F552 in Pennsylvania. Pick another state for the same tag.
Against expectation — 2025
Pennsylvania cites F552 less often than its own record predicts
Versus expected share0.56×
0.56 times the national share — cited less often here than elsewhere.
Share of Pennsylvania citations0.30%
Of every deficiency written in Pennsylvania in 2025, this is the portion that was F552.
Pennsylvania0.30%
National0.54%
Share of all citations that were F552.
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
In the surveyor’s words
What Pennsylvania surveyors wrote
F552 findings written in Pennsylvania, one from each severity band recorded here, most serious first.
Severity is as the surveyor wrote it. Some findings had already been corrected before the survey.
D · No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedAugust 26, 2026
Based on review of facility policy and clinical records, as well as staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to inform the resident or the resident representative in advance of the risks and benefits of a psychotropic medication (medications that affect the persons mental state, emotions and behavior) use and the treatment alternatives prior to initiating the administration of the medication for one of five residents reviewed (Resident 2).Findings Include: The facility policy for psychoactive medication indicated that residents (or their resident representative) prescribed psychoactive medication will be educated on the risks/benefits of the medication and give informed consent before the medication is administered. …
B · No harm, potential for minimal, patternMay 13, 2026
Based on clinical record review, grievance form review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to timely inform and update an interested family member regarding changes in condition, ongoing assessments, and changes in treatment for one of nine residents reviewed (Resident 1).Findings include:Clinical record review revealed that Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with a diagnosis of spinal stenosis (narrowing between the spaces between the spines, putting pressure on the nerves causing pain in arms and legs) and kidney disease. …
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