Hickory Heights Health And Rehab, Llc

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Hickory Heights Health And Rehab, Llc, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Aug 7, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure proper storage of meats to prevent cross contamination, that stored foods were properly covered, and expired food items were promptly removed and discarded on or before the expiration or use by date, for one of one kitchen observed. The findings include: During a tour of the freezer on 08/04/2025 at 11:05 AM, this surveyor and the Dietary Manager (DM) observed the following: a. One box of frozen beef patties and one box of fish fillets, both unsealed and open. b. A metal container on a shelf with multiple bags of chopped greens. This surveyor observed an undated, open bag with two beef patties and an open bag with two pork chops stored in the same metal container. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812May 3, 2024

  Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure opened food items in the walk-in refrigerator and walk-in freezer were covered , sealed, and dated to maintain freshness and prevent potential cross-contamination, and lemon juice was stored in the dry storage area in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions for residents who receive meal from 1 of 1 kitchen, failed to ensure dietary staff practiced good and washing techniques to prevent potential cross-contamination of food and clean dishes, failed to ensure hot food items were maintained at the required temperatures on the steam table while awaiting service to prevent potential food borne illness for the residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Mar 24, 2023

  Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure foods stored in the freezer and dry storage area were covered, sealed, and dated to minimize the potential for food borne illness for residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen; failed to ensure the ice machine and ice scoop holder were free of debris and maintained in clean and sanitary condition to prevent potential growth of harmful bacteria that could be transferred to the residents' food, failed to ensure opened food items in the freezer and storage area were covered and dated to maintain freshness and prevent potential cross contamination, failed to ensure dietary employees washed their hands or changed gloves before handling food items to minimize the potential for food borne illnesses and failed… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Oct 8, 2021

  Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure the ice scoop holder and ice machine were maintained in clean condition; food items stored in the freezer and dry goods area were covered, sealed, labeled and dated; expired food items beyond their expiration or use-by dates were promptly removed / discarded; foods were dated when received to assure first-in / first-out usage; kitchen floors and equipment were cleaned and free of stains and spills; supplements were maintained at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit on the cold area of the serving line; and 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. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF550May 3, 2024

  Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure dignity was maintained for 2 (Residents #10 and #90) and privacy was maintained for 1 Resident #90 when caring for the Residents. The findings are: Resident #10 had a diagnosis of Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy as documented on an Order Summary. An Annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 1/19/24 documented the resident had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15 (13-15= cognitively intact), had functional limitation in range of motion on both sides in upper and lower extremities and was dependent for upper and lower body dressing. […]