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 Spring Creek Rehabilitation & Nursing Care Center during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
A resident with dementia, severely impaired cognition, and known risk for dehydration had documented 0% meal intake over multiple consecutive meals, with CNAs recording refusals but not documenting fluids and not reporting the poor intake to an LPN or RN as required by facility policy. Nursing staff, including LPNs and RN supervisors, reported they were unaware the resident was not eating and did not assess or notify the MD despite ongoing 0% intake and the absence of a care plan addressing meal refusal or poor appetite. The resident was only assessed by an RN after a marked change in mental status and rapid decline were observed, at which point the MD was finally notified and medical interventions were initiated, resulting in a deficiency for failure to provide care in accordance with professional standards and the facility’s nutrition and hydration policies.
A resident was not readmitted to the facility after hospitalization for severe dysphagia, despite the hospital's assessment that a feeding tube was unnecessary. The facility cited care needs exceeding capacity and failed to provide a written discharge notice with appeal rights or notify the Ombudsman. The facility's policies did not address this situation, leading to a deficiency.
The facility experienced significant staffing shortages on weekends, as revealed by a recertification survey. The staffing plan was not met, leading to excessive workloads for CNAs and delays in resident care. Interviews with residents and staff confirmed the issue, with CNAs often responsible for 14-15 residents each. The Director of Nursing cited high turnover and staff having other jobs as contributing factors. The administrator was unaware of the summer staffing shortfalls, which were worsened by vacations and holidays.
The facility did not maintain corridor doors to resist smoke passage, as transfer grilles were found on doors across multiple floors, violating safety standards.
The facility did not ensure adequate sprinkler system coverage, as observed during a life safety survey. On the 2nd floor, a sprinkler head was missing under ductwork in the air handling room, and light fixtures were obstructing sprinkler heads in several utility closets, potentially affecting their spray patterns.
The facility did not ensure fire hoses were inspected, tested, and maintained as per 2011 NFPA 25 standards. During a survey, it was found that hoses on stairwell E landings were last marked in March 2018, indicating a lapse in the required five-year inspection or replacement schedule. The Director of Maintenance acknowledged the issue.
A resident with severe cognitive impairment alleged being slapped by staff, but the facility delayed reporting the incident to the state agency beyond the required two-hour timeframe. The DON did not report the allegation promptly due to disbelief in the resident's account, violating the facility's abuse prevention policy.
A resident's representative was not properly invited to care plan meetings due to outdated contact information, resulting in their inability to participate in the resident's care planning. The facility failed to verify the representative's address and phone number, leading to a lack of communication and involvement in the care process.
A resident with medical conditions including Atrial Fibrillation and Diabetes Mellitus expressed a preference for daily showers but received only six showers over nearly three months, contrary to the facility's policy of twice-weekly showers. Staff interviews revealed inconsistent documentation and communication regarding the resident's shower schedule and preferences, leading to a deficiency in honoring the resident's right to make significant life choices.
A facility failed to provide a resident with quarterly financial statements as required by policy. Despite the resident having intact cognition, they did not receive written statements of their account balance. Interviews revealed a lack of communication and adherence to the policy, with staff unaware of the resident's unmet needs.
A resident with multiple diagnoses was left with unattended medications at their bedside, contrary to facility policy. An LPN failed to ensure the resident took their medications before documenting administration. The RN Supervisor and DON confirmed that medications should not be left at the bedside and residents must be assessed for self-administration.
A CNA failed to perform hand hygiene between assisting multiple residents with hand hygiene before meal service, as observed during a survey. The facility's policy requires hand hygiene between residents to prevent cross-contamination, but the CNA did not adhere to this, acknowledging the oversight. Interviews with staff confirmed the requirement for hand hygiene to prevent infection spread.
During a survey, a facility was found to have an unducted air return used as a ceiling plenum, violating NFPA standards. This setup, located on the second floor of the extension building, had multiple penetrations that could allow smoke to enter the lobby, impeding egress during a fire. The Director of Maintenance acknowledged the issue.
A facility failed to ensure an accurate MDS assessment for a resident's psychiatric status. The assessment inaccurately documented the resident's psychiatric condition without confirmation from the facility's medical provider, despite the facility's policy requiring comprehensive assessment through communication with the resident and review of medical records. This led to a deficiency citation.
Failure to Assess and Respond to Prolonged Poor Oral Intake
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Summary
The deficiency involves the facility’s failure to ensure that a resident received treatment and care in accordance with professional standards of practice and facility policy regarding nutrition and hydration monitoring and response. The resident had dementia with declining mental and functional status, pulmonary venous congestion, severely impaired cognition, and required partial/moderate assistance with eating. A dietary care plan identified the resident as at risk for dehydration due to dementia and varied oral intake, with interventions to observe for signs and symptoms of dehydration and explore reasons for decreased intake. Physician orders placed the resident on a no added salt mechanical soft diet with thin liquids, later downgraded to puree solids per speech therapy. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) documentation showed that the resident had no documented oral intake from the morning of 03/14/2026 through early afternoon on 03/16/2026, totaling eight missed meals. CNAs reported that the resident had a history of poor appetite, combative behavior during care, and variable intake ranging from 25% to 75% of meals. For the relevant period, CNAs stated they documented 0% food consumption because the resident refused to eat, and they acknowledged offering fluids or juice but did not document fluid intake. They also stated they did not report the resident’s refusal to eat to the LPN, despite facility policy requiring staff to report poor intake and meal consumption of less than 50% to the nurse immediately. Nursing staff, including LPNs and RN supervisors, reported that they did not receive information from CNAs that the resident was not eating or drinking during the days in question. LPNs stated they would have encouraged intake and notified supervisors if they had known the resident was not eating, and they reported that they did not observe the resident as weak or less responsive during their shifts. The RN supervisors stated they did not receive reports of poor appetite or meal refusal and indicated that CNAs were expected to notify the unit nurse when a resident refused or did not eat. There was no care plan addressing the resident’s refusal of meals or poor appetite, and there was no documentation that a nurse assessed the resident for poor intake or that the physician was notified until 03/16/2026 at 3:44 PM, when the RN Supervisor assessed the resident with a change in mental status, rapid decline, weakness, lethargy, and minimal responsiveness, and noted that the resident had not been eating and was spitting up brown secretions. Only at that time was the physician contacted and medical interventions initiated. The facility’s own policy on Meal Consumption required CNAs to document intake percentages for each meal, record refusals and behaviors, and promptly report poor intake, and required nurses to review intake documentation daily, assess residents with poor intake, document interventions and outcomes, and notify the medical provider as indicated. The policy also required physician notification when intake was consistently less than 50% or when significant decline in intake was observed. Despite this, the resident’s extended period of no documented oral intake and repeated 0% meal consumption entries were not acted upon by nursing staff, and the physician was not notified until after a significant change in condition was observed. This sequence of inaction and lack of assessment and notification in the face of documented poor intake led to the cited deficiency under 10 NYCRR 415.12.
Failure to Readmit Resident Post-Hospitalization
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The facility failed to permit a resident to return following hospitalization, which was evident for one of six residents. The resident was initially transferred to the hospital for severe dysphagia evaluation and possible feeding tube placement. Despite the hospital's assessment that a feeding tube was not necessary, the facility refused to readmit the resident, citing care needs exceeding their current capacity. The facility did not provide the resident or their representative with a written notice of discharge, including notification of appeal rights, nor did they notify the Long-term Care Ombudsman. The facility's policies on admissions and discharge planning did not address the protocol for residents transferred to the hospital but not accepted back. The resident, who was cognitively intact, had been admitted with a diagnosis that included dysphagia. The facility's interdisciplinary team, including a medical doctor, determined that the resident was at high risk for aspiration and recommended hospital transfer for further evaluation. However, the facility did not follow the required procedure for discharge notification, failing to issue a 30-day notice with appeal rights. Interviews with the resident's representative and facility staff revealed that the decision not to readmit the resident was based on the facility's assessment of the resident's care needs and risk for aspiration. The medical team, including the medical director, reviewed the hospital's patient review instrument and decided against the resident's return. Despite discussions with the resident's family about the risks and necessary precautions, the facility did not document or communicate the discharge decision appropriately, leading to the deficiency.
Plan Of Correction
Plan of Correction: Approved March 24, 2025 **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** I. Immediate Corrective Action 1. Resident #1 was transferred to the hospital on [DATE] and did not return to the facility. 2. The Director of Social Service was given an educational counseling and a 1:1 inservice on discharge protocol emphasizing that the resident / resident representative and the Long-term Care Ombudsman is notified of the discharge in writing, including notification of appeal rights. II. Identification of Others 1. The Facility respectfully acknowledges that all residents have the potential to be affected by this deficiency. 2. The Director of Social Service compiled a list of residents in the last 30 days who have been discharged from the facility. The list was reviewed to ensure that each resident / resident representative in addition to the Long Term Care Ombudsman was notified of the discharge in writing, including notification of appeal rights. 3. No other issues were identified. III. Systematic Changes 1. The Administrator, Medical Director, DNS and Director of Social Service reviewed and revised the policy on “Discharge Planning: Discharge Notification to Resident / Family” to include a protocol for a resident who was transferred to the hospital from the facility but is not being accepted back into the facility. The protocol includes that the resident / resident representative in addition to the Long Term Care Ombudsman will be notified of the discharge in writing, including notification of appeal rights. 2. The Director of Social Service and the social workers will be in-serviced on the revised policy “Discharge Planning: Discharge Notification to Resident / Family” by the administrator / designee with emphasis on ensuring that each resident / resident representative in addition to the Long Term Care Ombudsman are notified of the discharge in writing, including notification of appeal rights. 3. The Administrator, Medical Director, DNS and Director of Social Service reviewed the policy on “Admission Process” including not being able to accept a resident if the facility cannot provide adequate or appropriate care for that resident and found it to be compliant. 4. The Director of Admissions, Director of Social Service and the social workers will be in-serviced on the policy by the administrator regarding “Admission Process” by the administrator / designee with emphasis on appropriate admissions to the facility depending on the resident’s level of care. 5. A copy of the Lesson Plan and Attendance is filed for reference and validation. IV. Quality Assurance 1. The Administrator and Director of Social Service created an audit tool to ensure that the resident / resident representative as well as the Long Term Care Ombudsman is notified in writing regarding the discharge including the notification of appeal process. 2. Audits will be done by the Director of Social Service/Designee on 10 random discharges weekly x 4 weeks, 10 random discharges monthly x 3 months and 10 random discharges quarterly thereafter. 3. Audits with negative findings will have an immediate corrective action taken by the Director of Social Service and reported to the Administrator for review & follow up. 4. Audit findings will be presented to the QA Committee quarterly by the Director of Social Service. V. The Administrator will be responsible to ensure correction of this deficiency by 4/7/2025.
Staffing Shortages on Weekends in LTC Facility
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure sufficient nursing staff were available to meet the needs of residents, particularly on weekends, as identified during a recertification survey. The facility's policy required adequate staffing to provide necessary care and services, but the Payroll Based Journal Staffing Data Report for the 4th quarter of 2024 indicated excessively low staffing levels on weekends. The facility's staffing plan outlined specific numbers of licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants (CNAs) required per shift, but actual staffing schedules revealed frequent shortages of both nurses and CNAs across various units on weekends. Interviews with residents and staff corroborated the staffing deficiencies. Several residents reported that the facility was short-staffed on weekends, leading to situations where CNAs were responsible for 14-15 residents each, which is above the facility's standard. This resulted in delays in care, such as residents not being changed on time. Staff members, including CNAs and a Registered Nurse Supervisor, confirmed the high workload and frequent call-outs on weekends, which necessitated reassigning staff to cover shortages. The Director of Nursing acknowledged the staffing issues, attributing them to high turnover rates and staff having other jobs or being in school. The facility's administrator was unaware of the staffing shortfalls over the summer, which were exacerbated by increased absences due to vacations and holidays. The report highlights the facility's failure to maintain adequate staffing levels, impacting the quality of care provided to residents. Interviews with residents and their families indicated dissatisfaction with the care received, particularly on weekends when staffing was insufficient.
Plan Of Correction
Plan of Correction: Approved March 5, 2025 I. Immediate Corrective Action 1. The monthly staffing patterns as of (MONTH) 2025 will be reviewed by the DNS, ADNS and the Staffing Coordinator to ensure that there is sufficient nursing staff provided to meet the needs of the residents on all shifts. 2. Facility will actively continue to enhance staffing by contacting more agencies, advertise for hiring more staff, pay overtime when needed, offer incentives to work extra shifts, increase orientation classes with sign-on bonuses and offer opportunities to join the union when appropriate. 3. Resident # 34 met with the DNS, ADNS and Social Worker who reinforced the facility’s commitment to staffing and the importance of their safety as well as maintaining their highest physical, mental and psychosocial well-being as determined by their assessments and person-centered plan of care. II. Identification of others 1. The facility is aware that they must provide services by sufficient numbers of each of the following types of personnel on a 24-hour basis to provide nursing care to all residents in accordance with resident care plans. The facility must designate a licensed nurse to serve as a charge nurse on each tour of duty. 2. The DNS/ADNS/RNS will review all staffing patterns prior to the schedule being posted to ensure that sufficient nursing staff is consistently provided to meet the needs of residents on all shifts. 3. An audit tool was developed by the DNS to review staffing to ensure that there is sufficient nursing staff provided to meet the needs of the residents on all shifts. This audit will be done for one week from 3/16/2025 to 3/22/2025 by the DNS / designee. All issues identified will be immediately corrected. III. System changes 1. The Administrator and DNS reviewed and revised the policy on “Staffing.” 2. ADNS, Staffing Coordinator, Licensed Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants will be re-educated by the staff educator / designee on the above policy with emphasis on ensuring resident safety and attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental and psychosocial well-being of each resident, as determined by resident assessments and person-centered care plans. 3. Lesson plan and attendance sheets will be kept on record for validation. IV. Quality Assurance 1. The DNS developed an audit tool to ensure that there is sufficient staffing every day on all three shifts. 2. Audits will be done by the ADNS / designee daily x 4 weeks, 3 days a week monthly for 3 months, 3 days a week quarterly thereafter. 3. Any issues identified will have immediate corrective action taken by the DNS & reported to the Administrator. 4. The outcome of this audit will be quantified & reported to the QA committee by the DNS. V. The Director of Nursing will be responsible to ensure correction of this deficiency by 4/7/2025.
Corridor Doors Not Smoke-Resistant
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The facility failed to ensure that all corridor doors were maintained to resist the passage of smoke, as required by safety regulations. During a life safety survey conducted on February 10, 2025, it was observed that transfer grilles were present on corridor doors across multiple floors, specifically on floors 1 through 4. These grilles were found on the doors to janitor's closets near rooms 4C25 and 4D08 on the 4th floor, near rooms 3A08, 3D08, and 3B25 on the 3rd floor, near rooms C25 and D08 on the 2nd floor, and on the utility room door near the activities room on the 1st floor. The presence of these grilles violates the requirement that corridor doors must be constructed to resist the passage of smoke, as outlined in the 2012 NFPA 101 and 2011 NFPA 25 standards, as well as 10 NYCRR 711.2 (a).
Plan Of Correction
Plan of Correction: Approved February 24, 2025 I. Immediate Corrective Action The transfer grilles which were found on corridor doors in the following locations were closed off with metal plates: 1) On the doors to the janitor's closets near rooms 4C25 and 4 DO8 on the 4th floor. 2) On the 3rd floor janitor's closets near rooms 3A08, 3D08 and 3B25. 3) On the 2nd floor near rooms 2C25 and 2D08. 4) On the 1st floor on the utility room near the activities room. II. Identification of Other Residents a. An audit has been conducted of all corridor doors throughout the facility to make sure all doors close and latch as required with proper sealing to prevent the transfer of smoke. b. No additional doors were found noncompliant. c. No residents' additional residents were found to be affected upon completion of this review. III. Systemic Changes 1. The facility has reviewed the Preventive Maintenance Plan and door inspection policy and revised the same to include directives for ventilation grilles, as well as inspection observations. 2. All Maintenance staff will be educated by the maintenance director on the Preventive Maintenance Plan and requirement for appropriate Door operation. 3. The Lesson Plan will concentrate on the following: > Overview of requirements for K363 > Preventive Maintenance plan for performing observational inspections of the doors > Responsibility for providing appropriate door closures. 4. A copy of the Lesson Plan and attendance will be filed for reference and validation. a. The facility reviewed and revised its policy regarding corridor doors. b. All maintenance staff were in service on the updated corridor door policies. IV. QA monitoring a. An audit tool was created to monitor the facility’s corridor doors. b. Monitoring of the facility’s doors shall be performed monthly for the first 3 months and then quarterly thereafter for 9 months. c. Any negative findings from inspections shall be reported to the administrator for further evaluation and will be addressed. d. All reports shall be brought to the Quality Assurance meeting to review with the team to ensure that repairs are being performed in a timely manner for 12 months. V. Title Responsible Director of maintenance
Inadequate Sprinkler System Coverage
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure that all areas of the building were adequately protected by the automatic sprinkler system, as required by the 2012 NFPA 101 and 2010 NFPA 13 standards. During a life safety survey, it was observed that in the 2nd floor air handling room on the A unit, there was only one sprinkler head located on the door side of the room, with no sprinkler head under the wide ductwork suspended from the ceiling. Additionally, in the 2nd floor electrical closet, the 2nd floor utility closet by the nurses' station, and the 1st floor utility closet by the activities room, light fixtures were positioned directly under the upright sprinkler heads, potentially affecting the spray pattern of the sprinkler heads. These deficiencies were noted during the survey conducted on the 1st and 2nd floors of the facility.
Plan Of Correction
Plan of Correction: Approved February 24, 2025 I. Immediate Corrective Action 1. The facility Director of Maintenance contacted the Fire Sprinkle Company upon Discovery to install the required missing fire sprinklers in the 2nd floor air handling room on the A unit, there was under the wide ductwork that is suspended from the ceiling. 2. In the 2nd floor electrical closet, the 2nd floor utility closet by the nurses' station and the 1st floor utility closet by the activities room, the light fixture which was located directly under the upright sprinkler heads has been relocated to provide proper clearance to not affect the spray pattern of the sprinkler heads and was provided with Appropriate coverage. II. Identification of Other Residents The Facility respectfully states that no residents were involved in this deficiency, however all residents were directly affected. The Director of Maintenance reviewed sprinkler coverage throughout, and no additional areas were affected. III. Systemic Changes 1. The Administrator, in conjunction with the Director of Maintenance, reviewed and revised the facility construction/renovation policies and procedures and incorporated the requirements of sprinkler coverage as per NFPA 13 and NFPA 99 into the policies for any Renovation Plan. 2. Any plans which are implemented shall include a review of fire sprinkler coverage by an approved licensed individual. IV. QA Monitoring 1. The Administrator, in conjunction with the Director of Maintenance, will conduct monthly reviews and inspections of sprinkler reports for the next 3 months, then upon completion of work thereafter. Documentation will be maintained in logbook for reference and validation. 2. The Director of Maintenance will review the findings and report to QA Committee on a quarterly basis, for evaluation by the QA Committee. V. Title Responsible Director of Maintenance
Failure to Maintain Fire Hose Inspection Compliance
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The facility failed to ensure that all fire hoses were inspected, tested, and maintained in accordance with the 2011 NFPA 25 standards. During a life safety survey, it was observed that the fire hoses located on landings 1-4 of stairwell E were marked with a date of March 2018, indicating that they had not been inspected or replaced within the required five-year period. This deficiency was identified through both observation and staff interviews, where the Director of Maintenance acknowledged the oversight and indicated that a vendor would be contacted to address the issue.
Plan Of Correction
Plan of Correction: Approved February 24, 2025 I. Immediate Corrective Action 1. The Director of Maintenance engaged our Service Company to replace the identified standpipe hoses with new hoses in all locations more than five years old. 2. The Director of Maintenance engaged our Service Company to inspect the buildings standpipe system to determine hose testing years and complete NFPA required testing if necessary. II. Identification of Other Residents All Residents have the potential to be affected by this practice. The Director of Maintenance had the company check all hose stations and for similar issues. No other deficiencies were found. No other standpipe, hose or water-based fire prevention issues were found. III. Systemic Changes 1. The Administrator policy on Environmental Rounds was reviewed and revised by Administration to include the auditing and monitoring of standpipe hose system. 2. The existing rounds inspection form has added the monthly standpipe audit tool. 3. All environment of care staff were educated on the revision of this policy by the Director of Maintenance. Non-compliant hose systems shall be replaced with appropriate type and reported to the Administrator and Director of Maintenance for scheduled correction. 4. This has been added to the facility preventive Engineering program. 5. Staff involved in the sprinkler system were educated by the Director of Maintenance that any issues with standpipe system identified during rounds will be corrected asap and interim safety measures put in place as needed until repairs are complete. IV. QA Monitoring An audit tool was created by the Director of Maintenance to monitor compliance with required inspections of sprinkler systems. This audit includes inspection of hose racks. Any identified issues will be scheduled for correction asap. All of the facilities plenum will be audited monthly by the Director of Maintenance for the first 3 months and then quarterly for 9 months. Audit results shall be reported to QAPI Committee quarterly to review with the team to ensure that repairs are being performed. Frequency of ongoing audits will be determined by the Committee based on audit results once 100% compliance is achieved. V. Title Responsible Director of Maintenance
Delayed Reporting of Abuse Allegation
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Summary
The facility failed to report an alleged abuse incident involving a resident within the required timeframe. On January 12, 2024, a resident with severe cognitive impairment and diagnosed with unspecified dementia, vascular dementia, and cerebrovascular disease, alleged that a staff member slapped them in the face. The incident was reported to a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) during the morning shift, who then informed a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The LPN subsequently reported the allegation to a Registered Nurse (RN), who then informed the Director of Nursing (DON). Despite the facility's policy requiring immediate reporting of abuse allegations to the State Survey Agency within two hours, the DON delayed reporting the incident to the New York State Department of Health until 7:03 PM, citing disbelief in the allegation due to lack of injury and inconsistencies in the resident's account. The delay in reporting the alleged abuse was a violation of the facility's abuse prevention policy, which mandates that all alleged abuse violations be reported immediately, but not later than two hours after the allegation is made. The DON's decision to delay the report was based on their personal assessment of the situation rather than adhering to the policy requirements. This failure to comply with the reporting protocol was identified during the Recertification and Complaint Survey, highlighting a deficiency in the facility's handling of abuse allegations.
Plan Of Correction
Plan of Correction: Approved March 5, 2025 I. Immediate Corrective Action 1. Resident # 97 was assessed by the DNP on 1/12/2025 and there were no visible signs of injury. There were no complaints of pain. 2. Resident # 97 was assessed by the RN Supervisor on 1/12/2025 and there were no visible signs of injury. There were no complaints of pain. 3. The Administrator received an Educational Counseling by the Medical Director with emphasis on ensuring that all alleged violations involving abuse were reported immediately, but not later than 2 hours after the allegations were made, to the State Survey Agency and Law Enforcement. 4. The Director of Nursing received an Educational Counseling by the Medical Director with emphasis on ensuring that all alleged violations involving abuse were reported immediately, but not later than 2 hours after the allegations were made, to the State Survey Agency and Law Enforcement. II. Identification of Others 1. The facility respectfully acknowledges that all residents who have accidents/incidents have the potential to be affected by this deficiency. 2. The DNS / designee reviewed Accident/Incident reports for the past 30 days to ensure that any residents with alleged violations involving abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment, including injuries of unknown sources and misappropriation of resident property, were reported no later than 2 hours if the event results in bodily injury or no later than 24 hours if the events that cause the allegation do not involve serious bodily injury. 3. No other issues were identified. III. Systematic Changes 1. The Administrator, Medical Director and DNS reviewed the policy related to residents' right to be free from abuse, neglect, misappropriation of resident property, and exploitation. This policy was found to be compliant. This policy includes: Abuse Prevention with emphasis on ensuring residents remain free from abuse and neglect, and the immediate removal from the facility of any individual alleged to have been involved in the abuse / neglect until completion of the investigation. All alleged abuse or serious bodily injury must be reported to the Department of Health and law enforcement within 2 hours. It also emphasizes reporting guidelines to submit the outcome of investigations within 5 days. 2. All staff will be in-serviced by the DNS/Designee on the above policy with emphasis on the importance of ensuring all alleged violations involving abuse are reported immediately, but not later than 2 hours after the allegation was made, to the State Survey Agency and law enforcement. 3. A copy of the Lesson Plan and Attendance filed for reference and validation. IV. Quality Assurance 1. An audit tool was developed by the Administrator and DNS to ensure that any residents with alleged violations involving abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment, including injuries of unknown sources and misappropriation of resident property, were reported no later than 2 hours if the event results in bodily injury or no later than 24 hours if the events that cause the allegation do not involve serious bodily injury. 2. Audits will be done by the DNS / Designee on 10 accident / incident reports weekly x 4 weeks, 10 accident / incident reports monthly x 3 months and 10 accident / incident quarterly thereafter. 3. Audits with negative findings will have an immediate corrective action taken by the DNS and reported to the Administrator for review & follow up. 4. Audit findings will be presented to the QA committee quarterly by the DNS / designee for monitoring of performance and recommendations and follow-up. V. The Director of Nursing will be responsible to ensure correction of this deficiency by 4/7/2025.
Failure to Ensure Resident Representative Participation in Care Planning
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure that a resident's representative was able to participate in the development and implementation of the resident's person-centered care plan. The resident, who had diagnoses including Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, and Major Depressive Disorder, was severely impaired in cognition and unable to meaningfully participate in care plan meetings. Despite this, the facility did not ensure that the resident's representative was properly invited to these meetings. The representative, who lived out of state, did not receive any invitation letters or calls from the facility, as the facility had been using an outdated address and phone number for the representative. The facility's Social Services Director assumed that invitations were delivered if they were not returned and did not follow up to confirm receipt or participation. The facility's records lacked evidence that care plan meeting invitations were mailed to the correct address or that the representative's contact information was verified. This oversight resulted in the representative being unaware of and unable to participate in the care plan meetings, contrary to the facility's policy and federal and state requirements.
Plan Of Correction
Plan of Correction: Approved March 5, 2025 I. Immediately Corrective Action 1. Resident #36 representative was contacted and new information was obtained in order to ensure that the care plan meeting invitations were mailed and received by Resident #36’s representative by the Director of Social Service. 2. The Director of Social Service received a 1:1 inservice on the importance of ensuring that the resident and/or the resident’s representative participated in the development, review, and revision of the person-centered comprehensive care plan. This includes ensuring that the address the letter is mailed to is the most current contact information. II. Identification of Others 1. The Facility respectfully acknowledges that all residents have the potential to be affected by this deficiency. 2. The Director of Social Service and the MDS Coordinator compiled a list of residents in the last 30 days who have had a comprehensive care plan meeting to ensure a care plan meeting invitation was mailed and received by the resident’s representative. 3. No other issues were identified. III. Systematic Changes 1. The Administrator, Medical Director, DNS, and Director of Social Service reviewed and revised the policy & procedure for the Comprehensive Care Plan. 2. All Social Workers will be in-serviced by the Administrator/Designee on the revised policy and procedure. The lesson plan will focus on the Care Plan Meeting Invitation to the resident and the resident’s representative, the response to the letter, and accurate documentation. 3. A copy of the Lesson Plan and Attendance filed for reference and validation. IV. Quality Assurance 1. The Administrator and Director of Social Service created an audit tool to ensure that Care Plan Meeting Invitations are mailed to the resident’s representative, a response is received or follow-up is initiated and documented accordingly. 2. Audits will be done by the Director of Social Service/Designee on 10 random Care Plan Meeting Invitations for follow-up weekly x 4 weeks, 10 Care Plan Meeting Invitations monthly x 3 months, and 10 Care Plan Meeting Invitations quarterly thereafter. 3. Audits with negative findings will have an immediate corrective action taken by the Director of Social Service and reported to the Administrator for review & follow-up. 4. Audit findings will be presented to the QA Committee quarterly by the Director of Social Service. V. The Administrator will be responsible for overseeing this corrective action plan by 4/7/2025.
Failure to Honor Resident's Shower Preferences
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure that a resident's right to make choices about significant aspects of their life was honored, specifically regarding their preference for showering. Resident #7, who was admitted with diagnoses including Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, and Diabetes Mellitus, expressed a desire to shower daily but was willing to accept the facility's offer of twice-weekly showers. However, the resident reported not receiving showers consistently since admission, instead receiving regular bed baths. The facility's policy required residents to be showered at least twice a week, with refusals documented and reported to a nurse. The documentation revealed that Resident #7 received only six showers over a period of nearly three months, despite the facility's policy and the resident's preferences. Interviews with staff, including CNAs and nurses, indicated a lack of consistent communication and documentation regarding the resident's shower schedule and preferences. CNA #11, who occasionally assisted Resident #7, stated they had never provided a shower to the resident and noted that sometimes the resident was already in bed when they realized a shower was due. CNA #5 mentioned that the resident could be difficult and sometimes refused showers, but this was not consistently documented. The Director of Nursing acknowledged that showers are mandatory at least twice a week and that residents can request more frequent showers. However, there was no documentation of Resident #7's preferences being discussed or recorded upon admission. The Director of Nursing also stated that supervisors should check accountability sheets to ensure tasks are completed, but this was not consistently done. The lack of proper documentation and communication led to the resident not receiving showers according to their preference, highlighting a deficiency in honoring resident choice and self-determination.
Plan Of Correction
Plan of Correction: Approved March 5, 2025 I. Immediate Corrective Action 1. Resident # 7 was spoken to by the RN Supervisor regarding her shower schedule which is twice a week and as requested. Resident # 7 was also asked for her preference, but is agreeable to the shower schedule that is already in place. 2. The CNAAR for Resident # 7 was reviewed to ensure that the shower schedule was correctly documented and activated in the resident’s EMR. 3. CNA # 11 was given a 1:1 inservice on ADL care. This inservice included the importance of the resident receiving a shower twice a week and more often if requested. If the resident refuses the shower then the charge nurse will be notified and the event will be documented accordingly. 4. CNA # 5 was given a 1:1 inservice on residents refusing showers. If the resident refuses the shower then the charge nurse will be notified and the event will be documented accordingly. II. Identification of Others 1. The Facility respectfully acknowledges that all residents have the potential to be affected by this deficiency. 2. The DNS / ADNS developed an audit tool to ensure that the resident’s CNAAR reflects residents preference for shower schedules with proper documentation. The DNS / designee developed a list of 10 random residents on each unit in order to audit the showering schedule and documentation on each resident. 3. No other issues were identified. III. Systematic Changes 1. The Administrator, Medical Director and DNS reviewed the policy & procedure for the Activities of Daily Living and found the policy to be compliant. 2. RN, LPN and CNA will be in-serviced by the DNS/Designee on this policy with emphasis on the importance of the resident receiving showers twice a week as to their preference. If a resident refuses the shower then the charge nurse will be notified and the event will be documented accordingly. 3. A copy of the Lesson Plan and Attendance filed for reference and validation. IV. Quality Assurance 1. The Administrator and DNS created an audit tool to ensure that the resident’s CNAAR is accurate for the showering schedule with proper documentation. 2. Audits will be done by the DNS/Designee on 10 random residents weekly x 4 weeks, 10 random residents monthly x 3 months and 10 random residents quarterly thereafter. 3. Audits with negative findings will have an immediate corrective action taken by the DNS and reported to the Administrator for review & follow up. 4. Audit findings will be presented to the QA Committee quarterly by the DNS. V. The DNS will be responsible for overseeing this corrective action plan by 4/7/2025.
Failure to Provide Quarterly Financial Statements to Resident
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The facility failed to provide quarterly financial statements to a resident, as required by their policy and procedure. The policy mandates that residents or their legal representatives receive a statement showing the account balance, including funds deposited, withdrawn, and interest accrued, at least quarterly. However, during the recertification survey, it was found that a resident with intact cognition did not receive their account statements in writing within 30 days after the end of the quarter. The resident confirmed they had not been receiving copies of their account statements, despite having an account with the facility. Interviews with facility staff revealed a lack of communication and adherence to the policy. The Social Service Director claimed that statements were distributed to alert and oriented residents and mailed to families of those who were not. However, the Financial Controller and the Administrator were unaware that the resident had not been receiving their statements. The Social Worker reportedly informed the Administrator that the resident did not want a copy of the statement, which was contrary to the resident's statement. This discrepancy indicates a failure in the facility's process for managing and distributing resident financial information.
Plan Of Correction
Plan of Correction: Approved March 5, 2025 I. Immediate Corrective Action 1. On 1/28/2025, Resident #142 was provided with an account statement for October, (MONTH) and (MONTH) by the Director of Social Service. II. Identification of Others 1. The Facility respectfully acknowledges that all residents have the potential to be affected by this deficiency. 2. The Director of Social Work reviewed all other residents' accounts. The residents who have funds were provided with a quarterly account statement and/or a copy is sent to the resident representative. 3. No other issues were identified. III. Systemic Changes 1. The Administrator, Medical Director, Director of Social Service, and the Controller reviewed the policy on “Resident Funds Accounts” and found it to be compliant. 2. Social Workers and the Controller will be inserviced on the above policy with emphasis on the resident’s and residents' representative receiving quarterly account statements. 3. A copy of the Lesson Plan and Attendance will be filed for reference and validation. IV. Quarterly Assurance 1. The Director of Social Service developed an Audit tool to ensure compliance with residents and residents' representatives receiving quarterly statements. 2. Audits will be done by the Director of Social Service / Designee on 10 random residents weekly x 4 weeks, 10 random residents monthly x 3 months, and 10 random residents quarterly thereafter. 3. Audits with negative findings will have immediate corrective action taken by the Director of Social Service & reported to the Administrator for review and follow-up. 4. Audit results will be presented to the QA committee by the Director of Social Service quarterly for evaluation and follow-up. V. The Director of Social Service will be responsible for overseeing this corrective action plan by 4/7/2025.
Medication Administration Deficiency
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The facility failed to ensure that a resident received treatment and care in accordance with professional standards of practice. During the recertification survey, it was observed that medications were left unattended at a resident's bedside. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) responsible for administering the medications did not verify that the resident had taken them before leaving the room and documenting the administration in the Medication Administration Record. The facility's policy requires that the nurse observe the resident taking the medication and document any held or refused medications, which was not adhered to in this instance. The resident involved was cognitively intact and had multiple diagnoses, including anemia, coronary artery disease, renal insufficiency, diabetes mellitus, and malnutrition. The medications left unattended included Ferrous Sulfate, Eliquis, Aspirin, Famotidine, and Vitamin B2. The LPN admitted to placing the medications in the resident's hand and leaving the room without ensuring they were taken. The Registered Nurse Supervisor and Director of Nursing confirmed that medications should not be left at the bedside and that residents must be assessed for self-administration before being allowed to take their own medications.
Plan Of Correction
Plan of Correction: Approved March 5, 2025 I. Immediate Corrective Action 1. Resident # 101 was immediately given the morning medications with no adverse reactions. 2. The DNP assessed the resident since his medication was left at his bedside. There were no ill effects noted. 3. LPN # 4 was given educational counseling, a 1:1 in-service, and written warning on medication administration with proper medication administration techniques and not leaving medication unattended. 4. A medication administration observation was completed with LPN # 4 by the DNS II. II. Identification of Others 1. The facility respectfully acknowledges that all residents have the potential to be affected by this deficiency. 2. On 2/5/2025, the RN Supervisor checked all resident’s rooms on unit 2 AB and no other medications were left unattended at the bedside. 3. On 2/25/2025, the RN Supervisor checked all resident’s MAR indicated [REDACTED]. 4. No other issues were identified. III. Systematic Changes 1. The Administrator, Medical Director and DNS reviewed the Medication Administration policy and found it to be compliant. 2. All RNs and LPNs will be in-serviced by the DNS/Designee on the above policy with emphasis on administering a full dose of medication to the resident via correct route, offers the resident a drink and observes the resident to ensure medication consumption. Medication should never be left unattended. 3. Lesson plan and attendance sheets will be kept on record for validation. IV. Quality Assurance 1. The Administrator and DNS created an audit tool to ensure that medication was being administered to the resident and not left at the bedside. 2. Audits will be done by the RN Supervisor / Designee on 10 random resident’s room / bedside for medication weekly x 4 weeks, 10 random resident’s room / bedside for medication monthly x 3 months and 10 random resident’s room / bedside for medication quarterly thereafter. 3. Audits with negative findings will have an immediate corrective action taken by the DNS and reported to the Administrator for review & follow up. 4. Audit findings will be presented to the QA Committee quarterly by the DNS. V. The DNS will be responsible for overseeing this corrective action plan by 4/7/2025.
Infection Control Deficiency During Dining Task
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Summary
The facility failed to maintain proper infection control practices during a dining task, as observed during a recertification survey. Certified Nursing Assistant #7 did not perform hand hygiene between assisting multiple residents with hand hygiene before meal service. This was observed with 11 out of 24 sampled residents. The facility's policy requires staff to perform hand hygiene in accordance with CDC guidelines and to clean their hands between providing direct care to different residents. However, the CNA was seen picking up used hand wipes with bare hands and then using clean wipes to assist residents without cleaning their hands in between. Interviews conducted during the survey revealed that the CNA acknowledged the failure to perform hand hygiene, stating they were not thinking at the time. A Registered Nurse and the Assistant Director of Nursing both confirmed that hand hygiene is required between residents to prevent cross-contamination. The deficiency was noted under the regulation 10 NYCRR 415.19 (b)(4), highlighting the facility's failure to adhere to its own infection control policies and procedures.
Plan Of Correction
Plan of Correction: Approved March 5, 2025 I. Immediate Corrective Action 1. Resident # 1 had no ill effects from the CNA who did not conduct proper hand hygiene. 2. Resident # 8 had no ill effects from the CNA who did not conduct proper hand hygiene. 3. Resident # 26 had no ill effects from the CNA who did not conduct proper hand hygiene. 4. Resident # 31 had no ill effects from the CNA who did not conduct proper hand hygiene. 5. Resident # 39 had no ill effects from the CNA who did not conduct proper hand hygiene. 6. Resident # 44 had no ill effects from the CNA who did not conduct proper hand hygiene. 7. Resident # 54 had no ill effects from the CNA who did not conduct proper hand hygiene. 8. Resident # 82 had no ill effects from the CNA who did not conduct proper hand hygiene. 9. Resident # 102 had no ill effects from the CNA who did not conduct proper hand hygiene. 10. Resident # 145 had no ill effects from the CNA who did not conduct proper hand hygiene. 11. Resident # 157 had no ill effects from the CNA who did not conduct proper hand hygiene. 12. CNA # 7 was given Educational Counseling and 1:1 Inservice on Handwashing and Hygiene with emphasis on cleaning her hands in between residents while assisting multiple residents with hand hygiene before meal service. II. Identification of Others 1. The facility respectfully acknowledges that all residents have the potential to be affected by these deficient practices. 2. The RN supervisors conducted a meal observation on each unit for lunch on 2/6/2025 to ensure that the CNAs were performing proper hand hygiene in between residents while assisting multiple residents with hand hygiene before meal service. 3. No further issues were identified. III. System Changes 1. The Administrator, Medical Director and DNS reviewed the policy on “Handwashing and Hygiene” and found it to be compliant. 2. The Administrator, Medical Director and DNS reviewed and revised the policy on “Dining Meal Service” to include the CNA performing proper hand hygiene in between residents while assisting multiple residents with hand hygiene before meal service. 3. RN, LPN and CNA will be inserviced on the “Handwashing and Hygiene” policy and the policy on “Dining Rooms Meal Service” with emphasis on performing proper hand hygiene in between residents while assisting multiple residents with hand hygiene before meal service. 4. A copy of the Lesson Plan and Attendance filed for reference and validation. IV. Quality Assurance 1. The DNS / ADNS developed an audit tool to ensure that the CNAs were performing proper hand hygiene in between residents while assisting multiple residents with hand hygiene before meal service. 2. Audits will be done by the RN Supervisor / Designee on 10 meals weekly x 4 weeks, 10 meals monthly x 3 months and 10 meals quarterly thereafter. 3. Audits with negative findings will have an immediate corrective action taken by the DNS and reported to the Administrator for review & follow up. 4. Audit findings will be presented to the QA Committee quarterly by the DNS. V. The DNS is responsible for overseeing this plan of correction by 4/7/2025.
Non-compliance with NFPA Standards in HVAC System
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The facility was found to have a deficiency related to the heating and ventilation system during a Life Safety Code portion of the recertification survey. Specifically, on the second floor of the extension building, an unducted air return was being used as a ceiling plenum in the office suite located on the lobby level. This setup was not in compliance with the 2012 NFPA 101 and 2012 NFPA 90A standards, which require that air-conditioning, heating, and ventilating systems be installed according to specific safety standards to prevent the spread of smoke and fire. During the survey, it was observed that there were multiple penetrations above the ceiling between the lobby, which serves as a means of egress, and the adjacent offices. This arrangement posed a risk as it could allow smoke to enter the lobby area, potentially impeding egress in the event of a fire in the adjacent spaces. The deficiency was identified through both observation and staff interviews, highlighting a lapse in maintaining the integrity of the fire and smoke stopping measures required by the relevant NFPA standards. At the time of the survey, the Director of Maintenance acknowledged the deficiency and indicated that it would be corrected. However, the report does not provide details on any corrective actions taken or planned to address the issue. The focus of the deficiency was on the non-compliance with the NFPA standards, which are critical for ensuring the safety and proper functioning of the facility's heating and ventilation systems.
Plan Of Correction
Plan of Correction: Approved February 24, 2025 I. Immediate Corrections: 1. The facility conducted a review of the lobby and office area plenum for compliance with NFPA 90A 4.3.11.2.1 through 4.3.11.2.7. The integrity of the fire and smoke stopping for penetrations shall be maintained. 2. The facility maintenance department has sealed with appropriate material all openings that were found throughout the above ceiling to adjoining rooms to prevent the transfer of smoke. II. Identification of Other Residents: 1. The Facility respectfully states that all residents were potentially affected but no residents were involved in this deficiency. 2. There were no additional issues identified from this environment review, as all egress doors functioned appropriately. III. Systemic Changes: 1. The Director of Maintenance has reviewed and implemented a Preventive Maintenance Program whereby the above ceilings are checked in accordance with 2012 NFPA 90A: 4.3.11.2.1 through 4.3.11.2.7 and documented on the inspection log with any corrective actions required or completed. 2. If repairs cannot be completed in house, then the items shall be logged on master work log and appropriate service company called with completion noted on master work log. 3. Staff performing the required inspections shall be in-serviced on the requirements set forth above. IV. QA-Monitoring 1. The Director of Maintenance will audit the completed inspection and testing log for completeness and completed repairs. 2. The audit will be completed weekly by the Maintenance staff/designee as assigned and reviewed by the Director of Maintenance. 3. Any quality issues identified will be communicated to the Administrator and repaired for compliance as identified. 4. Audit findings from the monthly tool will be presented to the Quarterly QA Committee by the Director of Maintenance for evaluation and follow-up as indicated. The review will continue for 6 months and then semiannual if there are no deficiencies found. Responsible Person: V. Title Responsible: Director of Maintenance
Inaccurate MDS Assessment of Psychiatric Status
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure that the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment accurately reflected a resident's psychiatric/mood disorder status. This deficiency was identified during a recertification survey, where it was found that the MDS assessment for a resident inaccurately documented their psychiatric condition. The facility's policy requires interdisciplinary team members to communicate with the resident and their family and review the resident's medical record to perform an accurate assessment. However, the MDS assessment inaccurately indicated that the resident was severely impaired in cognition, had no behavior symptoms, and had an active psychiatric diagnosis, despite the lack of confirmation from the facility's medical provider. The resident's medical history included a diagnosis of a psychiatric condition, as documented in a hospital Patient Review Instruction and a Trauma/Medical Condition Screening. However, the facility's medical provider had not diagnosed the resident with this condition, and the resident's representative was unaware of such a diagnosis. The MDS Coordinator, who conducted the assessment, acknowledged the error in coding the psychiatric diagnosis without confirmation from the facility's medical provider. This discrepancy highlights a failure in the facility's assessment process, as the MDS did not accurately reflect the resident's psychiatric status, leading to a deficiency citation under 10 NYCRR 415.11(b).
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