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The September 6 complaint investigation revealed systemic breakdowns in fall prevention protocols that put residents at immediate risk of serious harm.

The September 1 incident at Schuylkill Center occurred at 6:30 p.m.

The resident arrived at the facility on May 29, 2025, with multiple conditions that made them vulnerable to injury.

The March 31 fall at Meridian Meadows Transitional Care involved a stroke survivor with paralysis on one side of her body and major depressive disorder.

His admission that he waited days to see the victims contradicted the policy's requirement for immediate social services monitoring.

The male resident expressed similar discomfort during his interview with inspectors.

When questioned at 2:52 PM, he initially stated he was unaware of any air conditioning issues in that hallway.

Resident #81 requested Lomotil tablets from nurses on consecutive nights in late August, but the medication wasn't available in the facility's supply.

Nurse #7 immediately called Nurse #5 on her mobile phone to report the discovery.

Neither aide wore enhanced barrier precautions, despite physician orders requiring the protective equipment until the resident's wound healed.

Licensed Vocational Nurse 1 responded to the complaint and found Resident 1 in her bed complaining of leg pain.

She immediately notified the director of nursing and hospice registered nurse.