Rittenhouse Post Acute

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Rittenhouse Post Acute, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF689May 15, 2025

  Based on review of facility policies and documentation, clinical records, and interviews with staff, it was determined the facility failed to ensure Resident R65 who required supervision/assistance with ambulation was accompanied by an escort during a medical appointment outside of the facility. This failure resulted in actual harm to Resident R65 who sustained a fall and fracture of nasal bone for one of four residents reviewed. (Resident R65) Findings include: Review of facility policy titled Transportation, Diagnostic Services dated December 2008, revealed under section Policy Statement indicated, Our facility will assist residents in arranging transportation to/from diagnostic appointments when necessary. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF680Aug 29, 2024

  Based on staff interviews and a review of employee personnel records, it was determined that the facility's activities program was not directed by a qualified professional as required. Findings included: Interview with the nursing home administrator (NHA) and Regional Staff, Employee E3 on August 26, 2024, at 1:00 p.m., stated Employee E8, Social Worker oversaw facility activity program including programs and assessments and tha the facility did not have any other activity staff. Interview with Employee E8, Social Worker on August 26, 2024, at 2:02 p.m., stated she did not possess a license or registration as qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or an activity professional. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Aug 29, 2024

  Based on review of facility policy, observations, and staff interview, 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: Facility policy titled Sanitization (revised 2022), indicated that dishwasher machines are operated according to manufacturer's instructions. General recommendations for heat and chemical sanitation for high temperature dishwasher: wash temperature (,d+[DATE] F) and rinse temperature (180 F). During an observation in the main kitchen dish room area revealed a high temperature dishwasher machine with a wash cycle temperature at 172 Fahrenheit (F) and final rinse cycle temperature at 515 F. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Aug 29, 2024

  51165 Based on review of facility policy, observation, clinical record review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to establish Enhanced Barrier Precautions for five of six residents reviewed (Resident 62, Resident 63, Resident 65, Resident 112, Resident 116). Findings include: Enhanced Barrier Precautions dated August 2022 revealed that Enhanced barrier precautions (EBPs) are utilized to prevent the spread of multi-drug resistant organisms (MDROs) to residents. EBPs employ targeted gown and glove use during high contact resident care activities when contact precautions do not otherwise apply. a. Gloves and gown are applied prior to performing the high contact resident care activity (as opposed to before entering the room). b. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF610May 20, 2026

  Based on review of facility documents, clinical reviews and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to investigation for an allegation of possible staff to resident abuse for one of 12 residents (Resident R41).Findings include: Review of facility policy Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation or Misappropriation - Reporting and Investigating revision dated September 2022, indicated All reports of resident abuse (including injuries of unknown origin), neglect, exploitation, or theft/ misappropriation of resident property are reported to local, state and federal agencies (as required by current regulations) and thoroughly investigated by facility management. Findings of all investigations are documented and reported. […]