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FAIRLANE GARDENS NURSING AND REHAB AT READING
Patient Care Inspection Results

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FAIRLANE GARDENS NURSING AND REHAB AT READING
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FAIRLANE GARDENS NURSING AND REHAB AT READING - Inspection Results	Scope of Citation Number of Residents Affected By Deficient Practice

Initial comments:

Based on a Revisit survey completed on August 7, 2026, regarding Fairlane Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation at Reading, it was determined that the facility had not corrected all the deficiencies cited during the survey of June 11, 2026, under the requirements of the 28 Pa. Code, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Long Term Care Licensure Regulations.

Plan of Correction:

§ 211.12(f.1)(3) LICENSURE Nursing services. :

(3) Effective July 1, 2024, a minimum of 1 nurse aide per 10 residents during the day, 1 nurse aide per 11 residents during the evening, and 1 nurse aide per 15 residents overnight.

Observations:
Based on a review of nursing time schedules, it was determined that the facility failed to meet the minimum nurse aide (NA) to resident ratios for three of six days reviewed.

Findings include:

Review of nursing schedules for six days from July 30, 2026, through August 4, 2026, revealed the following:

The facility failed to meet the minimum NA to resident ratio of one NA for 11 residents on the evening shift (3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.) on August 2 and 3, 2026.

The facility failed to meet the minimum NA to resident ratio of one NA for 15 residents on the night shift (11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.) on July 31, 2026.

Plan of Correction - To be completed: 09/07/2026

1) Past findings cannot be corrected.
2) Effective July 1, 2024, a minimum of 1 nurse aide per 10 residents during the day, 1 nurse aide per 11 residents during the evening, and 1 nurse aide per 15 residents overnight.
3) Schedular and HR will be re-educated on; a minimum of 1 nurse aide per 10 residents during the day, 1 nurse aide per 11 residents during the evening, and 1 nurse aide per 15 residents overnight.
4) NHA/HR will audit staffing daily x 7 days then weekly for 4 weeks. Trends to be tracked and reported to QAPI committee

§ 211.12(f.1)(4) LICENSURE Nursing services. :

(4) Effective July 1, 2023, a minimum of 1 LPN per 25 residents during the day, 1 LPN per 30 residents during the evening, and 1 LPN per 40 residents overnight.

Observations:
Based on a review of nursing time schedules, it was determined that the facility failed to meet the minimum licensed practical nurse (LPN) to resident ratios for four of six days reviewed.

Findings include:

Review of nursing schedules for six days from July 30, 2026, through August 4, 2026, revealed the following:

The facility failed to meet the minimum LPN to resident ratio of one LPN for 25 residents on the day shift (7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) on August 1, 2026.

The facility failed to meet the minimum LPN to resident ratio of one LPN for 30 residents on the evening shift (3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.) on July 31, 2026, and August 1, 2, and 3, 2026.

The facility failed to meet the minimum LPN to resident ratio of one LPN for 40 residents on the night shift (11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.) on July 31, 2026, and August 1, 2026.

Plan of Correction - To be completed: 09/07/2026

1)Past findings cannot be corrected.
2) Effective July 1, 2023, a minimum of 1 LPN per 25 residents during the day, and 1 LPN per 40 residents overnight.
3) Schedular and HR to be re-educated on, a minimum of 1 LPN per 25 residents during the day, and 1 LPN per 40 residents overnight.
4) NHA/HR will audit staffing daily x 7 days then weekly for 4 weeks. Trends to be tracked and reported to QAPI committee

§ 211.12(i)(2) LICENSURE Nursing services.:

(2) Effective July 1, 2024, the total number of hours of general nursing care provided in each 24-hour period shall, when totaled for the entire facility, be a minimum of 3.2 hours of direct resident care for each resident.

Observations:
Based on a review of nursing time schedules, it was determined that the facility failed to provide a minimum of 3.2 hours of direct care for each resident for three of six days reviewed.

Findings include:

Review of nursing schedules for six days from July 30, 2026, through August 4, 2026, revealed the following total nursing care hours below minimum requirements:

July 31, 2026: 3.10 care hours per resident
August 1, 2026: 3.10 care hours per resident
August 2, 2026: 3.00 care hours per resident

Plan of Correction - To be completed: 09/07/2026

1) Past findings cannot be corrected.
2) Effective July 1, 2024, the total number of hours of general nursing care provided in each 24-hour period shall, when totaled for the entire facility, be a minimum of 3.2 hours of direct resident care for each resident.
3) Schedular and HR to be re-educated on the total number of hours of general nursing care provided in each 24-hour period shall, when totaled for the entire facility, be a minimum of 3.2 hours of direct resident care for each resident.
4) NHA/HR will audit staffing daily x 7 days then weekly for 4 weeks. Trends to be tracked and reported to QAPI committee.

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