Fairview Nursing Care Center Inc.

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Fairview Nursing Care Center Inc., in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Oct 25, 2021

  Based on observation, record review and interview conducted during the recertification and abbreviation survey (NY 315) , the facility failed to maintain an infection prevention and control program to prevent the development and transmission of COVID-19. Specifically, the facility did not take additional measures and precautions, per NYS Epidemiology and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations, to prevent ongoing transmission of COVID-19 during a facility outbreak with uncontrolled transmission of COVID-19. There were 66 COVID-19 cases identified in the facility from 9/18/21 to 10/21/21 on all units. The facility did not cease indoor visitation when the outbreak spread to more than one unit per NYS guidance. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584Dec 8, 2025

  Number of residents sampled:Number of residents cited:Based on observation, record review, and interviews, the facility failed to maintain each resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment. This was evident in 3 of 5 units (Unit 1, Unit 4, and Unit 3.) observed. Specifically, resident's rooms were noted with torn window screen, ceiling tiles not firmly affixed to ceiling, paint plastered on wall, dining room furniture in disrepair, shower room with stains and shower curtains that were soiled and in disrepair. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF842Dec 8, 2025

  Number of residents sampled:37Number of residents cited:4 Based on observations, record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure medical records were complete and accurately documented in accordance with accepted professional standards and practices. This was evident for one (1) resident (Resident #86) of three (3) residents reviewed for Activities of Daily Living out of a sample of 38 residents. Specifically, 1). Resident #86 was not assisted out of bed, but documentation reflected that resident was taken out of bed, 2). Requested documents for Residents #79, Resident #221 and Resident #220 and access to the facility electronic medical record were not provided in a timely manner. The findings are: 1. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF921Dec 8, 2025

  Number of residents sampled:Number of residents cited:Based on observations and staff interviews, the facility did not ensure that it provided a safe, functional, sanitary, and comfortable environment for residents, staff and the public. This was evidenced by multiple observations of the staff bathrooms, elevators, lobby area and nursing stations.This was evident in the Lobby Area including on one (1) of five (5) units. Unit 4.The findings include but are not limited to: The facility policy titled General Housekeeping Policy dated 01/10/2025 documented that is the policy of this facility to provide a clean safe orderly comfortable and attractive homelike environment both indoors and outdoors.On multiple occasions from 12/01/2025 - 12/08/2025 the following was observed: 1. Lobby Area: a. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF575Nov 15, 2023

  Based on observations and staff interviews conducted during the recertification survey on 11/08/23 - 11/15/23 the facility did not ensure that pertinent State Agency information was posted as is required. Specifically, the New York Department of Health Complaint Hotline number and related information were observed not posted on any resident units. This was evident for 5 of 5 resident units. The finding is: The undated facility policy & procedure titled Residents' Rights documented that any written information required to be posted shall be posted conspicuously in a public place in the facility that is frequented by residents and visitors, posted at wheelchair level. […]