Facility Lacks Qualified Food Service Manager
Penalty
Fine: $46,560
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Summary
The facility failed to employ a qualified food service manager, affecting all 83 residents. The Long Term Care Facility Application for Medicare and Medicaid indicated a census of 83 residents. On April 9, 2025, the Food Service Manager (V5) admitted during an interview that she had not enrolled in or completed a dietary manager course. Although she had recently received a link to register for the course, she had not yet enrolled. V5 possessed a Serve Safe Sanitation certification, valid from November 22, 2024, to November 22, 2029, but lacked any other certifications required for her role. As of April 10, 2025, the facility had not provided documentation to verify V5's qualifications as the Food Service Manager.