Based on review of facility documents and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide Behavioral training to one of five direct care facility staff reviewed (Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Employee E7).Findings include: Review of LPN Employee E7's personnel file indicated a date of hire of 8/1/24. Review of LPN Employee E7's education training records failed to include education on Behavioral training during the past year of employment as required. Interview on 6/3/26, at 10:30 a.m. Infection Preventionist Employee E16 confirmed that the facility failed to provide Behavioral training to one of five direct care facility staff. 28 Pa. Code: 201.14(a) Responsibility of Licensee28 Pa. Code: 201.20(a) Staff Development
F949 citations in Pennsylvania
Administration Deficiencies
Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
Against expectation — 2025
Pennsylvania cites F949 more often than its own record predicts
3.36 times the share F949 takes of citations nationally.
Of every deficiency written in Pennsylvania in 2025, this is the portion that was F949.
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
In the surveyor’s words
What Pennsylvania surveyors wrote
F949 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 review of facility policy, facility in-service documentation, personnel files, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide training on Behavioral Health for one of five employees (Employee E12). Findings include: Review of facility policy Facility Assessment last reviewed 8/4/26, with a previous review date of 1/14/26, indicated compliance with the annual trainings includes post tests to determine competency and designated Managers/ Supervisors monitor attendance. The mandatory training program included Dementia and Psychosocial Needs.Review of PT Employee E12's personnel record indicated a hire date of 4/23/18. …
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Recent years
| Year | Share of Pennsylvania citations | vs expected |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0.10% | 1.75× |
| 2024 | 0.17% | 2.08× |
| 2025 | 0.24% | 3.36× |
Shares of citations, not counts: earlier years hold fewer inspections.
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