Above average — CMS composite of the measures below.
A standard survey is most likely before around August 2026
Estimate from public CMS data, current as of July 2026. Survey timing is at the state agency's discretion.
Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at John T Mather Memorial Hosp T C U during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
A survey found deficiencies in food storage and labeling practices at a facility. Observations revealed uncovered and undated trays of cooked chicken, gravy, and bacon in the walk-in refrigerator. The [NAME] Chef confirmed these were leftovers intended for future meals but were not properly labeled or covered. Further inspection showed additional uncovered and undated food items, indicating a lapse in adherence to the facility's guidelines.
The facility lacked a comprehensive policy to assist residents with food brought by family or visitors. The existing policy did not guide staff on helping residents access, reheat, or consume such food. Interviews revealed uncertainty about departmental responsibilities, and the facility used a hospital policy that did not address this issue.
A resident refused a physician-ordered tuberculin skin test, and the responsible RN did not report the refusal to the physician or document it in the medical record, contrary to the facility's infection control policy. Interviews with staff revealed that the standard procedure for handling such refusals was not followed, indicating a lapse in infection control practices.
Deficiencies in Food Storage and Labeling Practices
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Summary
During a Recertification Survey, the facility was found to have deficiencies in food storage, preparation, and labeling practices. Observations in the kitchen revealed that the walk-in refrigerator designated for produce and dairy contained eight trays of cooked chicken breast and three pans of gravy sauce, all of which were uncovered and undated. Additionally, a rack with uncooked bacon strips was found undated and out of its original packaging. The [NAME] Chef confirmed that these items were leftovers from lunch and were intended for future meals, but they were not properly labeled or covered as per the facility's policy. Further inspection of the walk-in refrigerator for meat products showed two racks with various uncovered and undated food items, including pizza, pasta, and chickpeas. The [NAME] Chef acknowledged that the cooks were responsible for storing food properly at the end of their shifts, but this was not done. The Director of Food Services stated that food items should be labeled, covered, and dated, indicating a lapse in adherence to the facility's Nutrition and Food Services Guidelines.
Deficiency in Policy for Assisting Residents with Outside Food
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that their policy regarding the use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors included guidance for staff to assist residents in accessing and consuming the food if they were unable to do so independently. The existing policy, last reviewed in March 2021, allowed for food to be brought in, labeled, and stored but did not address how staff should assist residents with accessing, reheating, preparing, and consuming this food. Interviews with the Food Service Director and the Director of Nursing Services revealed uncertainty about departmental responsibilities for feeding assistance, and it was noted that the facility had not developed a specific policy due to the short average length of stay and low frequency of visitors bringing food. The Administrator and the President of Quality Management acknowledged that the facility used the hospital's food service policy and lacked a separate policy for assisting residents with food brought in from outside. Although the facility had a policy on Activities of Daily Living, which included supervision during feeding, it did not specifically address assistance with food brought by visitors. The deficiency was identified during a recertification survey, highlighting the need for a comprehensive policy to ensure residents receive necessary assistance with food brought in by family or visitors.
Failure to Report and Document Tuberculin Skin Test Refusal
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain an effective infection prevention and control program, as evidenced by the handling of a tuberculin skin test for a resident. The resident, who was admitted with conditions including Peripheral Vascular Disease, Diabetes Mellitus, and Chronic Systolic Heart Failure, refused the tuberculin skin test ordered by the physician. Registered Nurse #1, who was responsible for administering the test, did not report the refusal to the physician, nor was it documented in the resident's medical record. This oversight was contrary to the facility's Tuberculosis Control Strategy Plan, which requires that refusals be documented and reported to the physician. Interviews with facility staff, including the Infection Preventionist, Physician #1, and the Director of Nursing Services, revealed that the standard procedure for handling a refusal of a tuberculin skin test was not followed. The Infection Preventionist emphasized the importance of documenting refusals and notifying the physician, as the test results are crucial for determining the presence of Tuberculosis. Physician #1 confirmed that in cases of refusal, the resident should be counseled, and if refusal persists, a chest x-ray should be ordered. The Director of Nursing Services acknowledged that the nurse should have notified the physician and documented the refusal, highlighting a lapse in the facility's infection control practices.
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