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Complaint Investigation

Cranberry Place

November 21, 2025 · Cranberry Township, PA · 5 Saint Francis Way
Citations 3
CMS Rating 2/5
Beds 150
Provider ID 395845
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Inspection Summary

Cranberry Place in CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, PA — inspection on November 21, 2025.

Found 3 citations. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

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Inspection Findings

FF0565
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Based on review of Resident Council meeting minutes, and staff interview it was determined the facility failed to consider the views of a resident group and act promptly on recommendations concerning issues of resident care and life in the facility for three of three months (September, October, and November 2025).Findings include: Review of a Resident Representative Concern dated 11/7/25, stated She was left unattended in a wheelchair with no remote near her to press for help.

Review of Resident Council Meeting Minutes dated 9/11/25, stated Residents unanimously expressed that staff do not leave their call bells in reach.

Review of Resident Council Meeting Minutes dated 10/9/25, stated Residents unanimously expressed that staff do not leave their call bells in reach.

Review of Resident Council Meeting Minutes dated 11/13/25, stated Residents unanimously expressed that staff do not leave their call bells in reach (all units/all shifts).

During an interview on 11/21/25, at 1:41 p.m. the Director of Nursing confirmed that the facility failed to address resident group response by not effectively addressing concerns with call bells not being left within residents' reach. 28 Pa.

Code: 201.18(e)(4) Management28 Pa.

Code: 201.29(i) Resident Rights

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.

LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE

TITLE

Facility ID:

IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:

A.

Building

COMPLETED

11/21/2025

STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

Cranberry Place

5 Saint Francis Way Cranberry Township, PA 16066

SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES

During an interview on 11/21/25, at 12:50 p.m. the DON confirmed that the facility failed to conduct a thorough investigation for allegation of abuse. 28 Pa Code: 201.14 (a) Responsibility of licensee.28 Pa Code: 201.18 (e)(1) Management.28 Pa Code: 211.12 (c)(d)(1)(3)(5) Nursing services.

Facility ID:

IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:

A.

Building

COMPLETED

11/21/2025

STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

Cranberry Place

5 Saint Francis Way Cranberry Township, PA 16066

SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES

Federal health inspectors cited CRANBERRY PLACE in CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0760 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2025-11-21.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 3 deficiencies cited during this inspection of CRANBERRY PLACE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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 CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, 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 Cranberry Place or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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