Abington Manor

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Abington Manor, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF600Aug 20, 2025

  Based on a review of clinical records, facility policy, investigative documentation provided by the facility, and resident and staff interviews, it was determined the facility displayed past non-compliance by failing to protect one of four sampled residents (Resident 3) from neglect by not implementing the individualized care plan intervention for transfers, resulting in actual harm in the form of a mid-humerus fracture. Findings Include: A review of the facility policy titled Identifying Types of Abuse, last reviewed by the facility on September 26, 2024, revealed that abuse of any kind against residents is strictly prohibited. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jul 24, 2026

  Based on observation and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to maintain acceptable practices for the storage and service of food to prevent the potential for contamination and microbial growth in food, which increased the risk of food-borne illness in the dietary department.Findings include:Food safety and inspection standards for safe food handling indicate that everything that comes in contact with food must be kept clean and food that is mishandled can lead to foodborne illness. Safe steps in food handling, cooking, and storage are essential in preventing foodborne illness. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Apr 2, 2021

  Based on observation and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain acceptable practices for the storage and service of food to prevent the potential for contamination and microbial growth in food, which increased the risk of food-borne illness. Findings include: Food safety and inspection standards for safe food handling indicate that everything that comes in contact with food must be kept clean and food that is mishandled can lead to foodborne illness. Safe steps in food handling, cooking, and storage are essential in preventing foodborne illness. You cannot always see, smell, or taste harmful bacteria that may cause illness according to the USDA (The United States Department of Agriculture, also known as the Agriculture Department, is the U.S. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF684Jul 24, 2026

  Based on a review of clinical records, select facility policy, observations, and staff interviews, it was determined the facility failed to provide nursing services consistent with professional standards of quality by failing to ensure licensed nurses accurately administered medication in accordance with physician orders for three of 25 residents reviewed (Resident 40, Resident 5, and Resident 9). Findings include:A review of the facility policy titled Administering Medications last reviewed by the facility on April 29, 206, revealed that medications are administered as prescribed in a safe, timely manner. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584Jun 3, 2025

  Based on observations and resident and staff interviews, it was determined the facility failed to provide services to maintain a clean and homelike environment for two out of two nursing units (Floors 1 and 2). Findings include: Observations made on June 3, 2025, during an on-site facility tour revealed a worn, stained, and tattered carpeting with scattered debris throughout four resident hallways on both Floor 1 and Floor 2 nursing units. At 8:48 AM, the 3-Hallway was observed with multiple white stains and scattered white paper pieces approximately the size of a fingernail. […]