Inspection IDReason for InspectionInspection DateInspection Status 
SIN-00259812 Renewal 02/27/2025 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.67(a)Two drop ceiling tiles in the home's laundry room were in disrepair. One ceiling tile had brown discoloration along two of its edges consistent with water damage, causing it to warp in the ceiling fixture. The other ceiling tile was crudely torn or cut in half to allow piping to come down from the ceiling and into the laundry room. This second ceiling tile also had a large, brownish discoloration consistent with water damage.Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces shall be in good repair. Laundry room ceiling tiles were replaced. Attachment # 29 03/18/2025 Implemented
6400.72(a)Several windows in this home were missing window screens at the time of inspection: one window in the home's laundry room and two windows in the staff office. There were no window screens found elsewhere within the home that could be fit into these windows' frames if they were open and in use; therefore, these windows were incapable of being securely screened.Windows, including windows in doors, shall be securely screened when windows or doors are open. Window screens was placed in the laundry room and 2 staff room windows. Attachment # 30 and # 31 03/18/2025 Implemented
6400.141(a)Individual #1's two most recent Annual Physical Examinations occurred on 11/18/2023 and 01/22/2025, more than one year apart. This individual did not receive a Physical Examination annually as required.An individual shall have a physical examination within 12 months prior to admission and annually thereafter. Individual #1 physical was scheduled for 11/14/2024, but individual #1 refused to go to the appointment. A refusal form will be completed and signed on 2/26/2025. Individual's physical was rescheduled and completed on 1/23/2025. Individual #1 does have a desensitization plan regarding his refusal of medical appointments and is prescribed an anxiety medication to help him participate in his medical appointments. Attachment # 32 and # 33 03/25/2025 Implemented
6400.142(a)The most recent record of a dental examination and cleaning found within Individual #1's Individual Record was dated 02/15/2024. Record of a more recent dental examination and cleaning was not found within the Individual Record. When asked, the provider stated that an appointment was not scheduled for the individual in the 2025 calendar year because the individual's dentist recommended that dental examinations and cleanings occur once every two years; however, there is no exception to the regulatory requirement that a dental examination and cleaning occur for individuals annually. This individual did not receive a dental examination and cleaning annually as required.An individual 17 years of age or younger shall have a dental examination performed by a licensed dentist semiannually. An individual 18 years of age or older shall have a dental examination performed by a licensed dentist annually. Staff contacted the dentist regarding their recommendations, and they faxed over a statement stating that they are recommending him to be seen every 2 years. Attachment # 34 03/25/2025 Implemented
6400.143(a)There was documentation of Individual #1's refusal of an appointment for a Physical Examination on 11/14/2024; however, this document was dated 02/26/2025, long after the appointment occurred. First, the refusal was not documented in the Individual Record at the time of occurrence. Second, there were no records of additional attempts to train the individual about the need for health care occurring between the refused appointment on 11/14/2024 and the Annual Physical Examination that occurred on 01/22/2025.If an individual refuses routine medical or dental examination or treatment, the refusal and continued attempts to train the individual about the need for health care shall be documented in the individual's record. Staff will follow the desensitization plan for the individual #1 and will make sure Refusal forms are completed during the day of the refused appointment. Attachment # 35 03/25/2025 Implemented
6400.144At the time of inspection, the Over the Counter (OTC) medications recommended by Individual #1's Primary Care Physician (PCP) were not located in the home.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. OTC medication list was removed from the individual's records and will not be filled out with their annual physicals. 03/25/2025 Implemented
6400.181(e)(14)In an area designated for water safety, Individual #1's most recent Individual Assessment, dated 02/26/2025, stated that the individual "···understands water safety and is safe around large bodies of water" and that the individual "···does not know how to swim and needs supervision around large bodies of water." As these two statements are contradictory, the individual's abilities in this domain were not appropriately assessed by the Program Specialist.The assessment must include the following information:The individual's progress over the last 365 calendar days and current level in the following areas: The individual's knowledge of water safety and ability to swim. Staff updated Individual's #1 assessment to better reflect his understanding of water safety and not being able to swim. Attachment # 36 03/25/2025 Implemented
6400.52(c)(6)Staff #1 works directly with individuals. Per documentation in the Staff Record, Staff #1 did not receive training in the following area during the 2023/2024 training year: Implementation of the individual plan if the person works directly with an individual.The annual training hours specified in subsections (a) and (b) must encompass the following areas: Implementation of the individual plan if the person works directly with an individual.Staff receive ISP training during New Employee Orientation. See attachment #21 02/28/2025 Implemented
6400.166(a)(4)According to the Chapter 6400 Regulatory Compliance Guide (RCG), Over the Counter (OTC) medications must be recorded on the Medication Administration Record (MAR). The Over the Counter (OTC) medications recommended by Individual #1's Primary Care Physician (PCP) were not recorded on the individual's February 2025 MAR.A medication record shall be kept, including the following for each individual for whom a prescription medication is administered: Name of medication.OTC medication list was removed from the individual's records and will not be filled out with their annual physicals. 03/25/2025 Implemented
SIN-00200587 Renewal 04/05/2022 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.15(a)The agency's certificate of compliance expired on 12/06/2021, and the self-assessment was not completed until 3/23/2022, which was not within 3 to 6 months PRIOR to the expiration date of the certificate of compliance.The agency shall complete a self-assessment of each home the agency operates serving eight or fewer individuals, within 3 to 6 months prior to the expiration date of the agency's certificate of compliance, to measure and record compliance with this chapter.Training will be completed with Program Specialists by 5/20/2022 regarding 55 PA Code Chapter 6400.15 (a) by having self assessments completed 3-6 months prior to expiration of certification. Attachment # 12 is the completed Self assessment that was completed in the 3-6 month timeframe in 2021. 05/20/2022 Implemented
6400.32(r)(3)At the time of the inspection, the licensing representative witnessed Individual #1 locked his bedroom door and needed to request that the staff locate and use the "pin push key" to open his locked door. This occurred on two occasions during the inspection. Assistive technology shall be provided to allow the individual to lock and unlock the door without assistance.Assistive technology shall be provided as needed to allow the individual to lock and unlock the door without assistance.Individual #1 bedroom door lock was replaced with a lock and key on 5/10/2022. A key has been provided to the individual #1 and the staff having a back up key. Attachment #13 Program Specialist will further assess Individual #1 with how well he uses the key to open the lock. If Individual #1 is unable to use the lock and key, further assistive technology shall be provided that he is able to use. 05/10/2022 Implemented
SIN-00166286 Renewal 12/03/2019 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.15(a)The license for this chapter expires on 12/7/2019. A self-assessment wasn't completed until 9/24/2019.The agency shall complete a self-assessment of each home the agency operates serving eight or fewer individuals, within 3 to 6 months prior to the expiration date of the agency¿s certificate of compliance, to measure and record compliance with this chapter. Self-Assessment tool will be scheduled to be completed in July or August in 2020 and each successive year, which is within 3-6 months prior to the expiration date of the agency¿s certificate of compliance. This will be monitored by Martha Gonzalez, Director of IDD Residential Services. 12/21/2019 Implemented
SIN-00090970 Renewal 01/26/2016 Compliant - Finalized