Slovene Home For The Aged
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0804
F 0804
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interviews and record review the facility failed to provide food at appetizing temperatures. This had the potential to affect 189 of 196 facility residents. The facility identified seven residents (Residents #119, #120, #126, #149, #155, #166, #186) as receiving nothing by mouth (NPO). The facility census was 196.Findings include:An observation on 08/18/25 at 08:20 A.M. of tray line revealed a test tray was prepared and placed on the food cart at 8:23 A.M. and transported by dietary staff to the [NAME] North unit where it arrived at 8:26 A.M. The test tray remained on the cart in view of the surveyor, until all other trays were distributed to residents. The test tray was removed from the cart at 8:42 A.M. by Kitchen Manager (KM) #354 who used a facility thermometer that revealed all foods were not at appetizing temperature. The waffle was 92.4 degrees Fahrenheit (F), the cream of wheat was 135.6 degrees F, and the ham was 92.4 degrees F KM #354 verified at the time of the observation that the ham and waffle were not hot and not served at appetizing and palatable temperatures.An interview on 08/18/25 at 11:11 A.M. with Resident #121 revealed her breakfast was delicious but staff had to reheat it on the floor because it was served cold to her. An interview on 08/18/25 at 12:59 P.M. with Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #316 revealed there were complaints about cold food all the time.An interview on 08/19/25 at 11:09 A.M. with Resident #127 revealed food was usually cold when delivered to the resident room. She said when she eats in the dining room the food was not cold.Review of the Resident Concern Log from January 2025 through August 2025 revealed cold food concern on 01/23/25 and 06/24/25.This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number 1378227 (OH00166201).
Residents Affected - Many
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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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete
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SLOVENE HOME FOR THE AGED in CLEVELAND, OH inspection on recent inspection.
Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is an F-tag violation?
- F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
- Were these violations corrected?
- Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
- How often do nursing home inspections happen?
- CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
- What should families do about these violations?
- Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in CLEVELAND, OH, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
- Where can I see the full inspection report?
- Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from SLOVENE HOME FOR THE AGED or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.