Not rated by CMS — ratings are suppressed for new or low-volume facilities.
A standard survey is most likely before around November 2026
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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at South Shore Rehabilitation And Nursing Center during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
The facility failed to provide a homelike environment and adequate maintenance in three of its four units, with unrepaired water damage, peeling wallpaper, and holes in the walls. A resident's room had unrepaired holes from a removed soap dispenser for three months. Interviews revealed a lack of communication and follow-through on maintenance issues, and work order records showed no requests for repairs in the affected rooms.
The facility failed to follow professional standards for food safety by allowing a carton of frozen egg product to thaw at room temperature instead of in the refrigerator, as required by their policy. The First Cook and Food Service Director both confirmed this improper practice.
A resident with a history of Seizure Disorder, Respiratory Failure, and Anoxic Brain Damage was found with a fractured wrist. The facility failed to report the injury of unknown origin to the Department of Health within the required 24-hour timeframe, attributing the delay to the incident occurring over the weekend.
The facility failed to ensure a comprehensive care plan for a resident with limited mobility, resulting in the resident not wearing a prescribed hand roll. Staff were either unaware of the requirement or did not check care instructions, and refusals to wear the hand roll were not reported for further assessment.
A resident with multiple Stage 4 pressure ulcers did not receive necessary treatment due to a malfunctioning air mattress set at an incorrect weight. Despite staff reporting the issue, the mattress was not repaired or replaced, leading to inadequate pressure relief and wound care.
The facility failed to ensure that enteral feeding bags were properly labeled for a resident with a feeding tube. The bags lacked labels with the resident's name, start time, and feeding directions, contrary to the facility's policy. Nursing staff on different shifts did not check the labels, leading to this deficiency.
A resident receiving dialysis treatment three times a week returned with swelling in their left upper arm and recommendations for warm compresses. The facility staff failed to check the Dialysis Communication Notebook and did not apply the warm compresses as indicated, resulting in the resident not receiving the necessary care.
The facility allowed an unlicensed graduate nurse to work as an RN for almost four months beyond the expiration of the COVID-19 PHE waiver. The issue was discovered during an audit by the current DON, leading to the nurse's termination. The Administrative Assistant had informed the prior DON about the unlicensed status, but no action was taken.
The facility failed to maintain accurate medical records for a resident self-administering insulin. The resident's blood glucose reading and insulin dosage were incorrectly documented, and nursing staff inconsistently followed the facility's policy for verifying self-medication.
A facility failed to maintain an infection prevention and control program when the Director of Maintenance entered a resident's room on contact precautions for Candida Auris without wearing the required PPE. The resident had severe cognitive impairment and was on contact isolation due to a multidrug-resistant organism. The Director of Nursing Services confirmed that proper PPE should have been used.
The facility failed to ensure effective pest control in the kitchen due to a half-inch gap at the bottom of the exit door, allowing vermin to enter. Despite regular pest control services, the gap was not addressed, leading to sightings of mice and dead mice found in glue traps.
Failure to Maintain Homelike Environment and Adequate Maintenance
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The facility failed to provide a homelike environment and adequate maintenance services in three of its four units, specifically in rooms 217, 117, 115, and 111. Observations revealed unrepaired water damage, peeling wallpaper, crumbling sheetrock, and holes in the walls. Resident #60's room had holes from a removed soap dispenser that were left unrepaired for approximately three months despite multiple requests for repair. The facility's policy dated April 2024 emphasized providing a comfortable and homelike environment, but this was not upheld in the observed rooms. The Resident Council Meeting minutes from February 2024 documented a resident's complaint about water leaking from the walls, and the Administrator had stated that a plumber was scheduled to address the issue. However, the plumbing estimate from February 2024 indicated that while the leaking sanitary piping was repaired, the contractor excluded carpentry, sheetrock, spackling, painting, tile, and flooring repairs. During the initial facility tour in April 2024, multiple rooms were found with significant water damage and unrepaired walls, indicating that the necessary follow-up repairs were not completed. Interviews with the Director of Maintenance, Licensed Practical Nurse, Certified Nurse Aide, and the Administrator revealed a lack of communication and follow-through on maintenance issues. The Director of Maintenance was unaware of the damaged walls in several rooms and stated that repairs were incomplete due to a lack of materials and pending mold testing. The nursing staff and aides did not report the damages, and the Administrator acknowledged the need for improvement in the facility's aesthetics and maintenance tracking. The facility's work order records showed no requests for repairs in the affected rooms, highlighting a systemic issue in addressing and documenting maintenance needs.
Improper Thawing of Frozen Egg Product
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The facility did not ensure that food was stored, prepared, distributed, and served in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. During the initial kitchen tour, a carton of frozen egg product intended for the next day's breakfast was observed thawing at room temperature on a table. The facility's policy on thawing frozen raw food requires that food be thawed in the refrigerator and not left out at room temperature for extended periods. However, the First Cook admitted to removing the carton from the freezer and leaving it out at room temperature for several hours before planning to place it in the refrigerator. The Food Service Director confirmed this practice, stating that they allow the product to sit at room temperature to get the initial frost thawed out before refrigerating it. The First Cook later admitted to placing the frozen egg product outside to thaw because they were in a rush. This practice is contrary to the facility's policy and professional standards for food safety, which require proper temperature control during thawing to prevent potential foodborne illnesses.
Failure to Timely Report Injury of Unknown Origin
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The facility did not ensure that it reported an injury of unknown origin to the New York State Department of Health within the required 24-hour timeframe. This deficiency was identified for a resident who was found with discoloration and swelling in the right arm, which was later confirmed to be an acute oblique fracture of the distal radius. The incident occurred on 8/5/2023, but it was not reported to the Department of Health until 8/7/2023, exceeding the 24-hour reporting requirement. The resident involved had a medical history that included Seizure Disorder, Respiratory Failure, and Anoxic Brain Damage, and was documented as comatose. The facility's policy required the Director of Nursing Services or Administrator to notify the Department of Health within five working days for incidents involving alleged abuse. However, the Director of Nursing Services acknowledged that injuries of unknown origin should be reported within 24 hours. The delay in reporting was attributed to the incident occurring over the weekend, and the Director of Nursing Services not being informed until the following Monday morning.
Failure to Implement Comprehensive Care Plan for Resident with Limited Mobility
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The facility did not ensure that a comprehensive person-centered care plan was developed or implemented for Resident #47, who had a physician's order for a hand roll to be worn on the right hand at all times due to limited mobility. Despite the physician's order and the facility's policy, Resident #47 was observed multiple times without the hand roll. Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) assigned to Resident #47 either did not check the care instructions or were unaware of the requirement, leading to the resident not wearing the hand roll as prescribed. Additionally, there were instances where the resident refused to wear the hand roll, but these refusals were not consistently reported to the nursing staff or the rehabilitation department for further assessment and intervention. Interviews with various staff members, including CNAs, the Assistant Occupational Therapist, the Unit Supervisor, the Director of Rehabilitation Services, and the Director of Nursing Services, revealed a lack of communication and follow-through regarding the resident's care plan. The CNAs were responsible for applying the hand roll, but they did not always do so, and the nurses were not adequately monitoring compliance with the physician's order. The Director of Rehabilitation Services and the Director of Nursing Services were not aware of the resident's refusals to use the hand roll, indicating a breakdown in the reporting and evaluation process necessary to address the resident's needs effectively.
Failure to Provide Appropriate Pressure Ulcer Care
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The facility failed to ensure that Resident #55, who had multiple Stage 4 pressure ulcers, received necessary treatment and services consistent with professional standards of practice. The resident's air mattress, which was supposed to provide pressure relief, was set at an incorrect weight setting of 240 pounds, while the resident's actual weight was 123 pounds. This discrepancy was due to a malfunction in the air mattress that required it to be set at a higher weight to prevent deflation. Despite the nursing staff reporting the issue to the maintenance department, the mattress was not repaired or replaced in a timely manner. The facility's policy on impaired skin integrity emphasized a multidisciplinary approach for the prevention and treatment of wounds, including the use of specialty mattresses for Stage 4 pressure ulcers. However, the maintenance request for the malfunctioning air mattress was not properly documented or addressed. Interviews with various staff members, including the wound care nurse, maintenance director, and assistant housekeeping director, revealed a lack of communication and follow-up regarding the maintenance issue. The maintenance director was unaware of the problem until the surveyors brought it to their attention. During the survey, it was observed that the resident's sacral wound dressing was saturated with drainage, indicating inadequate pressure relief and wound care. The Director of Nursing Services acknowledged that the air mattress should have been replaced when the problem was first identified and that the weight setting should correspond with the resident's weight to promote optimal healing. The wound care nurse practitioner also confirmed that an inappropriate weight setting could adversely affect wound healing.
Failure to Label Enteral Feeding Bags
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The facility did not ensure that the staff implemented and provided care and services according to the resident's needs and professional standards of practice for each resident with a feeding tube. This deficiency was identified for one resident who was observed receiving enteral tube feeding on two separate occasions. During these observations, the enteral tube feeding bag and the water bag were found hanging on a feeding tube stand without labels that included the resident's name, the time the feeding was started, and the feeding directions as prescribed by the physician. The facility's policy and procedure for enteral feeding, which requires such labeling, was not followed. The resident involved had diagnoses including respiratory failure, gastrostomy status, and type II diabetes, and required assistance with all activities of daily living. The nursing staff on different shifts failed to ensure that the enteral feeding bags were properly labeled, as confirmed through interviews. The Director of Nursing Services acknowledged that it was the responsibility of all nurses to check and ensure that the enteral tube feeding bags were labeled correctly. This lack of adherence to the facility's policy and procedure for enteral feeding led to the identified deficiency.
Failure to Follow Dialysis Care Recommendations
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The facility did not ensure that a resident requiring dialysis services received care consistent with professional standards of practice. Specifically, a resident who receives dialysis treatment three times a week was observed with swelling in their left upper arm. The resident returned from dialysis with recommendations to apply warm compresses to the left upper arm, which were communicated via a Dialysis Communication Notebook. However, the facility staff did not address or apply the warm compresses as indicated by the dialysis center. The resident, who has diagnoses including End-Stage Renal Disease and Type II Diabetes, was admitted with a care plan that included checking the dialysis access dressing and communicating with the dialysis center. Despite these interventions, the resident reported that the nurses did not check the Communication Notebook after their return from dialysis. The resident informed a Licensed Practical Nurse about the swelling, but the nurse failed to check the notebook and did not follow the dialysis center's recommendations. Interviews with facility staff revealed that the nurse responsible for the resident's care did not notice the swelling and failed to review the Communication Notebook. The Director of Nursing Services confirmed that the nurse should have assessed the resident and checked the notebook for any recommendations. The failure to follow these procedures resulted in the resident not receiving the necessary care to address the swelling in their left arm.
Unlicensed Nurse Employed Beyond Waiver Expiration
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The facility was found to be deficient in its administration, as it allowed an unlicensed graduate nurse to work in the capacity of a Registered Nurse for almost four months beyond the expiration of the Public Health Emergency (PHE) waiver. The unlicensed nurse was hired in February 2023 by the previous administration and had a nursing diploma dated May 2021 but never obtained their license. This oversight was discovered during an employee audit conducted by the current Director of Nursing Services in October 2023, leading to the immediate termination of the unlicensed nurse and a report to the Office of Professions. Interviews revealed that the Administrative Assistant had informed the prior Director of Nursing Services about the unlicensed status of the graduate nurse, but no action was taken. The Administrative Assistant believed that the prior Director of Nursing Services would follow up on the issue. Additionally, the Administrative Assistant was unaware that the COVID-19 PHE waiver, which allowed unlicensed nurses to practice, had expired in June 2023. The facility's current Director of Nursing Services and Administrator both acknowledged that the unlicensed nurse should not have been allowed to work as a Registered Nurse after the waiver expired.
Inaccurate Documentation of Self-Administered Insulin
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The facility did not maintain medical records for Resident #39 in accordance with accepted professional standards and practices. Resident #39, who has diagnoses including Diabetes Mellitus, Morbid Obesity, and Depression, had a physician's order to self-administer insulin and perform blood glucose checks. On 4/9/2024, the surveyor observed the resident checking their blood glucose and administering insulin, but the medication administration record inaccurately documented the blood sugar reading and insulin dosage. Specifically, the record showed a blood sugar reading of 210 milligrams per deciliter and six units of insulin administered, while the actual reading was 255 milligrams per deciliter and eight units of insulin were administered. Interviews with the nursing staff revealed inconsistencies in following the facility's policy for self-medication. Licensed Practical Nurse #2 admitted to relying on the resident's verbal report rather than verifying the blood glucose reading and insulin dosage. In contrast, Licensed Practical Nurse #3 stated they always observed the resident to ensure accurate documentation. The second-floor supervisor and the Director of Nursing Services confirmed that nurses should verify the blood glucose readings and insulin dosages to ensure accurate documentation, as per the facility's policy.
Failure to Follow Infection Control Protocols
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The facility did not maintain an infection prevention and control program to prevent the transmission of communicable diseases and infections. This deficiency was identified for a resident who was on contact precautions for Candida Auris, a multidrug-resistant organism. On the day of the survey, the Director of Maintenance entered the resident's room without wearing the required personal protective equipment (PPE) despite a sign indicating the need for contact precautions. The Director of Maintenance came into substantial contact with the resident's environment, including the bed sheets, privacy curtain, and air pump, without wearing gloves or a gown and without performing hand hygiene before or after the interaction. The resident involved had severe cognitive impairment and was on contact isolation due to a Candida Auris infection. The facility's policy required staff to wear appropriate PPE and perform proper hand hygiene to prevent the spread of infections. Despite this, the Director of Maintenance failed to adhere to these protocols, citing an air mattress malfunction as an emergency. The Director of Nursing Services confirmed that the situation was not an emergency and that the proper PPE should have been used to prevent the spread of the infection.
Pest Control Deficiency in Kitchen
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The facility failed to ensure effective pest control measures in the kitchen, as observed during the Recertification Survey. Specifically, the exit door from the kitchen, which leads to the parking lot and garbage disposal bins, had an approximate half-inch gap at the bottom. This gap was large enough to allow vermin to enter the kitchen. Kitchen staff reported sightings of mice, and the Food Service Director confirmed finding dead mice in glue traps. The Maintenance Director acknowledged that the gap also allowed water to enter during heavy rain, causing puddles in the kitchen. Despite having a pest control company that visits twice a month, the facility did not address the gap in the door, which is a critical entry point for pests. The facility's undated policy on pest control documented the need to maintain an effective pest control system to keep the building free of insects and rodents. However, the gap at the bottom of the kitchen exit door was not corrected, leading to a pest control concern. The Maintenance Director and Food Service Director both acknowledged the issue and the need for correction. A recent pest control service ticket indicated treatments for water bugs, roaches, and mice, but the physical barrier to pest entry was not addressed, resulting in the deficiency.
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