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F607 citations in Pennsylvania

Abuse-prevention policies · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.

F607 in Pennsylvania. Pick another state for the same tag.

Against expectation — 2025

Pennsylvania cites F607 more often than its own record predicts

Versus expected share1.38×

1.38 times the share F607 takes of citations nationally.

Share of Pennsylvania citations0.91%

Of every deficiency written in Pennsylvania in 2025, this is the portion that was F607.

Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.

In the surveyor’s words

What Pennsylvania surveyors wrote

F607 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.

J · Immediate jeopardy, isolatedMarch 14, 2026

Based on policy, employee files, facility documents, staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure all staff had a criminal background check prior to working in the facility for one of seven staff members (Social Worker, Employee E1). The facility failed to identify incidents of abuse/neglect, and timely report and investigate allegations of abuse/neglect for one of six residents (Resident R1). The facility put other residents at risk for abuse/neglect from the Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) and Licensed Practical Nurse LPN), Employee E2, by allowing the staff members to continue to work after abuse/neglect occurred. …

Embassy of Saxonburg

G · Actual harm, isolatedApril 14, 2026

Based on review of facility policies, personnel files, clinical records, and grievances filed by residents, as well as resident, family and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to implement its abuse policy by not immediately protecting residents who were at risk of sexual abuse, which led to three more residents being sexually abused by a staff member for four of 15 residents reviewed (Residents 1, 6, 7, 14). Findings include:The facility's policy regarding abuse, dated August 21, 2025, indicated that any employee whose conduct gives rise to a reasonable suspicion of resident abuse may be immediately removed from the floor, and where appropriate suspended without pay pending an investigation and that facility staff were to investigate all possible incidents of… …

Heritage Ridge Senior Living at Johnstown

D · No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedSeptember 3, 2026

Based on review of facility policy, reports submitted to the State, clinical record review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to implement written policies and procedures to ensure an allegation of neglect was reported in the required timeframe for one of four residents (Resident R4).Findings include: Review of facility policy Abuse Protection dated 7/1/26, indicated our abuse prevention program provides policies and procedures that govern, as minimum: reporting/response - the reporting and filing of accurate documents relative to incidents of abuse; reporting to State agencies as required, analyze and implement necessary changes to prevent future occurrences of abuse. …

Cedar Hill Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

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Recent years

YearShare of Pennsylvania citationsvs expected
20231.14%1.53×
20240.98%1.29×
20250.91%1.38×

Shares of citations, not counts: earlier years hold fewer inspections.

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