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F550 citations in New York

Resident rights and dignity · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.

F550 in New York. Pick another state for the same tag.

Against expectation — 2025

New York cites F550 more often than its own record predicts

Versus expected share1.30×

1.30 times the share F550 takes of citations nationally.

Share of New York citations2.78%

Of every deficiency written in New York in 2025, this is the portion that was F550.

Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.

In the surveyor’s words

What New York surveyors wrote

F550 findings written in New York, one from each severity band recorded here, most serious first.

Severity is as the surveyor wrote it. Some findings had already been corrected before the survey.

K · Immediate jeopardy, patternJune 30, 2024

Based on record reviews and interviews conducted during an Abbreviated Survey (NY00342374), the facility failed to treat each resident with respect and dignity and care for each resident in a manner and in an environment that promotes maintenance or enhancement of their quality of life, recognizing each resident's individuality. The facility must protect and promote the rights of the resident. This was evident for 13 out of 13 Justice Involved Residents. Specifically, 13 Justice Involved Residents were not allowed to exercise their rights while residing in the facility. …

Windsor Park Rehab & Nursing Center

G · Actual harm, isolatedDecember 8, 2025

Based on observations, interviews, and record review conducted during an Abbreviated Survey (NY00370316/443765, NY00372543/443769) completed on 12/08/2025, the facility failed to ensure one (1) of seven (7) residents reviewed (Resident #8) was treated with respect and dignity and cared for in a manner that promoted quality of life. Specifically, the facility failed to honor Resident #8's expressed preferences and repeated requests for assistance with grooming and hygiene and the resident stated it made them feel dirty and grubby. …

Kirkhaven

D · No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedAugust 24, 2026

Based on observation, record review, and interviews conducted during the survey, the facility failed to ensure that one of three residents reviewed (Resident # 27) was treated with dignity and respect. Specifically, (a) Infection Preventionist #1 entered Resident #27's room unannounced and did not respond to the resident questioning who entered. Also, Resident #27's foley catheter bag (a collection pouch attached to a thin, flexible tube that drains urine from the bladder) was observed to be uncovered. Findings include: Facility policy titled, Quality of Life- Dignity, revised 08/2026, documented that each resident shall be cared for in a manner that promotes and enhances quality of life, dignity, respect, and individuality. Residents' private space and property shall always be respected. …

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Recent years

YearShare of New York citationsvs expected
20232.86%1.39×
20242.77%1.26×
20252.78%1.30×

Shares of citations, not counts: earlier years hold fewer inspections.

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