Facility profile · CCN 395857
Ephrata Manor
10 federal citations on record , and 1 federal enforcement actions totaling $13,845.
Record summary
Federal record · Q1 202610
Total citations
8
Last 3 years
1
Actual harm+
1
Federal penalties
$13,845
Total fines
5
Overall ★ rating
Most common violation categories here
Most common F-tags at this facility
Citation history
10 on record| Survey | F-Tag | Violation | Severity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2024 | F758 | 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. | D | Standard |
| Nov 3, 2023 | F947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | D | Standard |
| Nov 3, 2023 | F758 | 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. | D | Standard |
| Nov 3, 2023 | F730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | D | Standard |
| Nov 3, 2023 | F686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard |
| Nov 3, 2023 | F656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard |
| Nov 3, 2023 | F638 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | D | Standard |
| Nov 3, 2023 | F580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard |
| Dec 16, 2022 | F758 | 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. | D | Standard |
| Dec 16, 2022 | F756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard |
Federal enforcement history
Federal regulators have imposed 1 enforcement actions against this facility, including 1 civil money penalties totaling $13,845 .
| Date | Type | Fine | Payment denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2023 | Fine | $13,845 | — |
About this record
A citation is a finding by a state survey team working under federal contract. It is not a court
judgment. The description above is drawn verbatim from federal public datasets. Facilities have
the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.
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