Quality Life Services - Chicora

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Quality Life Services - Chicora, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF607Nov 10, 2025

  Based on policy, employee files, facility documents, staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure all nursing staff were educated on abuse/neglect before working in the facility for one of five staff members (LPN, Employee E1) and two of five staff members (LPN, Employee E2 and Registered Nurse, Employee E3) annually. The facility failed to identify incidents of abuse/neglect, and timely report and investigate allegations of abuse/neglect. The facility put other residents at risk for abuse/neglect from Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Employee E1 by allowing the staff member to continue to work after abuse/neglect allegations were made. […]

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF609Nov 10, 2025

  Based on review of state laws, facility policy and facility documents, and staff interviews, it was determined the facility failed to identify and timely report criminal allegations of abuse/neglect to local law enforcement and required agencies to protect residents for one of five staff members Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN, Employee E1). This failure created an immediate jeopardy situation. Findings include: Review of the Older Adult Protective Services Act of 11/6/87, amended by Act 1997-13, Chapter 7, Section 701, requires any employee or administrator of a facility who suspects abuse is mandated to report the abuse. All reports of abuse should be reported to the local area agency on aging and licensing agencies. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Dec 5, 2025

  Based on observations and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to properly maintain sanitary conditions in the walk-in cooler which created the potential for cross contamination in the designated main kitchen. Findings include: During an observation of the main designated kitchen on 12/1/25, at 10:30 a.m. the following was observed: -(2) fans in walk-in cooler- brown debris -ceiling in walk-in cooler-brown debris During an interview on 12/1/25 at 1:30 p.m. Dietary Director Employee E11 confirmed the brown debris in the walk-in cooler. During an interview on 12/2/25 at 10:00 a.m., Dietary Manager Employee E11 confirmed that the facility failed to maintain sanitary conditions which created the potential for cross contamination. 28 Pa. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF835Nov 10, 2025

  Based on review of job descriptions, clinical records and staff interviews, it was determined that the Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) and the Director of Nursing (DON) failed to effectively manage and implement the facilities abuse and neglect policy, and failed to report alleged criminal activity of a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Employee E1 to the proper authorities, which created an immediate jeopardy situation for all 95 of 95 residents.Findings include: The job description for the Nursing Home Administrator dated 4/14/24, indicated the NHA is to direct the day-to-day operations of the facility in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards governing long-term care facilities and to ensure that the highest degree of resident care and services are delivered and… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Nov 15, 2024

  Based on review of facility policies, observations, and staff interviews, it was determined the facility failed to properly date and store food products, and failed to maintain clean equipment in a manner to prevent foodborne illness in the Main Kitchen. Findings include: Review of facility policy Food Storage dated 11/8/24, and previously dated 7/22/24, indicated all foods should be covered, labeled, and dated. Food should be dated as it is placed on the shelves. Review of facility policy Cleaning and Sanitation dated 11/8/24, and previously dated 7/22/24, indicated that food service staff will maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of the dining and food service areas through compliance with a written, comprehensive cleaning schedule. […]