Armenian Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Armenian Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF692Apr 1, 2021

  Based on record review and staff interview, the facility staff failed to maintain acceptable parameters of nutritional status by providing adequate interventions to maintain body weight and prevent weight loss for two Residents (#33 and #22) in a total sample of 15 residents. Findings include: Review of the facility policy titled, Weight Loss Policy, undated, indicated the following: *All residents' weights will be reviewed on a weekly basis by the dietician. Any significant weight losses will be re-checked for accuracy. Any residents with significant weight loss will be reported at the interdisciplinary meeting and a new MDS will be generated when determined appropriate. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF804Jan 29, 2024

  Based on observation and interviews, the facility failed to serve food that is palatable, and at a safe and appetizing temperature, on two out of two units. Findings include: During an initial tour of the 1st and 2nd floor Units on 1/24/24 the surveyors met with the residents and the following concerns were expressed: -At 8:23 A.M. Resident #12 said he/she disliked the food at the facility. -At 8:36 A.M. Resident #17 said the meals are horrible. -At 8:50 A.M. Resident #222 said he/she disliked the food at the facility. -At 9:10 A.M. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jan 29, 2024

  Based on observation, policy review, and interview, the facility failed to store food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure produce with significant signs of decomposition was discarded, that staff did not store their drinks with resident food and ingredients, and that food was labeled and not kept beyond the use-by date in the main kitchen and unit kitchenettes. Findings include: Review of the undated facility's policy titled Food Handling indicated, but was not limited to, the following: - Food will be stored, prepared, handled and served so that the risk of foodborne illness is minimized. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584Dec 11, 2025

  Based on observations and interviews, the facility failed to provide a homelike environment during dining on one of two nursing units. Specifically, on the second-floor unit, residents were observed eating meals on meal trays in the dining room.Findings include:On 12/9/25 at 8:42 A.M., the surveyor observed residents in the second-floor dining room eating breakfast. Meals were served to the residents on the trays. On 12/9/25 at 12:12 P.M., the surveyor observed 19 residents eating lunch in the second-floor dining room. All residents had their meals served on the trays. On 12/10/25 at 8:07 A.M., the surveyor observed nine residents, sitting at four different tables eating breakfast in the second-floor dining room. All residents had their meal served to them on the trays. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF550Jan 16, 2025

  Based on observation and interviews the facility failed to provide a dignified dining experience for several residents on one resident care unit (the first floor), out of two resident units. Findings include: Review of the facility policy titled Dignity, not dated, indicated Each resident shall be cared for in a manner that promotes and enhances quality of life, dignity, respect and individuality. Treated with dignity means the resident will be assisted in maintaining and enhancing his or her self-esteem and self-worth. On 1/14/25 from 8:49 A.M. to 8:59 A.M., the surveyor observed a nurse standing while feeding a resident in his/her room. On 1/15/25 from 8:11 A.M. to 8:20 A.M., the surveyor observed a staff member deliver a resident his/her breakfast tray to the resident room. […]