F697 in New York. Pick another state for the same tag.
Against expectation — 2025
New York cites F697 less often than its own record predicts
Versus expected share0.61×
0.61 times the national share — cited less often here than elsewhere.
Share of New York citations0.48%
Of every deficiency written in New York in 2025, this is the portion that was F697.
New York0.48%
National0.78%
Share of all citations that were F697.
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
In the surveyor’s words
What New York surveyors wrote
F697 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, patternJuly 11, 2024
Based on observation, record review, and interviews during the extended recertification survey conducted 6/4/2024-7/11/2024, the facility failed to ensure that pain management was provided to residents who required such services consistent with professional standards of practice for 3 of 7 residents (Resident #28, #37, and #64) reviewed. Specifically,
-Resident #28's physician ordered pain cream was not administered as ordered and was documented as administered.
-Resident #37 did not receive Lyrica (used to treat nerve and muscle pain) as ordered for 3 days;
-Resident #64 was not aware of an as needed order for acetaminophen (pain reliever) and pain cream and was not offered the medications when in pain. …
The findings include:The facility's policy titled 'Pain Assessment' with a review date of 10/2005, directed that every resident will be assessed on admission for pain management and thereafter as medically indicated. Respectively, pain control measures should be used before pain becomes severe. It also directed that the physician was to be notified if measures are unsuccessful or if current complaint is a significant change from the resident's experience. The facility's policy titled 'Change in Resident's Condition', with a review date of 03/2022, directed staff to document any change in a resident's condition and to inform the Medical Doctor and designated representative in a timely fashion. …
D · No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedMay 8, 2026
Based on observations, record review, and interviews during survey the facility failed to ensure that pain management was provided to each resident consistent with professional standards of practice, the comprehensive person-centered care plan, and the resident's goals and preferences. This was identified for one (Resident #148) of one resident reviewed for pain management. Specifically, Resident #148 was admitted to the facility with chronic bilateral elbow pain; however, there was no pain medication ordered. …
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