Signature Healthcare Of Muncie
SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE OF MUNCIE in MUNCIE, IN — inspection on February 24, 2026.
Found 1 citation. Severity: Standard violations.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.
Inspection Findings
serve food in accordance with professional standards.
correct temperatures for safety and palatability.
This deficient practice had the potential to affect 114
temperature check observation on 2/20/26 at 12:47 p.m., accompanied by the Dietary Manager, the following was observed: Milk temperature was 46 degrees Fahrenheit (F) and coleslaw was 64.2 degrees F.
The Dietary Manager indicated the temperature was too high for the milk to be served.
During an interview on 2/20/26 at 11:40 a.m., the Dietary Manger indicated food had temperature checks prior to plating and placed in the meal carts.
The food was then delivered to the appropriate halls for food distribution.A current policy, dated 5/2014, titled Food: Quality and Palatability was provided by the Administrator on 2/24/26 at 3:46 p.m.
The policy indicated the following: Policy StatementFood will be prepared by methods that conserve nutritive value, flavor and appearance.
Food will be palatable, attractive and served at a safe and appetizing temperature.Food and liquids are prepared and served in a manner, form, and texture to meet resident's needs.Definitions Food attractiveness refers to the appearance of the food when served to the residents.
Food palatability refers to the taste and/or flavor of the food.
Proper (safe and appetizing) temperature Food should be at the appropriate temperature as determined by the type of food to ensure resident's satisfaction and minimize the risk for scalding and burns.This citation relates to Intakes 2733549 and 2744835.3.1-21(a)(2) Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided.
For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation.
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