Apple Creek Health and Rehab, LLC

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Apple Creek Health and Rehab, LLC, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF689Jan 9, 2025

  49689 49981 Based on observations, interviews, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to follow a care plan and interventions regarding hot liquids, for a resident (Resident #60) with left side weakness of upper and lower extremities. The coffee had been microwaved by a facility staff member, and the temperature of the coffee was not checked prior to providing it to Resident #60, which resulted in burns to the resident's lip and chest. This failure to monitor the temperature of a hot liquid after being microwaved, placed Resident #60 at risk for serious harm, serious injury, serious impairment, or death. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Aug 6, 2026

  Number of residents sampled: Number of residents cited: Based on observation, record review and interview, the facility did not ensure cold foods were held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit (F) or lower during a lunch meal. This failed practice had the potential to affect 99 residents who received their lunch meal from the kitchen on 08/05/2026 from the risk of pathogens that could cause foodborne illness. The findings include: During an observation of a lunch meal service on 08/05/2026 at 12:10 PM, the Dietary Manager (DM) reported the temperature of the tossed salad was 46 degrees F and the temperature of the cheesecake with topping was 45.3 degrees F. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Aug 25, 2022

  Based on observation and interview, The facility failed to ensure food items stored in the refrigerator was covered and sealed to maintain freshness and prevent potential cross contamination; expired food items were promptly removed from stock; expired food packages were promptly removed from stock and discarded to prevent potential for bacteria growth and food borne illness for residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen.; leftover food items were used properly to maintain food quality for residents who received meal trays from 1 of 1 kitchen; an ice machines was maintained in a clean and sanitary condition to prevent potential contamination of residents' beverages for residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen and hot food item was maintained at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jun 25, 2021

  Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure dietary staff washed their hands before handling clean equipment or food items to prevent potential food borne illness for residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen and failed to ensure food items stored in the freezer or in the refrigerator were covered and sealed to prevent potential for food bone illness for residents who receive meals from 1 of 1 kitchen. These failed practices had the potential to affect 83 residents who received meals from the kitchen (total census: 84) as documented on a list provided by the Dietary Supervisor on 6/23/2020. The findings are: 1. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF814Jun 25, 2021

  Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure trash was properly contained within 1 of 2 dumpsters to minimize the presence of foul odors and decrease the potential for pest infestation. This failed practice had the potential to affect all 84 residents who resided in the facility as documented on the Resident Census and Conditions of Residents received by the Administrator on 06/21/2021. The findings are: 1. On 06/21/21 at 12:28 P.M., during rounds with the Dietary Manager (DM), trash was on the ground in the dumpster area approximately 120 feet from the side door entrance to the facility. […]