Wyomissing Health: Failed Personal Inventory - PA
State inspectors responding to a complaint found that Wyomissing Health and Rehabilitation Center violated both its own internal procedures and Pennsylvania regulations when staff never created a written record of Resident 58's personal items.
The facility's policy, dated January 2025, specifically required the nursing department to complete a documented inventory of all residents' personal belongings upon admission. The policy stated this inventory must be kept in each resident's clinical record.
But when inspectors reviewed Resident 58's file, they found no evidence the facility had ever documented what the person brought to the nursing home.
The Director of Nursing confirmed the missing documentation during an interview with inspectors on August 28 at 9:30 a.m. The nursing director acknowledged there was no documented inventory of the resident's personal belongings anywhere in the clinical record.
Inspectors examined 19 resident files as part of their review. Resident 58 was the only one missing the required personal belongings inventory.
The violation represents what inspectors classified as "minimal harm or potential for actual harm" affecting few residents. However, the failure to document personal items can leave residents vulnerable to disputes over missing belongings or create confusion about what items they originally brought to the facility.
Pennsylvania regulations require nursing homes to maintain proper management procedures and follow established admission policies. The state's nursing home code specifically mandates that facilities document residents' personal property to protect both the resident and the institution from potential conflicts.
Personal belongings inventories serve multiple purposes in nursing home care. They create a baseline record of what residents own, help staff identify items that may pose safety risks, and provide documentation if belongings go missing or are damaged during a resident's stay.
The missing inventory also represents a breakdown in the facility's admission process. Nursing homes typically conduct multiple assessments and create various documents when residents arrive, including medical evaluations, care plans, and administrative paperwork. The personal belongings inventory is considered a standard part of this admission protocol.
For Resident 58, the lack of documentation means there is no official record of what personal items they brought to Wyomissing Health. If belongings were later lost, damaged, or disputed, neither the resident nor their family would have facility documentation to reference.
The facility's January 2025 policy indicated the nursing department bore responsibility for completing these inventories. The policy's recent date suggests Wyomissing Health had updated its procedures this year, yet staff still failed to follow the written requirements for at least one resident.
State inspectors did not indicate when Resident 58 was admitted to the facility, but the inspection occurred in late August following a complaint. The timing suggests the missing inventory may have been discovered relatively recently after the resident's admission.
Wyomissing Health must now submit a plan of correction to address the violation and demonstrate how it will ensure compliance with both state regulations and its own policies going forward. The facility has 14 days from when the inspection documents are made available to make its findings and correction plan public.
The violation falls under Pennsylvania's nursing home management and admission policy requirements. While classified as causing minimal harm, it represents a fundamental failure to follow established procedures designed to protect residents' personal property rights.
For families considering nursing home placement, the incident highlights the importance of asking facilities about their personal belongings policies and ensuring any inventory is properly documented and provided to family members for their records.
Full Inspection Report
The details above represent a summary of key findings. View the complete inspection report for Wyomissing Health and Rehabilitation Center from 2025-08-28 including all violations, facility responses, and corrective action plans.
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WYOMISSING HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER in READING, PA was cited for violations during a health inspection on August 28, 2025.
The policy stated this inventory must be kept in each resident's clinical record.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the full report below for specific details and facility response.