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)
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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
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