Circleville Post-Acute

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Circleville Post-Acute, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF804Mar 16, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, and facility policy review the facility to serve food at a palatable temperature. This affected all 90 residents in the facility. The facility census was 90. Findings include:Observation on 03/10/26 at 11:35 AM during lunch service revealed individually prepared fruit cups sitting on trays in the kitchen. Temperature of the fruit cups was checked by Dietary Manager #426 at 11:48 A.M. and found the temperature of the fruit cups to be 44 degrees Fahrenheit. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Mar 16, 2026

  Based on observation, interview and facility policy review the facility failed to store food in a safe manner, store kitchen utensils in a sanitary manner, prepare and serve food in a sanitary manner and maintain an ice machine in a safe and sanitary manner. This affected all 90 residents. The census was 90. Findings include:1.Observation on 03/09/26 at 6:48 AM on shelving near prep table in kitchen revealed a used 32-ounce bottle of kitchen bouquet browning and seasoning sauce (expiration 07/30/25) and 1 gallon of used white wine (expiration 04/14/25). […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Apr 17, 2025

  Based on observation, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure food was protected from contamination. This had the potential to affect all residents in the facility who receive food from the kitchen except for Resident #192 who received nothing by mouth. The facility census was 82. Findings include: Observation and interview on 04/15/25 at 11:50 A.M. revealed [NAME] #185 putting bread into the puree machine with her bare hands. [NAME] #185 was also crumpling the bread in the puree machine with her bare hands. [NAME] #185 stated she doesn't know if she needs to wear gloves. Dietician #444 verified [NAME] #185 should be wearing gloves when touching ready to eat food items. Interview on 04/15/25 at 11:51 A.M. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF600Mar 16, 2026

  Based on personnel file review, staff interview, and facility policy review, this facility failed to provide a verbal abuse free environment for residents. This affected one resident (#75) of the one resident reviewed for abuse with the potential to affect all 71 residents who received care from Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) #114. The facility census was 90. Findings include:Review of the employee personnel record for Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) #114 revealed multiple corrective action forms including poor customer service, unprofessional behavior including being rude and negative towards residents and coworkers. Review of the Employee Counseling Form dated 09/30/2025 revealed CNA #114 failed to maintain respect for a resident. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF609Mar 16, 2026

  Based on personnel file review, self-reported incident review, staff interview, and facility policy review, this facility failed to report verbal abuse to the required state agency. This affected one resident (#75) of the one resident reviewed for abuse with the potential to affect all 71 residents who received care from Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) #114. The facility census was 90. Findings include:Review of the employee record for Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #114 revealed multiple corrective action forms including poor customer service, unprofessional behavior including being rude and negative towards residents and coworkers. Review of the Employee Counseling Form dated 09/30/2025 revealed CNA #114 failed to maintain respect for residents. […]