Brookhaven Rehab & Health Care Center L L C

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Brookhaven Rehab & Health Care Center L L C, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF725Mar 8, 2024

  Based on observation, interviews and record review conducted during the Recertification and Complaint survey (NY00330312) from 03/04/2024 to 03/08/2024, the facility did not ensure that sufficient nursing staff was consistently provided to meet the needs of residents on all shifts. Specifically, 1) multiple residents reported during confidential interviews and the Resident Council meeting that the facility was short staffed at times especially at night and on the weekends, there was a lack of timely staff response to call bells, 2) multiple nursing staff members reported a lack of sufficient staffing; and 3) analysis of the actual staffing schedule showed that on multiple occasions from January 05, 2024 through February 25, 2024, the facility was below the minimum levels documented on the… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF842Jul 29, 2026

  Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure care records were complete and accurately reflected care provided in accordance with accepted professional standards and practices. This was evident for three (Resident #7, #8, and #10) of three sampled residents. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure documentation accurately reflected activities of daily living care, including eating and toileting hygiene, and turning and positioning for residents who required assistance or dependence with these activities.The findings include but are not limited to:The facility policy titled Medical Record Documentation, last revised 03/2026, documented that licensed nurses are responsible for supervising assigned Certified Nursing Assistants and ensuring required… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF677Mar 8, 2024

  Based on observations, record review, and interviews conducted during the Recertification and Complaint survey (NY00326246) from 03/04/2024 to 03/08/2024, the facility did not ensure that residents who are unable to carry out activities of daily living receive the necessary services and assistance to maintain grooming, and personal hygiene. Specifically, resident care was not provided to ensure proper hygiene and grooming. This was evident for 4 of 11 residents reviewed for Activities of Daily Living out of a sample of 38 residents (Resident #21, Resident #165, Resident #98, and Resident #67) The findings include: The facility's policy titled Activities of Daily Living, revised 03/2024, documented that all residents will be provided care for the activities of daily living based on the… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Mar 8, 2024

  Based on observation, and interviews conducted during the Recertification survey from [DATE] to [DATE], the facility did not ensure infection control practices and procedures were maintained to provide a safe and sanitary environment to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections. Specifically, 1) Staff did not offer hand hygiene to three residents during meal in the dining area. (Residents #26, 32 and 239), 2) Staff did not sanitize hands prior beginning of medication administration procedure, and prior putting on the gloves to administer Resident's medication via tube feeding. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584Jan 12, 2022

  Based on observations, record reviews, and interviews conducted during the Recertification survey, the facility did not ensure that necessary housekeeping services were provided to maintain a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment. Specifically, disrepaired handrails, broken and loosely fitted window blinds, broken walls, unpainted areas, mis-matched paint, a blocked bathtub, and cluttered floors were observed in residents' living areas. This was evident in multiple rooms on several units. (Units 2, 3 and 6). The findings are: The facility policy and procedure titled Environmental Rounds revised on 05/2012 documented it is the policy to ensure the safety and cleanliness of the facility. […]