IVORY WELLNESS CENTER

Nursing Home Norristown, PA Medicare and Medicaid
2/5
Overall Rating
2/5
Certified Beds
120
Residents
110
Total Fines
$25,324

Ratings & Quality

Overall
2/5
Health Inspection
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
3/5

Staffing Details

RN Hours per Resident per Day0.51
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.44
Number of Certified Beds120
Number of Residents110

Inspection Deficiencies (68)

0557 2025-12-11 D Not Corrected

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

0584 2025-12-03 E Not Corrected

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.

0628 2025-12-03 D Not Corrected

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

0656 2025-12-03 D Not Corrected

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

0679 2025-12-03 D Not Corrected

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

0761 2025-12-03 D Not Corrected

Ensure 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.

0804 2025-12-03 E Not Corrected

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

0812 2025-12-03 F Not Corrected

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

0842 2025-12-03 D Not Corrected

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

0883 2025-12-03 D Not Corrected

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

0887 2025-12-03 D Not Corrected

Educate 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.

0908 2025-12-03 D Not Corrected

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

0584 2024-10-31 E Not Corrected

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.

Correction date: 2024-12-02

0622 2024-10-31 D Not Corrected

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.

Correction date: 2024-12-02

0623 2024-10-31 B Not Corrected

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

Correction date: 2024-12-02

0625 2024-10-31 D Not Corrected

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.

Correction date: 2024-12-02

0656 2024-10-31 D Not Corrected

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

Correction date: 2024-12-02

0658 2024-10-31 D Not Corrected

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

Correction date: 2024-12-02

0689 2024-10-31 D Not Corrected

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

Correction date: 2024-12-02

0695 2024-10-31 D Not Corrected

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

Correction date: 2024-12-02

0730 2024-10-31 D Not Corrected

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

Correction date: 2024-12-02

0740 2024-10-31 D Not Corrected

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Correction date: 2024-12-02

0756 2024-10-31 E Not Corrected

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

Correction date: 2024-12-02

0803 2024-10-31 E Not Corrected

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Correction date: 2024-12-02

0804 2024-10-31 E Not Corrected

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Correction date: 2024-12-02

0806 2024-10-31 D Not Corrected

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Correction date: 2024-12-02

0812 2024-10-31 F Not Corrected

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

Correction date: 2024-12-02

0865 2024-10-31 E Not Corrected

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Correction date: 2024-12-02

0880 2024-10-31 E Not Corrected

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction date: 2024-12-02

0925 2024-10-31 D Not Corrected

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

Correction date: 2024-12-02

0623 2024-09-10 B Not Corrected

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

Correction date: 2024-10-01

0804 2024-09-10 D Not Corrected

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Correction date: 2024-10-02

0812 2024-09-10 F Not Corrected

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

Correction date: 2024-10-02

0908 2024-09-10 F Not Corrected

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Correction date: 2024-10-02

0585 2024-07-30 D Not Corrected

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.

Correction date: 2024-08-30

0600 2024-07-30 G Not Corrected

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

Correction date: 2024-08-30

0609 2024-07-30 D Not Corrected

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Correction date: 2024-08-30

0656 2024-07-30 D Not Corrected

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

Correction date: 2024-08-30

0688 2024-07-30 D Not Corrected

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.

Correction date: 2024-08-30

0689 2024-07-30 G Not Corrected

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

Correction date: 2024-08-30

0604 2024-05-16 D Not Corrected

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

Correction date: 2024-06-17

0741 2024-05-16 D Not Corrected

Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.

Correction date: 2024-06-17

0557 2024-01-22 D Not Corrected

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

Correction date: 2024-02-21

0559 2024-01-22 D Not Corrected

Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

Correction date: 2024-02-21

0606 2024-01-22 D Not Corrected

Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.

Correction date: 2024-02-21

0623 2024-01-22 D Not Corrected

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

Correction date: 2024-02-21

0625 2024-01-22 D Not Corrected

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.

Correction date: 2024-02-21

0646 2024-01-22 D Not Corrected

Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.

Correction date: 2024-02-21

0656 2024-01-22 J Not Corrected

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

Correction date: 2024-02-21

0657 2024-01-22 D Not Corrected

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

Correction date: 2024-02-21

0684 2024-01-22 D Not Corrected

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

Correction date: 2024-02-21

0689 2024-01-22 J Not Corrected

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

Correction date: 2024-02-21

0693 2024-01-22 D Not Corrected

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.

Correction date: 2024-02-21

0695 2024-01-22 D Not Corrected

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

Correction date: 2024-02-21

0730 2024-01-22 D Not Corrected

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

Correction date: 2024-02-21

0755 2024-01-22 D Not Corrected

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

Correction date: 2024-02-21

0761 2024-01-22 D Not Corrected

Ensure 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.

Correction date: 2024-02-21

0812 2024-01-22 F Not Corrected

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

Correction date: 2024-02-21

0835 2024-01-22 D Not Corrected

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Correction date: 2024-02-21

0880 2024-01-22 D Not Corrected

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction date: 2024-02-21

0908 2024-01-22 G Not Corrected

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Correction date: 2024-02-21

0919 2024-01-22 D Not Corrected

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

Correction date: 2024-02-21

0921 2024-01-22 E Not Corrected

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Correction date: 2024-02-21

0584 2023-11-08 D Not Corrected

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.

Correction date: 2023-11-30

0804 2023-10-30 D Not Corrected

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Correction date: 2023-11-30

0919 2023-10-30 E Not Corrected

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

Correction date: 2023-11-30

0623 2023-07-19 D Not Corrected

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

Correction date: 2023-08-14

0656 2023-06-21 D Not Corrected

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

Correction date: 2023-07-28

Penalties & Fines

Date Type Fine Amount
2024-01-22 Fine $25,324

About IVORY WELLNESS CENTER

IVORY WELLNESS CENTER is a medicare and medicaid certified nursing home in Norristown, Pennsylvania. The facility has 120 certified beds and currently houses 110 residents. It has received an overall quality rating of 2 out of 5 stars from CMS. The facility has 68 inspection deficiencies on record. Total fines assessed: $25,324 across 1 penalties. Registered nurse hours are 0.51 per resident per day.