Fairlane Gardens Nursing and Rehab at Reading

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Fairlane Gardens Nursing and Rehab at Reading, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Immediate jeopardy, patternF689Mar 24, 2026

  Based on facility policy review, clinical record review, review of facility documentation, observation, and resident and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide adequate supervision to monitor a resident at risk for elopement (unauthorized departure from the facility) and self-harm for two of six sampled residents (Residents 1and 3). In addition, the facility failed to provide adequate supervision to monitor a resident at risk for choking for one of six sampled residents (Resident 2). These failures resulted in an Immediate Jeopardy situation. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jul 17, 2026

  Based on facility policy review, staff interview, and observation, it was determined that the facility failed to store food in a sanitary manner in the dietary department.Findings include: Review of the facility policy entitled, Storage Areas, last reviewed on May 5, 2026, revealed that leftover food was to be stored in covered containers and each item was to be clearly labeled and dated before being refrigerated. Leftover food was to be used within three days or discarded. Observations during the kitchen tour on July 14, 2026, at 10:20 a.m., revealed the following: In the dry storage room there was a layer of grime throughout the floor, with two packs of crackers, a knife, a fork, a spoon, and pieces of cardboard scattered throughout the floor. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584Jul 17, 2026

  Based on observation, it was determined that the facility failed to provide a safe, clean, and comfortable environment on four of four nursing units. (1A, 1B, 2A, 2B) Findings include: Observations on July 14, 2026, from 10:00 a.m., through 2:00 p.m., revealed the following: In room [ROOM NUMBER], the wall on the right side of the window had two areas that were heavily marred with missing paint. In room [ROOM NUMBER] beneath the window, the wall was marred with sheetrock exposed. The wall behind both beds in room [ROOM NUMBER] was marred, there was debris and a dark dried substance splattered on the floors. In room [ROOM NUMBER], the floor was sticky with a dark dried substance splattered on the floor. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF925Jul 17, 2026

  Based on observation and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain an effective pest control program on four of four nursing units. (1A, 1B, 2A, 2B)Findings include: Observations on unit 1A and 1B on July 14, 2026, from 10:00 a.m., through 1:45 p.m., and July 15, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. through 1:45 p.m., revealed small, black, winged insects in the hallways, resident lounge, and in rooms 104, 108, 115, 118, 126, 301, and 302. Observations on unit 2A and 2B on July 14, 2026, from 10:30 a.m., through 12:55 p.m., and July 15, 2026, from 8:15 a.m. through 12:30 p.m., revealed small, black, winged insects in the hallways and resident lounge. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584Dec 10, 2025

  Based on observation, it was determined that the facility failed to provide a safe, clean, and comfortable environment on four of four nursing units. (1A, 1B, 2A, 2B)Findings include:Observations on December 10, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. through 1:37 p.m. revealed the following:Debris and black, red, and brown substances were observed on the hallway floors of Units 1A, 1B, 2A, and 2B and in rooms 107, 115, 116, 122, 129, 201, 206, 216, 217, 305.42 CFR S 483.10(i) Safe EnvironmentPreviously cited 8/14/2528 Pa. Code 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee. 28 Pa. Code 201.18(b)(1) Management.