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Inspection visit

Health inspection

WECARE AT SYCAMORE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTCMS #3953792 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 2 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

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 review of select policies and procedures, observation, and resident and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to serve food that is palatable on four of six nursing units (Nursing Units [NAME], Little League, Sycamore, and Grampian; Residents 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7). Findings include: The current facility policy entitled Food Temperature Recording, revealed all hot foods will be held and served at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit, and all cold foods will be held and served at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Interview with Residents 1 and 2 on December 13, 2025, at 6:37 AM revealed their food is frequently cold, they said the time they receive their meal trays is different every day. Interview with Resident 4 on December 13, 2025, at 7:02 AM revealed that her food is occasionally cold. She stated she just doesn't eat it if it is cold. Interview with Resident 3 on December 13, 2025, at 8:53 AM revealed that her meal tray is frequently late and is cold when she gets it. Interview with Resident 5 on December 13, 2025, at 9:09 AM revealed that her food is frequently cold, stating the food would taste better if it was not cold. Interview with Resident 6 on December 13, 2025, at 9:17 AM revealed that she doesn't always get what she orders and it is frequently cold. Interview with Resident 7 on December 13, 2025, at 9:31 AM revealed that she is a new admission to the facility, she confirmed her food has been cold at times. Observation of the breakfast meal on December 13, 2025, revealed that the meal cart left the kitchen and arrived on Little League nursing unit at 7:34 AM. Staff began passing trays at 7:41 AM and passed the last resident food tray at 8:21 AM. The surveyor began testing the food temperatures of Resident 1's tray at this time with Employee 1 (food service director) with the following results: The puree eggs were 91.2 degrees Fahrenheit and tasted coldThe puree bread was 97.8 degrees Fahrenheit and tasted coldThe milk was 59.2 degrees and tasted warmThe coffee (poured from the beverage cart) was 102.7 degrees and tasted tepid These findings were reviewed with the Nursing Home Administrator and Director of Nursing on December 13, 2025, at 9:55 AM. 28 Pa. Code 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee 28 Pa. Code 201.18(b)(3) Management Residents Affected - Some 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 TITLE (X6) DATE FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Facility ID: If continuation sheet Page 1 of 2 Event ID: 395379 Printed: 05/15/2026 Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0391 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION 395379 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 12/13/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Wecare at Sycamore Rehabilitation and Nursing Cent 1445 Sycamore Road Montoursville, PA 17754 For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency. (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0809 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. Based on observations and interview with residents and staff, it was determined the facility failed to reasonably accommodate residents who may wish to eat outside of scheduled meal service times on six of six nursing units (Residents 1, 2, and 4). Findings include: Interview with Residents 1 and 2 on December 13, 2025, at 6:37 AM revealed that they do not receive snacks. They stated staff tell them there are no snacks in the nourishment rooms. Interview with Resident 4 on December 13, 2025, at 7:02 AM revealed that she does not receive snacks. Interview with Employee 1 (food service director) and observation of the nutrition rooms on each nursing unit on December 13, 2025, from 8:30 to 8:45 AM confirmed there were no snacks available for residents who wish to eat outside of scheduled meal service times. Employee 1 confirmed these findings at this time. The above information was reviewed with the Nursing Home Administrator and Director of Nursing on December 13, 2025, at 10:00 AM. 28 Pa. Code 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee Event ID: Facility ID: 395379 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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Citations

2 citations recorded*CMS

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0804GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F804 - Food and drink

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

  • 0809GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F809 - Frequency of Meals

    Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

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Common questions about this visit

What happened during the December 13, 2025 survey of WECARE AT SYCAMORE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENT?

This was a inspection survey of WECARE AT SYCAMORE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENT on December 13, 2025. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at WECARE AT SYCAMORE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENT on December 13, 2025?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature."

What type of survey was this?

This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.

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