Based on observations, review of select facility policies, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain a sanitary kitchen for all residents creating an Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) situation for one of one kitchens. Findings include: The Sanitation policy, dated 9/28/17, indicated that all kitchens, kitchen areas, and dining areas shall be kept clean, free from litter and rubbish and protected from rodents, roaches, flies, and other insects. On initial tour of the kitchen on 1/10/18, between 7:50 a.m. and 8:25 a.m., there were 14 live cockroaches and two dead stink bugs observed in the dish area and one dead stink bug by the steam table. This was confirmed by Registered Dietitian (RD) Employee E1 on 1/10/18 at 8:20 a.m. …
F925 citations in Pennsylvania
Pest control · Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
Against expectation — 2025
Pennsylvania cites F925 more often than its own record predicts
1.12 times the share F925 takes of citations nationally.
Of every deficiency written in Pennsylvania in 2025, this is the portion that was F925.
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
In the surveyor’s words
What Pennsylvania surveyors wrote
F925 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.
Based on observation and interview with residents, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain an effective pest control management program for one of three units observed (first floor unit).Findings include: Review of facility policy on Pest Control dated April 1, 2026, revealed that Under section POLICY STATEMENT: the facility shall maintain an effective pest control program. Under section POLICY IMPLEMENTATION AND IMPLEMENTATION: 1 the facility maintains an ongoing pest control program to ensure that the building is kept free of insects and rodents. …
Based on observation, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain an effective pest control program to prevent infestation. Findings include: Observations made during environmental tours, conducted between (MONTH) 30, 2019 and (MONTH) 3, 2019, revealed recurrent clusters of small black flies in the kitchen. 28 Pa. Code 207.2(a) Administrator's responsibility.
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Recent years
| Year | Share of Pennsylvania citations | vs expected |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0.60% | 1.24× |
| 2024 | 0.62% | 1.33× |
| 2025 | 0.50% | 1.12× |
Shares of citations, not counts: earlier years hold fewer inspections.
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