Shippensburg Rehabilitation and Health Care Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Shippensburg Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF555Aug 26, 2026

  Based on clinical record review, resident and staff interviews, and facility notices pertaining to physician change, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that each resident had the right to choose his or her attending physician and failed to inform residents of the physician's name responsible for his/her care and failed to provide contact information for that physician for two residents reviewed (Residents 1 and 2).Findings include: A facility notice addressed to residents and families, dated June 24, 2026, stated that there would be a change in the medical director for the facility effective August 1, 2026. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF699Apr 23, 2026

  Based on review of facility policy, clinical record review, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that the residents who are trauma survivors receive culturally competent, trauma-informed care in accordance with professional standards of practice in order to eliminate or mitigate triggers that may cause re-traumatization of the resident for two of two residents reviewed (Residents 3 and 35).Findings Include: Facility policy, titled Trauma Informed Care, reviewed February 2026, read, in part, Policy: .Residents who display or are diagnosed with a mental disorder, psychosocial adjustment difficulty, and/or PTSD will be provided with appropriate treatment and services to attain the highest practicable level of mental and psychosocial wellbeing.Procedure: . […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF684Feb 2, 2026

  Based on facility policy review, clinical record review, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure care and services are provided in accordance with professional standards of practice that will meet each resident's physical, mental, and psychosocial needs for two of two residents reviewed (Residents 1 and 2). Findings include:Review of facility policy, titled Administering Medications, read, in part, Policy Interpretation and Implementation: . 3. Medications must be administered in accordance with the orders, including any required time frame.8. The following information must be checked/verified for each resident prior to administering medications.b. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812May 16, 2025

  Based on facility policy review, observations, review of select facility temperature logs, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to store food and utilize equipment in accordance with professional standards for food service safety in the main kitchen and two of two nourishment areas. Findings include: Review of facility policy, titled Food Storage last reviewed [DATE], read, in part, Food will be purchased in quantities that can be stored properly and arranged in food groups for organized storage and inventory. All stock must be rotated with each new order received. Food should be dated as it is placed on the shelves if required by state regulation. All containers or storage bags must be legible and accurately labeled and dated. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584Aug 17, 2023

  Based on facility policy review, observations, and staff interviews, it was determined the facility failed to maintain a safe, clean, and home-like environment for 2 of 63 residents reviewed (Residents 12 and 54) and in two of two dining rooms. Findings Include: Review of facility policy, titled Meal Service and Distribution revealed, A comfortable, attractive atmosphere will be maintained in the dining room area .suggestions for a pleasant environment include use of clean, wrinkle-free tablecloths, centerpieces, background music, and placemats. Observation of the second floor dining area on August 14, 2023, at 11:49 AM, revealed 17 residents were eating meals served on trays. […]