Inspection citations at Ephrata Manor

D February 2, 2026 Tag F0745 Complaint investigation Corrected Mar 2026

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D September 20, 2024 Tag F0758 Corrected Oct 2024

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D November 3, 2023 Tag F0947 Corrected Nov 2023

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D November 3, 2023 Tag F0758 Corrected Nov 2023

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D November 3, 2023 Tag F0730 Corrected Nov 2023

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D November 3, 2023 Tag F0656 Corrected Nov 2023

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D November 3, 2023 Tag F0638 Corrected Nov 2023

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D November 3, 2023 Tag F0580 Corrected Nov 2023

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

G November 3, 2023 Tag F0686 Corrected Nov 2023

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Actual harm to a resident

D December 16, 2022 Tag F0758 Corrected Jan 2023

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D December 16, 2022 Tag F0756 Corrected Jan 2023

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm