Inspection IDReason for InspectionInspection DateInspection Status 
SIN-00281903 Renewal 01/13/2026 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.67(a)At the time of the inspection, the left kitchen cabinet knob located under the sink was missing. The kitchen cabinet above the microwave and the cabinet about the stove on the left each had a loose knob. When the Licensing Representative pointed out the loose knobs by spinning them and the metal decorative pieces attached to the knobs. Agency staff tightened the 2 knobs during the inspection.Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces shall be in good repair. Knobs were replaced and tightened. Attachment #7 02/19/2026 Implemented
6400.67(b)At the time of the inspection, approximately ¾ of the black nonskid strip of tape located on the first step/landing leading down to the basement was pulled up/off of the step posing a tripping hazard. When the Licensing Representative pointed out the pulled up nonskid tape, agency staff removed the entire piece of tape from the step. Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces shall be free of hazards.Black nonskid strip was replaced and is secure. Attachment #8 02/19/2026 Implemented
6400.77(c)At the time of the inspection, the first aid kit did not contain a first aid manual. A first aid manual shall be kept with the first aid kit.Manual was placed in the first aid kit. 02/19/2026 Implemented
6400.112(c)The fire drill conducted on 8/29/25 at 9:55 am did not include the time required to exit the home on the agency form. All the fire drills reviewed by the Licensing Representative (LR) indicated the time required to evacuate in specific minutes and seconds that it took to evacuate, and the 8/29/25 fire drill was indicated only as 9:57am.A written fire drill record shall be kept of the date, time, the amount of time it took for evacuation, the exit route used, problems encountered and whether the fire alarm or smoke detector was operative. Program Specialist will review fire drills after they are completed on a monthly basis to ensure the necessary items are answered as required by the regulations. 02/19/2026 Implemented
6400.142(d)Individual #1 had a dental appointment on 2/14/25, and the form did not indicate/document if that teeth cleanings or checking gums and dentures were performed for Individual #1 as the agencies form was left blank for presenting problems, impression, and treatment.The dental examination shall include teeth cleaning or checking gums and dentures. Program Specialist will review appointment forms where the doctors document what was done at the appointment. If the appointment form does not have the necessary information needed, the Program Specialist will call the providers office to get better documentation of what was completed at the appointment. 02/19/2026 Implemented
6400.181(a)Each individual shall have an initial assessment within 1 year prior to or 60 calendar days after admission to the residential home. The initial assessment in Individual #1's file did not have a date on it. The only date on the assessment was on the first page of the assessment for the admission date, 2/10/25, for Individual #1. The back page and block of the assessment where the agency has the Individual and Program Specialist date the assessment was left blank. Therefore, there is no way to determine when the assessment was completed. 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. Program Specialists will sign and date the annual assessments after review and completion. Director of IDD Residential will review assessments prior to being uploaded into the individual's file. 02/19/2026 Implemented
6400.181(d)Individual #1's assessment was not signed or dated by the Program specialist, Staff #2.The program specialist shall sign and date the assessment. Program Specialists will sign and date the annual assessments after review and completion. Director of IDD Residential will review assessments prior to being uploaded into the individual's file. 02/19/2026 Implemented
6400.181(e)(13)(vii)Individual #1's assessment, which was not dated, under financial independence reported Threshold is Individual #1's rep-payee and is fine with the way her finances continue to be handled. Individual #1's Individual Support Plan (ISP) states that Individual #1 does not manage her own money but makes small purchases with assistance. The agency did not assess Individual #1 in their financial management/independence.The assessment must include the following information: The individual's progress over the last 365 calendar days and current level in the following areas: Financial independence. Program Specialist updated the financial section in her Annual Assessment to reflect a more accurate description to her financial management/independence. See attachment #9 01/16/2026 Implemented
6400.44(c)(2)A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and 2 years of work experience working directly with individuals with an intellectual disability or autism. Staff #1 does not meet the qualifications to be a Program specialist as Staff #1's resume only documented that they had only 1 year, 9 months and 18 days of experience working directly with individuals with an intellectual disability or autism.A program specialist shall have one of the following groups of qualifications: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and 2 years of work experience working directly with individuals with an intellectual disability or autism.Program Specialist resume shows having a bachelor's degree in psychology and 29 months of work experience. See attachment #10 NOTE: After speaking with Mr. Krenitsky from Threshold, it was decided the staff member did not actually have the required experience upon hire but does now since being under the supervision of Threshold. -KS 02/19/2026 Implemented
6400.165(a)A prescription medication shall be prescribed in writing by an authorized prescriber. According to the Regulatory Compliance Guide (RCG) prescription medications include over the counter (OTC) medications. At the time of the inspection, located in a plastic Ziploc bag with Individual #1's medications was a bottle of Visine Red eye comfort eye drops that was approximately ¾ of the way full. The Visine Red Eye comfort eye drops were not prescribed/ordered to Individual #1. The agency would want to ensure that Individual #1 can take the medication and that they're not contradictive of their other medications.A prescription medication shall be prescribed in writing by an authorized prescriber.Visine Red Eye comfort eye drops that were not prescribed by an authorized prescriber was removed. 02/19/2026 Implemented
SIN-00219617 Renewal 02/27/2023 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.73(a)There were 5 steps in the basement leading to the bilco doors which exit to the outside of the home and there was not a handrail. Interior stairway and outside steps exceeding two steps shall have a well secured handrail. Each ramp, and interior stairway and outside steps exceeding two steps shall have a well-secured handrail. Handrails were placed at the 5 steps in the bilco doors leading into the basement. Attachment # 24 04/03/2023 Implemented
6400.142(g)Individual #4 had a dental hygiene plan completed on 1/21/21 and there is no record that one has been completed since. A dental hygiene plan shall be rewritten at least annually. This exceeds the requirement.A dental hygiene plan shall be rewritten at least annually. Dental hygiene plan was completed for indiviual #1. Attachment # 25 04/03/2023 Implemented
6400.144Health services, such as medical services that are planned or prescribed for the individual shall be arranged for or provided. Individual #4 physical examination on 8/24/22 and an additional document completed by the Health Care Provider documented that the frequency of PSA level age 50. Individual #4 date of birth is 10/9/1972 so they turned 50 on 10/9/2022, and there is no documented that a PSA was completed or has been scheduled for Individual.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. PSA was completed on 3/2/2023. Attachment # 26 04/03/2023 Implemented
6400.51(b)(1)Staff #2's orientation did not include training on Community integration, Individual choice, and Supporting individuals to develop and maintain relationships.The orientation must encompass the following areas: The application of person-centered practices, community integration, individual choice and supporting individuals to develop and maintain relationships.HR completed a training agenda for DSPs to complete while in orientation to be in compliance with 55 PA Code Chapter 6400.51. Staff #2 completed the training on Community integration, individual choice, and supporting individuals to develop and maintain relationships on 12/02/2022. Attachment # 27, 28. 04/03/2023 Implemented
6400.165(g)Individual #4 is prescribed medication to treat symptoms of a psychiatric illness. Individual #4 had a medication review on 2/8/23 and the form used did not document reason for prescribing the medication and the necessary dosage. Individual #4 had a medication review on 11/16/22 and the form used did not document the necessary dosage.If a medication is prescribed to treat symptoms of a psychiatric illness, there shall be a review by a licensed physician at least every 3 months that includes to document the reason for prescribing the medication, the need to continue the medication and the necessary dosage.Upon further evaluation of Individual #4 psychiatric documentations, there are diagnosis listed where the medications prescribed are. Attachment # 29. 04/03/2023 Implemented
6400.166(a)(2)Individual #4's February 2023 Medication Administration Record (MAR) did not include their prescriber Dr. Lisa Boyer.A medication record shall be kept, including the following for each individual for whom a prescription medication is administered: Name of the prescriber.Program Specialist changed the prescribing doctor to Dr. Lisa Boyer on the MAR to match the medication prescriber. Attachment # 30 04/03/2023 Implemented
6400.166(a)(8)Individual #4's February 2023 Medication Administration Record (MAR) did not include the route of administration for their prescription medication Listerine Total Care Zero.A medication record shall be kept, including the following for each individual for whom a prescription medication is administered: Route of administration.Medication audits will be completed and submitted to the Director of IDD Residential Services by the Program Specialist. This will ensure the medication is at the house, the label has the correct information, and the Medication record reflects the current medications, Doctors, and diagnosises. Attachment # 6 04/03/2023 Implemented
SIN-00218872 Unannounced Monitoring 12/13/2022 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.186As outlined in the Individual Support Plan (ISP) for Individual #1 with a plan last updated date of 1/25/23, Individual #1 requires "2:1 staffing ratio/supplemental habilitation is needed 24 hours/day, 7 day/week, effective 8/30/22." The staffing ratio necessary per his ISP was not being provided at the time of monitoring on 1/27/23 at approximately 10:10am until 10:20am. As outlined in the ISP for Individual #2 "does not have home alone time and has awake night staff. He may spend time in his room unsupervised with staff present in the home. Is able to be in the yard and on the porch with independently with staff checking on him every 30 minutes. Staffing ratio is 1:2 monday thru sunday." Staff #1 was present in the home with Individual #1 and Individual #2 when Licensing Representative arrived at the home at 10:10am. No other staff members were present. Staff # 7 arrived at 10:20am with Staff #9 arriving at 10:28am and Staff #8 arriving not long after 10:32am. Staffing per ISP's for both Individual #1 and Individual #2 were in place by 10:32am. From an undetermined time prior to 10:10am until 10:20am the appropriate staffing ratio for Individual #1 as written in his ISP was not provided. The home shall implement the individual plan as written.The home shall implement the individual plan, including revisions.On 1/27/2023, Program Specialist had proper coverage as soon it was discovered that Individual did not have ISP standard. 03/06/2023 Implemented