Allegria Nursing & Rehab Center of Port Jefferson

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Allegria Nursing & Rehab Center of Port Jefferson, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF684Aug 21, 2026

  Based on record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure that each resident received treatment and care in accordance with professional standards of practice to maintain their highest practicable physical wellbeing. This was identified for one resident (Resident #1) of three residents reviewed. Specifically, on 07/24/2026, Resident #1 experienced increased abdominal pain following a cholecystectomy (laparoscopic abdominal surgery to remove the gallbladder). There was no documented evidence that Resident #1 was assessed by a registered nurse or physician after abdominal pain was not resolved after as needed narcotic medications were administered. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880May 8, 2025

  Based on observation and staff interviews during the Recertification Survey initiated on 5/04/2025 and completed on 5/08/2025, the facility did not ensure that it established and maintained an infection prevention and control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment and to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections. This was identified for 1) two (Resident #82 and Resident #73) of five residents reviewed for Medication Administration and 2) laundry room observation conducted during the Infection Control Laundry Task. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF908May 8, 2025

  Based on observations and interviews during the Recertification Survey initiated on 5/4/2025 and completed on 5/8/2025, the facility did not maintain all mechanical, electrical, and patient care equipment in a safe operating condition. This was identified during the laundry observation for the Infection Control Task. Specifically, during a tour of the laundry room, a washing machine was observed overflowing and causing the water to accumulate on the floor around the drain. Additionally, the back of the washing machine and dryers had an accumulation of lint and dust. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF550May 8, 2025

  Based on observations, record review, and interviews during the Recertification Survey initiated on 5/4/2025 and completed on 5/8/2025, the facility did not ensure each resident was treated with respect and dignity and provided care in a manner and in an environment that promotes maintenance or enhancement of their quality of life. This was identified for one unit (Unit B) of three units observed during the Dining Task. Specifically, 1) during the lunch meal observation on 5/4/2025, twelve residents were seated at a large table in the Unit B main dining room. Four (Resident #15, Resident #95, Resident #44, and Resident #56) of the twelve residents at the table did not receive their lunch meal until 30 minutes after the other eight residents were served. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF761May 8, 2025

  Based on observations, record review, and interviews during the Recertification Survey initiated on [DATE] and completed on [DATE], the facility did not ensure that all medications and biologicals were stored in locked compartments under proper temperature controls, and permit only authorized personnel to have access to the keys. This was identified for two (Unit H and Unit B ) of the four units reviewed during the Medication Storage Task. Specifically, Unit H medication carts were not clean and had items stored other than the medications. The Unit H medication refrigerator had yellowish-brown dried substances on the bottom shelf. Unit B Long Hall medication cart contained unidentifiable medication tablets and loose glucometer strips. […]