Phoebe Allentown Health Care Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Phoebe Allentown Health Care Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Immediate jeopardy, patternF880Aug 19, 2025

  Based on facility policy review, observation, staff interview, and a review of manufacturer's instructions, it was determined that the facility failed to implement proper infection control regarding the proper use and disinfection of multi-use blood glucose meters (BGM) for one of seven sampled residents (Resident 1), and on six of six nursing units. This resulted in an Immediate Jeopardy situation due to an increased likelihood of transmitting bloodborne pathogens between residents who required fingerstick blood glucose testing. Findings include:Review of the facility policy entitled, Blood Glucose Meter Testing, last reviewed, October 16, 2024, revealed that blood glucose testing using a meter would be done in accordance with federal regulations. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Aug 8, 2024

  Based on facility policy review, observation, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to properly store food and maintain sanitary conditions in the dietary department, on two of six unit kitchens ( 1 [NAME] and 1 East), and on two of six unit pantries (2 East and 3 East). Findings include: Review of the facility policy entitled, Labeling Food and Beverages, last reviewed February 27, 2024, revealed staff were to date all food items. Review of the facility policy entitled, Use and Storage of Resident Obtained Foods, last reviewed July 13, 2024, revealed that staff were to place the resident's name and date on any food placed in the unit pantry refrigerator and these items were to be discarded after five days. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Sep 17, 2021

  Based on facility policy review, observation, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to properly store food items. Findings include: Review of the facility policy entitled, Labeling Food and Beverages, last revised July 16, 2020, revealed that all food items stored in the kitchen were to be clearly identified with the item name/product, the production or opened date, and the use by date. Observations during the initial tour of the kitchen on September 14, 2021 at 9:10 a.m. with the food service director, revealed that in the freezer there were two plain opened plastic bags containing ravioli and a roll which were not labeled or dated. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF755Sep 17, 2021

  Based on facility policy review, observation, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain accurate reconciliation records for controlled substances on three of six nursing units. (One East, Two East, and Three [NAME]) Findings include: Review of the facility policy entitled, Controlled Substance Medications-Schedules CIII, CIV, CV, dated March 30, 2021, revealed that medications included in the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) classification as controlled substances, and medications classified as controlled substances by state law were subject to ordering, receipt, and record keeping requirements in the facility in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF605Jun 12, 2026

  Based on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to document the rationale for the continued use of as needed (PRN) anti-anxiety medications for one of five sampled residents who were on psychotropic medications. Findings include: Clinical record review revealed that Resident 40 had diagnoses that included Alzheimer's disease, dementia and anxiety disorder. The Minimum Data Set assessment dated [DATE], indicated that the resident had cognitive impairment. A review of the care plan revealed that the resident received anti-anxiety medications (Lorazepam) related to an anxiety disorder. […]