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F802 citations in Pennsylvania

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.

F802 in Pennsylvania. Pick another state for the same tag.

Against expectation — 2025

Pennsylvania cites F802 less often than its own record predicts

Versus expected share0.88×

0.88 times the national share — cited less often here than elsewhere.

Share of Pennsylvania citations0.14%

Of every deficiency written in Pennsylvania in 2025, this is the portion that was F802.

Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.

In the surveyor’s words

What Pennsylvania surveyors wrote

F802 findings written in Pennsylvania, one from each severity band recorded here, most serious first.

Severity is as the surveyor wrote it. Some findings had already been corrected before the survey.

L · Immediate jeopardy, widespreadJuly 3, 2025

Based on clinical record review and observation, it was determined that the facility failed to employ sufficient support personnel who were competent to carry out the functions of dietary services which included safe food preparation for all resident meals, proper sanitation of resident dishes and cookware, and proper preparation of a mechanically altered diet for one of 16 sampled residents. (Resident 17) This failure resulted in an Immediate Jeopardy situation for all residents. Findings include: Observation of the kitchen on July 1, 2025, at 10:51 a.m., revealed that the only two staff members working were a nurse aide (NA) 1 and activities aide (AA) 1. NA 1 and AA 1 were the only two staff members present in the kitchen. …

Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing at Palmyra

F · No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadJune 9, 2026

Based on observations, staff interviews, and review of the facility's meal service schedule, it was determined the facility failed to consistently maintain sufficient staffing in the dietary department to effectively and efficiently carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service department. This failure resulted in delayed meal service for all the residents in the B wing unit, C wing unit, D wing unit, and the main dining room.Findings include:A review of grievances revealed a grievance filed at the facility dated May 21, 2026, which indicated on May 21, 2026, Resident CR1 reported their dinner was delivered late around 7:00 PM and stated this had been occurring regularly.Interviews with nursing staff conducted on June 9, 2026, at 8:35 AM, revealed staff reported the meal carts… …

Gardens at Millville, The

C · No harm, potential for minimal, widespreadJune 16, 2023

Based on observation, resident interview, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain adequate staffing in the dietary department. Findings include: Observation of the lunch meals on June 13 through 16, 2023, revealed residents were served their meals in styrofoam containers and with plastic utensils. During the resident council interview on June 14, 2023, at 10:30 a.m., residents reported concerns with the dining experience because their meals were frequently served in disposable containers with plastic utensils. In an interview conducted on June 13, 2023, at 8:25 a.m., the interim Dietary Manager stated that the kitchen had multiple open positions. …

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Recent years

YearShare of Pennsylvania citationsvs expected
20230.25%1.26×
20240.16%0.78×
20250.14%0.88×

Shares of citations, not counts: earlier years hold fewer inspections.

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