Central Queens Rehab & Nursing Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Central Queens Rehab & Nursing Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jul 26, 2023

  Based on observation, record review, and interviews conducted during the recertification survey from 7/19/2023 to 7/24/2023, the facility did not ensure that food was stored, prepared, distributed, and served in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. This was evident during Kitchen observation. Specifically, cold sandwiches and milks were not maintained at the proper temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit (F) or below. The findings are: The facility policy titled Food Safety and Food Temperature dated 1/2023 documented food will be stored, prepared, handled, and served so risk of foodborne illness is minimized. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF609Feb 12, 2025

  Based on observation, record review and interviews during an abbreviated survey (NY00339419 and NY00342391), the facility did not ensure that all alleged violations involving abuse, neglect, exploitation, and mistreatment, are reported immediately, but not later than 2 hours after the allegation is made to the administrator of the facility and to other officials (including to the State Survey Agency and adult protective services where state law provides for jurisdiction in long-term care facilities). This was evident in three (3) out of five (5) residents sampled (Residents #1, Resident #2 and Resident #3). […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF570May 20, 2021

  Based on record review and staff interviews conducted during the Recertification and Abbreviated survey the facility did not ensure a surety bond was purchased to provide assurance satisfactory to the Secretary, to assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility. Specifically, the surety bond held by the facility did not cover the total amount of resident personal funds deposited with the facility. This was evident for 100 of 134 residents who maintained personal funds accounts at the facility. The finding is: On 05/20/2021 the facility submitted a document titled Midway Nursing Home Disbursement Worksheet dated 05/19/2021 which showed a total balance of resident's funds in the amount of $327,083,00. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF656May 20, 2021

  Based on observation, record review and staff interviews conducted during a Recertification and Abbreviated survey, the facility did not ensure that a comprehensive person-centered care plan was developed and implemented for each resident that includes measurable objectives and timeframes to meet a resident's medical, nursing, and mental and psychosocial needs. Specifically, 1). a care plan was not created for a resident with a diagnosis [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] . A care plan was not implemented for a resident on fluid restrictions. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF684May 20, 2021

  Based on observations, record reviews and staff interviews conducted during the Recertification and Abbreviated survey, the facility did not ensure that a resident received treatment and care in accordance with professional standards of practice, the comprehensive person-centered care plan, and the residents' choices. Specifically, 1). physician's orders [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] . fluid restriction for a resident with [CONDITION(S)] was not implemented. This was evident for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for Activities of Daily Living and 1 of 2 residents reviewed for Respiratory Care out of a sample of 27 residents. (Resident # 114 and Resident #34). The findings are: 1. Resident # 114 was admitted to the facility with diagnoses [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] . (a). […]