Cedar Creek Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Cedar Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Bandera, TX — inspection on May 29, 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
Findings included: During an observation on 05/29/2026 at 10:15 AM revealed in the kitchen's standing refrigerator had an opened bag of cut lettuce tied shut, not dated when it was opened, half of a watermelon wrapped in plastic wrap not dated when sliced open, and half a package of sliced ham open to air not sealed or dated with open date.
During an observation and interview on 05/29/2026 at 10:18 AM revealed a box of partially used muffin mix was observed to be open and was not closed/sealed and was open to air.
The Dietary Supervisor stated the box of muffin mix should have been placed in a zip top bag and dated. He further stated the dating of the bag was so it would be known when the box had been opened to ensure the quality, however they did follow the best if used by date.
The Dietary Supervisor stated by placing the box in a zip top bag would prevent cross contamination and the risk of it attracting unwanted pests.
During an interview on 05/29/2026 at 10:22 AM the Dietary Supervisor stated the lettuce bag and the half watermelon in refrigerator should have been dated. He further stated they had the watermelon and made salads 2 days prior.
The Dietary Supervisor stated he would have preferred the bag of lettuce to be placed in a zip top bag instead of having been tied off.
The Dietary Supervisor stated by dating items and sealing them it was part of quality control.
During an observation and interview on 05/29/2026 at 10:25 AM [NAME] A was observed making ham sandwiches with the package of ham from the refrigerator. [NAME] A stated the ham should have been put in a zip top, closed and dated when it was opened so the staff would have known how old it was. [NAME] A further stated it could have possibly caused someone to get sick.
During an interview on 05/29/2026 at 10:32 AM the Administrator stated items in the kitchen should be appropriately packed, sealed and dated.
The Administrator further stated that was so staff would know when food was outdated and for it to be appropriately disposed of.
Review of facility's policy, Food storage and Supplies, dated 2012, read, All facility storage areas will be maintained in an orderly manner that preserves the condition of food and supplies. We will ensure storage areas are clean, organized, dry and protected from vermin, and insects.
Procedure: 4.
Open packages of food are stored in closed containers with covers or in sealed bags, and dated as to when opened.
Review of the Food Code, U.S.
Public Health Service, U.S. FDA, 2022, U.S.
Department of H&HS, revealed, 3-305.11, Food Storage, (A) Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: (1) in a clean, dry location; (2) Where it is not exposited to splash, dust, or other contamination.
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Source: This inspection report was downloaded directly from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) via Medicare.gov. CMS releases nursing home inspection reports in bulk. The findings reflect what state surveyors documented in the official Form CMS-2567 Statement of Deficiencies on the date of the inspection.
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