Deficiency Records for Pennypack Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

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Updated as of April 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Pennypack Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. The list is based on the information provided by CMS from both standard inspections and from complaints filed by residents.

Deficiency Type of Deficiency Deficiency Date Date Corrected Resulted from a Complaint?
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Health 2023-10-25 2023-12-05 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2023-10-25 2023-12-05 N
Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining. Health 2023-10-25 2023-12-05 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2023-10-25 2023-12-05 N
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Health 2023-10-25 2023-12-05 N
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Health 2023-08-09 2023-08-29 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2023-08-09 2023-08-29 Y
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. Health 2023-07-24 2023-08-22 Y
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. Health 2023-06-07 2023-07-24 Y
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Health 2023-06-07 2023-07-24 Y
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2023-01-25 2023-02-17 N
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Health 2022-03-28 2022-04-25 Y
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Health 2022-02-22 2022-03-29 Y