F561 in New York. Pick another state for the same tag.
Against expectation — 2025
New York cites F561 more often than its own record predicts
Versus expected share1.62×
1.62 times the share F561 takes of citations nationally.
Share of New York citations0.62%
Of every deficiency written in New York in 2025, this is the portion that was F561.
New York0.62%
National0.38%
Share of all citations that were F561.
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
In the surveyor’s words
What New York surveyors wrote
F561 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, patternApril 18, 2025
Based on observations, record review, and interviews during the extended recertification and abbreviated (NY00376311) surveys conducted 4/6/2025 - 4/18/2025, the facility failed to ensure resident's right to choose activities and health care services consistent with their interests, assessments, and plan of care and the right to participate in social and community activities for two (2) of three (3) residents (Resident #50 and #162) reviewed. Specifically, Residents #50 and #162 were Deaf and were not provided their preferred method of communication and thus were unable to communicate their needs and preferences to staff, socialize with other residents, or participate in meaningful activities. …
D · No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedAugust 24, 2026
Based on observation, record review, and interviews conducted during a survey, the facility failed to ensure residents were able to exercise the right to self-determination, including making choices regarding daily routines and preferences, for three (Resident #3, #59 and #67) of three residents reviewed for choices. Specifically, (a.) Resident #59's bed was removed from their room leaving only the recliner to sleep in; (b.) Resident #'s 3 and 67 were not permitted to have a shower as regularly as they preferred.Findings include: The Facility's Policy and Procedure titled Bath, Shower/Tub revised 02/2026 documented, the purpose was to promote cleanliness, provide comfort to the resident and to observe the condition of the resident's skin. …
C · No harm, potential for minimal, widespreadDecember 6, 2024
Based on observations, interviews, and record review conducted during the Standard survey completed on 12/6/24, the facility did not allow residents to choose activities, schedules, and health care consistent with his or her interests, assessments, and plan of care for one (Resident #64) of one resident reviewed. Specifically, Resident #64 was not provided with a tub bath per their preference as the facility did not have a functioning tub.
The finding is:
The policy and procedure titled Comprehensive Care Planning & Baseline dated 6/2021, documented a care plan will be individualized for each resident using a person-centered approach. …
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