Buchanan Healthcare Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Buchanan Healthcare Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jun 18, 2026

  Based on observations, interviews, record review, and review of the policy titled, Safe Food Handling, and Frozen Food Storage and Disposal Policy, the facility failed to ensure that potentially hazardous foods were discarded after their expiration dates and properly labeled in three of seven refrigerators and freezers. This deficient practice had the potential to adversely affect 43 residents who received meals from the kitchen.Findings include:Review of the policy titled, Safe Food Handling, dated 09/08/2025 documented, Policy: To ensure the food is safe. Follow these procedures to handle your food safely and avoid foodborne illnesses: .8. Make sure all refrigerated items are labeled, dated and covered with use by date. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Jun 18, 2026

  Based on observations, staff interviews, record review, and review of the facility policy titled, Laundry Services Policy, the facility failed to ensure staff followed approved Infection Control procedures while handling soiled linen in one of one laundry areas. The deficient practice increased the risk of cross contamination and spread of infection among residents and staff.Findings include:Observation of the laundry room and concurrent interview on 06/18/2026 at 10:37 AM, Laundry Aide (LA) LA KK revealed, when asked what Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) was required when soiled laundry was processed, LA KK stated gloves and an apron were required. However, she could not produce an apron and stated she was not sure where the apron was located. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF725Apr 4, 2024

  Based on staff and family interviews, and review of facility documents titled, Facility Assessment Tool 2024 and the PBJ (payroll-based journal) Staffing Data Report Quarter 1 2024 (October 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023), the facility failed to ensure that the facility had adequate nursing staff. The deficient practice had the potential to affect the care provided to the 49 residents that resided in the facility. Findings include: Review of The Facility Assessment Tool 2024 revealed the average daily census in the facility was 49 to 55 residents. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF804Apr 4, 2024

  Based on observations and resident and staff interviews, the facility failed to serve meals that were palatable and attractive for one of 48 residents (R) (R248) who receive a regular diet from the kitchen. The facility census was 49 residents. Findings include: Meal test tray observation on 4/3/2024 at 12:38 p.m., the Activities Director (AD) was asked to perform a taste test on the lunch menu items. She stated the mashed potatoes were warm enough to eat but were bland without the gravy. She stated the collard greens tasted bland and were not seasoned. The AD reported the chicken did not look done, and she did not want to sample it. She stated because the chicken was pink inside, it indicated to her residents would not eat it. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Apr 4, 2024

  Based on observations, staff interviews, record review, and review of the facility policy titled, Safe Food Handling, the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. Specifically, kitchen shelves were not clean and sanitary; kitchen staff failed to discard food in the reach-in refrigerators and freezer by the use by date to include leftovers; kitchen staff failed to label/date opened food items in the reach-in refrigerator/freezer and dry storage area; kitchen staff failed to discard rotting vegetables in the dry storage area; dishwasher water was not reaching required temperatures; and kitchen staff failed to use a recipe when preparing pureed foods. […]