Harrogate Village

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Harrogate Village, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Feb 9, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, and review of other facility documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to handle potentially hazardous foods and maintain sanitation in a safe and consistent manner designed to prevent food borne illness. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following:On 02/05/2026 at 9:47 AM, the surveyor accompanied by the Director of Culinary Services (DOCS), observed the following in the kitchen: Upon entry to the kitchen the surveyor confirmed with the DOCS that the facility utilized a high temperature dish machine that was in operation for the post-breakfast meal service. The surveyor requested to see the dish machine temperature log prior to inspection of the dish machine. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Aug 15, 2024

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to handle potentially hazardous food and maintain sanitation in a safe and consistent manner to prevent food borne illness. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: On 08/08/2024 from 09:24 AM until 10:00 AM, the surveyor observed the following in the kitchen in the presence of the Dietary Director #1 (DD#1): 1.The DD and the Food Service Worker (FSW#1) had facial hair and were not wearing beard guards. The DD#1 stated the beard guard is only used when on the line or direct handling of food. 2. In the walk-in freezer a frozen strawberry cream pie and a cookies and cream pie had no label and no date. The DD#1 stated it should be dated and he threw them away. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Dec 8, 2022

  Based on observation, interview and review of facility documentation it was determined that the facility failed to a.) properly handle and store potentially hazardous foods in a manner that is intended to prevent the spread of food borne illnesses and b.) maintain equipment and kitchen areas in a manner to prevent microbial growth and cross contamination. This deficient practice was observed and evidenced by the following: On [DATE] from 09:43 AM -11:09 AM, the surveyor toured the kitchen in the presence of the Director of Food and Beverage (DFB) and the Executive Chef (EC) and observed the following: 1. In the line refrigerator, there was one sealed clear bag containing tan oval patties, the DFB identified as hash browns, with no label, no use by or expiration date. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF868Feb 9, 2026

  Based on interview, record review, and review of pertinent facility documents, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that the required members were present during the quarterly Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) Committee Meetings. This deficient practice occurred during 1 of 4 meetings reviewed and was evidenced by the following:On 2/9/26 at 9:15 AM, during an interview with the Administrator and the Director of Nursing (DON), the Administrator stated that the facility held quarterly Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) meetings on the third Tuesday of the month during the months of January, April, July and October. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF760Nov 26, 2025

  Based on interviews and records review on 9/19/25, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure a resident (Resident #2) was free from a medication error when the medication nurse administered wrong medication to Resident #2; and the facility also failed to follow their policy for medication administration. The deficient practice was identified for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for medication administration.This was evidenced by the following.According to the admission Record (AR), Resident #2 was admitted to the facility with diagnoses which included but were not limited to: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Respiratory Failure, Pneumonia and Toxic Effect of Tobacco Cigarettes. […]