Messiah Lifeways at Messiah Village.

“Approximately 4 inches of snow and ice accumulated outside the pathway from the dining room exit, creating an obstruction that was not removed.”

“The egress from the dining room could not fully open due to snow and ice blocking the doorway, and the egress at Stairwell 11G was unable to open due to snow, ice, or another object impeding the door from opening.”

“A resident was administered medications prescribed to and belonging to another resident during medication administration on the secure dementia unit.”

“A resident prescribed specific medications was administered incorrect dosages that did not follow the prescriber's orders.”

“Staff person threw a resident's leg brace at the resident, hitting the resident in the chest. The staff member became frustrated during personal care assistance. The incident was substantiated as abuse.”

“A resident's bed had half bed rails on both sides with openings measuring 11 inches by 15 inches, creating an entrapment risk.”

“A second floor door leading from the Nittany neighborhood to the secured Laurel neighborhood was locked with a disabled keypad that could not be accessed by residents, visitors, or staff, obstructing egress.”

“A resident's support plan did not document that the resident utilizes bedrails, failing to record necessary medical equipment information in the support plan.”

“Documentation regarding medical evaluation requirements for residents was referenced but the specific violation details were cut off in the provided text.”

“The courtyard walkway and the bottom of the large white gate at the courtyard exit were covered with approximately 2 inches of snow, creating an obstruction.”

“The home commingled resident funds and home funds by placing funds for two residents in a shared bank account owned by the legal entity, which is prohibited.”

“A dietary staff person did not receive required annual training during 2022-2023 in fire safety, emergency preparedness, resident rights, the Older Adult Protective Services Act, and falls/accident prevention.”

“Hot water temperature in the bathroom of resident room #192 measured 124.4°F, exceeding the maximum allowable temperature of 120°F.”

“Fire drills during sleeping hours were not conducted at the required 6-month intervals. The last sleeping hours drill was on 9/27/23, with the previous one on 9/28/22, making them a year apart rather than 6 months apart.”

“Staff member witnessed two separate incidents in August involving a resident performing sexual acts on another resident with memory impairment. These incidents were not reported to the local Area Agency on Aging in accordance with the Older Adult Protective Services Act until September 13, 2023, causing a significant delay in abuse reporting.”

“Two separate incidents of sexual abuse witnessed in August involving a resident with memory impairment were not reported to the Department within 24 hours as required. Notifications to the Department were made by voicemail and incident report after the September 13, 2023 notification to the Administrator.”

“A resident with memory impairment was subjected to sexual abuse, as witnessed staff observed another resident performing sexual acts on this resident on two separate occasions in August 2023.”