Deficiency Records for William Penn Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

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Updated as of April 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for William Penn Healthcare 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?
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Health 2023-06-30 2023-08-07 N
Notify the resident or the resident?s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident?s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. Health 2023-06-30 2023-08-07 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2023-06-30 2023-08-07 N
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2023-06-30 2023-08-07 N
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 2023-06-30 2023-08-07 N
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2023-06-30 2023-08-07 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2023-06-30 2023-08-07 N
Meet other general requirements. Fire Safety 2023-06-13 2023-08-04 N
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Fire Safety 2023-06-13 2023-08-04 N
Meet other general requirements. Fire Safety 2023-06-13 2023-08-04 N
Meet other general requirements. Fire Safety 2022-07-25 2022-09-23 N
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Fire Safety 2022-07-25 2022-09-23 N
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Fire Safety 2022-07-25 2022-09-23 N
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2022-07-25 2022-09-23 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2022-07-25 2022-09-23 N
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2022-07-14 2022-08-05 N
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Health 2022-07-14 2022-08-05 N
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. Health 2022-07-14 2022-08-05 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2022-07-14 2022-08-05 N
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2021-07-09 2021-08-15 N
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Health 2021-07-09 2021-08-15 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2021-07-09 2021-08-15 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2021-07-09 2021-08-15 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2021-07-09 2021-08-15 N
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2021-07-09 2021-08-15 N
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. Health 2021-07-09 2021-08-15 Y
Have exits that are accessible at all times. Fire Safety 2021-07-28 2021-08-15 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2021-07-28 2021-08-15 N
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Fire Safety 2021-07-28 2021-08-15 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2021-07-28 2021-08-15 N
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Fire Safety 2021-07-28 2021-08-15 N
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Fire Safety 2021-07-28 2021-08-15 N