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SCHUYLKILL CENTER
Patient Care Inspection Results

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SCHUYLKILL CENTER
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SCHUYLKILL CENTER - Inspection Results	Scope of Citation Number of Residents Affected By Deficient Practice

Initial comments:

Based on an Abbreviated survey in response to three complaints completed on February 25, 2026, at Schuylkill Center, it was determined that there were no federal deficiencies identified under the requirements of 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B Requirements for Long Term Care; however, the facility was not in compliance with 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 eight of 21 days reviewed.

Findings include:

Review of nursing schedules for 21 days from February 4 through February 24, 2026, revealed the following:

The facility failed to meet the minimum NA to resident ratio of one NA for ten residents on day shift (7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) on February 8 and 23, 2026.

The facility failed to meet the minimum NA to resident ratio of one NA for 11 residents on evening shift (3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.) on February 6, 8, 15, 16, 20, 22, and 23, 2026.

The facility failed to meet the minimum NA to resident ratio of one NA for 15 residents on night shift (11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.) on February 8, 12, 15, and 22, 2026.

Plan of Correction - To be completed: 04/08/2026

1. C.N.A. ratios for the dates noted in the survey cannot be corrected as this is a past event.
2. Calculation of shift C.N.A. ratios will be completed and reviewed daily for accuracy by the scheduler.
3. The facility has a recruiting arm contacting local nursing talent and attempting to schedule interviews and tours. The facility has internal incentives to retain and attract new staff, and has scheduled upcoming events at job fairs and nursing schools to recruit direct care staff. Facility continues with an employee referral program to recruit staff also. Agency staff are being utilized in an effort to reach daily shift ratios. Facility recently received approval to be a nurse aide training location and will be looking to schedule upcoming nurse aide training classes. The scheduler will look ahead for a minimum of 1 week at projected staffing patterns to enable more time to achieve appropriate C.N.A. ratios as needed.
4. C.N.A. ratios will be audited by scheduler and DON daily for 4 weeks, then 3 days per week x 2 months or until substantial compliance is achieved. Results will be reported to QAPI committee.
5. Date of correction is 04/08/2026.

§ 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 eight of 21 days reviewed.

Findings include:

Review of nursing schedules for 21 days from February 4 through February 24, 2026, revealed the following:

The facility failed to meet the minimum LPN to resident ratio of one LPN for 25 residents on day shift (7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) on February 7, 14, 15, and 21, 2026.

The facility failed to meet the minimum LPN to resident ratio of one LPN for 30 residents on evening shift (3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.) on February 22, 2026.

The facility failed to meet the minimum LPN to resident ratio of one LPN for 40 residents on night shift (11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.) on February 16, 19, 20, and 22, 2026.

Plan of Correction - To be completed: 04/08/2026

1. LPN ratios for the dates noted in the survey cannot be corrected as this is a past event.
2. Calculation of shift LPN ratios will be completed and reviewed daily for accuracy by the scheduler.
3. The facility has recruiters setting up interviews and tours with prospective new hires, and the facility has internal incentives to retain and attract new staff. Facility recently presented to graduating nurses at LPN schools to recruit new staff, and has an employee referral program. Agency staff are being utilized in an effort to reach daily shift ratios. The scheduler will look ahead for a minimum of 1 week at projected staffing patterns to enable more time to achieve appropriate LPN ratios as needed.
4. LPN ratios will be audited by scheduler and DON daily for 4 weeks, then 3 days per week x 2 months or until substantial compliance is achieved. Results will be reported to QAPI committee.
5. Date of correction is 04/08/2026.

§ 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.

Plan of Correction - To be completed: 04/08/2026

1. Nursing hours noted in the survey cannot be corrected as this is a past event.
2. Calculation of daily PPD will be completed and reviewed daily for accuracy by the scheduler.
3. The facility has developed internal incentives to retain and attract new staff. Facility continues to utilize various recruitment initiatives including social media, job postings, job and career fairs and pre-scheduled events at nursing schools and colleges to attract new candidates. Also, facility has initiatives to encourage staff retention. Agency contracts are in place in an effort to reach daily PPD requirements. The scheduler will look ahead for a minimum of 1 week to determine projected PPD to allow more time to achieve PPD hours requirements.
4. PPD hours will be audited by scheduler and DON daily for 4 weeks, then 3 days per week x 2 months, or until substantial compliance is achieved. Results will be reviewed at QAPI meeting.
5. Date of compliance is 04/08/2026.

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