Friendship Rehab: Inedible Food Complaints - PA
Ten residents at Friendship Rehab and Health described their food using words like "crappy," "slop," and "barely edible" during interviews on December 29. One resident who had lived there two years said the food "has been worse the past couple months."
State inspectors requested a test tray of the lunch meal. The turkey pot pie arrived as a fluid that filled the diameter of the plate, resembling soup rather than the traditional pastry-topped dish listed on the menu.
When an inspector approached another resident about to eat, the man replied, "I'm not sure what it is." A second resident, seeing the same meal, asked "Where's the pie part?" after learning it was supposed to be turkey pot pie.
Food Service Director Employee E1 acknowledged the failure directly: "It didn't turn out," she told inspectors, adding "I agree it's not very good today."
The director blamed problems on a new food vendor the facility had been using for the past couple months, saying they weren't receiving good ingredients or recipes. She also distinguished between staff performance: "We have a good cook and a bad cook. Today we have the bad cook."
The complaints weren't isolated to that day. One resident described the food as having "always been shit," while another said meals were "not that great." A resident representative had filed a complaint earlier in December stating simply, "You can't eat the food."
The menu for December 29 was supposed to include turkey pot pie, honey glazed carrots, fruited gelatin, and choice of milk. Instead, residents received what one called "slop" and another deemed "barely edible."
The food service director confirmed to inspectors that the facility had failed to serve attractive and palatable food during the lunch meal.
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Friendship Rehab and Health in BEAVER, PA was cited for violations during a health inspection on December 29, 2025.
Ten residents at Friendship Rehab and Health described their food using words like "crappy," "slop," and "barely edible" during interviews on December 29.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the full report below for specific details and facility response.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened at Friendship Rehab and Health?
- Ten residents at Friendship Rehab and Health described their food using words like "crappy," "slop," and "barely edible" during interviews on December 29.
- How serious are these violations?
- Violation severity varies from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the inspection report for specific deficiency codes and scope. All violations must be corrected within required timeframes and are subject to follow-up verification inspections.
- What should families do?
- Families should: (1) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (2) Request to see the follow-up inspection report verifying corrections, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspection reports, (4) Compare this facility's ratings with other nursing homes in BEAVER, PA, (5) Report any new concerns directly to state authorities.
- Where can I see the full inspection report?
- The complete inspection report is available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request a copy directly from Friendship Rehab and Health or from the state Department of Health. The report includes specific deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines. This facility's federal provider number is 395015.
- Has this facility had violations before?
- To check Friendship Rehab and Health's history, visit Medicare.gov's Care Compare and review their inspection history, quality ratings, and staffing levels. Look for patterns of repeated violations, especially in critical areas like abuse prevention, medication management, infection control, and resident safety.