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LEBANON SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
Patient Care Inspection Results

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LEBANON SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
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LEBANON SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER - Inspection Results Scope of Citation
Number of Residents Affected
By Deficient Practice
Initial comments:

Based on a revisit survey and an abbreviated survey in response to three complaints completed on May 27, 2025, it was determined that Lebanon Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center failed to correct the deficiencies identified during the survey(s) of March 26, 2025 and continued to be out of compliance with the following requirements of 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B, Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities and the 28 PA Code, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Long Term Care Licensure Regulations.



 Plan of Correction:


483.60(d)(1)(2) REQUIREMENT Nutritive Value/Appear, Palatable/Prefer Temp:This is a less serious (but not lowest level) deficiency and is isolated to the fewest number of residents, staff, or occurrences. This deficiency is one that results in minimal discomfort to the resident or has the potential (not yet realized) to negatively affect the resident's ability to achieve his/her highest functional status.
§483.60(d) Food and drink
Each resident receives and the facility provides-

§483.60(d)(1) Food prepared by methods that conserve nutritive value, flavor, and appearance;

§483.60(d)(2) Food and drink that is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Observations:

Based on resident interview, review of facility documentation, and results of a test tray audit, it was determined that the facility failed to provide food and beverages that were at an appetizing temperature on one of five nursing units. (Coleman unit)

Findings include:

In an interview on May 27, 2028, at 10:43 a.m., Resident 1 stated that he had a hard time getting coffee that was not cold.

Review of facility documentation entitled, "Food and Nutrition Services Test Tray Evaluation," revealed that the coffee should be greater than 140 degrees Fahrenheit (F) at point of service to the resident.

Results of a test tray audit conducted on May 27, 2025, at 12:27 p.m., after the last resident meal tray was served from the dining cart, revealed the coffee at a temperature of 128 degrees F. The previously mentioned beverage was noted to be below 140 degrees F.

28 Pa. Code 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee.



 Plan of Correction - To be completed: 06/10/2025

Preparation and submission of this plan of correction is required by state and federal law. This plan of correction does not constitute an admission for purposes of general liability, professional malpractice or any other court proceeding.


1. The below temperature coffee was replaced with a coffee that was within the required temperature range.

2. Re-education regarding the required temperature of coffee has been provided to the dietary staff. Re-education regarding the importance of passing resident meal trays timely has been provided to the nursing staff.

3. Center will conduct random test tray audits weekly for 2 weeks then bi-weekly for 2 months to ensure that coffee is at the required temperature at the point of service to the residents.

4. Results of the audits will be presented to the QAPI committee for recommendations and follow up as needed.


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