Embassy Of Tunkhannock
EMBASSY OF TUNKHANNOCK in TUNKHANNOCK, PA — inspection on March 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.
Inspection Findings
During an interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) and in the presence of the clinical nurse consultant on March 21, 2025, at 10:30 AM, the DON stated that due to staffing constraints, there was only one seating for each meal in the dependent resident dining rooms.
The DON and the clinical nurse consultant acknowledged that the dining area was a tight fit during meals and confirmed that the current setup should be reassessed to ensure adequate space for residents, enhancing both safety and the overall dining experience.
The failure to provide adequate dining space compromised the ability of staff to efficiently assist residents with meals and restricted residents' movement, creating an environment that did not support a dignified and comfortable dining experience.
28 Pa Code 201.18 (e) (2.1) Management
395433
During a group meeting with residents conducted on March 19, 2025, at 10:15 a.m. six out of six residents (Residents 15, 26, 30, 42, 59, and 65) in attendance, stated that they are not offered snacks as desired.
All residents in attendance confirmed that despite two grievances being filed, residents are still not being offered snacks.
In an interview on March 20, 2025, at 1:00 PM, the Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed that the issue of snack distribution has been raised multiple times by residents.
The DON acknowledged that each unit should have an ample supply of snacks to accommodate residents' preferences and dietary/texture requirements for bedtime snacks.
28 Pa.
Code 211.12 (d)(3)(5) Nursing Services.
395433
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 395433 B.
Wing 03/21/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Embassy of Tunkhannock 30 Virginia Drive Tunkhannock, PA 18657
28 Pa Code 201.18(e)(1)(6) Management.
395433
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 395433 B.
Wing 03/21/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Embassy of Tunkhannock 30 Virginia Drive Tunkhannock, PA 18657