Epic Rehabilitation And Nursing At White Plains

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Epic Rehabilitation And Nursing At White Plains, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812May 26, 2026

  Based on observations and interviews the facility failed to ensure that food was stored in accordance with professional standards for safe food handling and storage practice. Specifically, food items stored in the walk-in freezer, walk-in refrigerator, nutritional refrigerator, cook's freezer and dry storage room were observed open to air, undated, and/or without expiration dates.The findings include:The Policy for Food Storage dated 10/7/2024, documented food should be dated as it is placed on the shelves. Date marking to indicate the date or day by which ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food should be consumed, sold, or discarded will be visible on all high-risk food. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF550May 26, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure residents had the right to a dignified experience for three (3) of four (4) residents (Residents #45, #118 and #145) reviewed for dignity. Specifically, 1) Licensed Practical Nurse # 10 was observed standing over Residents #118 and #145, who were seated at opposite ends of the dining table, while assisting them with eating. Additionally, Licensed Practical Nurse #10 provided other residents water and set up assistance while assisting Resident #118 and Resident #145 with eating and 2) Certified Nurse Aide #9 referred to Resident #45 as a feeder in the presence of other residents during the 05/18/2026 lunch service. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF640May 26, 2026

  Based on record review and interview conducted during the survey, the facility failed to ensure Minimum Data Set assessments were completed and/or submitted timely for eight (8) of 8 residents reviewed for Minimum Data Set Resident assessments (Residents # 38, #53, #69, #77, #85, #112, #126, and #13). The findings included:The 4/24/2026 Minimum Data Set Completion facility policy documented that all residents will be assessed initially on admission utilizing the resident assessment instrument which incorporates the minimum data set and care area assessment. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF684May 26, 2026

  Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure that residents receive treatment and care in accordance with professional standards of practice for two (2) of three (3) residents (Resident #112 and #182) reviewed for change in condition. Specifically, 1) Resident #112 received their daily 9 AM medications at approximately 2:30 PM on 04/13/2026 including the medications Isosorbide Mononitrate and Valsartan (blood pressure pills) for hypertension, Torsemide (water pill) for congestive heart failure, Trelegy Ellipta (inhaler) and Albuterol nebulizer medicine for asthma and 2)for Resident #182 with a history of urinary tract infection and reported complaints of urinary tract symptoms, urine was not collected timely for urinalysis/culture as per the 11/29/2024 physician… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF686May 26, 2026

  Based on observation, record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure that residents consistently received necessary treatment and services to prevent and promote healing of pressure ulcers for three (3) of six (6) residents (Residents #s 81, 33 and 55) reviewed for pressure ulcers. Specifically, 1) heel offloading was not implemented as per physician order for Resident #81 with documented pressure ulcers to both heels, 2) heel offloading was not implemented as per physician order for Resident #33 who was assessed to be at risk for pressure ulcers, and 3) the use of heel booties was not implemented as per physician orders for Resident #55 who was assessed to be at risk for pressure ulcers and had observed redness to both heels.The findings include:1)Resident #81 was admitted to… […]