The Vardell Report.Sweden Valley Manor

Across 3 inspections from September 2024 to July 2026, state surveyors documented 40 findings at Sweden Valley Manor; 40 have a recorded correction; CMS lists no enforcement action in the window.

Inspections

3

2024–2026, standard

Findings

40

Deficiencies cited by state inspectors

Corrected

40

Of 40 findings, with a recorded correction date

Penalties

0

No fines or payment denials in the window

Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.

1. Jul 242026

   Standard health inspection

   22 findings

   • F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 11, 2026
   • F838Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 11, 2026
   • F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 11, 2026
   • F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 11, 2026
   • F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 11, 2026
   • F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 11, 2026
   • F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 11, 2026
   • F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 11, 2026
   • F887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 11, 2026
   • F605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 11, 2026
   • F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 11, 2026
   • F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 11, 2026
   • F676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 11, 2026
   • F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 11, 2026
   • F685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 11, 2026
   • F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 11, 2026
   • F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 11, 2026
   • F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 11, 2026
   • F700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 11, 2026
   • F761Ensure 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.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 11, 2026
   • F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 11, 2026
   • F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.Level CPotential for minimal harmCorrected Sep 11, 2026

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

2. Aug 82025

   Standard health inspection

   7 findings

   • F585Honor 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.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 26, 2025
   • F571Limit the charges against residents' personal funds for items or services for which payment is made under Medicare or Medicaid.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 26, 2025
   • F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 26, 2025
   • F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 26, 2025
   • F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 26, 2025
   • F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 26, 2025
   • F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 26, 2025

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

3. Sep 202024

   Standard health inspection

   11 findings

   • F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 19, 2024
   • F688Provide 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.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 19, 2024
   • F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 19, 2024
   • F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 19, 2024
   • F584Honor 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.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 19, 2024
   • F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 19, 2024
   • F676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 19, 2024
   • F685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 19, 2024
   • F687Provide appropriate foot care.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 19, 2024
   • F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 19, 2024
   • F791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 19, 2024

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

1. 1

   Accurate Assessments, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F641 in September 2024 and July 2026. This citation covers whether each resident’s assessment correctly records their condition. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   242526F641 across all 3 inspections, oldest to newest
2. 2

   Citation F676, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F676 in September 2024 and July 2026. The agency describes it this way: Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   242526F676 across all 3 inspections, oldest to newest
3. 3

   Citation F685, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F685 in September 2024 and July 2026. The agency describes it this way: Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   242526F685 across all 3 inspections, oldest to newest
4. 4

   Accident Hazards and Supervision, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F689 in August 2025 and July 2026. This citation covers whether residents are protected from accident hazards and supervised closely enough to prevent accidents, including falls. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   242526F689 across all 3 inspections, oldest to newest
5. 5

   Kitchen and Food Safety, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F812 in September 2024 and July 2026. This citation covers how food is stored, prepared and served. None rose above level F (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   242526F812 across all 3 inspections, oldest to newest
6. 6

   Infection Control, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F880 in August 2025 and July 2026. This citation covers hand hygiene, isolation practice and the home’s infection-prevention program. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   242526F880 across all 3 inspections, oldest to newest

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

1. 01

   Who completes resident assessments, and how are they checked for accuracy?

   Accurate Assessments: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

2. 02

   What changed after F676 was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Citation F676: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

3. 03

   What changed after F685 was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Citation F685: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

4. 04

   What changed in fall prevention and supervision after the last citation, and how do you check that it is still working?

   Accident Hazards and Supervision: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

5. 05

   May we see the kitchen, and what do your own sanitation checks look like week to week?

   Kitchen and Food Safety: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level F.

6. 06

   Who leads infection control here, and how often are hand-hygiene and isolation practices audited?

   Infection Control: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.

7. 07

   How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?

   Insufficient nursing staff was cited in July 2026.

8. 08

   Has the home been fined or had payments denied before this record begins?

   CMS lists no fines or payment denials in this window. The record starts September 20, 2024; anything earlier is not in it.

Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the Pennsylvania state survey agency.

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Pennsylvania state survey agency

  Inspection Sep 20, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Pennsylvania state survey agency

  Inspection Aug 8, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Pennsylvania state survey agency

  Inspection Jul 24, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Provider Information, Provider Data Catalog

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 395699

  Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.

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