Ridgecrest Personal Care & Memory Care.

“The home failed to report a sexual assault incident involving staff members to the Department within 24 hours as required. McCandless Police arrived at 4:45 p.m. in response to a 911 call, but the home did not report the incident to the department until 9:30 p.m.”

“The home failed to obtain a Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint background check for an ancillary staff person who was not documented as a permanent Pennsylvania resident for the two years prior to employment, as required by the Older Adult Protective Services Act.”

“A resident admitted to the home was administered continuous oxygen without a current prescription order that included the frequency of oxygen use.”

“Resident-home contracts for three residents were not signed by the residents as required by regulation.”

“Direct care staff person A, hired on 2023, had no documentation indicating a high school diploma, GED, or active registry status on the Pennsylvania nurse aide registry.”

“A halo bedside mobility device attached to the left side of resident #6's bed was uncovered with a 4" x 6" opening, posing an entrapment hazard.”

“The left door of the double glass exit doors from the home's indoor pool area to the side patio would not securely close and latch into the door frame without significant force. This was a repeat violation from 8/5/2024.”

“Resident-home contracts for three residents were not signed by the residents as required by regulation.”

“Direct care staff person A, hired on 2023, had no documentation indicating a high school diploma, GED, or active registry status on the Pennsylvania nurse aide registry.”

“A halo bedside mobility device attached to the left side of resident #6's bed was uncovered with a 4" x 6" opening, posing an entrapment hazard.”

“The left door of the double glass exit doors from the home's indoor pool area to the side patio would not securely close and latch into the door frame without significant force. This was a repeat violation from 8/5/2024.”

“Direct care staff person A treated a resident in a disrespectful and undignified manner by arguing with the resident, calling them a liar, and continuing to argue while assisting with toileting and bed transfer. The resident reported feeling upset and fearful as a result of this incident.”

“A resident's written initial assessment was not completed within 15 days of admission as required by regulation.”

“Direct care staff witnessed resident abuse involving yelling, rough handling, and a resident reporting pain and screaming, but the incidents were not immediately reported to protective services. The incidents occurred on 7/5/24 but were not reported to Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging until 7/9/24, a delay of four days.”

“A violation of 55 Pa Code § 2600.42(b) was cited during the inspection, with a calculated fine of $670 per day ($5 per resident per day for 134 residents at inspection).”

“Direct care staff witnessed resident abuse involving yelling, rough handling, and a resident reporting pain and screaming, but the incidents were not immediately reported to protective services. The incidents occurred on 7/5/24 but were not reported to Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging until 7/9/24, a delay of four days.”

“A violation of 55 Pa Code § 2600.42(b) was cited during the inspection, with a calculated fine of $670 per day ($5 per resident per day for 134 residents at inspection).”

“Direct care staff witnessed resident abuse involving yelling, rough handling, and a resident reporting pain and screaming, but the incidents were not immediately reported to protective services. The incidents occurred on 7/5/24 but were not reported to Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging until 7/9/24, a delay of four days.”

“A violation of 55 Pa Code § 2600.42(b) was cited during the inspection, with a calculated fine of $670 per day ($5 per resident per day for 134 residents at inspection).”

“A resident's most recent assessment was not completed within the required annual timeframe, failing to meet the annual assessment requirement.”

“Two direct care staff persons were observed sleeping on couches in the secured dementia care unit during morning hours (approximately 6:30am-7:30am and 4:00am-5:00am), violating the requirement that all direct care staff on duty shall be awake at all times when residents are present.”

“A resident's support plan did not document the resident's use of incontinence supplies, frequency of overnight incontinence checks, or the type and frequency of hospice services being provided, despite staff indicating the resident wears pull-ups, is frequently incontinent overnight, and receives hospice services.”

“A resident support plan was not signed by the assessor or resident, and there was no documentation indicating whether the resident was unable to participate, declined to participate, refused to sign, or was unable to sign.”

“A family member reported an allegation of physical abuse involving a resident, but this allegation was not reported to the local Area Agency on Aging as required by the Older Adult Protective Services Act.”

“An incident involving an allegation of physical abuse reported by a resident's family was not reported to the Department within the required 24-hour timeframe.”

“A resident admitted to the secured dementia care unit had a medical evaluation with dates that appear to have been altered or changed after initial completion, creating documentation accuracy concerns. This is a repeat violation.”