Ava Nursing and Rehab Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Ava Nursing and Rehab Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Immediate jeopardy, widespreadF836Mar 4, 2024

  Based on a review of the facility's accounts payable ledger, as well as interviews with staff, it was determined that the facility failed to operate in compliance with state regulations and codes. The facility's failure created a situation which placed the residents in immediate jeopardy of the likelihood of serious bodily injury, harm or death. Findings include: 28 PA Code Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Long Term Care Licensure Regulations, subsection 201.14(g), dated July 1, 2023, revealed that a facility owner shall pay in a timely manner bills incurred in the operation of a facility that are not in dispute and that are for services without which the resident's health and safety are jeopardized. […]

• Immediate jeopardy, widespreadF836Mar 10, 2023

  Based on a review of vendor invoices, as well as interviews with vendors and staff, it was determined that the facility failed to operate in compliance with state regulations and codes. The facility's failure created a situation which placed the residents in immediate jeopardy of the likelihood of serious bodily injury, harm or death. Findings include: 28 PA Code Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Long Term Care Licensure Regulations, subsection 201.14(g), dated July 24, 1999, revealed that a facility owner shall pay in a timely manner bills incurred in the operation of a facility that are not in dispute and that are for services without which the resident's health and safety are jeopardized. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF684Aug 20, 2026

  Based on a review of clinical records as well as staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to follow physician's orders for two of 44 residents reviewed (Residents 107, 114).Findings include: An admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment (a mandated assessment of a resident's care needs and abilities) dated May 27, 2026, for Resident 107, indicated that the resident was cognitively intact, required assistance from staff for her daily care needs, and had medical diagnoses that included hemorrhage of rectum. A progress note for Resident 107 dated July 1, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. indicated that an open area measuring 2 centimeters (cm) x 2cm x 1.5cm was noted on her right inner buttock. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF804Aug 20, 2026

  Based on a review of policies, as well as resident interviews, observations, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to serve food to residents that was palatable and at safe and appetizing temperatures. Findings include: The facility's policy for food temperatures, dated January 18, 2026, revealed that the point of service temperature to residents would be within the range of 120-140 degrees Fahrenheit (F) based on the resident's preference. During an interview with a group of residents on August 18, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. they revealed they did not like the taste of the food and that it was bland. Interview with Resident 7 on August 17, 2026, at 10:04 a.m. revealed that she felt the food could be better. Interview with Resident 27 on August 17, 2026, at 10:28 a.m. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Aug 20, 2026

  Based on review of policies, observations and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to store food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety in the kitchen.Findings include: The facility policy regarding food storage, dated January 18, 2026, revealed that food was to be received and stored in a manner that complied with safe food handling practices. All foods in the refrigerator and freezer were to be covered, labeled, and dated. Observations in the kitchen's walk-in refrigerator and freezer on August 17, 2026, at 9:09 a.m. and 9:14 a.m. […]