Cedar Crest Post Acute
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0656
F 0656 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on clinical record review, observation, and resident and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to implement comprehensive care plan interventions to address individual resident needs as identified in
the comprehensive assessment for one of seven sampled residents. (Resident 1)Findings include: Clinical
record review revealed that Resident 1 had diagnoses that included chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, osteoarthritis, and osteoporosis. Review of the Minimum Data Set assessment dated [DATE REDACTED], revealed that
the resident was able to communicate her needs clearly and required staff assistance for mobility. Review of the current care plan revealed that Resident 1 was at risk for falls with an intervention for staff to ensure that the resident had a reacher (an assistive tool to help retrieve objects) placed within her reach. In an
interview at 1:30 p.m., on September 4, 2025, Resident 1 stated, I haven't had my reacher in a while. I would like to have it. Observation of Resident 1's room revealed that the reacher was not available to the resident. At 1:45 p.m., Licensed Practical Nurse Supervisor 1 (LPNS 1) looked in Resident 1's room and could not find the reacher. In an interview on September 4, 2025, at 1:45 p.m., LPNS 1 confirmed that the reacher for Resident 1 was a current intervention and that it was not in the resident's room for her to use.
CFR 483.21(b)(1) Comprehensive Care PlansPreviously cited 10/10/24 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing services.
Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date
these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation.
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CEDAR CREST POST ACUTE in ALLENTOWN, PA inspection on recent inspection.
Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is an F-tag violation?
- F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
- Were these violations corrected?
- Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
- How often do nursing home inspections happen?
- CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
- What should families do about these violations?
- Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in ALLENTOWN, PA, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
- Where can I see the full inspection report?
- Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from CEDAR CREST POST ACUTE or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.