Inspection Report

Fairview Manor: Solo Mechanical Lift Transfer Violation - PA

June 20, 2026

Fairview, PA

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The resident, identified in inspection records as Resident R1, was admitted to Fairview Manor in December 2018. The diagnoses listed in the clinical record tell the story of someone with almost no ability to help during a transfer: hemiplegia and hemiparesis on the left side of the body, affecting the arm, leg, and face, along with weakness, obesity, and vascular dementia. In November 2020, a physician wrote an explicit order into the record: mechanical lift transfers require two staff, every time.

On the afternoon of October 9, 2025, at 12:10 p.m., an inspector watched Nurse Aide Employee E1 complete the transfer alone.

One minute later, the aide confirmed it. According to the inspection report, Employee E1 said he or she knew two people were supposed to be present for mechanical lift transfers, but had used only one — himself or herself.

The licensed practical nurse on the unit, Employee E2, confirmed the same thing at 12:11 p.m.: all mechanical lifts require two staff, at all times. The nursing home administrator said the same at 12:15 p.m.

Three people, questioned in sequence, all said the same rule applied. None of them were the person who had just broken it.

Mechanical lifts exist because residents like R1 cannot safely bear their own weight during transfers. The lift suspends a resident in a sling above the bed or chair, then lowers them. When something goes wrong — a sling that shifts, a resident who moves unexpectedly, equipment that catches — a second staff member is there to stabilize. One person operating the lift controls the machine. The second watches the resident and the sling. That is the entire point of the two-person requirement, and it is not a detail buried in a policy manual. For R1, it was a physician's order.

The facility did not provide inspectors with a written policy on mechanical lift safety. What it did provide was a staff education document, a skill checklist on transferring residents from bed to chair using a mechanical lift, distributed to staff on October 9, 2025 — the same day the inspection was taking place. That checklist specified two staff members for mechanical lift transfers.

The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation. The deficiency was cited at a level of minimal harm or potential for actual harm, affecting few residents. One resident was reviewed. That resident was R1.

What the citation level does not capture is the specific arithmetic of what was observed: a resident who cannot control half of their body, suspended in a sling, being lowered by a single aide, while a doctor's order requiring a second set of hands had been on the books since the first year of the Biden administration.

The administrator confirmed the requirement after the fact. The nurse confirmed it. The aide confirmed it. The facility's own training document, distributed that morning, confirmed it. Fairview Manor knew what the rule was. On October 9, at 12:10 in the afternoon, nobody was in that room to make sure it was followed.

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Quick Answer

FAIRVIEW MANOR in FAIRVIEW, PA was cited for violations during a health inspection on November 19, 2025.

The resident, identified in inspection records as Resident R1, was admitted to Fairview Manor in December 2018.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened at FAIRVIEW MANOR?

The resident, identified in inspection records as Resident R1, was admitted to Fairview Manor in December 2018.

How serious are these violations?

Violation severity varies from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the inspection report for specific deficiency codes and scope. All violations must be corrected within required timeframes and are subject to follow-up verification inspections.

What should families do?

Families should: (1) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (2) Request to see the follow-up inspection report verifying corrections, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspection reports, (4) Compare this facility's ratings with other nursing homes in FAIRVIEW, PA, (5) Report any new concerns directly to state authorities.

Where can I see the full inspection report?

The complete inspection report is available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request a copy directly from FAIRVIEW MANOR or from the state Department of Health. The report includes specific deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines. This facility's federal provider number is 395572.

Has this facility had violations before?

To check FAIRVIEW MANOR's history, visit Medicare.gov's Care Compare and review their inspection history, quality ratings, and staffing levels. Look for patterns of repeated violations, especially in critical areas like abuse prevention, medication management, infection control, and resident safety.