Beechtree Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Beechtree Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF742Jul 7, 2022

  Based on record review and interview during the abbreviated survey (NY 180) the facility failed to ensure a resident who was diagnosed with a mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty received appropriate treatment and services to correct the assessed problem or to attain the highest practicable mental and psychosocial well-being for 1 of 5 residents (Resident #1) reviewed. Specifically, Resident #1, with a known history of major depressive disorder and [CONDITION(S)], made a suicidal statement on [DATE] and there was no documented evidence facility staff addressed the statements. Medical, social services, and psychiatry were not notified. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Aug 29, 2025

  Based on observation, record review, and interview during the recertification and abbreviated (NY00342762) surveys conducted 8/24/2025-8/29/2025 the facility did not ensure food was stored, prepared, distributed, and served in accordance with professional standards in one (1) out of one (1) main kitchen and for two staff (Dietary Aide #1 and Certified Nurse Aide #4). Specifically, in the main kitchen food was not labelled and dated; refrigerator and freezer temperatures were not recorded; cookware was not sanitized appropriately; potentially hazardous food temperatures were not recorded; and the ice machine was unclean. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF926Jul 7, 2022

  Based on record review and interviews during the abbreviated survey (NY 180) the facility failed to establish policies, in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, regarding smoking, smoking areas, and smoking safety that also take into account non-smoking residents. Specifically, the facility's non-smoking policy did not include vaping. Staff were not aware if vaping fell under the non-smoking policy and when staff were made aware Resident #1 was vaping within the facility, the staff did not address the issue or remove the vaping materials. Findings include: Public Health Law, Article 13-E prohibits the smoking of tobacco in nearly all indoor and certain outdoor public and work places. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF804Aug 29, 2025

  Based on observations and interviews during the recertification survey conducted 8/24/2025-8/29/2025, the facility did not ensure residents were provided food and drink that was palatable, flavorful, and at an appetizing temperature for two (2) of (2) two meals (lunch meals on 8/25/2025 and 8/26/2025) reviewed. Specifically, food was not served at palatable and appetizing temperatures during the lunch meals on 8/25/2025 and 8/26/2025. Additionally, Residents #3 and #8 stated the food was not palatable and Resident #34 stated the food was often cold. Findings include: The facility policy Food Temperature and Palatability, revised 9/9/2024 documented all hot food items were maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or greater until served. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584Nov 17, 2023

  44838 Based on observation, record review, and interview during the recertification and abbreviated (NY00315978) surveys conducted 11/13/2023-11/17/2023, the facility did not ensure residents had the right to a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment for three isolated areas (the shower room across from room [ROOM NUMBER], the bathroom in resident room [ROOM NUMBER], and the main kitchen dish machine room). Specifically, the floor in the shower room across from room [ROOM NUMBER] was damaged; the wall in resident room [ROOM NUMBER] bathroom had a hole in it; and a hand wash sink in the main kitchen dish machine room was leaking. […]