F 0689
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to
prevent accidents.
Based on observations, clinical record review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to
ensure the resident environment is free from accident hazards for one of 16 residents reviewed (Resident
64).Findings Include:Review of Resident 64's clinical record revealed diagnoses that included
hyperlipidemia (elevated levels of fats in the blood) and hypertension (high blood pressure).Review of
Resident 64's physician's orders revealed an order for Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Suspension (Flonase a steroid medicine that is used to treat nasal congestion, sneezing, runny nose and itchy or watery eyes),
one spray in both nostrils two times a day for allergy symptoms, with an active date of February 7,
2025.Observation of Resident 64 on December 15, 2025, at 12:48 PM, revealed a bottle of Flonase sitting
on the dining room table in front of Resident 64, with three other residents present at the table (Resident 9,
30, and 38; one of the Residents having severe cognitive impairment per their most recent BIMS [brief
interview for mental status], completed on October 8, 2025, and one of the other Residents having
moderate impairment completed on October 3, 2025).Further review of Resident 64's clinical record
revealed she has a BIMS of 11, indicating moderate impairment.Review of Resident 64's December 2025
medication administration record (MAR) revealed that she was administered Flonase at 8:00 AM on
December 15, 2025, and is to receive her second dose at 4:00 PM.Review of Resident 64's assessments
and evaluations revealed no documentation that the Resident was capable of self-administering any of their
medications. Review of Resident 64's care plan indicated a care plan focus for having an activity of daily
living self-care performance deficit related to weakness, limited mobility, impaired cognition, stroke with left
sided weakness, dementia, edema, congestive heart failure, dysphagia, with an initiation date of February
7, 2025.During an interview conducted with the Nursing Home Administrator and Director of Nursing (DON)
on December 17, 2025, the DON revealed that Resident 64's bottle of Flonase should not have been sitting
out on the dining room table, and she is unsure why it was there. The DON confirmed that Resident 64
cannot self-administer medications. 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(3)(5) Nursing services.
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.
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
395386
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/18/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Bethany Village Retirement Center
5225 Wilson Lane
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
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 select facility recipe review, completion of one meal test tray, and resident and staff interviews, it
was determined that the facility failed to provide food that is appetizing and attractive.Findings
include:During an interview with Resident 1 on December 15, 2025, at 10:24 AM, she revealed the food at
the facility is terrible.A test tray was completed on December 16, 2025, at 12:26 PM, with Employee 2
(Food Service Director), The meal tray included Cheese Ravioli, [NAME] Beans, and Chicken Noodle Soup.
The tray was presented on the Memory Support unit after all residents had been served. The green beans
appeared to be unseasoned and, upon surveyor sensory evaluation including visual evaluation as well as
taste and smell, the green beans were plain and not seasoned. Employee 2 agreed that the green beans
were not seasoned upon a visual inspection and revealed she was not sure if they should be but would
obtain the recipe for surveyor review. Review of facility recipe, titled Seasoned [NAME] Beans, revealed the
recipe called for cut green beans, salt, pepper, and margarine. The directions further revealed simmer or
steam green beans until tender, drain. Toss with margarine before serving. Season to taste. The recipe also
included guidelines for specific measurements of salt, pepper, and margarine based on how many servings
are made.During an interview with Employee 3 (Executive Chef) on December 16, 2025, at 1:22 PM, he
revealed he would expect recipes to be followed. During an interview with Employee 2 and the Nursing
Home Administrator on December 17, 2025, at 11:47 AM, they revealed their expectation that recipes
should be followed. 28 Pa. Code 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee.
Residents Affected - Few
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
395386
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/18/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Bethany Village Retirement Center
5225 Wilson Lane
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0810
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on facility policy review, clinical record reviews, observations, and staff interviews, it was determined
that the facility failed to provide adaptive feeding devices for two of two residents reviewed (Residents 21
and 27).Findings include: Review of facility policy, titled Adaptive (Assistive) Eating Devices, with a last
approved date of December 12, 2024, revealed, in part, The Food and Nutrition Services Department
(FANS) will provide adaptive eating devices or utensils as ordered by the physician to promote
independence and dignity of residents at mealtime. Each resident identified as requiring special utensils
and/or adaptive eating devices related to eating will be provided with such items and will have them
available at all meals and snack times, as required, to maximize the resident's comfort, dignity, and
independence. The FANS department will be responsible for providing the appropriate eating devices as
ordered for each meal.Review of Resident 21's clinical record revealed diagnoses that included dysphagia
(difficulty swallowing) and Parkinson's disease (a progressive neurological disorder that primarily affects
movement).Review of Resident 21's physician orders revealed a diet order that included the Resident to
have small maroon spoons, dated August 11, 2025.Review of Resident 21's clinical record revealed a
progress note by the dietician dated August 12, 2025, at 12:38 PM, that indicated the Resident was to use
a small maroon spoon for feeding.Review of a nutritional risk screening completed on November 20, 2025,
revealed that Resident 21 feeds themself using a maroon spoon.Review of Resident 21's care plan
revealed a dysphagia care plan focus area with an intervention for the Resident to use adaptive equipment,
date initiated on August 12, 2025.Observation of Resident 21 on December 15, 2025, at 12:24 PM,
revealed he was eating lunch and did not have a maroon spoon.Observation of Resident 21 on December
16, 2025, at 12:16 PM, revealed he was eating lunch and did not have a maroon spoon.Review of Resident
21's lunch tray tickets for December 15 and 16, 2025, revealed that it was noted on his ticket that he was to
have maroon spoons.During a staff interview with the Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) and Director of
Nursing (DON) on December 18, 2025, at 10:37 AM, the DON confirmed that Resident 21 should have
received his maroon spoon during lunch as ordered.Review of Resident 27's clinical record revealed
diagnoses that included dementia (a chronic disorder of the mental processes caused by brain disease,
and marked by memory disorders, personality changes, and impaired reasoning), lack of coordination, and
muscle weakness.Review of Resident 27's physician orders revealed an order for a two-handled mug,
dated July 15, 2024.Review of Resident 27's clinical record revealed a progress note by the dietician dated
October 29, 2025, at 6:13 AM, that indicated a two-handled mug was in use for Resident 27.Observation of
Resident 27 on December 15, 2025, at 1:08 PM, revealed she was eating lunch and did not have a
two-handled mug. Immediate review of her lunch meal ticket revealed that it was noted on her ticket that
she was to have a two-handled mug.Observation of Resident 27 on December 16, 2025, at 8:45 AM,
revealed she was eating breakfast and did not have a two-handled mug. Immediate review of her breakfast
meal ticket revealed that it was noted on her ticket that she was to have a two-handled mug.Observation of
Resident 27 on December 16, 2025, at 12:39 PM, revealed she was eating lunch and did not have a
two-handled mug. Immediate review of her lunch meal ticket revealed that it was noted on her ticket that
she was to have a two-handled mug.During a staff interview with Employee 1 (Licensed Practical Nurse) on
December 16, 2025, at 12:44 PM, Employee 1 indicated that the kitchen has not provided Resident 27 with
a two-handled mug in at least a month. Employee 1 further indicated that she was not aware that it was still
part of Resident 27's orders since Resident 27 had not received them with her meals. During a staff
interview with the NHA and DON on December 17, 2025, at 12:27 PM, the DON confirmed that Resident
27 should have received her two-handled mug as ordered. 28 Pa. Code 201.18(b)(1)
Residents Affected - Some
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
395386
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/18/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Bethany Village Retirement Center
5225 Wilson Lane
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0810
Management.28 Pa. Code 211.10(c) Resident care policies.28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(2)(3)(5) Nursing
services.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
395386
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/18/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Bethany Village Retirement Center
5225 Wilson Lane
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
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 0812
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve
food in accordance with professional standards.
Based on facility policy reviews, observations, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed
to store food and utilize kitchen equipment in accordance with professional standards for food service
safety in the main kitchen.Findings include:Review of facility policy, titled Food Storage- Dry Goods last
reviewed November 19, 2025, read, in part, The Dining Services Director or designee ensures that the
storage will be neat, arranged for easy identification, and date marked as appropriate.Review of facility
policy, titled Food Storage: Cold last reviewed November 19, 2025, read, in part, A written record of daily
temperatures is recorded. The Dining Services Director/Cook(s) ensures that all food items are stored
properly in covered containers, labeled and dated and arranged in a manner to prevent cross
contamination.Observation in the main kitchen on December 15, 2025, at 9:54 AM, revealed one bin of
sugar that was not labeled or dated. Observation of reach in cooler 1 on December 15, 2025, at 9:56 AM,
revealed one pan of beef not dated, one bin of meat sauce not dated, and one container of tomato paste
labeled use by December 10, 2025. Observation of the dry storage area on December 15, 2025, at 10:04
AM, revealed one bag of linguini pasta open without an open date, one bag of spaghetti pasta open without
an open date, and one bag of ditalini pasta open without an open date. Observation of the walk-in freezer
on December 15, 2025, at 10:06 AM, revealed one bag of sausage links not dated, one open bag of tater
tots not dated, and one container of orzo soup dated use by November 12, 2025, that was left open to air
and not properly sealed. Observation of reach-in cooler 2 on December 15, 2025, at 10:08 AM, revealed
one lemon sliced and not dated, and one bin of cucumbers not dated. During an interview with Employee 2
on December 15, 2025, at 10:22 AM, she revealed a contributing factor to lack of labeling and dating is that
the foodservice department at the facility has been dealing with staffing issues, as they are currently down
10 FTEs (full-time equivalents- a unit of measurement used to represent the number of full-time hours
worked by all employee). Review of February 2025 dish machine temperature logs revealed temperatures
failed to be recorded at all meals on February 7, 20, 21, 22-26, and 28; and at dinner on February 1-6,
8-13, and 27. Review of March 2025 dish machine temperature logs revealed temperatures failed to be
recorded on March 21-24 and 28 at dinner. Review of May 2025 dish machine temperature logs revealed
temperatures failed to be recorded at all meals on May 1, 3-5, 18, and 19; at Breakfast on March 9, 16, 23,
30, and 31; at lunch on May 9, 16, 17, 23, 30, and 31; and at Dinner on May 8, 10 22, 27, and 29. Review of
June 2025 dish machine temperature logs revealed temperatures failed to be recorded at all meals on June
1, 13-15, 20, and 27-29; and at Dinner on June 9, 12, and 16-19.Review of July 2025 temperature log for
Breakfast refrigerator revealed the temperature log was blank from July 18-31. Review of July 2025
temperature log for Breakfast reach-in revealed the temperature log was blank from July 1-22.Dish machine
temperature logs were unavailable for review from August 2025 -October 2025. Review of dish machine
temperature logs provided for November 2025 revealed the only temperatures available for review were
from November 10-21, 2025. During an interview with Employee 2 and the Nursing Home Administrator on
December 17, 2025, at 11:37 AM, revealed it was their expectation that expired items are discarded, foods
items are labeled and dated per facility policy, and that kitchen equipment is utilized in accordance with
professional standards.28 Pa. Code 201.18(b)(1) Management28 Pa. Code 211.6(f) Dietary services
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