Seven Hills Pediatric Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Seven Hills Pediatric Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF689Feb 17, 2026

  Based on records reviewed, interviews, and observations, for one of three sampled residents (Resident #1), who had a known history of placing toys in his/her mouth, and required direct supervision by staff while in his/her wheelchair, the facility failed to ensure he/she was provided with the necessary level of staff supervision to prevent him/her from ingesting an object not made for consumption. On 01/20/26, Resident #1 was able to access, remove and swallow a battery from a musical toy. Resident #1 was transferred to the Hospital, testing confirmed he/she had a battery in his/her abdomen, and he/she underwent an endoscopy (a procedure that uses a scope to examine the digestive tract) to remove the battery. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF851Nov 25, 2025

  Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to electronically submit direct care staffing data to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for the entire reporting period, Fiscal Year (FY) Quarter 3 2025 (April 1 - June 30), in accordance with the schedule specified by CMS.Findings include:Review of the facility's policy titled Payroll Based Journal (PBJ) Reporting, dated as revised February 2025, indicated but was not limited to:Policy: -The facility will submit complete and accurate PBJ staffing data to CMS no later than 11:59 PM ET on the 45th day following the end of each fiscal quarter, as required by CMS. All staffing data must be audible, standardized, and validated prior to submission. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF656May 25, 2022

  Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure staff followed the plan of care for four Residents (#31, #75, # 72 and #52). Specifically, the facility staff failed to: - ensure Resident #31 was administered the correct medication and wore a palm guard per the plan of care, - ensure Resident #75 utilized a pressure relieving device for his/her ear, - failed to ensure Resident #72 had padded side rails per the plan of care and, - failed to ensure Resident #52 utilized hand splints per the plan of care, in a total sample of 18 residents. Findings include: 1. Resident #31 was admitted to the facility in January 2008. A. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812May 25, 2022

  Based on observation, document review and interview, the facility failed to ensure staff: - maintained safe sanitation practices relative to monitoring food temperatures, - monitored the low temperature dish machine temperatures and checked the chemical solution to ensure correct concentration and, - dated refrigerated food items once opened to help minimize and prevent the risk of food borne illnesses. Findings include: During the initial tour of the kitchen on 5/24/22 at 7:54 A.M., the surveyor observed in the refrigerator, the following items that were not dated when opened: - Three blocks of cheese, - Four sandwiches wrapped with plastic wrap, - One jar of minced garlic, - One jar of crushed peppers, - One bagel with cream cheese wrapped in plastic, - Three opened low fat Dannon… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF689May 27, 2026

  Based on records reviewed and interviews, for one of three sampled residents (Resident #1) who required the use of a mechanical ceiling lift for all transfers, the Facility failed to ensure that his/her safety was adequately maintained a during a transfer, when on 04/22/26, prior to moving Resident #1 from his/her wheelchair to his/her bed, Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) #1 did not completely secure all the loops (straps) of the lift pad to the overhead mechanical lift, and when she elevated Resident #1 in the lift, one of the straps (loops) became detached and his/her right side started to slip out of the lift pad, CNA #1 lowered him/her to the floor and Resident #1 hit his/her head on the floor.Findings include:Review of the Facility's policy, titled, Falls and Fall Risk, Managing, dated… […]