Above average — CMS composite of the measures below.
Past the typical resurvey interval — a standard survey could occur at any time
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 Ditmas Park Care Center during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
The facility failed to comply with food safety standards, as a CNA was observed handling a resident's food with bare hands, against policy. Additionally, the kitchen's walk-in refrigerator contained expired and undated food items, violating storage guidelines. The Food Service Director admitted to oversight in labeling and discarding expired items.
A facility failed to maintain Enhanced Barrier Precautions during wound care for a resident with a chronic wound. An LPN performed wound care without wearing a gown, and there was no signage indicating the need for precautions. The lapse occurred because the Assistant Director of Nursing/Educator mistakenly removed the signage, believing the wound was healed. Interviews confirmed the facility's policy required gowns and gloves for residents with wounds.
Food Safety and Storage Deficiencies
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Summary
The facility failed to adhere to professional standards for food service safety, as observed during a recertification survey. A Certified Nursing Assistant was seen handling a resident's food with bare hands, contrary to the facility's policy that mandates the use of disposable gloves when touching ready-to-eat food. Despite being aware of the policy through in-service training, the staff member did not comply. Interviews with other staff members, including a Licensed Practical Nurse and a Registered Nurse, confirmed that the policy prohibits bare hand contact with residents' food. However, the Infection Preventionist provided conflicting information, suggesting that if hands are clean, bare hand contact might be permissible. Additionally, the facility's kitchen walk-in refrigerator contained expired and undated food items, violating the facility's food storage and labeling policy. The policy requires all food to be labeled and dated, with specific guidelines for the storage duration of ready-to-eat foods. During an inspection, several items, including tuna cups, cream of rice puree, potato knishes, and salads, were found to be either expired or undated. The Food Service Director acknowledged the oversight, attributing it to mislabeling and missed checks by the dietary staff. Despite daily checks by the food service aides, supervisor, and director, these items were not discarded as required.
Failure to Maintain Enhanced Barrier Precautions During Wound Care
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain infection control prevention practices, specifically Enhanced Barrier Precautions, during wound care for a resident with a chronic wound. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued new guidance effective April 1, 2024, requiring enhanced barrier precautions for residents with chronic wounds or indwelling medical devices during high-contact care activities. The facility's policy, updated on April 2, 2024, aligned with this guidance, mandating the use of gowns and gloves for such residents. However, during an observation on August 23, 2024, an LPN performed wound care for a resident with a Stage 4 sacral pressure ulcer without wearing a gown, and there was no signage indicating the need for Enhanced Barrier Precautions. The lapse occurred because the Assistant Director of Nursing/Educator had removed the Enhanced Barrier Precaution signage, mistakenly believing the resident's wound was healed. Interviews with the LPN, the Assistant Director of Nursing/Educator, the Infection Control Preventionist, and the Director of Nursing confirmed that the facility's policy required gowns and gloves for residents with wounds. The resident involved had moderately impaired cognitive skills and was admitted with diagnoses including Cerebral Palsy and Metabolic Encephalopathy, highlighting the need for strict adherence to infection control protocols.
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