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 Massapequa Center Rehabilitation & Nursing during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
A resident with hemiplegia and diabetes was observed with long, yellow fingernails on their contracted hand, despite requiring assistance for personal hygiene. The facility's staff failed to trim the nails or document any refusal, highlighting a lack of communication and adherence to care policies. CNAs and LPNs were unclear about their responsibilities, leading to the deficiency.
Two residents in an LTC facility did not receive appropriate care according to professional standards. One resident had a forehead lesion treated without a physician's order or care plan, while another resident missed doses of prescribed eye drops due to an error in the electronic medical record. The facility's policies were not followed, leading to these deficiencies.
A medication storage deficiency occurred when a resident was found with a Calcitonin spray bottle on their overbed table without staff supervision. The resident, who was not assessed to self-administer medication, had the spray left unattended by an LPN. The facility's policy requires medications to be stored in locked compartments, which was not followed in this case.
A facility failed to implement Enhanced Barrier Precautions for a resident with a chronic infected wound on the right hip, as required by their policy. Observations showed no signage, orange dot sticker, or PPE cart indicating precautions. Staff interviews confirmed the oversight, with the Infection Preventionist acknowledging the resident should have been on Enhanced Barrier Precautions. The Director of Nursing Services stated that such precautions should follow CDC guidelines.
Failure to Provide Necessary Nail Care for Resident
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure that a resident who was unable to carry out activities of daily living received the necessary services to maintain personal hygiene. This deficiency was identified for a resident with a history of hemiplegia, hemiparesis, cerebral infarction, and type 2 diabetes mellitus, who required moderate assistance for personal hygiene tasks. The resident was observed with long and yellow fingernails on their contracted right hand, despite expressing a desire to have them trimmed and not refusing care. The facility's policy required that residents unable to perform activities of daily living independently receive necessary services, including grooming. However, observations and interviews revealed that the resident's fingernails were not trimmed, and there was no documentation of refusal to have them trimmed. Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) involved in the resident's care did not ensure the nails were trimmed, and there was a lack of communication and follow-up regarding the resident's needs. Interviews with staff, including CNAs and the Director of Nursing Services, highlighted a misunderstanding of responsibilities and procedures for nail care, particularly for residents with diabetes. The CNAs were unsure whether they could trim the resident's nails and did not consistently report the need for nail care to the nursing staff. This lack of coordination and adherence to the facility's policy resulted in the resident's nails remaining untrimmed, posing a risk of skin breakdown.
Deficiencies in Treatment and Documentation for Residents
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure that Resident #120 received treatment and care in accordance with professional standards of practice. Resident #120 was observed with a dressing on the left side of the forehead on two occasions, but there was no physician's order for any assessment or treatment for the lesion. The facility also did not initiate a care plan for the lesion. Despite the lesion being chronic and the family refusing further workup, the nurses applied dressings and Bacitracin ointment based on their judgment without a physician's order, which was against the facility's policy. Resident #93 did not receive prescribed antibiotic eye drops for a period of time due to an error in the electronic medical record. The resident had a history of corneal repair and was supposed to continue receiving Polytrim eye drops until their next appointment with the eye doctor. However, the order was mistakenly entered with a stop date, leading to a lapse in administration from November 19 to November 25. This error was discovered when the resident reported not receiving the medication, and it was confirmed that the drops were crucial to prevent infection due to the bandage contact lens in the resident's eye. The Director of Nursing Services acknowledged that a physician order is necessary for all treatments and that a care plan should have been in place for Resident #120's lesion. Additionally, the error in the electronic medical record for Resident #93's eye drops was recognized as a mistake by the nursing staff. These deficiencies highlight lapses in following established protocols and ensuring proper documentation and communication regarding resident care.
Medication Storage Deficiency
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure that drugs and biologicals were stored in locked compartments, as required by state and federal regulations. This deficiency was identified during a recertification survey when a resident was observed with a Calcitonin (Salmon) spray bottle on their overbed table without any staff present. The resident, who had diagnoses including legal blindness, osteoporosis, and myelodysplastic syndrome, was not assessed to self-administer their medication. The facility's policy mandates that medications be stored in locked storage areas, but this was not adhered to in this instance. The incident involved a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who administered the Calcitonin nasal spray to the resident but failed to return the medication to the medication cart, leaving it unattended in the resident's room. Interviews with the LPN, the charge nurse, and the Director of Nursing Services confirmed that the medication should not have been left with the resident, as the resident was not authorized to self-administer medications. Additionally, the pharmacist noted that the Calcitonin spray should be stored upright, which was not the case. This oversight highlights a lapse in following the facility's medication storage policy.
Failure to Implement Enhanced Barrier Precautions for Resident with Chronic Wound
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to implement an ongoing infection prevention and control program, as evidenced by the lack of Enhanced Barrier Precautions for a resident with a chronic infected wound on the right hip. The facility's policy required Enhanced Barrier Precautions for residents with chronic wounds, regardless of Multidrug Resistant Organisms colonization or infection status. However, there was no documented evidence that the resident was placed on these precautions. Observations revealed the absence of signage, an orange dot sticker, and a PPE cart, which are indicators of Enhanced Barrier Precautions. Interviews with staff, including the LPN, Wound Care Nurse, and Infection Preventionist, confirmed the oversight. The Infection Preventionist acknowledged the resident should have been on Enhanced Barrier Precautions due to the chronic wound. The Director of Nursing Services also stated that residents with chronic wounds should be placed on Enhanced Barrier Precautions following CDC guidelines. The deficiency was identified during a recertification survey, highlighting a lapse in the facility's infection control practices.
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| Parkview Care And Rehabilitation Center, Inc | 1.3 mi | ★★★★★ | 0 | 0 |
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