Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab, A Jewish Senior Li

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab, A Jewish Senior Li, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Immediate jeopardy, widespreadF812Jan 23, 2026

  Based on observation, review of select facility policy, and staff interviews, it was determined the facility failed to ensure the kitchen was maintained in a manner that ensured food was prepared, distributed, and served under sanitary conditions and free of pest infestation. The presence of live and dead cockroaches in food preparation and storage areas created a high risk of contamination of food, utensils, and food-contact surfaces with disease-causing organisms. This failure created an increased potential for foodborne illness and placed 135 of 135 residents in a situation of Immediate Jeopardy to their health and safety.Findings include: Food safety and inspection standards for safe food handling indicate that everything that comes in contact with food must be kept clean and food that… […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF689Jun 24, 2026

  Based on a review of clinical records, select facility policy, facility investigative documentation, and staff and resident interviews, it was determined the facility failed to implement adequate accident prevention measures when staff transported a resident identified as being at risk for falls through the hallway in a shower chair, for one out of 8 residents sampled (Resident 1) resulting in actual harm including a frontal scalp hematoma. This deficiency is cited as past noncompliance. Findings include: A review of the facility policy titled Personal Hygiene, last reviewed by the facility in June 2026, revealed it is the facility's policy that residents should not be transported to the shower room in the shower chair. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF925Jan 23, 2026

  Based on observations, a review of facility policy, facility-provided documentation, and interviews with residents and staff, it was determined the facility failed to maintain an effective pest control program to ensure the facility was free of pests, and rodents on two out of four resident nursing units (Nursing Units 3 and 4) and in the kitchen of the facility.Findings include: According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), in Controlling Wild Rodent Infestations, rodents can carry many diseases that can spread directly or indirectly to people, including through contact with rodent droppings, urine, or saliva. Signs of rodents include droppings (feces) and gnaw marks. The CDC indicates that to determine if the activity is current, regular cleaning and disinfecting are required. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF925Nov 21, 2025

  Based on observations, a review of facility policy, facility-provided documentation, and interviews with residents and staff, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain an effective pest control program to ensure the facility was free of insects, pests, and rodents on two out of four resident nursing units (Nursing Units 3 and 5).Findings include: According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), in Controlling Wild Rodent Infestations, rodents can carry many diseases that can spread directly or indirectly to people, including through contact with rodent droppings, urine, or saliva. Signs of rodents include droppings (feces) and gnaw marks. The CDC indicates that to determine if the activity is current, regular cleaning and disinfecting are required. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880May 21, 2021

  Based on review of the facility's infection control policy and COVID-19 infection prevention plan, observations and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to consistently implement and maintain infection control practices, including PPE use, to prevent spread of the COVID-19 infection on five of five nursing units observed and one out 22 residents sampled (Resident 1) Findings include: Review of the facility's infection control policy and procedure entitled Cohorting Policy and Procedure dated May 5, 2021 revealed that signage it to be posted to mark all zones. Signage should include directives regarding use of PPE: Full PPE with N95 on yellow and red zones when providing resident care. […]