Based on observation, record review, and interviews during the survey, the facility failed to ensure garbage and refuse were disposed properly. Specifically, the garbage dumpster had garbage littered around the outside dumpster area. Findings include: Facility policy titled, Food-Related Garbage and Refuse Disposal, revised 10/2025, documented that the outside dumpsters provided by garbage pickup services will be kept closed and free of surrounding litter. During an observation on 08/17/2026 at 11:02 AM, the outside garbage dumpster had garbage littered in the area. During an interview and observation on 08/19/2026 at 9:02 AM, Food Service Director #1 stated that the garbage littered near the outside dumpster was cleaned. During the observation, the garbage was observed to be cleaned up. …
F814 citations in New York
Garbage disposal · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
Against expectation — 2025
New York cites F814 more often than its own record predicts
1.95 times the share F814 takes of citations nationally.
Of every deficiency written in New York in 2025, this is the portion that was F814.
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
In the surveyor’s words
What New York surveyors wrote
F814 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.
Based on observation, record review and interview conducted during a Recertification survey from 11/13/2024 to 11/20/2024, the facility did not ensure that garbage or refuse was disposed of properly. Specifically, the recycling trash bin was observed open with recycling trash items in bags or unbagged above the recycling bin rim. This was observed during the Kitchen Observation task. The findings are: The facility policy and procedure revised 11/8/2024 documented to establish clear guidelines for the proper segregation, collection, storage, and disposal of all waste generated within the facility, ensuring compliance with all applicable local, State, and federation regulation, while prioritizing resident and staff safety and environmental protection. …
The short window
Recent years
| Year | Share of New York citations | vs expected |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0.94% | 1.99× |
| 2024 | 0.67% | 1.65× |
| 2025 | 0.84% | 1.95× |
Shares of citations, not counts: earlier years hold fewer inspections.
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