Shenango Presbyterian Seniorcare

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Shenango Presbyterian Seniorcare, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF628Aug 14, 2026

  Based on review of clinical records and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that the necessary resident information was communicated to the receiving health care provider for one of 12 residents reviewed (Resident R7). Findings include: No facility policy was provided. Resident R7's clinical record revealed an admission date of 5/06/26, with diagnoses of pleural effusion (an abnormal buildup of excess fluid in the space between your lungs and chest wall), necrotizing fasciitis (a bacterial infection that destroys tissue beneath the skin), malignant neoplasm of prostate (prostate cancer), and neoplasm of bone (bone cancer). Resident R7's clinical record revealed he/she was transferred to the hospital on 5/15/26. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF550Sep 22, 2023

  Based on observations, clinical record review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain resident dignity for one of two residents reviewed with a catheter (tube inserted into the bladder to drain urine) (Resident R17). Findings include: Review of Resident R17's clinical record revealed an admitted [DATE], with diagnoses that included Parkinson's disease (disorder of the central nervous system that affects movements, and often includes tremors), presence of right artificial hip joint, altered mental status, benign prostatic hyperplasia (a condition that alters the ability to urinate leading to infections), dysphasia (impairment of speech production resulting from brain disease or damage) and urinary tract infection. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF758Oct 7, 2022

  Based on review of clinical records and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide evidence that non-pharmacological interventions (interventions attempted to calm a resident other than medication) were attempted prior to the administration of an as needed (PRN) [CONDITION(S)] (mind altering) medication for one of five residents reviewed for unnecessary medications (Resident R13). Findings include: Review of Resident R13's clinical record revealed an admitted [DATE], with diagnoses that included anxiety, high blood pressure, and [CONDITION(S)] (a brain disorder that causes unintended or uncontrollable movements). […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF919Oct 7, 2022

  Based on a review of clinical records, observations, and resident, resident representative, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to assure their call bell system was functional and within reach for one of 12 residents reviewed (Resident R6). Findings include: Review of Resident R6's clinical record revealed an admitted [DATE], with diagnoses that included [CONDITION(S)] (a disorder of the central nervous system that affects movement, often including tremors), [CONDITION(S)] of knee (a type of arthritis that occurs when flexible tissue at the ends of bones wears down), obesity, and asthma. […]