Sweden Valley Manor

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Sweden Valley Manor, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jul 24, 2026

  Based on observation and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to store food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety in the facility's main kitchen and resident pantry area.Findings include: Observation of the facility's main kitchen on July 21, 2026, at 10:30 AM, with Employee 15, dietary services supervisor, revealed the following: A small metal pan of a prepared product resembling tuna salad, on the bottom shelf of the reach-in refrigerator, with no label to identify the product, a date of when it was placed there or when it needed used by. Front vents on the bottom of the outside of the reach-in refrigerator were observed to have various spills down the face of this area. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF838Jul 24, 2026

  Based on a review of facility documentation and staff interview it was determined that the facility failed to conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for its residents since their last standard survey (ending August 8, 2025).Findings include: The surveyor requested the Facility Assessment document (Assessment of the resident population that includes an evaluation of diseases, conditions, physical or cognitive limitations of the resident population's acuity and any other pertinent information about the residents that may affect the services the facility must provide. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Sep 20, 2024

  Based on observation and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to store food and maintain food service equipment in a safe and sanitary manner and prevent the potential for food contamination in the facility's main kitchen. Findings include: An observation of the facility's main kitchen on September 17, 2024, at 11:50 AM with Employee 2, corporate dietitian, revealed the following: The coffee station area contained dried brown liquid spills and dried food splatter on the wall behind the coffee machine, which extended down the wall to the floor area observed under the counter space. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Oct 20, 2023

  Based on review of facility documentation, observation, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to store, prepare, and serve food in a manner to prevent the potential spread of food borne illness in the main kitchen and the facility's pantry. Findings include: Observation of the facility's kitchen on October 17, 2023, at 10:58 AM revealed that facility staff did not document daily food temperatures on the following dates and meals: Breakfast: October 5, 10, 14, and 15, 2023, the egg, meat, and cereal portion of the meal October 7, 8, 11, 12, and 13, 2023, the fruit, milk, and coffee portion of the meal Lunch: October 3, 7, 8, 11, 12, and 13, 2023, the fruit, dessert, milk, and coffee portion of the meal October 5, 10, 14, and 15, 2023, the soup, sandwich,… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Oct 29, 2021

  Based on observation, staff interview, and review of facility documents, it was determined that the facility failed to store food in a safe and sanitary manner and implement measures to assure equipment used for sanitization of preparation/serving supplies were maintained in a manner to prevent the potential spread of food borne illness in the facility's main kitchen. Findings include: A tour of the facility's main kitchen on [DATE], at 6:20 PM revealed the following: A foot pedal garbage receptacle located by the beverage dispensers was overflowing with the lid completely open. The receptacle itself contained dried spills and debris on the lid and the exterior. Several clear plastic bins were observed on a shelf in the food preparation area. […]