Absolut Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at A

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Absolut Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at A, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF686Jul 17, 2026

  Based on observation, interviews and record review conducted during survey, the facility failed to ensure that residents with pressure ulcers received necessary treatment and services consistent with professional standards of practice, to promote healing, prevent infection, and prevent new pressure ulcers from developing unless clinically unavoidable for two (Resident #37 and #9) of four residents reviewed for pressure ulcers. Specifically, Resident #37 was admitted with a stage 1 pressure injury (intact skin with localized non-blanchable redness) on the bilateral buttocks on 07/02/2026. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF740Jul 17, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, and record review conducted during the survey, the facility failed to ensure that each resident received the necessary behavioral health care and services to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychological well-being, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment and plan of care for one (Resident #6) of five residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. Specifically, Resident #6 did not have a psychiatry follow up visit as planned per the psychiatry consult recommendations. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF755Jul 17, 2026

  Based on observation, interview and record review completed during the survey, the facility failed to provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and the facility did not ensure that drug records were in order and that an account of all controlled drugs was maintained for one of one medication storage rooms. Specifically, on 07/13/2026, a controlled substance medication, Lyrica (pregabalin) (controlled substance used to treat pain and/or seizures) dose was unaccounted for, and additional controlled substance medications were not signed out or reconciled at the time of administration. Residents #7, #11, #14, #18, #27, and #37 were involved. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF880Jul 17, 2026

  Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews conducted during the survey, the facility failed to maintain an effective infection prevention and control program to provide a safe and sanitary environment to help prevent the transmission of infections for one (Resident #1) of three residents reviewed for enhanced barrier precautions (interventions designed to reduce transmission of multi-drug-resistant organisms including gown and glove use during high contact resident care activities). Specifically, staff did not wear proper personal protective equipment while providing incontinent care for Resident #1. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF600Jul 9, 2025

  Based on interviews and record review conducted during the Abbreviated survey (Complaint #NY00385514) the facility did not ensure that residents were free from abuse and mistreatment for one (1) (Resident #1) of three (3) residents reviewed. Specifically, Certified Nurse Aide #3 was witnessed to slap Resident #1's head during care.The finding is:The policy Abuse Prohibition revised 2/2023, documented residents have the right to be free from physical abuse and mistreatment. The facility will not condone any form of resident abuse.The policy and procedure Facility Incident/Abuse Investigation and Reporting revised 6/7/23, documented mistreatment means inappropriate treatment of a resident. Physical abuse includes, but is not limited to hitting, slapping, punching, biting, and kicking. […]