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Complaint Investigation

Mountain City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

July 10, 2024 · Hazleton, PA · 403 Hazle Township Boulevard
Citations 2
CMS Rating 1/5
Beds 297
Provider ID 395582
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Inspection Summary

MOUNTAIN CITY NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER in HAZLETON, PA — inspection on July 10, 2024.

Found 2 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

FF600
Minimal harm or 28 Pa. Code 201.18(e)(3)(4) Management Some affected

395582

Form Approved OMB

STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A.

Building 395582 B.

Wing 07/10/2024

NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

Mountain City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 403 Hazle Township Boulevard Hazleton, PA 18202

During an onsite survey on July 9, 2024, at 2:05 PM observations were conducted on the third floor which revealed the following potential accident hazards

-the sharps container was removed from the wall, but the mounted encasement that previously held the sharps container remained on the shower wall, and a razor was observed in the hollow case allowing for access of the sharp object by just placing a hand inside

-this same situation was observed in the third floor bathroom of the lounge area.

The sharps container was removed from the wall, but the mounted encasement that previously held the sharps container remained on the wall, and a razor was observed in the hollow case allowing for access of the sharp object by just placing a hand inside

395582

Form Approved OMB

STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A.

Building 395582 B.

Wing 07/10/2024

NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

Mountain City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 403 Hazle Township Boulevard Hazleton, PA 18202

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 HAZLETON, 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 MOUNTAIN CITY NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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