Beth Abraham Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing

In the surveyor’s words

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

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF570Feb 5, 2024

  Based on record review and interviews conducted during the recertification survey from 1/29/2024 to 2/5/2024, the facility did not ensure a surety bond was purchased to secure all resident personal funds deposited with the facility. This was evident for 371 residents with personal funds accounts out of a census of 443 residents. Specifically, the facility's surety bond for $1,000,000.00 was not enough to cover the total resident personal funds account balance of $1,356,104.59. The findings are: The facility policy titled Resident Funds Account dated 8/2023 documented the facility shall hold, safeguard, manage and account for the personal funds of the residents. The facility's Personal Funds Surety Bond for resident accounts dated 3/15/2023 documented a surety bond totaling $1,000,000.00. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF576Feb 5, 2024

  Based on observation, interview, and record review conducted during the recertification survey from 1/29/2024 to 2/5/2024, the facility did not ensure that residents had the right to send and receive mail. This was evident for 11 (Resident #s 56, 263, 64, 30, 219, 165, 96, 155, 325, 201, 148, and 107) Resident Council participants out of 38 total sampled residents. Specifically, the facility did not have a procedure in place for residents to send and receive mail on Saturday. The findings are: The facility policy titled Resident Mail dated 09/01/2023 documented resident mail will be delivered to the resident on the days there is mail delivery to the facility. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF679Feb 5, 2024

  Based on observation, record review, and interviews conducted during the recertification survey from 1/29/2024 to 2/5/2024, the facility did not ensure an ongoing activities program was provided to meet the interests of and support the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of the resident. This was evident for 5 (Residents #54, 83, 124, 276, and 295) of 5 residents reviewed for Activities out of 38 total sampled residents. Specifically, 1) there was no evidence Resident #54 was engaged in a meaningful activity program, 2) there was no evidence Resident #295 was engaged in a meaningful activity program, 3) there was no evidence Resident #124 was engaged in a meaningful activity program, 4) Resident #83 was not observed to be engaged in a meaningful activity program, and 5) Resident… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF814Feb 5, 2024

  Based on observation, record review, and interviews conducted during the recertification survey from 1/29/2024 to 2/5/2024, the facility did not ensure garbage and refuse were disposed of properly. This was evident during kitchen observation. Specifically, the facility garbage compactor did not have a door or cover to prevent the harborage and feeding of pests. The findings are: The facility policy titled Garbage and Rubbish Disposal dated 1/2023 documented that food related garbage and rubbish will be stored that is inaccessible to vermin. Outside dumpsters provided by garbage pick-up services will be kept closed and free of surrounding litter. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF684Jul 9, 2026

  Number of residents sampled: 4Number of residents cited: 1Based on observations, record review, and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure that residents receive treatment and care in accordance with professional standards of practice and the comprehensive person-centered care plan and the residents' choices. This was evident for one of four residents (Resident #457) reviewed for Hospitalization out of a sample of 44 residents. Specifically, Resident #457 who had a history of diabetes mellitus (condition that happens when your blood sugar is too high because pancreas doesn't make enough insulin), and peripheral artery disease (a circulatory problem where narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to your limbs, usually the legs), suffered a skin tear to their right third toe and there… […]