Yorkview Nursing And Rehabilitation
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
Based on resident and staff interviews, facility policy review, observation, and completion of one meal test tray, it was determined that the facility failed to provide foods that are palatable, attractive, and at appetizing temperatures at one of one meal observed. Findings include: Review of facility form Culinary and Nutrition Test Tray, read, in part, hot items should be served at greater than 135 degrees Fahrenheit (F), and cold items served at less than 41 degrees F. Interviews with Residents 2, 3, 4, and 8 revealed concerns with the temperature, texture, and appearance of the food. A test tray completed on October 20, 2025, revealed the temperature of the breaded chicken patty, mixed vegetables, and potato salad weren't palatable for temperature, and the chicken patty wasn't visually appealing (it looked dry). The test tray was placed on a meal cart and delivered to F-east unit with other trays being delivered at that time; 20 minutes had elapsed between the time the test tray was delivered to the unit and presented for evaluation. Employee 1 (Food Service Supervisor) took temperatures of the food items at the time the test tray was served for evaluation.
The following were the recorded highest temperatures: breaded chicken patty - 108 degrees Fpotato salad 66 degrees Fmixed vegetables- 93 degrees Fchocolate pudding - 62 degrees Ficed tea- 42 degrees F
During an interview with the Nursing Home Administrator on October 20, 2025, at 3:30 PM, the surveyor revealed concern regarding food temperature of the chicken patty, potato salad, and mixed vegetables, and
it was revealed that the aforementioned items should be served at appropriate temperatures. 28 Pa. Code 201.14. Responsibility of licensee 28 Pa code 211.6 - Dietary Services
Residents Affected - Few
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 REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete
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If continuation sheet
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YORKVIEW NURSING AND REHABILITATION in YORK, PA 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 YORK, PA, (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 YORKVIEW NURSING AND REHABILITATION or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.