Autumn Lake Healthcare at Bucks Hill

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Bucks Hill, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Dec 6, 2024

  Based on observations, staff interviews, facility documentation, and facility policy during a tour of the Food Services Department, the facility failed to ensure dishwasher temperatures were maintained according to the manufacturer's requirement to adequately sanitize dishware. The findings include: Interview and observation of the dishwashing process with the Director of Food Services and Dietary Aide (DA) #1 on 12/5/24 at 1:37 PM identified a wash cycle temperature of 148 degrees Fahrenheit (F) and a rinse cycle temperature of 150 degrees F. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF756Jun 17, 2026

  Based on review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews, 5 of 6 residents (Residents #5, Resident #14, Resident #20, Resident #56, and Resident #68) reviewed for unnecessary medications, the facility failed to ensure the pharmacist conducted Medication Regimen Review (MRR) at least monthly. The findings include:1.Resident #5 was admitted to the facility with diagnoses including epileptic seizures, hypercholesterolemia, hypertension, bipolar disorder, hypothyroidism, osteoporosis with pathological fracture, diabetes, and heart failure.The quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] identified Resident #5 had severely impaired cognition. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Jun 17, 2026

  Based on tour of the Dietary Department, observation, review of facility policy, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure dietary staff wore a beard cover while preparing food. The findings include:Observation during a tour of the Dietary Department on 6/14/2026 at 9:25 AM identified Dietary Aide #1 was preparing broccoli for the residents' lunch meal by transferring multiple bags of frozen broccoli into a large metal pan for reheating without wearing a beard cover.Interview with Dietary Aide #1 on 6/14/2026 at 9:25 AM identified he was aware facility policy required a beard cover while preparing food. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF804Dec 6, 2024

  Based on observations, facility documentation, interviews, and facility policy , the facility failed to ensure resident food was served at a safe temperature and was appetizing. The findings include: Review of the facility monthly Food Committee Meeting minutes dated 10/30/24 and 11/26/24, identified that residents complained that the soup and coffee was served cold. Interview with Resident Council attendees on 12/4/24 at 11:00 AM indicated food was not served at a safe and appetizing temperature approximately 50% of the time. Observation on 12/5/24 at 12:11 PM identified dietary staff were preparing to plate food. A test tray was requested. The cook indicated the steam tray temperature was 150 degrees Fahrenheit (F) prior to initiating plating. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF565Aug 22, 2022

  Based on review of facility documentation, review of facility policy, and interviews the facility failed to respond to resident council concerns. The findings include: 1. Review of the Resident Council minutes from May 2022 through July 2022 identified that there were no varied activities scheduled on the weekends. A request for additional activities was put forth by the Resident Council, and in June 2022 a request for the Recreation Director to come to the facility on weekends to ensure activities were taking place was made. Review of the Resident Council minutes failed to identify that their request was responded to. […]