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HARBORVIEW REHABILITATION AND CARE CENTER AT LANSDALE
Building Inspection Results

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HARBORVIEW REHABILITATION AND CARE CENTER AT LANSDALE - Inspection Results	Scope of Citation Number of Residents Affected By Deficient Practice

Initial comments:Name: MAIN BUILDING 01 - Component: 01 - Tag: 0000
Facility ID# 140502Component 01Main BuildingBased on an Abbreviated Survey as part of a Complaint Investigation completed on May 6, 2026, it was determined that Harborview Rehabilitation and Care Center at Lansdale was not in compliance with the following requirements of the Life Safety Code for an existing Nursing health care occupancy.

Plan of Correction:

NFPA 101 STANDARD Building Construction Type and Height:

This is a less serious (but not lowest level) deficiency and affects more than a limited number of residents, staff, or occurrences. This deficiency is one that results in minimal discomfort to the resident or has the potential (not yet realized) to negatively affect the resident's ability to achieve his/her highest functional status. This deficiency was not found to be throughout this facility.

Building Construction Type and Height
2012 EXISTING
Building construction type and stories meets Table 19.1.6.1, unless otherwise permitted by 19.1.6.2 through 19.1.6.7
19.1.6.4, 19.1.6.5

Construction Type
1 I (442), I (332), II (222) Any number of stories
non-sprinklered and sprinklered

2 II (111) One story non-sprinklered
Maximum 3 stories sprinklered

3 II (000) Not allowed non-sprinklered
4 III (211) Maximum 2 stories sprinklered
5 IV (2HH)
6 V (111)

7 III (200) Not allowed non-sprinklered
8 V (000) Maximum 1 story sprinklered
Sprinklered stories must be sprinklered throughout by an approved, supervised automatic system in accordance with section 9.7. (See 19.3.5)
Give a brief description, in REMARKS, of the construction, the number of stories, including basements, floors on which patients are located, location of smoke or fire barriers and dates of approval. Complete sketch or attach small floor plan of the building as appropriate.

Observations:
Name: MAIN BUILDING 01 - Component: 01 - Tag: 0161 Based on observation, document review and interview, it was determined the facility failed to proerply maintain structural components, affecting one of four levels. Findings Include: 1. Observations on May 6, 2026, between 9:30 a.m., and 10:30 a.m., revealed the main entrance front porch was observed to have structural issues. The deck railing on this roof was leaning on one side, indicating the presence of rotting wood. When viewed from the second-floor window there is a sunken portion of roof. It is evident the roof does not drain properly as the drain sits significantly higher than the surrounding roof surface. The extent of structural damage is unknown as it is concealed by the roofing membrane above and the soffit material below. This roof sits directly above the exit discharge. Refer to NFPA 101.4.6.1 Exit Interview with the Administrator and Maintenance Director on May 6, 2026, at 11:45 a.m., confirmed the condition of the porch roof.

Plan of Correction - To be completed: 06/08/2026

- Facility immediately assessed the main entrance front porch above the exit discharge.
- Facility repaired the portion of the main entrance front porch roof and replaced the wood to assure the proper water drainage.
- Facility will educate Director of Maintenance and Director of Environmental Services about maintaining the front porch roof.
- Facility will audit the main entrance front porch roof weekly for 3 weeks then monthly for 2 months and result of the audit will be reviewed in monthly QAPI meeting.

NFPA 101 STANDARD HVAC:

HVAC
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning shall comply with 9.2 and shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
18.5.2.1, 19.5.2.1, 9.2

Observations:
Name: MAIN BUILDING 01 - Component: 01 - Tag: 0521 Based on document review and interview, it was determined the facility failed to maintain Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) equipment, affecting two of four levels. Findings include: 1. Observations on May 6, 2026, between 9:30 a.m., and 11:00 a.m., revealed portable AC units were used to supplement the HVAC system. Portable units were located at ends of corridors on 2nd and 3rd floors and were vented to outside via windows. Onsite staff were unable to verify proper operation of the HVAC system without the supplemental units. Exit Interview with the Administrator and Maintenance Director on May 6, 2026, at 11:45 a.m., confirmed the HVAC deficiency.

Plan of Correction - To be completed: 06/08/2026

- Facility maintenance team were doing audits of PTAC units.
- Facility contracted vendor to provide necessary parts and replacement units, but it was delayed due to backorder of parts and non-availability.
- Facility educated Director of Maintenance and maintenance staff on maintaining a PM process for PTAC units.
- Facility will conduct an audit of PTAC units to ensure proper functioning weekly for 4 weeks, then monthly for 2 months and result of the audit will be reviewed in monthly QAPI meeting.

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