Deficiency Records for Schuylkill Center

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Schuylkill 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 2023-06-16 2023-08-08 N
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. Health 2023-06-16 2023-08-08 N
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Health 2023-06-16 2023-08-08 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2023-06-16 2023-08-08 N
Meet other general requirements. Fire Safety 2023-06-22 2023-08-08 N
Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation. Fire Safety 2023-06-22 2023-08-08 N
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. Fire Safety 2023-06-22 2023-08-08 N
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Fire Safety 2023-06-22 2023-08-08 N
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. Fire Safety 2023-06-22 2023-08-08 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 2023-06-22 2023-08-08 N
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2023-06-22 2023-08-08 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2023-06-22 2023-08-08 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2023-06-22 2023-08-08 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2023-06-22 2023-08-08 N
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Fire Safety 2023-06-22 2023-08-08 N
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Fire Safety 2023-06-22 2023-08-08 N
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Fire Safety 2023-06-22 2023-08-08 N
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Fire Safety 2023-06-22 2023-08-08 N
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Fire Safety 2023-06-22 2023-08-08 N
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 2023-01-07 2023-02-07 Y
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Health 2023-01-07 2023-02-07 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2022-09-30 2022-10-18 Y
Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation. Fire Safety 2022-08-03 2022-09-06 N
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. Fire Safety 2022-08-03 2022-09-06 N
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Fire Safety 2022-08-03 2022-09-06 N
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Fire Safety 2022-08-03 2022-09-06 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2022-08-03 2022-09-06 N
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. Fire Safety 2022-08-03 2022-09-06 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2022-08-03 2022-09-06 N
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Fire Safety 2022-08-03 2022-09-06 N
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Fire Safety 2022-08-03 2022-09-06 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2022-08-03 2022-09-06 N
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Fire Safety 2022-08-03 2022-09-06 N
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Fire Safety 2022-08-03 2022-09-06 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2022-08-03 2022-09-06 N
Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed. Fire Safety 2022-08-03 2022-09-06 N
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Health 2022-07-15 2022-08-24 N
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2021-12-14 2022-01-17 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2021-12-14 2022-01-17 Y
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Health 2021-08-13 2021-09-30 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 2021-08-13 2021-09-30 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2021-08-13 2021-09-30 N
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. Fire Safety 2021-08-23 2021-09-30 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 2021-08-23 2021-09-30 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2021-08-23 2021-09-30 N
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Fire Safety 2021-08-23 2021-09-30 N
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Fire Safety 2021-08-23 2021-09-30 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2021-08-23 2021-09-30 N
Post nurse staffing information every day. Health 2021-10-23 Not Fixed Y