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Health Inspection

Loyalhanna Care Center

March 20, 2025 · Latrobe, PA · 535 Mcfarland Road
Citations 9
CMS Rating 1/5
Beds 143
Provider ID 395860
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Inspection Summary

LOYALHANNA CARE CENTER in LATROBE, PA — inspection on March 20, 2025.

Found 9 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

FF656

F-F656, revealed that the QAPI committee was ineffective in correcting deficient practices related to the development of a comprehensive person-centered care plan.

The facility's plan of correction for a deficiency regarding care plan timing and revision, cited during the survey ending April 11, 2024, revealed that the facility would complete audits and report the results of the audits to the QAPI committee for review.

The results of the current survey, cited under

F-F657, revealed that the facility's QAPI committee failed to successfully implement their plan to ensure ongoing compliance with regulations regarding care plan timing and revision.

The facility's plan of correction for a deficiency regarding services provided meet professional standards, cited during the surveys ending April 11, 2024, and May 22, 2024, revealed that the facility would complete audits and report the results of the audits to the QAPI committee for review.

The results of the current survey, cited under

F-F658, revealed that the facility's QAPI committee failed to successfully implement their plan to ensure ongoing compliance with regulations regarding services provided meet professional standards.

The facility's plan of correction for a deficiency regarding following physician's orders, cited during the survey ending April 11, 2024, revealed that the facility developed a plan of correction that included completing audits and reporting the results of the audits to the QAPI committee for review.

The results of the current survey, cited under

F-F684, revealed that the QAPI committee was ineffective in correcting deficient practices related to following physician's orders.

395860

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 395860 B.

Wing 03/20/2025

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

Loyalhanna Care Center 535 McFarland Road Latrobe, PA 15650

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F-F693, revealed that the potential for actual harm facility's QAPI committee failed to successfully implement their plan to ensure ongoing compliance with regulations regarding tube feeding management.

The facility's plan of correction for a deficiency regarding a failure to provide oxygen therapy as ordered by the physician, cited during the survey ending April 11, 2024, revealed that the facility would complete audits and the results would be reviewed as part of quality assurance.

The results of the current survey, cited under

F-F695, revealed that the facility's QAPI committee was ineffective in maintaining compliance with the regulation regarding providing oxygen therapy as ordered by the physician.

The facility's plans of correction for deficiencies regarding the failure to account for controlled medications, cited during the survey ending April 11, 2024, revealed that the facility would complete audits and the results would be reviewed as part of quality assurance.

The results of the current survey, cited under

F-F755, revealed that the facility's QAPI committee was ineffective in correcting deficient practices related to the accountability of controlled medications.

The facility's plan of correction for a deficiency regarding label/store drugs and biologicals, cited during the survey ending April 11, 2024, revealed that the facility developed a plan of correction that included completing audits and reporting the results of the audits to the QAPI committee for review.

The results of the current survey, cited under

F-F761, revealed that the facility's QAPI committee failed to successfully implement their plan to ensure ongoing compliance with regulations regarding label/store drugs and biologicals.

The facility's plans of correction for deficiencies regarding infection control practices, cited during the survey ending April 11, 2024, revealed that the facility would complete audits and the results would be reviewed as part of quality assurance.

The results of the current survey, cited under

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F-F880.

28 Pa.

Code 201.14(a) Responsibility of Licensee.

28 Pa.

Code 201.18(e)(1) Management.

395860

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 395860 B.

Wing 03/20/2025

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

Loyalhanna Care Center 535 McFarland Road Latrobe, PA 15650

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 LATROBE, 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 LOYALHANNA CARE CENTER or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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