone.Telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be on or by each telephone in the home with an outside line. 6400.71 Telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance, and poison control center will be on or by each telephone in the home with an outside line. The Residential Manager has placed the telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center and ensured all numbers are posted by each telephone in the home with an outside line. 07/03/2024 Implemented
6400.76(a)The blinds in the basement bathroom need to be repaired/replaced. The dryer lint tray was not clean and should be cleaned after each use. Furniture and equipment shall be nonhazardous, clean and sturdy. 6400.76(a) Furniture in individual bedrooms and family living areas shall be nonhazardous, clean and sturdy. The Residential Manager replaced the broken blind and checked all other blinds to ensure compliance. The Direct Support Staff and Residential Manager will ensure the dryer lint screen is cleaned after every use. 07/03/2024 Implemented
6400.77(b)There were no tweezers found in the first aid kit. A first aid kit shall contain antiseptic, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, a thermometer, tweezers, tape, scissors and syrup of Ipecac, if an individual 4 years of age or younger, or an individual likely to ingest poisons, is served. 6400.77b A first aid kit shall contain antiseptic, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, a thermometer, tweezers, tape, scissors, and syrup of Ipecac if an individual 4 years of age or younger or an individual likely to ingest poisons is served. The Residential Manager has replaced the tweezers in the first aid kit. 07/03/2024 Implemented
6400.111(a)There was no fire extinguisher in the basement area or the bedroom level.There shall be at least one operable fire extinguisher with a minimum 2-A rating for each floor, including the basement and attic. 6400.111(a) there shall be at least one operable fire extinguisher with a minimum 2A rating for each floor, including the basement and attic. The Residential Manager and Area Director have had fire extinguishers installed in the basement and bedroom hall area. 07/03/2024 Implemented
6400.111(f)There was no tag on the fire extinguisher in the kitchen. A fire extinguisher shall be inspected and approved annually by a fire safety expert. The date of the inspection shall be on the extinguisher. 6400.111(f) A fire extinguisher shall be inspected and approved annually by a fire safety expert. The date of the inspection shall be on the extinguisher. The Residential Manager had the extinguisher rechecked with a new tag. All home fire extinguishers were checked to ensure tags are current and present. 07/03/2024 Implemented
6400.141(c)(9)Individual #1 is a 41-year-old male and had not had a Prostate examination at his most recent physical examination.The physical examination shall include: A prostate examination for men 40 years of age or older. The physical examination shall include: A prostate examination for men 40 years of age and older. The Residential Director will schedule a physical examination with a request for a prostrate exam for Individual #1 and all males over 40. 07/31/2024 Implemented
6400.144Individual #1's medication box contains Nighttime cold and flu relief, but it is not listed on the MAR. The Individual's name is not on the bottle and if it belongs to individual #1.Health services, such as medical, nursing, pharmaceutical, dental, dietary and psychological services that are planned or prescribed for the individual shall be arranged for or provided. 6400.144 Health services, such as medical, nursing, pharmaceutical, dental, dietary and psychological services that are planned or prescribed for the individual shall be arranged for or provided. The Residential Manager has corrected all MARs for Individual #1 and inserted his name on medications that are over the counter drugs. The Residential Manager has checked all medications for all individuals to ensure the MARS are correct and that all medication is labelled with the individual's name. The Residential Manager will check the MARs weekly to ensure all requirements of a medication record are present including labelling with the person's name. 07/03/2024 Implemented
6400.181(a)Individual #1 was admitted on 03/09/24 and there was no assessment in the records completed within a year prior to admission; therefore, an Initial Assessment must be completed 60 calendar days after admission. Each individual shall have an initial assessment within 1 year prior to or 60 calendar days after admission to the residential home and an updated assessment annually thereafter. The initial assessment must include an assessment of adaptive behavior and level of skills completed within 6 months prior to admission to the residential home. 6400.181(a) Each individual shall have an initial assessment within 1 year prior to or 60 days after admission to the residential home and an updated assessment annually thereafter. Using the Sunrise Community Form 046-PCS Residential Application Checklist and Form 830 Outcomes and Rights Assessment, the Program Specialist will conduct an initial assessment for Individual #1 and for all new admissions within 60 days and annually thereafter. The Area Director and Program Specialist have been retrained on the assessment tool on 7/2/24 to include the required time frames. 07/31/2024 Implemented
6400.217Individual #1 did not have a signed Release of Information form in his individual records.Written consent of the individual, or the individual's parent or guardian if the individual is 17 years of age or younger or legally incompetent, is required for the release of information, including photographs, to persons not otherwise authorized to receive it. 6400.217 Written consent of the individual, or the individual¿s parent or guardian if the individual is 17 years of age or younger or legally incompetent, is required for the release of information, including photographs, to persons not otherwise authorized to receive it. Using the Sunrise Community Form 046-PCS Residential Application Checklist and Form 119-PA Consent to Obtain or Release Protected Health Information, the Program Specialist will ensure that Individual #1 and all people receiving services will have the written consent for release of information including photographs, to persons not otherwise authorized to receive it. The form will be signed and in their record. 07/31/2024 Implemented
6400.163(a)A Medication pill was found loosely in the medication box.Prescription and nonprescription medications shall be kept in their original labeled containers. Prescription medications shall be labeled with a label issued by a pharmacy.6400. 63(a) Prescription and non prescription medications shall be kept in their original labeled containers. Prescription medications shall be labelled with a label issued by a pharmacy. The Residential Director has reviewed the MARS and each person's medications to ensure all medication is kept in its original container and labelled correctly. The Residential Manager will review the medications and MARS weekly to ensure compliance with packaging and labelling. 07/31/2024 Implemented
6400.165(b)Individual #1's Medication Xarelto-(2)15 mg bottles are in the medication box. The medication record lists 20mg take 1 by mouth daily. That order is not on the current electronic MAR, the paper NAR shows the last date administered was 3/11/24. The 20mg XARELTO bottle is empty.A prescription order shall be kept current.6400.165(b) A prescription order will be kept current. The Residential Director has reviewed the MARS and each person's medications to ensure all prescriptions are current and match the medications to be administered. The Residential Manager will review the medications and MARS weekly to ensure compliance with prescriptions being current and matching the medications to be given. 07/31/2024 Implemented
6400.165(c)Individual #1's medication Divalproex 500mg tablet was filled on 1/16/24- take 1 tablet by mouth every 12 hours, and 250mg was filled on 1/8/24 take 1 tablet by mouth 2x's a day. The 500mg dosage is currently listed on the MAR and is being administered. Clarification needed and disposition of the other to avoid confusion/overdose. Individual #1's medication Hydrocortisone lotion apply topically 4x's a day. This medication is not being administered 4x's daily and was last administered 8am on 3/20/24. Individual #1's Medication Eucerin cream apply 1 time a day was Last administered on 3/20/24. Individual #1's medication Tamsulosin Hcl 0.4mg capsule-take 1 capsule by mouth daily was not listed on the MAR. Could not be determined when/if this medication is currently being administered.A prescription medication shall be administered as prescribed.6400. 165(c)Residential Director has reviewed the MARS and each person's medications to ensure that medication has been administered as prescribed. The Residential Manager will review the medications and MARS weekly to ensure medication has been given as prescribed. If any medication administration is found out of compliance, responsible staff will attend retraining and/or receive corrective action up to and including dismissal. 07/31/2024 Implemented