Bridgeville Rehab: Unlocked Medication Rooms - PA
Federal inspectors found the violations at Bridgeville Rehabilitation & Care Center on December 22 during a complaint investigation. Two of three medication rooms — the TCU and Harmony Unit — were discovered unlocked at 10:45 a.m. with medications designated for return exposed on counters.
The facility's own policy requires medication supplies to remain locked when not attended by authorized personnel. Only licensed nursing staff, pharmacy personnel, or those lawfully authorized to administer medications should have access.
Three licensed practical nurses interviewed that morning each confirmed they had keys to the medication rooms and knew the doors should be locked. Employee E2 and Employee E3 immediately locked the doors they were responsible for after acknowledging the violations to inspectors.
The facility had provided education to staff in November specifically addressing medication storage, handling and disposal policies. Despite this recent training, the basic security requirement failed.
Licensed Practical Nurse Employee E1 confirmed during a 9:50 a.m. interview that he had a key to the Harmony Unit Medication Room and understood it should remain locked. Five minutes later, Employee E2 acknowledged the same requirement and proceeded to lock the door that had been left open. At 10:00 a.m., Employee E3 confirmed her responsibility for the TCU Unit Medication Room and also locked the door after the inspector's discovery.
The Nursing Home Administrator and Director of Nursing acknowledged the failures during a 2:45 p.m. interview, confirming the facility had improperly secured medications in multiple rooms.
The unlocked rooms created potential access to medications for unauthorized individuals, violating both federal regulations and Pennsylvania state codes governing pharmacy and nursing services in long-term care facilities.
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BRIDGEVILLE REHABILITATION & CARE CENTER in BRIDGEVILLE, PA was cited for violations during a health inspection on December 26, 2025.
Federal inspectors found the violations at Bridgeville Rehabilitation & Care Center on December 22 during a complaint investigation.
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 BRIDGEVILLE REHABILITATION & CARE CENTER?
- Federal inspectors found the violations at Bridgeville Rehabilitation & Care Center on December 22 during a complaint investigation.
- 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 BRIDGEVILLE, 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 BRIDGEVILLE REHABILITATION & CARE CENTER 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 395596.
- Has this facility had violations before?
- To check BRIDGEVILLE REHABILITATION & CARE CENTER'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.