Ambler Extended Care Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Ambler Extended Care Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF689Aug 20, 2026

  Based on facility policy review, clinical record review, review of facility documentation, observation, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide necessary supervision to monitor a resident's whereabouts and prevent an elopement (unauthorized departure from the facility) for one of seven (Resident 1) sampled residents at risk for elopement. This failure resulted in an Immediate Jeopardy situation. The incident has been identified as past non-compliance. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Apr 13, 2023

  Based on policy review, observation, and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to properly store items and maintain sanitary conditions in the dietary department. Findings include: Review of the facility's policy entitled, Storage of Refrigerated Foods, last reviewed [DATE], revealed that all bulk condiment items were to be dated and outdated items were to be discarded. Review of the facility's policy entitled, Storage of Dry Food, last reviewed [DATE], revealed that food stored in containers were to be identified with name of food item and date opened. Observation during the tour of the dietary department on [DATE], at 9:45 a.m., revealed in the walk in cooler, there was a package of ham removed from the original container with no date on it. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF808Mar 1, 2024

  Based on clinical record review, observation, and resident and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide therapeutic diets as ordered by the physician for two of 19 sampled residents. (Residents 37, 61) Findings include: Clinical record review revealed that Resident 37 had diagnoses that included diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and [NAME]-Danlos Syndrome (a disorder that affects the connective tissues of the body). A physician's order dated December 1, 2022, directed staff to provide a low concentrated sweets and no added salt diet. Review of the care plan revealed a potential for nutritional problems related to diabetes. The intervention was for staff to provide the diet as ordered. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584Jan 3, 2023

  Based on observation, it was determined that the facility failed to provide a safe, clean, and comfortable environment on one of two nursing units. ( [NAME] Wing nursing unit) Findings include: Observation on the [NAME] Wing nursing unit on January 3, 2023, at 11:15 a.m. revealed mouse droppings on the floor around the perimeter of room [ROOM NUMBER] and there was dirt and debris on the floor. In room [ROOM NUMBER] there were mouse droppings on the floor around the perimeter of the room and cobwebs in the back left corner of the room. There were mouse droppings on the floor around the perimeter of room [ROOM NUMBER], with a large accumulation in the back right corner of the room. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Jan 3, 2023

  Based on observation it was determined that the facility failed to maintain sanitary conditions in the kitchen. Findings include: Observation during a tour of the kitchen on January 3, 2023, at 10:40 a.m., revealed that there were holes in the wall in the hallway across from the dry storage area and near the door to loading dock area from the kitchen. The dry storage room contained dirt and debris, a soiled glove, and mouse droppings on the floor.