§483.10(i) Safe Environment. The resident has a right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
The facility must provide- §483.10(i)(1) A safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, allowing the resident to use his or her personal belongings to the extent possible. (i) This includes ensuring that the resident can receive care and services safely and that the physical layout of the facility maximizes resident independence and does not pose a safety risk. (ii) The facility shall exercise reasonable care for the protection of the resident's property from loss or theft.
§483.10(i)(2) Housekeeping and maintenance services necessary to maintain a sanitary, orderly, and comfortable interior;
§483.10(i)(3) Clean bed and bath linens that are in good condition;
§483.10(i)(4) Private closet space in each resident room, as specified in §483.90 (e)(2)(iv);
§483.10(i)(5) Adequate and comfortable lighting levels in all areas;
§483.10(i)(6) Comfortable and safe temperature levels. Facilities initially certified after October 1, 1990 must maintain a temperature range of 71 to 81°F; and
§483.10(i)(7) For the maintenance of comfortable sound levels.
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Observations: Based on observation, it was determined that the facility failed to provide a safe, clean, and comfortable environment on the nursing unit.
Findings include:
Observations on January 20, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. through 1:30 p.m. and January 21, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. through 10:30 a.m., revealed the following:
In room 14, there was a dried brown substance on the base of the tube feeding pump and the floor by the pump at bed B.
In room 26, bed B, one of the closet doors was missing.
In room 27, there were crumbs and trash on the floor and on the fall mats around beds A and B. The door to the bedside cabinet by bed B was hanging by one hinge.
In room 29, the wall by bed A had dried black spots on it, the door of the bedside cabinet by bed B was missing, and the wall across from bed B was damaged, exposing concrete/drywall. There were empty food wrappers, crumbs, and an extinguished cigarette butt on the floor.
CFR: 483.10(i) Safe Environment
Previously cited 7/30/25.
28 Pa. Code 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee.
28 Pa. Code 201.18(b)(1)(e)(2.1) Management.
| | Plan of Correction - To be completed: 02/24/2026
1. The facility addressed the identified environmental concerns. All affected rooms (Rooms 14, 26, 27, and 29) were cleaned and sanitized. Debris, food wrappers, cigarette butt, and residue were removed. Maintenance repaired or replaced damaged or missing bedside cabinets and closet doors, and damaged wall surfaces were repaired to ensure a safe and comfortable environment.
2.A baseline audit of resident closet doors, bedside tables, and overall room cleanliness will be completed to identify damaged furniture, cleanliness concerns, and potential safety hazards.
3.The NHA or designee will monitor compliance through routine environmental audits using a standardized checklist. All applicable staff will be re-educated on environmental cleanliness standards, identification of damaged furniture, and timely reporting of safety hazards.
4.Random audits of at least 10% of resident rooms will be completed weekly for four (4) weeks and then monthly for two (2) months to ensure sustained compliance. Audit results will be documented and reviewed through the facility's QAPI process.
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