Above average — CMS composite of the measures below.
A standard survey is most likely before around December 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 South Mountain Restoration Cen during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
The facility did not consistently log refrigerator, freezer, and dish machine temperatures as required by policy, and failed to take corrective action when dish machine wash temperatures were below the minimum safe level. Kitchen staff interviews revealed logs were often incomplete when certain staff were absent, and the administrator confirmed daily logging was expected. These failures resulted in noncompliance with professional standards for food service safety.
The facility failed to store and label food items properly, with numerous items lacking dates of receipt or opening, contrary to facility policy. Additionally, an employee handled food unsafely by not changing gloves after touching a refrigerator door, leading to unsanitary food preparation. Interviews revealed that the facility's practice of not carrying over dates from bulk storage to the kitchen contributed to the deficiency.
Failure to Maintain and Document Safe Food Service Equipment Temperatures
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Summary
The facility failed to utilize kitchen equipment in accordance with professional standards for food service safety, specifically regarding the operation, cleaning, and maintenance of the dishwasher and the logging of refrigerator and freezer temperatures. Facility policy required that thermometers be checked for proper temperatures, with the wash cycle of the dishwasher to register at least 150°F, and that maintenance be notified if temperatures were not achieved. However, review of temperature logs revealed multiple instances across several months where temperatures for dietary freezers and refrigerators were not logged on numerous dates, and dish machine wash temperatures were recorded below the minimum safe temperature on several occasions for various meals. Additionally, there was no documentation of corrective action being taken in response to the low dish machine temperatures, nor was there evidence that alternative manual ware washing techniques were implemented when required temperatures were not met. Interviews with kitchen staff indicated that temperature logs were likely not completed on days when certain staff were not present, further contributing to the lack of compliance with facility policy and professional standards. The absence of recorded temperatures and lack of corrective action was consistent across multiple months and meal periods. The facility administrator confirmed that it was the expectation for kitchen equipment temperature logs to be recorded daily in accordance with professional standards. The findings were cited under 28 Pa. Code 201.14(a) and 28 Pa. Code 201.18(b)(1), indicating a failure in management and responsibility of the licensee to ensure proper food safety practices were consistently followed.
Deficiency in Food Storage and Handling Practices
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to adhere to professional standards for food service safety, as evidenced by improper storage and labeling of food items in the kitchen and nourishment refrigerators. During a tour of the kitchen, it was observed that numerous food items, including brownie mix, canned vegetables, and spices, lacked proper labeling with dates of receipt or opening. This lack of labeling contravenes the facility's policy, which requires all food items to be labeled with content, received date, and either manufacturer information or relevant disposal dates. The Dietary Manager confirmed that items were not dated upon receipt into the kitchen, and opened packages were not dated with an open date. Additionally, during a tray line observation, an employee was seen handling food in an unsanitary manner. The employee retrieved a package of sliced cheese from the refrigerator and then used the same gloves to handle bread and make a sandwich without changing gloves or washing hands. This action was confirmed by the employee, who acknowledged the failure to change gloves and wash hands after touching the refrigerator door handle. Interviews with facility staff, including the Acting NHA/Chief Performance Improvement Executive and the Chief Operating Officer, revealed that the facility's current practice of not carrying over dates from bulk storage to the kitchen contributed to the deficiency. The lack of dating at the time of receipt or purchase prevented the facility from utilizing governmental guidelines to determine expiration dates, further exacerbating the issue.
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| Paramount Nursing And Rehab At Fayetteville, Llc | 4.8 mi | ★★★★★ | 2 | 2 |
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