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Timber Ridge Health Center

πŸ“ 1555 East End Boulevard Plains Twp, Wilkes-barre, PA 18711 πŸ“ž (570) 826-1011 πŸ›οΈ 180 beds

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Fines and Penalties by Year

2022 2 penalties totaling $1,645

$987
Jan 24, 2022

Fine

$658
Jan 17, 2022

Fine

2020 1 penalties totaling $7,525

$7,525
Oct 21, 2020

Fine

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Health Violations by Year

2025 9 violations

Tag 0578 D Apr 25, 2025

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 10, 2025
Tag 0600 E Apr 25, 2025

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 10, 2025
Tag 0610 D Apr 25, 2025

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 10, 2025
Tag 0641 D Apr 25, 2025

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 10, 2025
Tag 0658 D Apr 25, 2025

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 10, 2025
Tag 0695 E Apr 25, 2025

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 10, 2025
Tag 0699 D Apr 25, 2025

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 10, 2025
Tag 0757 D Apr 25, 2025

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 10, 2025
Tag 0880 F Apr 25, 2025

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 10, 2025

2024 21 violations

Tag 0550 E Jun 14, 2024

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 12, 2024
Tag 0554 D Jun 14, 2024

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 12, 2024
Tag 0583 D Jun 14, 2024

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 12, 2024
Tag 0600 E Jun 14, 2024

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 30, 2024
Tag 0622 D Jun 14, 2024

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 12, 2024
Tag 0623 B Jun 14, 2024

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 12, 2024
Tag 0625 E Jun 14, 2024

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 12, 2024
Tag 0640 D Jun 14, 2024

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 12, 2024
Tag 0656 D Jun 14, 2024

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 12, 2024
Tag 0688 E Jun 14, 2024

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.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 12, 2024
Tag 0690 D Jun 14, 2024

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 12, 2024
Tag 0692 D Jun 14, 2024

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 12, 2024
Tag 0694 E Jun 14, 2024

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 12, 2024
Tag 0698 D Jun 14, 2024

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 12, 2024
Tag 0732 C Jun 14, 2024

Post nurse staffing information every day.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 12, 2024
Tag 0758 D Jun 14, 2024

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Tag 0868 E Jun 14, 2024

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 12, 2024
Tag 0880 F Jun 14, 2024

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Tag 0585 E Apr 12, 2024

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 26, 2024
Tag 0655 D Apr 12, 2024

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 26, 2024
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2023 45 violations

Tag 0558 E Nov 7, 2023

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 7, 2023
Tag 0600 E Nov 7, 2023

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Tag 0745 E Nov 7, 2023

Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 7, 2023
Tag 0755 D Nov 7, 2023

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Tag 0760 D Nov 7, 2023

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 7, 2023
Tag 0867 E Nov 7, 2023

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Tag 0580 D Sep 28, 2023

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Tag 0584 E Sep 28, 2023

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Tag 0661 D Sep 28, 2023

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Tag 0677 E Sep 28, 2023

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Tag 0684 D Sep 28, 2023

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Tag 0688 D Sep 28, 2023

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.

Tag 0689 E Sep 28, 2023

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Tag 0693 D Sep 28, 2023

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Tag 0726 E Sep 28, 2023

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.

Tag 0755 E Sep 28, 2023

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Tag 0812 E Sep 28, 2023

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Tag 0919 E Sep 28, 2023

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Tag 0584 E Aug 18, 2023

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 7, 2023
Tag 0585 E Aug 18, 2023

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 28, 2023

2022 36 violations

Tag 0580 D Sep 30, 2022

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 3, 2022
Tag 0600 D Sep 30, 2022

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 3, 2022
Tag 0604 D Sep 30, 2022

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 3, 2022
Tag 0622 E Sep 30, 2022

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 3, 2022
Tag 0623 B Sep 30, 2022

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 3, 2022
Tag 0625 B Sep 30, 2022

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 3, 2022
Tag 0644 D Sep 30, 2022

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 3, 2022
Tag 0656 D Sep 30, 2022

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 3, 2022
Tag 0688 E Sep 30, 2022

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.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 3, 2022
Tag 0689 D Sep 30, 2022

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 3, 2022
Tag 0690 D Sep 30, 2022

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 3, 2022
Tag 0692 D Sep 30, 2022

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 3, 2022
Tag 0697 E Sep 30, 2022

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 3, 2022
Tag 0698 D Sep 30, 2022

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 3, 2022
Tag 0744 D Sep 30, 2022

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 3, 2022
Tag 0756 E Sep 30, 2022

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 3, 2022
Tag 0867 D Sep 30, 2022

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 6, 2022
Tag 0880 E Sep 30, 2022

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 3, 2022
Tag 0881 D Sep 30, 2022

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 3, 2022
Tag 0886 E Sep 30, 2022

Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 6, 2022
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2021 12 violations

Tag 0557 E Oct 29, 2021

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 14, 2021
Tag 0584 E Oct 29, 2021

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 14, 2021
Tag 0623 B Oct 29, 2021

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 14, 2021
Tag 0638 D Oct 29, 2021

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 14, 2021
Tag 0695 D Oct 29, 2021

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 14, 2021
Tag 0698 D Oct 29, 2021

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 14, 2021
Tag 0710 E Oct 29, 2021

Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 14, 2021
Tag 0755 D Oct 29, 2021

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 14, 2021
Tag 0758 D Oct 29, 2021

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 14, 2021
Tag 0849 D Oct 29, 2021

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 14, 2021
Tag 0584 E May 14, 2021

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 1, 2021
Tag 0600 D May 14, 2021

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 22, 2021

2020 4 violations

Tag 0689 G Dec 11, 2020

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 28, 2020
Tag 0690 E Dec 11, 2020

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 28, 2020
Tag 0755 D Dec 11, 2020

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 28, 2020
Tag 0610 D Oct 21, 2020

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 11, 2020
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2019 7 violations

Tag 0600 D Dec 12, 2019

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 4, 2019
Tag 0744 D Oct 30, 2019

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 4, 2019
Tag 0694 D Sep 10, 2019

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 10, 2019
Tag 0600 D Jul 26, 2019

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 5, 2019
Tag 0679 E Jul 26, 2019

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 5, 2019
Tag 0688 D Jul 26, 2019

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.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 5, 2019
Tag 0744 E Jul 26, 2019

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 5, 2019

2018 11 violations

Tag 0565 E Aug 3, 2018

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 11, 2018
Tag 0600 E Aug 3, 2018

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 11, 2018
Tag 0623 B Aug 3, 2018

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 11, 2018
Tag 0641 D Aug 3, 2018

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 11, 2018
Tag 0657 D Aug 3, 2018

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 11, 2018
Tag 0658 D Aug 3, 2018

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 3, 2018
Tag 0688 D Aug 3, 2018

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.

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 11, 2018
Tag 0689 D Aug 3, 2018

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 11, 2018
Tag 0756 D Aug 3, 2018

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 11, 2018
Tag 0758 E Aug 3, 2018

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 11, 2018
Tag 0849 D Aug 3, 2018

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 11, 2018
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2017 21 violations

Tag 0226 D Oct 31, 2017

Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 20, 2017
Tag 0281 E Oct 31, 2017

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 20, 2017
Tag 0157 B Sep 20, 2017

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 31, 2017
Tag 0309 D Sep 20, 2017

Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident .

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 31, 2017
Tag 0312 E Sep 20, 2017

Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene.

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 31, 2017
Tag 0364 E Sep 20, 2017

Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature.

Tag 0166 E Jul 28, 2017

Try to resolve each resident's complaints quickly.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 20, 2017
Tag 0226 D Jul 28, 2017

Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 20, 2017
Tag 0241 D Jul 28, 2017

Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 20, 2017
Tag 0244 E Jul 28, 2017

Listen to the resident groups and act on their complaints and suggestions that affect resident care and life.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 20, 2017
Tag 0253 E Jul 28, 2017

Provide housekeeping and maintenance services.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 20, 2017
Tag 0309 E Jul 28, 2017

Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident .

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 31, 2017
Tag 0311 E Jul 28, 2017

Make sure that residents receive treatments/services to maintain or improve their ability to care for themselves.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 20, 2017
Tag 0314 D Jul 28, 2017

Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 20, 2017
Tag 0323 D Jul 28, 2017

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 20, 2017
Tag 0469 E Jul 28, 2017

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 20, 2017
Tag 0502 D Jul 28, 2017

Give or get quality laboratory services/tests in a timely manner to meet the needs of residents.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 20, 2017
Tag 0514 D Jul 28, 2017

Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 20, 2017
Tag 0279 D May 17, 2017

Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 12, 2017
Tag 0364 E May 17, 2017

Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 12, 2017
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