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SHIPPENSBURGI
SOUTH HAMPTON MANOR, L.P. :
Plaintiff,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 2005- ..1077 CIVIL TERM
JOHN C. SHATZER and
TERESA J. RICKER,
Defendants.
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
NOTICE
You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the
following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this complaint and notice are
served, by entering a written appearance persona!ly or by an attorney and filing in writing with
the court, your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if
you fail to do so, the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you
by the court without further notice for any money claimed in the complaint or for any other claim
or relief requested by the plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to
you.
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Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-3166
SHIPPENSBURGI
SOUTH HAMPTON MANOR, L.P. :
Plaintiff,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
NO.2005- 3011 CIVIL TERM
JOHN C. SHATZER and
TERESA J. RICKER,
Defendants.
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
COMPLAINT
NOW, comes Shippensburg/South Hampton Manor Limited Partnership ("Shippensburg
Health"), by and through its attorneys, O'BRIEN, BARIC & SCHERER, and files the within
Complaint and, in support thereof, sets forth the following:
1. Shippensburg/South Hampton Manor Limited Partnership is a Maryland limited
partnership duly authorized to conduct business in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant, John C. Shatzer, is an adult individual with a residence address of 121
Walnut Bottom Road, Shippensburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17257.
3. Defendant, Teresa J. Ricker, is an adult individual with a residence address of230
Meadow Drive, Shippensburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17257.
4. Shippensburg Health operates a resident skilled nursing facility (the "facility")
located at 121 Walnut Bottom Road, Shippensburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17257.
5. On or about December 16,2004, John C. Shatzer sought to be admitted to the
Shippensburg Health facility.
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6. On or about December 16, 2004, Teresa J. Ricker executed an Admission
Agreement to have John C. Shatzer admitted to the facility. A true and correct copy of the
Admission Agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and is incorporated.
7. On or about December 16, 2004, John C. Shatzer became a resident of the facility
and remains a resident as of the date offiJing of this Complaint.
8. A determination was made by the Cumberland County Assistance Office that John
C. Shatzer did not qualify for medical assistance. A true and correct copy of the denial of
medical assistance is attached hereto as Exhibit "B" and is incorporated by reference.
9. Upon information and belief, Teresa J. Ricker has been receiving the social
security benefits of John C. Shatzer during the period of time that John C. Shatzer has been a
resident of the facility.
10. At the time of filing, John C. Shatzer owes Shippensburg Health the sum of
$23,870.93 in accordance with the Statement attached hereto as Exhibit "C" and incorporated by
reference.
11. Demand has been made upon John C. Shatzer and Teresa J. Ricker to tender the
amount due and owing to Shippensburg Health.
COUNT I-BREACH OF CONTRACT
SHIPPENSBURG HEALTH v. JOHN C. SHATZER AND TERESA J. RICKER
12. Plaintiff incorporates by reference paragraphs one through eleven as though set
forth at length.
13. All conditions precedent to recovery under the Admission Agreement have been
fulfilled.
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14. Teresa J. Ricker, was obligated to use the assets and income of John C. Shatzer to
satisfy the debt due and owing to Shippensburg Health for the services and care provided to John
C. Shatzer by Shippensburg Health.
15. John C. Shatzer is obligated to pay the costs of his care provided by Shippensburg
Health which were not covered by a third party payor.
16. John C. Shatzer and Teresa J. Ricker have, without justification, failed and
refused to pay the amount due.
17. Teresa J. Ricker and John C. Shatzer have breached the Admission Agreement by
failing and refusing to pay for the services rendered.
18. The Admission Agreement provides, in relevant part, as follows: "If you or your
representative do not pay the money you owe us and we hire a collection agency or attorney you
agree to be liable for their fees and court costs."
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests judgment in its favor and against the Defendants for the
sum of$23,870.93, interest, costs, expenses, attorney fees and any additional amount coming due
to the date of award.
COUNT II- QUANTUM MERUIT
SHIPPENSBURG HEALTH v. JOHN C. SHATZER
19. Plaintiff incorporates by reference paragraphs one through eighteen as though set
forth at length.
20. During the period of his residency at the facility, John C. Shatzer has enjoyed the
benefit of care and services provided to him by Shippensburg Health.
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21. John C. Shatzer has failed and refused to pay for the costs of his care and services
provided by Shippensburg Health to him.
22. John C. Shatzer has been unjustly enriched by his use and enjoyment of the
services and care provided by Shippensburg Health without making payment therefor.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests judgment in its favor and against John C. Shatzer for
the sum of $23,870.93 plus costs, expenses and interest.
COUNT III-MONEY HAD AND RECEIVED
SHlPPENSBURG HEALTH v. TERESA J. RICKER
23. Plaintiff incorporates by reference paragraphs one through twenty-two as though
set forth at length.
24. During the period of John C. Shatzer's residency at the facility, Teresa 1. Ricker
has received the social security benefits of John C. Shatzer.
25. The proper use of those funds would have been to pay the costs of care accruing
for the care of John C. Shatzer.
26. At the time of receipt of these funds, Teresa J. Ricker knew she was obligated to
pay these funds over to Shippensburg Health for the costs of John C. Shatzer's care at the
facility.
27. Teresa 1. Ricker gave no consideration for the funds of John C. Shatzer received
by Teresa J. Ricker.
28. Demand has been made upon Teresa J. Ricker to tender the funds of John C.
Shatzer to Shippensburg Health and she has failed and refused to do so.
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WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests judgment in its favor and against requiring her to:
a) return the subject matter in specie;
b) pay over the value if Teresa J. Ricker has consumed the money in beneficial use;
c) pay its value if Teresa J. Ricker has disposed of the funds received; and
d) award costs, expenses and interest.
Respectfully submitted,
07\N, BARIC ~ SCHE~,~2
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David A. Baric, Esquire
LD. 44853
19 West South Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-6873
Attorney for Plaintiff
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VERIFICATION
The statements in the foregoing Complaint are based upon information which has been
assembled by my attorney in this litigation. The language ofthe statements is not my own. I
have read the statements; and to the extent that they are based upon information which I have
given to my cotmsel, thcy are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and
belief. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. S
4904 relating to unsworn falsifications to authorities.
DATE:
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HEALTH CARE CENTER
\21 Walnut Bottom Road
Shippensburg, Pennsylvania
17257-9005
(717) 530-8300
FAX (717) 530-8304
TTY 1-800-654-5984
ADMISSION AGREEMENT
This Agreement is between Shippensburg Health Care Center (the "Facility" or "we" and)
Idll.J C. ~lf""'1' ta.. (the "Resident" or "you") and, if you or the court have
designated an individual to act on your behalf, or there is another individual to act on your
behalf, or operation of law, '1"-6:>4. -;r ~ .....J,"" ("your representative"). A
checklist of the rights and responsibilities applicable to your representative is listed in Exhibit 1
and is incorporated into this Agreement.
Payinl! for Your Care
If you are applying to this facility as a private-pay resident, you must provide all financial
information requested by us. If we later find that the information you or your representative
provided was incomplete or inaccurate; we-will consider that as a breach of this Agreement
which gives us the right to pursue all legal remedies against you or your representative.
Who Can Be Reauired to Pay for Your Care
Only you and your insurer can be required to pay for your care. No other person, (i.e. a family
member, friend, neighbor, legal representative or guardian) can be required to pay from their
own funds for your care, although he or she may knowingly and voluntarily agree to guarantee
payment for the cost of your care. We require the person responsible for making payments on
your behalf to pay for your care under the terms of this contract in a timely manner.
If you are a beneficiary of Medicare, Medicaid or any other third-party payment plan, your
representative agrees to make all necessary payments from your funds. Your representative
could face a civil penalty for intentionally failing to pay required amounts from your funds and
could face a criminal penalty for abusing your funds.
Private Pay Residents
The items and services included in our daily rate is basic room, board and general nursing care as
required by your medical condition. Payment for items and services that are included in the
daily rate and is payable one month in advance and due on the first of each month. Items and
services included in your daily rate are listed in Exhibit 2.A.
You will be charged separately for additional items and services not included in our daily rates
such as special nursing care, special equipment, pharmacy charges, laboratory charges, medical
transportation and additional services such as telephone expense, dry cleaning, beauty and barber
services and newspapers. Items and services for which you will be charged are listed in Exhibit
2.8. Payment for these additional items and services are due after you have requested them, and;
you have received and have been billed for them. Within 30 days of receiving an item or service,
EXHIBIT "An
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If you or your representative do not pay the money you owe us and we hire a collection agency
or attorney, you agree to be liable for their fees and court costs.
Private Duty Nurses Geriatric Aides
If you want a private duty nurse or a private duty geriatric aide, you are responsible for selecting
a person licensed and/or certified according to Pennsylvania laws and regulations. You are also
responsible for paying him or her and for letting us know that you have hired one. The person
you hire is not an employee or agent of the facility, but he or she must meet our standards and
follow our policies and procedures. Employees of the Facility may not serve as private duty
nurses or private duty geriatric aides.
RoJdine Your Bed if You Leave the Facilitv
If you are hospitalized or on leave from the Facility, we will hold your bed for you as follows:
A. If you are private-pay resident, or are receiving inpatient care reimbursed under Medicare
Program (and you are not covered under Medicaid), unless you notify us otherwise, we
will hold your bed for as long as you pay for it at the daily rate you are currently being
charged.
B. If Medicaid pays for part or all of your nursing home care and you need to be
hospitalized, we will hold your bed for up to the maximum number of days required by
this state, currently 15 days. If you leave for any other reason, we will hold your bed for
up to the maximum number of days required by this state, currently 18 days. You have a
right to be readmitted to the facility to the first available appropriate bed. While we are
holding your bed, you are still required to pay the Facility any amount for which you are
liable as determined by the Medicaid Program.
,c. If you have applied for Medicaid, your bed will be reserved in accordance with Paragraph
B. However, if you are found to be ineligible for Medicaid, then you are required to pay
for the bed as a private pay resident as described in Paragraph A.
D. Other third-party payers mayor may not have a bed hold policy. We will discuss this ifit
applies to you.
Your Rieht to Make ComDlaints and Suef!:est Chanf!:es in Policies and Services
As a nursing home resident, you have many rights according to State and F ederallaw. These are
described in detail in Exhibit 6, which is attached and is part of this Contract.
You may make complaints about your care in the Facility and you may also suggest changes in
the policies and services of the Facility. You will not be harassed or discriminated against for
making a complaint or suggesting a change in a policy or service. You may present your
complaints to facility, management company or to one of the following State agencies:
Larry D. Cottle, LNHA
Administrator
Shippensburg Health Care Center
121 Walnut Bottom Road
Shippensburg, P A 17257
717-530-8300
Peter E. Perini, Sr.
President
Magnolia Management, Inc.
1710 Underpass Way
Hagerstown, MD 21740
301-745-8700
Ombudsman
Office of Aging
16 West High Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
717-240-6110
717-532-7286 Ext. 6110
Department of Health
100 North Cameron Street
2nd Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17101
717-783-3790
Your Ril!ht to Make Decisions
You have the right to make your own medical decisions and to manage your personal affairs. If
you become disabled, it may be necessary for someone else to make decisions for you. For this
reason, we recommend that you have a living will and/or advance directive for medical decisions
and a financial Power of Attorney but you are not required to do so. See Exhibit 7 for a
description of your legal rights to decide about your future medical treatment.
Transfer, Relocation and Discharl!e
You have the right to remain here, and you may not be transferred, relocated or discharged
against your will, except for the following reasons: (1) A medical reason (i.e. the facility cannot
provide the kind of care that you need, your condition has improved so that you no longer need
Jhe care we provide, or a medical emergency arises; (2) Your welfare or the welfare of other
residents or staff; (3) Nonpayment for a stay, or (4) the Facility ceases to operate.
If we decide that you should be transferred or discharged, we will notify you, and an immediate
family member or legal representative, by letter 30 days in advance. If you are transferred
because of an emergency situation, we will provide the required notice as soon as practicable.
The letter will contain the reasons for the transfer or discharge and its effective date. The letter
will also tell you how you can appeal our decision to transfer or discharge you.
If you are discharged involuntarily, we will attempt to make other appropriate arrangements for
your care. However, if other arrangements are not available, your representative agrees to accept
you into his or her custody if it is medically appropriate.
Your Ril!ht to End This Contract
If you decide to end this Contract and leave the Facility, you must pay your bill before you leave.
You must give us five (5) days written notice to tenninate this contract. If you leave before the
end of that time, you must still pay for each day of the required notice.
In the event you die while a resident of the facility, your representative is responsible for making
the funeral arrangements. We will notify your representative immediately. If we are unable to
reach your representative, we will contact the funeral home of your choice to facilitate
arrangements.
Additional Documents
It is not possible to cover everything that is important to your stay in our Facility in the body of
this Contract. Therefore, we have included additional important documents as Exhibits. These
Exhibits are part of this Contract. Please verify that you received the Exhibits and that the
contents of the Exhibits were explained to you by placing your initials on the line next to the
description of each Exhibit.
'1J'~Exhibit 1. Rights and Obligations of Representatives.
--t:J t. Exhibit 2. For Private Pay Residents:
(a) Items and serVices covered by daily rate.
(b) Items and services not covered by daily rate.
U Exhibit 3. How to Apply For and Use Medicare and Medicaid Benefits.
~J.f. Exhibit 4. (a) Items and Services Covered by Medicaid.
(c) Items and Services Not Covered by Medicaid.
~ Exhibit 5. Physicians Who Practice at the Facility.
~ Exhibit 6. Legal Rights of Pennsylvania to Decide Future Medical Treatment.
.-e:S~. Exhibit 7. Policies and Procedures Concerning Your Personal Funds and Your
Personal Property.
~ ~. R'Exhibit 8. Services Provided by Outside Health Care Providers.
Chan2es in Law
Any provision of this Contract that is found to be invalid or unenforceable as a result of a change
in State or Federal law will not invalidate the remaining provisions of this Contract. If there are
services we have agreed to provide that are later found to be impossible to render as a result of a
change in State or Federal law, it is agreed that to the extent possible, the Resident and the
Facility will continue to fulfill our respective obligations under this Contract consistent with the
law.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Contract on this~, day of
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Witness
Witness
Resident
If the Resident has been adjudicated disabled or the Resident's doctor determines that the
Resident is incapable of understanding or exercising his or her rights and responsibilities, the
Facility may require the signature of another person on this contract. The other person may be:
(1) An appointed healthcare agent under an advance directive for medical care; (2) A guardian or
Power of Attorney ofthe person; @A surrogate or family member.
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ResponsibleCParty (Name)
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Title: Indicate whether you are (1), (2) or (3)
EXHIBITS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Exhibit 1
Rights and Obligations of Representatives.
Exhibit 2
For Private Pay Residents:
A. Items and Services Covered by Daily Rate
B. Items and Services Not Covered by Daily Rate.
Exhibit 3
How to Apply For and Use Medicare and Medicaid Benefits.
Exhibit 4
A.
C.
Items and Services Covered by Medicaid.
Items and Services Not Covered by Medicaid.
Exhibit 5
Physiciatts Who Practice at the Facility.
Exhibit 6
Legal Rights of Pennsylvanian's to Decide About Future Medical
Treatment.
Exhibit 7
Policies and Procedures Concerning YOur Personal Funds and
Your Personal Property.
Exhibit 8
Services Provided by Outside Health Care Providers.
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EXHIBIT 1
RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF REPRESENTATIVE
- The 'Representative shall-have the right to be notified by the Facility of any event or. occurrence
, involving the Resident, which directly affects any obligation- of the1Representativeunder this .,,'
"Agreement." Representative agrees to' assume y independently, ., under-' this"Agreement; the
following, obligations and'is entitled to the following. rightS,r,as indicated~by,'Representative's
initials accompanying any of the following provisions:
'. . Representative agrees to be' responsible for ensuring, that any'payment "froni.'th'e"tesident to'
which the Facility is. entitled'pursuant'to this Agreement shall.,be,paid,.ta,the>Eaeility in a
timely maimer. In the event the Resident is a beneficiary of Medicare, Medicaid or any other
third-party payment plan, Representative agrees to ensure that all co-payments, co-insurance
or charges and fees for non-covered items and services, together with any late fees as
. described. under this Agreement, shall be paid from the Resident's funds.. ,Representative is
subject to' a: civil 'penalty. for willful violation' of theagreement~o"distribute'the'Resident' s
funds to the facility.
· (Unless the Representative voluntarily agrees to act as guarantor), Representative shall be
responsible for any payments required under' this Agreement only to ,the extent. of the
Resident's funds.
.. ResidenUs applying for admission on private pay. basis, and Representative, agrees to, assist ,
the Resident in providing' all financial'infurmation required by the Facility. to detennine the
extent of the Resident's resources. If it is ever detennined the Representative participated in
the disclosure of incomplete or inaccurate information, the incomplete or inaccurate
disclosure shall be deemed a material breach of this Agreement and the Facility reserves the
right to pursue all available legal remedies against the Representative, including but not
limited to an action for breach of contract.
· Representative is signing this Agreement as a duly authorized agent such as an appointed
healthcare agent under an advance directive or guardian appointed by a court. A copy of all
supporting documentation for this representation is attached to this Agreement.
· Representative, is signing this. Agreement on Resident's behalf; based upon a physician's
certificate, a copy of which is attached to this Agreement, certifying that Resident does not
possess the capability to understand his or her rights and responsibilities.
· Representative agrees that in the event of the Resident's death, Representative shall take
responsibility of all burial arrangements for the Resident and for removal of all personal
property from the Facility.
(Exhibit 1, Continued)
. If it is the desire of the Resident or Representative to obtain the supplemental services of
private duty nurses in accordance with the requirements described under this Agreement,
, Representative agrees to be responsible fQJc arranging independently for those services,
including ensuring any payment.
. , Representative agrees. that in. the event the Resident's private funds ,are'. exhausted during the
,. , Resident~s.stay and,theResident is:eligible to apply for benefits undel'.theMedicaid'Program,
, the Representative shall' assist the Resident and then Facility' with . any application for
Medicaid benefits. " Representative, further agrees to. act; ;oTI;behalf':of-the',Resident,. to
" , facilitate any Medicare; . Veterans Administration' or other third"party. benefits. which. may be
available to cover the cost of Resident's care at the Facility.
. ' In the event the resident seeks to terminate this Agreement, the Representative agrees to
ensure that all notices required under this Agreement are provided to Facility.
,. In the event of an involuntary termination of this Agreement, if.other.arrangements
acceptable to the Resident cannot be made, the Representative agrees to accept the, Resident
into the Representative's custody, if medically appropriate.
. Representative has.,the right to copies of the following documents and any amendment to
them: Representative further acknowledges receipt of the following documents, which may
be amended from tlme-to-time.
1. A copy ofthis Admission Agreement.
2. A list of the Facility's rates, subject to amendment on'thirty-(30) days notice, and a
description of charges for services not included.
3. A list of health care providers offering services at the facility.
. Representative acknowledges the Facility's right to any legal remedies available under law
for Representative's breach of this Agreement.
EXHIBIT 2.A
Private Pav Residents
A. Items and Services Included in the Dailv Rate
The items and services included in the daily rate, and their related charges, are listed below:
Description of Items and Services Included in the Dailv Rate
1. Room
2. Board
3. Social Services
4. Nursing Care, including:
a. The administration of prescribed medications, treatments and diets.
b. The provision of care to prevent skin breakdown, bedsores and deformities.
c. The provision of care necessary to encourage the resident from accident, injury and
infection.
d. The provision of care necessary to encourage, assist and train theresident in self -care and
group activities.
5. Other: Activities
Total Dailv Room Rates (effective July 1, 2003)
Special Care
Program
Private Rooms
$179.00
$189.00
Semi-Private Rooms
$164.00
$184.00
Triple/Quad Rooms
$152.00
$174.00
Medicare co-pay:
$105.00
EXHIBIT 2.B
ITEMS AND SERVICES NOT COVERED BY THE DAILY RATE
The following items and services are not covered by the Facility's basic daily ,rate:
Item or Service
Physician Services
Medications
Prescribed Dietary Supplements
Personal Dry Cleaning, Personal Linens
Telephone
Television Service
Beauty/Barber Shop Services
Clothing
Sundry Pharmaceutical
Ambulance Service, Medical Transportation
IV Therapy
X-Ray Services
Medical-Nursing Supplies
Dental, Podiatrist and Opthamology Services
Physical, Speech and Occupational Therapy Services
Oxygen
Newspaper, Periodicals
Lab Services
Specialized and/or specially ordered medical services/equipment
Guest meals
(Exhibit 2.B, Continued)
ITEMS AND SERVICES NOT COVERED BY THE DAILY RATE
(refer to the Ancillary Charge List for additional costs)
Item
Charge '
Telephone
Direct bill from telephone company
, Television/Cable per month
$7.00 per month
, BeautylBarber Shop Services:
Permanent
Haircuts and Blow-dry
Hair Sets
Cut Only
Color'
$35.00
$10.25
$8.25
$8.25
$30.00
Personal Laundry
$45.00 per month
Personal Dry Cleaning
Same as billed by c1earier
Physical Therapy Service
Determined by level of care required
Occupational/Speech Therapy'
Determined by level of care required
IV Therapy
Charge list will be provided by contract
pharmacy prior to delivery of services
Aerosol Therapy
Determined by level of care required
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Shippensburg Health Care Center cordially invites family members, guests and friends to join
our Resident's at meal times.
The prices for guest trays, effective July I, 2001 are as follows:
Breakfast A
Breakfast B
Lunch A
Lunch B
Dinner A
Dinner B
$4.00
$4.00
$4.00
$4.00
$4.00
$4.00
Will be sei-ved at 7:00 AM
($3.77 + .23 state tax) served at 7:30 AM
Will be served at 12:00 PM
($3.77 + .23 state tax) served at 12:30 PM
Will be served at5:00 PM
($3.77 + .23 state tax) served at 5:30 PM
*The Resident's will be assigned their meal times upon admission.
Meals can be paid for at the Receptionists' desk. In order to prepare sufficient quantities we
require a 2-hour notice to prepare guest tray.
EXHIBIT 3
The following summarizes the Medicare and Medicaid programs. It also tells you who to call for
more detailed information. If you have questions, our staff will also help you.
, What's Covered - Medicare
1. Care in a hospital
2. 100 days of skilled care in a nursing home. Medicare provides full coverage for the first
20 days. You must make a 'co-payment after that. Thefollowing services are, examples
of skilled care:
a. Injections & feedings given through an IV
b. Tube feedings
c. Application of a dressing that involved prescription medication
d. Treatment of stage 3 or 4 bedsores
3. Medically necessary doctor's services.
What's Covered - Medicaid
Medicaid is a comprehensive program that will cover most of the costs 'of a nursing home stay.
See Exhibit4 for information about covered and non-covered items.
Your Contribution - Medicare
,'Medicare does not pay 100% of the cost of covered services.' You will be required to pay part of
the charges. Your payment may be called a "co-payment", "deductible" or ."premiurn",
depending on the type of care provided. If you receive Medicaid, Medicaid will pay for any
payment that you are responsible for under Medicare.
Your Contribution - Medicaid.
Depending on your income and assets, you may be required to make a contribution toward the
cost of your care. The amount of any contribution will be decided by the local Board of
Assistance.
Who's Elie:ible - Medicare
People 65 years old orolderwho are eligible to collect old-age benefits under Social Security are
eligible. PersonS who receive Social Security disability benefits for at least 24 months, or have
been found eligible' for Medicare', by the Social Security Administration because they have end
stage renal disease requiring regular dialysis or kidney transplant are also eligible.
Who's Elie:ible ~ Medicaid,
Eligibility depends on whether your income and assets are below certain levels:
1. Income: You should consult the local Board of Assistance to find out whether your
income makes you eligible. That phone number is listed on the next page. If you qualify,
$30 per month of your income is protected for your personal use while in the Facility.
(Exhibit 3, Continued)
2. Assets: The Cumberland County Board of Assistance will also be able to evaluate your
assets and tell you whether you qualifY. The following are examples of things not
counted as assets.
a. Your house if your spouse lives there.
b. Household goods.
c. A certain amount of cash.
d. " Personal Property in your possession in the Nursing home.
e. A certain amount of money for burial arrangements.
How to Aoolv - Medicare
Contact the local Social Security Office at the following address:
Social Security Office
401 E. Louther Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(800) 772-1213
(717) 243-0085
How to Aoolv - Medicaid
Contact the local County Board of Assistance at the following address:
Board of Assistance
33 Westminister Drive
Carlisle, PA 17013
(800) 269-0173
(717) 249-2929
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Whom to Contact ifvou have a Ouestion or Problem - Medicare
If Medicare denies a claim, you have the right to appeal the denial. You may appeal by writing
to: Aetna Medicare Claim Administration
501 Office Center Building
Fort Washington, PA 19034
(215) 643-7200
Whom to Contact ifvou have a Question or Problem - Medicaid
If your application for Medicaid is denied, your coverage is tenninated, or a service is not
covered, you may appeal in writing to:
County Board of Assistance Office
33 Westminister Drive
P.O. Box 599
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-2929
(800) 269-0173
(Exhibit 3, Continued)
Whom to Contact if yOU have Incurred Medical EXDenses Drior to your MA Effective Date
Medicare - Not 'applicable
'.;~vWhom to Contact if vou.' have 'Incurred Medical EXDenses Drior to.your:MA Effective,Date .
- Medicaid ' '
. " Medical bills that you received in the 3 months prior to' receiving. Medicaid>may, be.'covered by
Medicaid. Contact:
County Board of Assistance Office
33 Westminister Drive
P.O. Box 599
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-2929
(800) 269-0'173
EXHIBIT 4.A
A. Items and Services Covered bv the Medicaid Per Diem Rate
" .. _ . : Regular ro01I1;ilietary. services, social services and othec'Services'required-tO' meet
, certification standards, medical. and surgical supplies;' and the use of equipment
and facilities.
. '. _ ,;, GeneralnursingiserVices,' including but not.l.imited, to',',adrninistrationiQf':oxygen
"and" related; medications; handfeeding, incontinency.:~car,e;\I,tray,,'serv.ice' and
enemas.
_ , Basic Beauty/Barber Services. The facility: must provide shampooing and hair
care which is considered necessary for hygiene. The facility must infarin the
resident of the types and frequency ofthe services provided.
_ Items furnished routinely and relatively uniformly 'toall'residents, such as water
pitchers, basins, and bedpans.
-Items ,furnished, distributed, or used individually in':.small quantIties such as
alcohol, applicators, cotton balls, bandcaids;antacids;' aspirin (and other
nonIegend drugs ordinarily kept on hand), suppositories;ai1d tongue depressors..
_ Items used. by individual residents but which ,are reusable'and'expected to be
available such as ice bags, bed rails, canes, crutches, walkers, wheelchairs,
traction equipment, and other durable medical equipment.
"
_ Special dietary supplements used for tube feeding or oral feeding, such as
elemental high nitrogen diets, even if written as a prescription item by a
physician.
- Laundry services for other than personal clothing.
_ Non-emergency.medical transportation services.
_ Other special medical services of a rehabilitative, restorative, or maintenance
nature, designed to restore or sustain the resident's physical and social capacities.
- Personal care items including a patient gown, shampoo, skin lotion, comb, brush,
toothpaste, toothbrush, and denture cream.
EXHIBIT 4.B
B. Items and Services Not Covered bv the Medicaid Per Diem Rate
. Medical expenses such as, but not limited to:
. Health insurance premiums.
. ,Visits by a non-participating, physician. other than: appraved' by the, nursing care
facility.
. . Emergency ambulance services,' if the ambulance. company doeg;:not accept'MA.
. Over-the-counter medications, which are a particular brand not supplied by the
nursing facility. For example, the nursing facility must provide aspirin, but the
patient:.may request and buy a specific brand of pain reliever, such as' Excedrin
PM, or Tylenol.
. Hearing aids and batteries.
. . Specialized Beauty/Barber Shop services.
. . Diapers, if the resident wants a style or brand.which" is,'not'provided, by the
nursing care facility.
. Personal care items of the resident's choice ifhe prefers them instead ofthe items
provided by the nursing care facility. This includes items such as brushes, combs,
toothbrushes, cosmetics, etc.
EXHIBIT 5
PHYSICIANS WHO PRACTICE AT THE FACILITY
Dr. Yogindra S. Balhara, M.D.
761 Fifth Avenue
Chambersburg, P A 17201
(717) 261-2583
. Dr. William Kramer, M.D.
144 South Eighth Street
Chambersburg;. P A 17201
(717) 264-6511
Dr:Paul Orange, M.D.
4225 Lincoln Way East
Fayetteville, PA 17222
(717) 352-3616
, Dr,:BaxterDrewWellmon, n, D.O.,P.C.
127 ,Walnut Bottom Road
Shippensburg, P A 17257
(717) 532~3211
Dr. Hong S, Park, M.D.
120 North Seventh Street
Chambersburg, P A 17201
(717) 267-7735
EXHIBIT 6
LEGAL RIGHTS OF PENNSYLVANIANS TO DECIDE ABOUT HEALTH CARE
. You Have the Ri!!ht to Decide About Your Health Care
, Adults,generally'havc:' the" right- to decide if they want medicaL treatment,i,un1ess" they are not.. " .'
. "competent.\" ThiS" right includeS" decisions about treatments that extend life;: Iife,:support machines,.
or feeding tubes.
.,,- SOIrletimes; 'an,accident'or; illness takes away' a'person'sability,tmmake,health.'care'clJ.oices,' But"... .
". . ,;.the 'decisionscstill:must be made,'. If you.' are'unableto;makecthem;.":OtheFS"~wilk,:;The):"wiThtdecide .
. ", ,:.. based on your. wisheS", ,or your best interests if your wishes are'unknown.
,Pennsylvania law gives'you the right to make many health care decisions'in advance. One way . ,.. ..,
to do this is by using a written advance directive to name an agent to make your health care '
decisions if you cannot. A written advance directive can also state your treatment preferences,
especially about life sustaining procedures.
Namin!! a Health Care A!!ent
You. can name' anyone to' be your health care agent. The"only"'exception is"that;. in, general,
someone who works where you are receiving your care cannot be your agent. . Your agent can be
a family member or a friend.
. .,You 'choose:when. your agent-can decide for you - right away; jf'you.,want; ori only' after two '
,', doctors agree that you arenotabJe.to.decide for,yourself 'Youalsd,choose.thc::kinds,KJfuecisions; ,",,,
. your agentcan'make for you.' For example,. ifyou.want, you can ,give your, agent very broad'
power to decide about life.sustaining treatment. Pick your health care agent very carefully.'
Make sure your agent knows what you want. Your agent will then follow your wishes, even if
your friends or family disagree.
Usin!! Advance Directives
There are many ways to use an advance directive. A living will is a type of written advance
directive that states your wishes on life-sustaining treatments. It usually comes into affect when
a person will die very soon from an incurable condition. It can also be used when a person is
permanently unconscious (Ill a vegetative state).
You can make a broader written advance directive for other health care issues too. For example,
you can decide whether you want life-sustaining treatment if you are in an end-stage condition:.
An end-stage condition is an advanced, progressive, and incurable condition resulting in
complete dependency.
What Happens HYou Do Not Make an Advance Directive?
No one can deny you health care because you do not have an advance directive. But you should
know what happens legally if you do not.
(Exhibit 6, Continued)
. ,
Pennsylvania law allows a surrogate to make medical decisions for you if you have not named a
health care agent and are no longer able to decide treatment issues yourself. Then, your closest
,," . relative, would be asked' to' make health. care' decisions' for you. . Y OUC'.spouse;. 'adult:chi1dren,"., ,,"
parents,or adult brother~ and sisters;' in that order, are considered' your closest relatives;' If these
.' relatives.lare not available, another.relative or' close friend . can 'make. decisions for.you.. .A
. " .. ,surrogate;" though,'mighthave less" authority to :. decide. against: life"Sustainiilg procedures,than ' a'. " '
health care agent.
;..,. .
i' IJ[.there. is 'nooneto be. a :surrogate, .a' court. might have .to:;' appoint 'a" guardian ,to:'inlikeyour.
.,. "medical decisions: The guardian,might' be. somebody who does'not-:.know''Y0u'personally-,.','''' "
HowDoYon Get More Information?
This summary. does not cover every issue.' If you have legal questions about your rights, please
speakto a lawyer. Also talk to your health care provider aboutthe.medical.issues imrolved,in
,. , " .".' .,.<".youc,care:; Tell those "caring for you about your 'decisions'anckgive:.them.Ja;lcopy;;Of"any.:advance " ,',
difective.
For a free copy. of a Living Will or Advance Directive form contact:
State Representative Jeff Coy
39 West King Street
Shippensburg; P A 17257
(717) 532-1707
or
Cumberland County Office of Aging
Human Service Building
16 West High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 532-7286 Ext. 6110
(717) 240-6110
EXHIBIT 7
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES CONCERNING YOUR PERSONAL FUNDS
AND YOUR PERSONAL PROPERTY
A Your Rights:
L ' You" have the right to ,keep and use your"personaL.property,..:incIuding some
furnishings and clothing, so long as there is emlUgh:spac~and':othefI:esidents are .
not inconvenienced. ' You also have the' right" tosecurfty'for your-personal
possessions.
2:.' . , . ,You have'the'rightto:manage' your financiai.1lffaiFssunless~a'/eolJrt)-detennine&. that
you, are", incapacitated ,.. or the" Social ..Security\~.<AdII1inistfatiotil'llSelects a
. representative to receive Social Security funds'for your use and benefit.
3. We cannot require you to deposit your personal funds, with us. You may,
however, choose any person to manage your funds, including the Facility.
4. If you decide to have us manage yourpersorial.funds,you'may,withrlni.w-your
money that .we keep in the Facility. during. the;'FacilityZs; ,business: hOurSL "If we
. have deposited any of your funds in a bank, 'YOli':may obtain' those 'funds within
three bankingdays,providedthe funds have cleared.
5. If you. ,need help to' perfonn y:our bankingAransactions,i you', may.; give, the
,administrator.. of ;,ourFacility legal, authority. to '.access' your' account. This
authority. is called "representative' payee," To give the administrator this
authority, you will need to complete a special form.
6. You and your personal representative have the right, during normal business
hours, to inspect our written records that concern your personal funds. '
7. You and your personal representative have a right to file a complaint if either of
you believes that your funds, valuables or other assets have been stolen or
damaged. The agencies to contact in order to make a complaint are listed below:
a. The Cumberland County Office of Aging
Attn: Ombudsman
Human Services Building
16 West High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 532-7286 Ext. 61I0
(717) 240-6110
(Exhibit 7, Continued)
b. Cumberland Caunty Board of Assistance
3 3 Westminster Drive
. P.O. Box 599
Carlisle, PA 170'13
(717) 249-2929 .
(80'0') 269-0'173
c. . The Department of Health
Divisian of Nursing Care Facilities
100' Narth Cameron Street
2nd Floor
Harrisburg, PA 1710'1
(717) 783-3790'
B. Our Responsibilities:
,.If'''' ,We, will! provide a' reasonable. amaunt aft'secureispaced'ou,'you.ta,ikeep.:yaur
"clothing and other personal property.: We must; investigate .anydamage,to:'orJoss
afyour persanal property.
, '2.' :.""If'you'want us to manage $5D:DO"or.:.Jess;of'youriperscfualduridsy,we. wilLdeposit.
. ". , this moneym ,a non-interest bearing' account orapettyea-sllifund:
',' 3;... m'yau"want'us :to'. manage' more' than-.:$50:DO'.Of>,youI"'personahfundsp'\Ve..will'
, depasit this 'money in an interest bearing, accauntthat.. is insured, by the. federal.
government. This account will be separate fram the accaunts we use to operate
the facility. In addition, we will credit you with all interest earned on your
maney.
4. We will maintain a full, complete and separate accounting of your personal funds.
We will alsO' provide you with a quarterly statement af the activity af your
account.
5. If you' receive, Medicaid benefits, we will natifY yail if yaur account balance
becomes too high. If you are to' remain eligible for Medicaid, your account
balance must be under a certain dallar limit that is established by the Federal
government and changes periodically. . .
6. We may not use your personal funds to' pay for an item or service that Medicare
ar Medicaid cavers.
7. We will maintain adequate fire and theft coverage to protect your funds and
personal property that are kept at the Facility. We shall also abtain a surety bond
or otherwise assure the security of your personal funds that are deposited with the
Facility.
(Exhibit 7, Continued)
8. If you are discharged, there are several things we must do:
a. .We will ensure the return of your personal funds in our, possession. If we
have depositedyour..personal funds in a bank account;. we will, ensure. that '
this' money is made available to you' o.your, authorized 'representative
within 30 days.
" b," ',!f;we are. your' representative payee;for~Social"Sec,urity., benefits;"",we will
, ,promptly ask 'the Social Security' Administration": to'nlune a new
, " . representative payee and'we will transfer-'younnoneytothat'personi'
9. In the event of your death, there are several things we must do:
a. We will convey your personal funds and a final accounting of those funds
to the,person'in charge of administering,your-:estate within.30 days. We
will;immediately notifY, any' govemment'agencyAhatpaid.:,for,alLor.,part' of
your care in our Facility. That agency, 'shall have the right to assist us in
, determining what to do with your property.
. b. ..': Ifa' government agency, did not pay for your care;' wewill,immediately
. notifY,.your. representative or next of Icin,todeterm:it1e'.what..to.do'with your
, property.
c. If we have your funds, valuables or otheI: assets, in our possession, we will
hold them until. the appointed personal representative of your estate
presents a copy of the certified Letters of Administration to us. All
conveyance of personal funds will be by check made payable "To the
Estate of. . . ".
d. We will make reasonable attempts to locate your personal representative
and your heirs. If no claim is made on your funds, valuables or other
assets in our possession within six weeks of your death, we will write the
State Office of the Comptroller for direction.
10. Ifwe are in possession of your funds, valuables or other assets for more than one
year from the date of your transfer or discharge, we will transfer your funds, any
interest on your funds, and your valuables or other assets to the State Office of the
Comptroller's Office of any account(s) in your name of which we have
knowledge.
EXHIBIT 8
SERVICES PROVIDED BY OUTSIDE REALTIi CARE PROVIDERS
, , ,,' . Some. ofthe. services available.in the Facility; such'as pharmacy, services, are, pro.v.ided by outside '
','healtlr careproviders:"These services; and information about the' providers; , appear below. . You '
are free ta pick your own provider or to use one of those listed below:
_
Type'of Service
Provider's Name,
Address and
Telephone Number
, Whether we have
a'finanCial
. , . ,Interest in
the Provider
Physician
Dr. Y ogindra Balhara
761 Fifth Avenue
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 264-6185
No
X-Ray Services
Mobil X-Ray Services
The ChambersburgHospital
112 N. Seventh Street
Chambersburg, P A 17201
(717) 267-6356
No
Lab Services
The Chambersburg Hospital
112 N. Seventh Street
Chambersburg, P A 17201
(717) 267-7153
No
Phannaceutical
Pharmacare
Route 3, Box 3-A
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-1773
No
Podiatrist
Dr. Peter Holdaway
1936 Scotland Avenue
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 264-5211
No
Podiatrist
Dr. Kirk Davis, D.P.M.
601 Wayne Avenue
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 267-2255
No
(Exhibit 8, Continued)
TVl'e of Service
Dentist
Hospital
fupatient or
Emergency
Room
Provider's Name,
Address and
Telephone Number
Whether we have
a financial
Interest in
the Provider
Health Drive
. 928JaymorRoad
Silite C-190
'Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 942-9950 FAX (215) 942-9954
No
Carlisle Hospital
Chambersburg Hospital
Fulton Co. Medical Center
Hershey Medical Center
Waynesboro Hospital
No
No
No
No
No
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NOTICE TO APPLICANT
~., BENEFIT
,
I 31ST ANCE
L vrlECK
B.JGlBLE B.J~Jt..e: PENDING
1-800-269-0173.717-240-2700
DEPARTMENT OF PUBUC WElFARE
CUMBERlAND COUNTY ASSISTANCE OFFICE
33 WESTMINSTER DRIVE
P. o. BOX 599
CARLISLE, PA 17013-0599
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YOUR RECENT APPLICATION HAS BEEN REVIEWEO ANO YOUR ELIGIBILITY
HAS BEEN DETERMIIJED FOR THE BENEFITS SHOWN BELOW
o MEDICAL
ASSISTANCE
Mertha first check which may be a special am~1 you wm ~eive $
o Twice a Month 0 Once a Month. [J In the Mail
o You have a patient pay liability of $
for the period beginning and ending
D At the Bank
o Effective Date
o FOOD
STAMPS
YouwiD~eive$
a month from
for the month(s) of then you will receive food stamps in the amount of $
to 0 In tf:Ie Mall 0 At the Bank
'>4
Level of care authorized
a month toward your care.
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Utility Installation
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$
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INSURANCE COST ON HOME
TOTAL SHELTER COST
Name
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SHIPPENSBURG HEALTH CARE CTR
121 WALNUT BOTTOM RD
SHIPPENSBURG, PA 17257
Facility Phone: 717-530-8300
Resident: JOHN SHATZER
Statement Date: 05/19/05
Teresa Ricker
230 MEADOW DRIVE
Shippensburg, PA 17257
Date
Service
Through
Qty Description
Amount
Sub Total as of 04/30/05
14,338.73
Charaes
05/31/05
Sub Total
Balance
4,898.00
4,898.00
19,236.73
05/01105
05/31/05 31 Room Charges
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Cash Receipts/Adiustments
Sub Total
Balance
-11.80
-94.00
-105.80
19,130.93
05/12/05
05/12/05
01/16/05
01/16/05
01/16/05
01/16/05
Payment
Payment
Proiected Prebill Charaes
06/01/05 06/01/05 06/30105 30 Prebill Room Charges
Sub Total
Total Amount Due
4,740.00
4,740.00
23,870.93
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SOUTH HAMPTON MANOR, L.P. :
Plaintiff,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
NO. 2005- 3077 CIVIL TERM
JOHN C. SHATZER and
TERESA J. RICKER,
Defendants.
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
PRAECIPE TO ENTER DEFAULT JUDGMENT
PURSUANT TO Pa.R.c.P. 1037
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please enter judgment in favor of the Plaintiff, Shippensburg/South Hampton Manor, L.P.
and against the Defendant, John C. Shatzer, for failure to file an answer to the Complaint of
Plaintiff.
A true and correct copy ofthe Notice of Default is appended hereto as Exhibit "A."
A true and correct copy ofthe Certificate of Mailing for the Notice of Default is appended
hereto as Exhibit "B." I certify that the Notice of Default was given in accordance with
Pa.R.C.P.237.1.
Plaintiff requests judgment in the amount of$23,870.93 as set forth in the Complaint.
Respectfully submitted,
O'B~EN BARIC WERER
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David A. Baric, Esquire
1.D. # 44853
19 West South Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-6873
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NO. 2005- 3077 CIVIL TERM
JOHN C. SHATZER and
TERESA J. RICKER,
Defendants.
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
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John c. Shatzer
121 Walnut Bottom Road
Shippensburg, Pennsylvania 17257
Date of Notice: July 14,2005
IMPORTANT NOTICE
YOU ARE IN DEFAULT BECAUSE YOU HAVE FAILED TO ENTER A WRITTEN
APPEARANCE PERSONALLY OR BY ATTORNEY AND FILE IN WRITING WITH THE
COURT YOUR DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE CLAIMS SET FORTH AGAINST
YOU. UNLESS YOU ACT WITHIN TEN DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A
JUDGMENT MAYBE ENTERED AGAINST YOU WITHOUT A HEARING AND YOU
MAY LOSE YOUR PROPERTY OR OTHER IMPORTANT RIGHTS. YOU SHOULD TAKE
i THIS NOTICE TO A LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR
CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE FOLLOWING OFFICE TO FIND
OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
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Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone: (717) 249-3166
David A. Baric, Esquire
19 West South Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
(717) 249-6873
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SHIPPENSBURGI
SOUTH HAMPTON MANOR, L.P. :
Plaintiff,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 2005- 3077 CIVIL TERM
JOHN C. SHATZER and
TERESA J. RICKER,
Defendants.
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certifY that on July t 1 ,2005, I, David A. Baric, Esquire, of O'Brien, Baric &
Scherer did serve a copy of the Praecipe To Enter Default Judgment Pursuant To Pa.R.C.P. 1037,
by first class U.S. mail, postage prepaid, to the party listed below, as follows:
John C. Shatzer
121 Walnut Bottom Road
Shippensburg, Pennsylvania 17257
Teresa J. Ricker
230 Meadow Drive
Shippensburg, P nnsylvania
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SOUTH HAMPTON MANOR, L.P. :
Plaintiff,
V.
JOHN C. SHATZER and
TERESA J. RICKER,
Defendants.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2005- 3077 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
NOTICE OF JUDGMENT PURSUANT TO Pa.R.C.P. 236
TO: John C. Shatzer
121 Walnut Bottom Road
Shippensburg, Pennsylvania 17257
Notice is hereby given to you of entry of a judgment against you in the above matter.
Date: 9/11.;l~ ~.a'!)-
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SHIPPENSBURGI
SOUTH HAMPTON MANOR, L.P. :
Plaintiff,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
NO. 2005- 3077 CIVIL TERM
JOHN C. SHATZER and
TERESA 1. RICKER,
Defendants.
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
PRAECIPE TO ENTER DEF AUL T JUDGMENT
PURSUANT TO Pa.R.c.p. 1037
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please enter judgment in favor of the Plaintiff, Shippensburg/South Hampton Manor,
L.P. and against the Defendant, Teresa J. Ricker, for failure to file an answer to the Complaint of
Plaintiff.
A true and correct copy of the Notice of Default is appended hereto as Exhibit "A."
A true and correct copy of the Certificate of Mailing for the Notice of Default is appended
hereto as Exhibit "8." I certifY that the Notice of Default was given in accordance with
Pa.R.C.P.237.1.
Plaintiff requests judgment in the amount of$23,870.93 as set forth in the Complaint.
Respectfully submitted,
David A. Baric, Esquire
J.D. # 44853
19 West South Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-6873
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SOUTH HAMPTON MANOR, L.P. :
Plaintiff,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
NO. 2005- 3077 CIVIL TERM
JOHN C. SHATZER and
TERESA 1. RICKER,
Defendants.
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
TO: Teresa J. Ricker
51 Gutshall Road
Shippensburg, Pennsylvania 17257
Date of Notice: August 10, 2005
IMPORTANT NOTICE
YOU ARE IN DEF AUL T BECAUSE YOU HAVE FAILED TO ENTER A WRITTEN
APPEARANCE PERSONALLY OR BY ATTORNEY AND FILE IN WRITING WITH THE
COURT YOUR DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE CLAIMS SET FORTH AGAINST
YOU. UNLESS YOU ACT WITHIN TEN DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A
JUDGMENT MAYBE ENTERED AGAINST YOU WITHOUT A HEARING AND YOU
MAY LOSE YOUR PROPERTY OR OTHER IMPORTANT RIGHTS. YOU SHOULD TAKE
THIS NOTICE TO A LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LA WYER OR
CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE FOLLOWING OFFICE TO FIND
OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone: (717) 249-3166
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I hereby certify that on August 25, 2005, I, David A. Baric, Esquire, of O'Brien, Baric &
Scherer did serve a copy of the Praecipe To Enter Default Judgment Pursuant To Pa.R.C.P. 1037,
by first class U.S. mail, postage prepaid, to the parties listed below, as follows:
Teresa J. Ricker
51 Gutshall Road
Shippensburg, Pennsylvania 17257
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SOUTH HAMPTON MANOR, L.P. :
Plaintiff,
V.
JOHN C. SHATZER and
TERESA J. RICKER,
Defendants.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
NO. 2005- 3077 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
NOTICE OF JUDGMENT PURSUANT TO Pa.R.c.P. 236
TO: Teresa J. Ricker
51 Gutshall Road
Shippensburg, Pennsylvania 17257
Notice is hereby given to you of entry of a judgment against you in the above matter.
Date: 'if .X' OS
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Prothonot //lZL.-
SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2005-03077 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
SHIPPENSBURG SOUTHAMPTON MANOR
VS
SHATZER JOHN C ET AL
ROBERT BITNER
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE
was served upon
SHATZER JOHN C
the
DEFENDANT
, at 1550:00 HOURS, on the 17th day of June
2005
at 121 WALNUT BOTTOM ROAD
SHIPPENSBURG, PA 17257
by handing to
JOHN C SHATZER
a true and attested copy of COMPLAINT & NOTICE
together with
and at the same time directing His attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Service
Affidavit
Surcharge
So Answers:
18.00
14.40
1. 75
10.00
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44.15
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R. Thomas Kline
07/27/2005
OBRIEN BARIC SCHERER
me this I?-rll
day of
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Deputy Sherlff -
Sworn and Subscribed to before
A.D.
SHERIFF'S RETURN - OUT OF COUNTY
CASE NO: 2005-03077 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
SHIPPENSBURG SOUTHAMPTON MANOR
VS
SHATZER JOHN C ET AL
R. Thomas Kline
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff who being
duly sworn according to law, says, that he made a diligent search and
and inquiry for the within named DEFENDANT
, to wit:
RICKER TERESA J
but was unable to locate Her in his bailiwick. He therefore
deputized the sheriff of FRANKLIN County, Pennsylvania, to
serve the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE
On July
27th , 2005 , this office was in receipt of the
attached return from FRANKLIN
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Out of County
Surcharge
Dep Franklin Co
6.00
9.00
10.00
39.40
.00
64.40
07/27/2005
OBRIEN BARIC
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R. Thomas Kline (
Sheriff of Cumberland
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County
SCHERER
Sworn and subscribed to before me
this 1,,1" day of 4t(G
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"In the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Shippensburg Southampton Manor
VS.
John C. Shatzer et al
SERVE: Teresa J. Ricker
No.
05-3077 civil
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Now,
June 15. 2005
, I, SHERIFF OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, P A, do
hereby deputize the Sheriff of Franklin
County to execute this Writ, this
deputation being made at the request and risk of the Plaintiff.
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Sheriff of Cumberland County, PA
Affidavit of Service
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