Buffalo Valley Lutheran Villag
BUFFALO VALLEY LUTHERAN VILLAG in LEWISBURG, PA — inspection on September 26, 2025.
Found 13 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.
Inspection Findings
Federal health inspectors cited BUFFALO VALLEY LUTHERAN VILLAG in LEWISBURG, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0582 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-26.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
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 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of BUFFALO VALLEY LUTHERAN VILLAG.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-29.
Federal health inspectors cited BUFFALO VALLEY LUTHERAN VILLAG in LEWISBURG, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0583 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-26.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
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 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of BUFFALO VALLEY LUTHERAN VILLAG.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-29.
Federal health inspectors cited BUFFALO VALLEY LUTHERAN VILLAG in LEWISBURG, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0655 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-26.
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
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 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of BUFFALO VALLEY LUTHERAN VILLAG.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-29.
Federal health inspectors cited BUFFALO VALLEY LUTHERAN VILLAG in LEWISBURG, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0684 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-26.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of BUFFALO VALLEY LUTHERAN VILLAG.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-29.
Federal health inspectors cited BUFFALO VALLEY LUTHERAN VILLAG in LEWISBURG, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0686 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-26.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of BUFFALO VALLEY LUTHERAN VILLAG.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-29.
Federal health inspectors cited BUFFALO VALLEY LUTHERAN VILLAG in LEWISBURG, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0688 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-26.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
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 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of BUFFALO VALLEY LUTHERAN VILLAG.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-29.
Federal health inspectors cited BUFFALO VALLEY LUTHERAN VILLAG in LEWISBURG, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0689 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-26.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, 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 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of BUFFALO VALLEY LUTHERAN VILLAG.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-29.
Federal health inspectors cited BUFFALO VALLEY LUTHERAN VILLAG in LEWISBURG, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0690 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-26.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
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 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of BUFFALO VALLEY LUTHERAN VILLAG.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-29.
Federal health inspectors cited BUFFALO VALLEY LUTHERAN VILLAG in LEWISBURG, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0726 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-26.
Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, 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 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of BUFFALO VALLEY LUTHERAN VILLAG.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-29.
Federal health inspectors cited BUFFALO VALLEY LUTHERAN VILLAG in LEWISBURG, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0761 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-26.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
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 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of BUFFALO VALLEY LUTHERAN VILLAG.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-29.
Federal health inspectors cited BUFFALO VALLEY LUTHERAN VILLAG in LEWISBURG, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0812 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-26.
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, 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 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of BUFFALO VALLEY LUTHERAN VILLAG.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-29.
Federal health inspectors cited BUFFALO VALLEY LUTHERAN VILLAG in LEWISBURG, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0814 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-26.
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Scope/Severity Level C: pattern, no actual harm with potential for minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of BUFFALO VALLEY LUTHERAN VILLAG.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-29.
Federal health inspectors cited BUFFALO VALLEY LUTHERAN VILLAG in LEWISBURG, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0925 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-26.
Category: Environmental Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
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 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of BUFFALO VALLEY LUTHERAN VILLAG.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-29.