Corning Therapy and Living Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Corning Therapy and Living Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF689Aug 8, 2024

  50682 Based on record review, document review, observations, interviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure adequate supervision was provided to prevent an elopement, as evidenced by failure to ensure increased supervision was provided during periods of increased exit-seeking behaviors for 1 (Resident # 240) sampled resident. The failed practice resulted in past noncompliance at the level of immediate jeopardy (IJ), which caused, or could have caused serious harm, injury or death to Resident # 240 who was at high risk for elopement. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF679Aug 8, 2024

  Based on observations, record review, interviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure that activities were provided for all 42 residents that reside in the building. The findings included: On 8/5/24 at 2:33 PM, the Surveyor did not observe activities upon entry of the secure unit. On 8/6/24 at 8:57 AM, the Surveyor observed no activities occurring on the secure unit. On 8/6/24 at 10:08 AM, the Surveyor observed staff offering the residents a snack. No activities observed this morning on the secured unit. On 8/6/24 at 2:01 PM, the Surveyor observed no activities on the secure unit. On 8/7/24 at 8:52 AM, the Surveyor observed no activities on the secure unit. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF625Apr 28, 2022

  Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to notify resident representatives or Power of Attorneys (POA) in writing of the bed hold policy upon a resident's transfer to the hospital and/ or discharge as required for 2 (Resident #27 and #22) of 6 (Resident #27, #42, #41, #16, #38 and #22) sample residents who were transferred to the hospital in the last five months. The findings are: 1. Resident #27 had a diagnosis [CONDITION(S)] and [CONDITION(S)]. The Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) 1/17/2022 documented a score of 11 (8-12 indicates Moderately impaired) on a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS). a. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF677Mar 12, 2021

  Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure facial hair was removed regularly to maintain good grooming for 2 (Residents #18 and #38) of 3 (Residents #3, #18, and #38) sampled residents who were dependent on staff for assistance with care and facial hair removal. This failed practice had the potential to affect 9 residents who were dependent on staff for assistance with care and facial hair removal and resided on the 100 Hall, according to a list provided by the Minimum Data Set (MDS) Coordinator on 3/11/2021. The findings are: 1. Resident #18 had [DIAGNOSES REDACTED]. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF695Mar 12, 2021

  Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure oxygen was consistently administered at the flow rate ordered by the physician, to minimize the potential for [MEDICAL CONDITION] or other respiratory complications for 1 (Resident #38) of 6 (Residents #38, #12, #31 #40, #44, and #51) sampled residents who were receiving oxygen therapy; and, the facility failed to ensure a Physician's Order was obtained for the administration of oxygen therapy for 1 (Resident #12) of 6 (Residents #12, #31 #38, #40, #44, and #51) sampled residents who had oxygen in use. These failed practices had the potential to affect 10 residents who were receiving oxygen therapy, according to a list provided by the Minimum Data Set (MDS) Coordinator on 3/11/2021. The findings are: 1. […]