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Aventura at Pembrooke: Lab Failure Delayed UTI Care - PA

Healthcare Facility
Aventura At Pembrooke
West Chester, PA  ·  1/5 stars

The resident, identified in inspection records only as CL1, was dealing with acute kidney failure in October 2025 when a physician at Aventura at Pembrooke ordered a urinalysis with culture and sensitivity testing. Staff collected the sample on October 13. The lab received it the next day and returned a single notation: specimen unlabeled.

No one recollected the urine. No one told the physician.

The Director of Nursing confirmed both facts during an interview with inspectors on December 23, 2025. The DON acknowledged the lab rejected the sample due to improper labeling and that no follow-up was done until October 20, nearly a week after the lab flagged the problem.

When staff finally drew a new sample that day and sent it out, the results came back the following morning. The lab found Klebsiella pneumoniae ESBL, a drug-resistant bacterial strain, in the resident's urine at a colony count above 100,000, the threshold indicating an active infection. The physician prescribed Augmentin, 875 milligrams twice daily for seven days, to treat the UTI.

The same two violations cited in this inspection, related to clinical records and nursing services, had already been cited at Aventura at Pembrooke twice before: August 25, 2025, and November 3, 2025. The December inspection marked the third time in four months inspectors found the facility falling short on the same standards.

CMS rated the harm to Resident CL1 as minimal or potential for actual harm. What the rating doesn't capture is the week that passed while a resident in kidney failure carried an undetected, drug-resistant infection, and the only reason anyone found out was that a new order was finally written seven days after the first test never happened.

Full Inspection Report

The details above represent a summary of key findings. View the complete inspection report for Aventura At Pembrooke from 2025-12-28 including all violations, facility responses, and corrective action plans.

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Data source: This article is based on inspection data downloaded directly from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) via Medicare.gov. CMS releases inspection reports in bulk; we publish the findings as documented by state surveyors in the official Form CMS-2567 Statement of Deficiencies.

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Last verified: September 19, 2026  ·  Our methodology

Quick Answer

AVENTURA AT PEMBROOKE in WEST CHESTER, PA was cited for violations during a health inspection on December 28, 2025.

Staff collected the sample on October 13.

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 AVENTURA AT PEMBROOKE?
Staff collected the sample on October 13.
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 WEST CHESTER, 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 AVENTURA AT PEMBROOKE 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 395166.
Has this facility had violations before?
To check AVENTURA AT PEMBROOKE'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.