Embassy Of Park Avenue
EMBASSY OF PARK AVENUE in MEADVILLE, PA — inspection on February 23, 2026.
Found 4 citations. 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
Review of facility policy entitled Paper Products in the Dietary Department dated 8/29/25, revealed To ensure safe, sanitary, and high-quality food service operations by prohibiting the use of paper products (e.g., paper plates, bowls, cups, and disposable utensils) within the dietary department.
This policy supports infection control, regulatory compliance, cost management, and resident dignity.
Paper products are not permitted for use in food preparation, plating, or service within the dietary department except in approved emergency situations.
Review of Resident Council meeting minutes and food committee minutes from 12/30/25, revealed resident concerns of food is cold and sometimes hard.
Interviews on 2/18/26, between 11:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. with Residents R9, R16, R24 and R25 revealed that they have been receiving meals in Styrofoam containers on occasion for the last few weeks and the food is often cold as a result.
The residents identified above revealed they are aware meals were being served in Styrofoam containers at dinner a few times this week due to a water issue, but unaware why meals were served in Styrofoam for the past few weeks on occasion.
Resident R8 indicated that when meals are served in a disposable container, they are cold and not worthy of eating, so he/she typically orders out.
Resident R8 stated, When I see a disposable container coming, I just order out.
Interviews with Resident R15 on 2/19/26, at 12:00 p.m. and Resident R7 on 2/19/26, at 2:30 p.m. revealed that meals have been served in Styrofoam containers more often, and food is cold and does not taste good.
Interviews on 2/18/26, between 2:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. with Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) Employees E2 and E3, and interviews on 2/19/26, between 11:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. with LPN Employees E1, E5, and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) Employees E4 and E6 revealed evening and weekend meals have been served on Styrofoam quite a few times in the last few weeks.
Interviews on 2/18/26, between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. with [NAME] Employees E6 and E10 revealed that Styrofoam has been used sometimes for the dinner meals mainly due to staffing.
Interview with Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) and Director of Nursing (DON) on 2/19/26, at 3:30 p.m. confirmed that Styrofoam containers have been used on occasion for the past few weeks for resident's meals. 28 Pa.
Code 201.29 (a) Resident rights 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.
LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER TITLE (X6) DATE REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
395588 02/23/2026
Embassy of Park Avenue 14714 Park Ave Extension Meadville, PA 16335
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Employee E11 during an interview on 2/18/26, at 11:45 a.m. and
hot water was available for above noted residents' showers/baths.
Interview with the Nursing Home
did not receive their shower/bath on 2/18/26, per each residents' preference.
Interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) on 2/19/26, at 2:30 p.m. further confirmed that Resident R9 should have received a bath/shower at least twice weekly per his/her preference, and the facility lacked evidence that Resident R9 received a bath/shower twice weekly per his/her preference. 28 Pa.
Code 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee 28 Pa.
Code 211.12 (d) (1)(5) Nursing services
395588 02/23/2026
Embassy of Park Avenue 14714 Park Ave Extension Meadville, PA 16335
During a confidential interview on 2/18/26, at approximately 10:00 a.m. it was revealed that cabbage was provided to 12-15 residents last week due to running out of the brussels sprouts and that the residents were not notified of the food substitution. It was also revealed that some food items ordered were not received at the facility. As a result there have been necessary substitutions to the menu due to those items not received and residents aren't notified of those changes.
During a confidential interview on 2/19/26, at 11: 00 a.m. it was revealed that food is ordered twice a week for the facility and over the last few weeks, items ordered have been removed or substituted.
Cream of broccoli soup was on the menu for dinner 2/23/26 with an anticipated delivery date of 2/19/26.
The soup was not delivered as ordered and subsequently ordered again.
Substitutions have to be made to the menu due to items not being received and without resident notification.
During a confidential interview on 2/18/26, at 3:00 p.m. it was revealed that substitutions to the menu have been made over the last few weeks due to not receiving needed food items that were ordered.
Mashed potatoes were served in place of biscuit mix for pot pie and pears instead of apples for dessert.
Menus were not updated and residents not notified of the changes.
During a follow-up confidential interview on 2/23/26, at 10:35 a.m. it was confirmed that the facility failed to follow planned menus, complete documentation on the monthly menu substitution log, update the menus, or alert residents of changes in the menu. 28 Pa.
Code 201.18(b)(3) Management 28 Pa.
Code 211.6(a) Dietary services
395588 02/23/2026
Embassy of Park Avenue 14714 Park Ave Extension Meadville, PA 16335
excessive buildup of frost in the walk-in freezer.
Findings include: Review of facility policy entitled
least every six months; remove excess ice build-up; report any damage or any need of repair to the Maintenance Department.
Observations of the walk-in freezer in the Main Kitchen on 2/18/26, at 10:30 a.m. revealed areas with an accumulation of ice including on the ceiling that extended out from the condenser to the other side of the walk-in-freezer, as well as multiple areas on the floor by the entrance to the freezer.
Ice accumulation was observed on frozen food item boxes on the top of the shelves to the right and left of the entrance door.
Condenser coils were observed frozen in ice.
During an interview on 2/18/26, at the time of observation, the Dietary Manager confirmed that there was an accumulation of ice to include on the ceiling that extended out from the condenser to the other side of the walk-in-freezer, as well as multiple areas on the floor by the entrance to the freezer; ice accumulation was observed on frozen food item boxes on the top of the shelves to the right and left of the entrance door; and condenser coils were observed frozen in ice, and that the ice should be removed. 28 Pa.
Code 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee28 Pa.
Code 201.18(b)(1)(3) Management28 Pa.
Code 201.18(e)(2.1) Management