As of April 24, 2024 Glen Brook Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center has spent 30 months as an SFF, and their most recent inspection was in December of 2023. 

GlenBrook Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center: Special Focus Facility Program 

The Special Focus Facility (SFF) Program, managed by the Center for Clinical Standards and Quality/Quality Safety & Oversight Group, identifies nursing homes that have a history of poor performance and have failed to meet certain health and safety standards.

This list indicates that Glen Brook Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center has been under increased scrutiny due to ongoing issues in areas like care quality, safety, and compliance with regulatory requirements. The facility, located on 801 East 16th Street Berwick PA, has not met specific standards, highlighting concerns about its ability to provide safe, effective care to residents. 

Glen Brook has faced multiple inspections revealing deficiencies that resulted in actual harm to residents. This includes issues such as inadequate staffing, poor care practices, and failure to meet required safety standards. The facility has received 1-star ratings for overall care, health inspections, and staffing, which are the lowest possible ratings from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

Being on the SFF list means the facility is under increased scrutiny from regulators and is required to make significant improvements. However, the fact that it remains on the list suggests ongoing concerns with its ability to provide safe, quality care to residents. This level of scrutiny is meant to push facilities like Glen Brook to address these deficiencies and make necessary changes to improve conditions for residents.

Why is Glen Brook on this List?

Glen Brook Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Berwick, PA, has several indicators that suggest it may not be the best facility for care. 

• History of Serious Violations: Glen Brook has been found to have caused actual harm to residents in multiple inspections, indicating consistent failures in providing safe and adequate care.
• Inadequate Staffing Levels: One of the significant issues contributing to the SFF designation is the facility’s chronic understaffing, particularly in CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) care, which is critical for meeting residents’ needs and ensuring their safety.
• Poor Health Inspections: Glen Brook has received low ratings on health inspections, reflecting ongoing concerns about the facility’s ability to comply with state and federal regulations designed to protect residents’ health and safety.

The facility also has a below-average rating for both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. For short-term rehabilitation, under 50% of residents were able to return home, which is lower than the state and national averages. It also has a slightly higher than average rate of emergency room visits at just under 11%. In long-term care, the facility has similar concerns. It has slightly fewer emergency room visits compared to the state average, but it still has room for improvement in infection prevention and maintaining residents’ self-care abilities. Although it has excellent weekend staffing, the nurse staffing is still below the state and national norms.

Additionally, Glen Brook has faced multiple health violations in its most recent inspection and has paid 20 fines in the last three years totaling over $373,000. These factors suggest that the facility may not provide the highest level of care and safety.

What The NHAA Had to Say About the Facility

The NHAA (Nursing Home Abuse Attorney) Watchlist is a resource aimed at helping individuals identify nursing homes that may have a history of abuse, neglect, or other safety concerns. It highlights facilities with significant deficiencies in their care practices and treatment of residents. The NHAA Watchlist tracks nursing homes that have been cited for serious violations, including those related to understaffing, poor care, or harmful conditions that affect the safety and well-being of residents.

Over an extended period, state inspectors found that Glen Brook caused harm to residents in 11 separate deficiencies between 2011 and 2021. Additionally, the center has received 1-star ratings across various critical areas, including overall care, health inspections, and staffing levels, which are the worst possible ratings given by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

One of the most alarming issues is the history of unsafe staffing levels, particularly in CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) care. The facility regularly staffed below the recommended 2.0 hours of CNA care per resident per day. They have an average of just 1.81 hours in 2022. This amount of staffing is considered unsafe and has been linked to poor care and increased risk of injury for residents. Furthermore, Glen Brook has faced a significant number of days with inadequate staffing, with 79.7% of days in 2022 falling below the minimum safe staffing level.

The facility’s placement on both the NHAA Watchlist and the SFF is cause for serious concern.

What Can KBA Attorneys Do for You?

At KBA, our nursing home attorneys are dedicated to helping victims of nursing home abuse and ensuring they receive the justice they deserve. Our experienced and compassionate team is committed to holding negligent facilities accountable and fighting for the rights of vulnerable residents. We understand the emotional and physical toll nursing home abuse can have on individuals and their families, and we work tirelessly to provide the legal support needed during such difficult times. Contact us if you have a loved one that has experienced abuse or neglect in a facility and you need a Pennsylvania Nursing Home attorney.

If you’re interested in learning more about Special Focus Facilities (SFF), and which facilities have a history of serious quality issues, we invite you to visit our page for more information. Our team is here to guide you every step of the way in protecting your loved ones and ensuring they are treated with the care and respect they deserve.