Cordele Health and Rehabilitation

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Cordele Health and Rehabilitation, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF804Jun 14, 2026

  Based on observations, staff interviews, and review of the facility policy, Pureed Diet Preparation and Services, the facility failed to ensure pureed foods were prepared according to standardized recipes and professional food service standards for residents requiring texture-modified diets. This deficient practice had the potential to affect seven residents who received pureed diets and could increase the risk that residents would receive food with an inconsistent texture that did not meet their prescribed dietary needs. Findings Include:Review of the facility policy titled, Pureed Diet Preparation and services, documented under the section, Standardized Recipe Requirements section, all pureed diet items shall: Be based on standardized, dietitian- approved recipes. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jun 14, 2026

  Based on observations, staff interviews, and review of the facility policy titled Safe Food Handling, the facility failed to ensure food was properly labeled, dated, and maintained in sanitary conditions to prevent foodborne illness. This deficient practice had the potential to affect 61 residents.Findings include:Review of the facility's policy titled, Safe Food Handling with a review date of 04/18/2026, documented under Section C. Food Storage, Number 5, All food items shall be labeled and dated.A tour with the Dietary Manager (DM) on 06/12/2026 at 9:30AM revealed the following concerns:Observation of the walk-in cooler revealed a box of raw bacon that was not labeled or dated correctly, a gallon of water that was not dated or labeled, and a pan of chicken salad with an expiration date… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Apr 3, 2025

  Based on observations, staff interviews, and review of the facility policy titled, Dietary Cleaning, the facility failed to ensure that the walk-in refrigerator, the oven, and the fryer were kept clean and sanitary, in a manner that prevents foodborne illness to the residents. This deficient practice had the potential to affect 56 of 62 residents who receive food from the kitchen. Findings include: A review of the facility policy titled Dietary Cleaning revealed: Creating a kitchen cleaning policy for a long-term care facility is essential to maintaining food safety, hygiene, and overall health. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Sep 30, 2021

  Based on observations, interview, and review of policy titled, Food Safety Requirements the facility failed to label and date items in the walk-in cooler and dry food pantry. There were 55 residents that received an oral diet with a census of 57 residents. Findings include: Review of the policy titled Food Safety Requirements (not dated): Policy Interpretation and Implementation revealed the following information: 7. Dry foods that are stored in bins will be removed from original packaging, labeled, and dated (use by date). Such foods will be rotated using a first in- first out system. 8. All foods stored in the refrigerator or freezer will be covered, labeled and dated (use by). An observation on 9/28/2021 at 8:39 a.m. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF655Sep 30, 2021

  Based on interviews, record reviews, and review of facility policy titled Care Plans, the facility failed to ensure that the baseline care plan had appropriate interventions in place for three residents (R) R#503, R#51, and R#454), was completed within 48 hours for one resident (R#503), and a care conference was held with one resident (R#54) of five residents reviewed for baseline care plan. Findings include: Review of facility policy titled Care Plans dated on 6/7/21, stated It is the facilities responsibilities to adequately capture each residents baseline ability along with any changes in condition or new diagnoses [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] . 1. […]