Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 18 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
11D
7E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
May 29, 2026Complaint inspection · 2 citations
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Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews and interviews conducted during a survey, the facility failed to ensure residents were free from neglect and abuse for three (3) (Resident #s 2, 15, and 18) of 22 residents reviewed. Specifically, a.) Resident #'s 2 and 18 care plans were not followed resulting in injury; and b.) Resident #15 was prevented from leaving their room by a staff member.
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Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews conducted during a survey, the facility failed to ensure that a resident with pressure ulcers received necessary treatment and services, consistent with professional standards of practice, to promote healing, prevent infection and prevent new ulcers from developing. Specifically, Resident #1 did not receive ordered treatments of Santyl ointment (a prescription topical ointment used to clean and remove dead tissue form severe burns and chronic skin ulcers), and dry dressing to left foot on the dates on 12/04/2026 - 12/09/2026.
November 17, 2022Standard inspection · 3 citations
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Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record reviews and interviews during the recertification survey the facility did not ensure each resident was treated with respect and dignity for one (Resident #32) of two residents reviewed. Specifically, for Resident #32, the facility did not ensure a catheter drainage bag was covered when the resident was out of bed and in common areas of the facility. This is evidenced by: Resident #32 Resident #32 was admitted to the facility with the diagnoses of dementia, obstructive and reflux uropathy and benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary symptoms. The Minimum Data Set (MDS - an assessment tool) dated 9/10/22 documented the resident was severely cognitively impaired. A Policy and Procedure (P&P) titled Long Term Catheterization of Urinary Bladder revised 6/14/17 documented a urinary catheter drainage bag should be kept covered. [...]
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Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview during a recertification survey, the facility did not ensure that written notification was sent to the resident, the resident's representative, and a representative of the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman of the resident's transfer or discharge and the reasons for the move for 3 (Resident #'s 13, 29, and #100) of 3 residents reviewed for hospitalization. Specifically, for Residents #'s 13 and #100, the facility did not ensure there was documentation that the facility provided written notification to the resident, the resident's representative, or the Ombudsman when the residents were admitted to a hospital from the facility and for Resident #29, the facility did not provide written notice of admission to a hospital to the Ombudsman. This is evidenced by: [...]
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Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview during a recertification survey, the facility did not ensure written notice which specifies the duration of the bed-hold policy, was provided to the resident and the resident representative at the time of transfer for hospitalization. This was evident for 3 (Residents #'s 13, 29, and #100) of 3 residents reviewed for hospitalization. Specifically, for Residents #'s 13, 29, and #100, the facility did not ensure the resident and the resident's representative were notified in writing of the bed hold policy when the residents were admitted to the hospital. This is evidenced by the following: The Policy and Procedure (P&P) titled Bed Retention Policy effective 11/28/16, stated when a hospital transfer occurs, the resident and/or designated representative will be notified verbally or in writing by nursing or social services by the next business day. [...]
October 7, 2020Standard inspection · 4 citations
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and staff interview during the recertification survey, the facility did not store, prepare, distribute or serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. Food preparation and serving areas and equipment are to be kept clean, kitchen equipment is to be kept in good repair, and a test kit is to be provided to measure the parts per million (ppm) concentration of the solution used to sanitize equipment. Specifically, equipment in the main kitchen and unit kitchenettes were not clean, equipment was not in good repair, and an accurate test kit was not provided. This is evidenced as follows. The main kitchen and the kitchenettes were inspected on 07/29/2019 at 10:15 AM. In the main kitchen and unit kitchenettes, the shelving, drawers, mixer, slicer, ABC fire extinguisher, microwave ovens were soiled with food particles; [...]
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Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review during the recertification survey the facility did not ensure it developed and implemented a Comprehensive Person-Centered Care Plan for each resident that included measurable objectives and timeframes to meet a resident's medical, nursing, and mental and psychosocial needs that are identified in the comprehensive assessment for three (Resident #'s (55, 77, and #85, ) of 24 residents reviewed. [...]
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Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interviews during the recertification survey, the facility did not ensure that residents received treatment and care in accordance with standards of practice, the comprehensive person-centered care plan, and the residents' choices for 3 (Resident #'s 77, 101, and 407) of 24 residents reviewed. Specifically, for Resident #77, the facility did not recognize or assess the risks associated with the use of splinting and immobilizing devices and for Resident #407, the facility did not ensure the residents diagnosis of cellulitis (a bacterial skin infection) to the left lower extremity was assessed, monitored and treated, and for Resident #101, the facility did not ensure that the resident, who had severe swallowing difficulties, was out of bed for meals per Speech Therapy recommendations. This is evidenced by: Resident #77: [...]
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Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interview during the recertification survey, the facility did not dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Specifically, the trash compactor was not clean and the area around was littered with refuse. This is evidenced as follows. The trash compactor area was inspected on 10/01/2020 at 11:30 AM. The access room was heavily soiled with a splattered filth on the walls, and the access portal door was heavily soiled with a black filth build-up. The Manager of Housekeeping stated in an interview on 10/01/2020 at 11:30 AM, that she will get going on the cleaning the area. 10 NYCRR 415.14(h)
February 15, 2019Standard inspection · 9 citations
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Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interviews during a recertification survey, the facility did not provide the resident or the residents representative with a written summary of the baseline care plan for 6 of (Resident #'s 28, 29, 34, 86, 93, and 124) of 28 residents reviewed. Specifically, for Resident #'s 28, 29, 34, 86, 93, and #124, the facility did not ensure written summaries of the baseline care plan were provided to the resident and/or the resident's representative. This is evidenced by: Review of the facility policy titled Interdisciplinary Care Conference and Care Planning dated 11/28/2016, documented that a baseline care plan and current physician's orders will be given within 48 hours of admission to the resident and/or the designated representative for review and input. Resident and/or designated representative will acknowledge receipt upon admission. Resident #124: [...]
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Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review, and interviews during a recertification survey the facility did not ensure that it provided, based on the comprehensive assessment and care plan and the preferences of each resident, an ongoing program to support residents in their choice of activities, both facility-sponsored group and individual activities and independent activities, designed to meet the interests of and support the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident for those residents who reside on the subacute unit. Specifically, the residents on the subacute unit did not have activity care plans completed. This was evidenced by: During an interview on 02/11/19 at 10:19 AM, Resident #130 stated she was not aware of activities, and stated she would love to attend the games, crafts or music. [...]
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Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interviews during the recertification survey, the facility did not ensure it had a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors to ensure safe and sanitary storage, handling, and consumption. Specifically, the facility did not provide adequate information for family and visitors on safe food preparation and handling practices. The policy did not address training of staff to ensure foods from outside are handled in a safe and sanitary manner. This is evidenced as follows: Review of the facility's policy on Food Brought to Residents from the Outside on 02/12/19 at 10:46 AM, did not include that information was provided on the safe range of temperatures required for the preparation and storage of foods, except for instructions to how to reheat foods in the facility's microwave. [...]
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Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interview during the recertification survey, carbon monoxide detection was not provided in accordance with adopted regulation. The International Fire Code, 2015 Edition Section 915 Carbon Monoxide Detection, requires carbon monoxide detection in all areas with gas operated equipment. Specifically, carbon monoxide detection was not installed in areas with gas fuel fired equipment. This is evidenced as follows. Observations on 01/11/19 at 9:50 AM, revealed fuel burning appliances in the main kitchen, the boiler room, and the loading dock. Carbon monoxide detection was not provided in these areas. The Director of Plant Operations stated in an interview on 01/11/2019 at 10:45 AM, that he was unaware that of a requirement to provide carbon monoxide protection in these areas. 483.70 (b); 2015 International Fire Code, Section 915
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interview during the recertification survey, the facility did not maintain an infection prevention and control program (IPCP) to prevent the development and transmission of disease and infection. Specifically, for Resident #25, the facility did not ensure that handwashing and glove changes were performed during wound care; the facility did not ensure that a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) performed proper hand sanitizing during medication administration; and the facility did not insure the IPCP policies were reviewed annually. This is evidenced by: Finding #1 Resident #25 The resident was admitted on [DATE], with diagnoses of quadriplegia and diabetes. The Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE], documented the resident had severely impaired cognition and two unhealed stage IV pressure ulcers. [...]
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Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews and interviews during recertification survey the facility did not ensure written notice was provided to the residents representative of the bed hold and return policy at the time of transfer for three (Resident #'s 25, 75 and 123) of three residents reviewed for hospitalization. Specifically, for Residents #'s 25, 75 and 123, the facility did not provide written notice of bed hold and return which specifies the duration of the bed hold, how reserve bed payments will be made, and the conditions upon which the resident would return to the facility. This is evidenced by: [...]
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Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, and interview during a recertification survey, the facility did not ensure residents with an indwelling catheter (a tube inserted into the bladder to drain urine), received the appropriate care and services to prevent urinary tract infections to the extent possible for one (Resident #25) of five residents reviewed for urinary catheter / urinary tract infection (UTI). Specifically, for Resident #25, the facility did not ensure medical doctor (MD) orders were followed regarding the resident's foley catheter (size of the catheter, frequency for catheter change, and administration of a prophylactic antibiotic prior to catheter change). Additionally, the facility did not ensure the MD was notified of changes in urine (cloudy). This is evidenced by: Resident #25: [...]
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Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interviews during the recertification survey, the facility did not ensure a resident who is fed by enteral means (method of feeding that uses the gastrointestinal (GI) tract to deliver part or all of a person's caloric requirements) received the appropriate treatment and services to prevent complications of enteral feeding including but not limited to aspiration pneumonia (a complication of pulmonary aspiration. Pulmonary aspiration occurs when food, stomach acid, or saliva is inhaled into the lungs) for 1 (Resident #89) of 1 resident reviewed. Specifically, for Resident #89, the facility did not identify the resident's increased risk for aspiration pneumonia due to the resident's inability to keep her head elevated while receiving continuous tube feedings in bed. This is evidenced by: [...]
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Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview during the recertification survey the facility did not ensure their policy and procedure developed for the drug regimen review (DRR) included the time frames for the different steps in the process and identified specific title(s) the pharmacist will contact for irregularities. Specifically, the facility did not ensure the DRR Policy dated 2/2/18 included timeframes and the titles of facility staff to contact. This was evidenced by: The facility's DRR Policy and Procedure did not include the following: #2. A specific title and/or designee for the vendor pharmacy to call, and did not include a timeframe when the nurse will document in the medical record. #3. Bullet 3, did not include a time frame when the attending physician, Director of Nursing and Medical Director are notified of all irregularities. [...]
Fire safety inspections
8 fire safety citations on file: 1 on November 17, 2022, 1 on October 7, 2020, 6 on February 15, 2019.
Every fire safety citation8 citations
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Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
K 921 · November 17, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
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Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
K 531 · October 7, 2020 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
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Have a combustible roofing system that meets safety standards.
K 162 · February 15, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
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Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
K 311 · February 15, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
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Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
K 324 · February 15, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
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Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
K 353 · February 15, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
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Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
K 511 · February 15, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
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Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
K 921 · February 15, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)