Uniontown Nursing and Rehab

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Uniontown Nursing and Rehab, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF600Feb 22, 2023

  Based on review of facility policies, documents and clinical records and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to make certain resident's were free from abuse and neglect which caused harm for one of five residents (Resident R1) who sustained a fracture of the right upper arm from a fall during care and failed to protect two of five cognitively impaired resident's (Resident R5 and R6) from abuse when staff was performing care. Findings include: The facility's policy Abuse Prevention Program dated 9/14/22, indicated the residents have the right to be free from abuse, neglect, misappropriation, and exploitation. […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF689Feb 22, 2023

  Based on review of facility policies, clinical records, incident reports, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide adequate assistance during care, resulting in actual harm (fracture of the right humerus [upper arm bone]), and failed to prevent injury during bed mobility resulting in a skin tear on the top of the scalp (head) that required treatment resulting in harm for two of five residents (Resident R1, and R2). Findings include: Review of the facility policy Activities of Daily Living reviewed 9/14/22, indicated appropriate care and services will be provided for residents who are unable to carry out activities of daily living (ADLs) independently and in accordance with the care plan, including appropriate support and assistance. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF940Jul 24, 2025

  Based on review of facility assessment, personnel file review, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to implement and maintain an effective training program for individuals providing services under contractual arrangement, consistent with their expected roles. Findings include: Review of the Facility Assessment reviewed 10/29/24, indicated, General orientation is coordinated by the Human Resources Director, utilizing the new employee handbook. All employees are required to complete general orientation. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF947Jul 24, 2025

  Number of residents sampled: Number of residents cited: Based on review of facility policy, staff education records, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to conduct at least 12 hours of in-service education, within 12 months of their hire date anniversary, for nurse aides as required for five of five nurse aides (Employees Employee E1, E2, E3, E4 and E5). Findings include: Review of the facility policy, In-Service Training, All Staff recently reviewed 10/29/24, indicated all personnel will receive education and training related to resident care. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Aug 7, 2024

  Based on observations and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to properly restrain hair to prevent the potential for cross contamination in the Kitchen. Findings include: Review of facility policy Preventing Foodborne Illness - Employee Hygiene and Sanitary Practices last reviewed 9/13/23, indicated hair nets or caps and/or beard restraints must be worn to keep hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens. During an observation on 8/4/24, at 9:37 a.m. Dietary Aide Employee E1, was observed in the kitchen without a hair restraint. During an interview on 8/4/24, at 1:35 p.m. the Nursing Home Administrator confirmed the kitchen staff should wear hair restraints. 28 Pa. Code: 211.6(c)(d)(f) Dietary services.