The Palmerton, An Inspirit Senior Living Community.

“Staff member A asked Resident #1 to borrow $40.00 on February 9, 2026, and had previously requested and received a $140.00 loan on approximately February 2, 2026. Resident funds shall only be used for the resident's benefit.”

“A backpack sprayer with light green liquid and a large plastic container with dark green liquid were found in the mechanical room near the north exit on the 1st floor without original manufacturers' labels attached.”

“A jar of Amazon Basics Gel Odor Eliminator with a warning label was observed in the bathroom in room 107 of the Secured Dementia Care Unit, unlocked, unattended and accessible to residents. All residents in the SDCU have been assessed as incapable of recognizing and using poisons safely.”

“Paint containers (5- and 1-gallon), a ladder, unidentified liquid, cardboard boxes, ceiling paint, wood filler and stain were located within 3 feet of the home's 4 hot water heaters in the mechanical room near the north exit on the 1st floor. This was a repeat violation from 3/12/25.”

“On February 10, 2026, the fire alarm panel indicated trouble and was not repaired until February 13, 2026. The home did not initiate fire watches until February 11, 2026, when the Department was present in the building.”

“Two white and blue capsules labeled DV/125 were found loose in the memory care medication cart. This was a repeat violation from 3/12/25.”

“Criminal background checks were not requested timely for three staff members. Staff members A, B, and C were hired but criminal background checks were not requested until after their hire dates, violating the requirement that checks be completed in accordance with the Older Adult Protective Services Act and 6 Pa. Code Chapter 15. This was a repeat violation from 2/6/24.”

“A dented can of Three Bean Salad (6.94lb) was found in the kitchen dry storage room at approximately 1:45 p.m. Outdated or spoiled food and dented cans may not be used.”

“A clump of lint was found on the floor approximately one inch behind the dryer and near the exhaust vent located in the 2nd floor laundry room at approximately 9:45 a.m. Combustible and flammable materials may not be located near heat sources or hot water heaters.”

“The Breo Ellipta inhaler for resident #1 was not dated when removed from the foil package, despite manufacturer instructions requiring discard after 6 weeks. The Glargine and Novolog insulin pens for resident #2 were not dated when opened, despite manufacturer instructions requiring discard after 28 days. Medications must be stored in an organized manner under proper conditions and in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.”

“Resident #3 has an order for Ipratropium-albuterol nebulizer treatments twice daily, but the pharmacy label incorrectly indicated the treatments are to be administered four times daily. Prescription medication containers must be labeled with a pharmacy label that includes the prescribed dosage and instructions for administration. This was a repeat violation from 2/6/24.”

“Resident #4 has an order for Tylenol 325mg, three tablets every 6 hours as needed, but at approximately 2:00 p.m., the home did not have the medication available to administer if needed. The home must develop and implement procedures for the safe storage, access, security, distribution and use of medications by trained staff persons.”

“The resident's Assessment and Support Plan was not updated to reflect significant changes in their condition, including increased assistance needed for toileting, ambulating, and personal hygiene, and a change to puree diet.”

“A discontinued medication was found in the medication cart for Resident #2, in violation of the requirement that only current prescriptions be kept in the home.”

“Medication errors for Resident #2 and Resident #3 were not reported to the Department within 24 hours as required. Resident #2's medications were not administered due to unavailability, and Resident #3's medication was not administered on the scheduled date.”

“An unlocked and unattended laptop on top of the medication cart near resident room 212 was accessible at approximately 1:15 pm, allowing unauthorized access to confidential resident information.”

“Direct care Staff person A did not have a criminal background check completed within 30 days of their first day of work, in violation of criminal history check requirements.”

“The home's most recent fire safety inspection was completed on 7/14/23, and the previous inspection was completed 5/31/22, exceeding the required annual timeframe for fire safety inspections and drills.”

“Medication labels for Resident #2 contained incorrect dosing instructions: one medication label stated 1 tab 2x daily instead of 2 tabs once daily; another stated once weekly instead of twice weekly; and a third stated 3 tabs once daily instead of 1.5 tabs once daily. This is a repeat violation.”

“Resident #2's PRN medication was not on-site at time of inspection. Resident #3's 4% cream PRN was not available on-site. Staff Person A and Staff Person B signed the Controlled Drug Shift Count Record before completing the count with the oncoming Med Tech on 2/7/24. Staff Person D did not sign the Controlled Drug Shift Count Record as the oncoming Med Tech after the count was completed.”