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Inspection visit

Inspection

QUAKERTOWN CENTERCMS #3954052 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 Based on facility policy review, resident interview, results of a test tray audit, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide food that was at an appetizing temperature on one of two nursing units. (North Unit) Findings include: Review of the facility policy entitled, Food Prep, dated December 18, 2025, revealed that hot food served to residents should be greater than 135 degrees Fahrenheit, and cold food items no greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit (F). In interviews on January 10, 2026, at 11:40 a.m. through 12:00 p.m., Residents 1, 2 and 3 stated that food was often served cold. Results of a test tray audit conducted on January 10, 2026, at 12:33 p.m., after the last resident meal tray was served from the dining cart, revealed the crunchy buttermilk chicken was served at a temperature of 126.5 degrees F and the green beans were served at a temperature of 132 degrees F. Both food items were cool to taste. In an interview during this observation period, the Dietary Manager stated that the hot food should have achieved a temperature of 135 degrees F or higher at the time of service. 28 Pa. Code 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee. 28 Pa. Code 201.18(b)(3) Management. 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 TITLE (X6) DATE FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Facility ID: If continuation sheet Page 1 of 2 Event ID: 395405 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 395405 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 01/10/2026 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Quakertown Center 1020 South Main Street Quakertown, PA 18951 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 - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Based on policy review, observation, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to record food temperatures at the time of service in the main kitchen.Findings include: Review of the facility policy entitled, Food Prep, dated December 18, 2025, revealed that food temperature would be recorded at the time of service and monitored periodically during meal service. A review of the facility's food temperature log on January 10, 2026, at 12:15 p.m., revealed that there was no documented evidence that the holding food temperatures were obtained at the time of or during service for breakfast and lunch to ensure that the food maintained safe internal temperatures. In an interview during this observation period, the Dietary Manager stated that the food temperatures should have been recorded for breakfast and lunch at the time of service. 28 Pa. Code 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee. 28 Pa, Code 201.18(b)(3) Management. Event ID: Facility ID: 395405 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 Dpotential for harm

    F804 - Food and drink

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

  • 0812GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F812 - Food safety requirements

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the January 10, 2026 survey of QUAKERTOWN CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of QUAKERTOWN CENTER on January 10, 2026. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at QUAKERTOWN CENTER on January 10, 2026?

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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