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Inspection visit

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ACCELA REHAB AND CARE CENTER AT SPRINGFIELDCMS #3955452 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 review of facility documentation, observations, and resident and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide food and drink that was palatable and served at the proper temperature. Findings include:Review of facility policy titled, Food Temperatures, undated, revealed that Foods sent to the units for distribution (such as meals, snacks, nourishments, oral supplements) will be transported and delivered to unit storage areas to maintain temperatures at or below 41 Fahrenheit (F) for cold foods and at or above 135 F for hot foods. Interview with Resident R2 on August 14, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. revealed that food is not good. Interview with Resident R4 on August 14, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. revealed food temperatures are often cold. Observations during a test tray conducted with the Food Service Director, Employee E3, on August 14, 2025, at 12:28 a.m. revealed that milk registered at 59.9 degrees Fahrenheit (F); tangerines registered 70.8 degrees F; and apple juice registered 58.6 degrees F. Follow-up interview with the Food Service Director, at 12:33 p.m. confirmed that the tested food items were too warm to be palatable. 28 Pa. Code 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee 28 Pa. Code 201.18(b)(3) Management 28 Pa. Code 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee 28 Pa. Code 201.18(b)(3) Management 28 Pa. Code 211.6(f) Dietary services 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: 395545 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 395545 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/14/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Accela Rehab and Care Center at Springfield 850 Papermill Road Glenside, PA 19038 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 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 observation and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure that moist, ready-to-eat food items were protected from contamination during transportation to residents. Findings Include:On August 14, 2025, at approximately 12:00 p.m. during observation of the lunch meal delivery to the first-floor unit, the surveyor observed a dietary staff member transporting meal tray in a mobile tray cart with doors. Upon inspection of the trays, it was observed that each tray included a serving of canned fruit, pears and tangerines, placed in a small bowl without a cover or lid. In an interview conducted on August 14, 2025, at 12:15 p.m., with the Food Service Manager, Employee E3, confirmed that there are no coverings available for all nursing units. The facility served uncovered canned fruit in open bowls, placing residents at risk for foodborne illness due to potential cross-contamination. 28 Pa. Code 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee Event ID: Facility ID: 395545 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.

  • 0812GeneralS&S Epotential 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 August 14, 2025 survey of ACCELA REHAB AND CARE CENTER AT SPRINGFIELD?

This was a inspection survey of ACCELA REHAB AND CARE CENTER AT SPRINGFIELD on August 14, 2025. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at ACCELA REHAB AND CARE CENTER AT SPRINGFIELD on August 14, 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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