Pennypack Rehab and Care Center

In the surveyor’s words

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

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jun 6, 2025

  Based on observations, review of facility policy and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that food was stored, prepared, distributed and served in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. Findings include: Review of the facility's undated Food Storage Policy, indicated that the Food Service Director and/or Cook(s) will ensure that all food items are stored properly, labeled and dated, and have 2 date system, which is the prepared date and use by date. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF623Aug 26, 2024

  Based on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to notify the representative of the Office of the State Long Term Care Ombudsman for two of 16 resident records reviewed (Residents R2, R36). Finding include: Review of Resident R2's clinical record revealed that the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE], diagnosed with neuromuscular dysfunction of the blader and infection and inflammatory reaction due to indwelling urethral catheter. Review of Resident R2's nursing progress note dated May 21, 2024, revealed the resident was transferred to the hospital when there was a complaint of severe abdominal pain and blood noted in urine. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Aug 26, 2024

  Based on observation, review of facility policy and procedures and interview with staff, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain an effective infection control program related to the transportation, sorting, washing, and drying of soiled resident clothing and the storage of clean linens and residents' clothing in the laundry room. Findings include: Review of facility Policy on Infection prevention and control program revealed that infection prevention and control program (IPCP) was established and maintained to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment and to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Oct 25, 2023

  Based on observation, review of facility policy and procedures and interview with staff, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain an effective infection control program related to the transportation, sorting, washing, and drying of soiled resident clothing's and the storage of clean linens and residents' clothing in the laundry room. Findings include: Review of facility Policy on Infection prevention and control program revealed that under section Policy Statement, and infection prevention and control program is (IPCP) is established and maintained to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment and to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections. User section Policy Interpretation and Implementation, #2. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF921Jun 7, 2023

  Based on observation, review of facility policy and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to maintain an environment that was safe and functional environment in two of two nursing units (A and B nursing units). The findings include: Review facility policy named Preventative Maintenance General revised November 2009 revealed Each site will have a program in place that schedules preventative maintenance on equipment and the physical plant. To extend the life of equipment, reduce downtime, and curtail the need for major repairs to the physical plant. Observations conducted in the company of Licensed nurse, Employee E2 on June 6, 2023, at 9:53 a.m. revealed the following: Resident's closet doors were missing for Rooms A1D, A13-W, B 11D. […]