Glens Falls Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Glens Falls Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF678Oct 6, 2022

  Based on record review and interviews during the abbreviated survey (Case #NY 919), the facility failed to provide basic life support, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for 1 (Resident #1) of 3 residents reviewed for CPR. Specifically, for Resident #1, whose advance directive status was a full code, the facility failed to ensure cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) was initiated on [DATE] by Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #1 who found the resident unresponsive at 3:40 AM. LPN #1 did not perform CPR because the resident was cold. The facility failed to initiate a Code Blue (emergency response) to summon additional help, failed to activate the 911 system, and failed to provide cardio-pulmonary resuscitation efforts for a resident who was a full code. […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF600Aug 12, 2026

  Based on record review and interviews conducted during survey, the facility failed to ensure the resident's right to be free from abuse and exploitation for one (Resident #24) of five residents reviewed. Specifically, on 04/10/2024, Certified Nurse Aide #1 used their cell phone to record Resident #24 in a state of undress while Certified Nurse Aide #2 provided care to the resident. Using the reasonable person concept, this caused psychosocial harm to Resident #24 that was not Immediate Jeopardy. This is being issued as past noncompliance as there was sufficient evidence that the facility corrected the noncompliance and was in substantial compliance with this specific regulatory requirement at the time of this survey. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584Aug 12, 2026

  Based on observation and interviews conducted during the survey, the facility did not provide a homelike environment by not performing effective maintenance services on three (3) of three (3) resident wings. Specifically, several walls, doorways and sinks were in various states of disrepair. Findings include: During facility tours on 08/03/2026 through 08/07/26 between the hours of 09:00AM and 3:00PM the following items were identified to be in a state of disrepair. Walls and wallpaper in resident rooms 3, 8, 17 and 43 were identified to be in a state of disrepair. Hallway walls and doorways into resident's rooms in 3 of 3 resident wings showed signs of marking and damage consistently throughout the facility. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF761Dec 18, 2023

  Based on observation, record review and interviews during the recertification survey from [DATE] to [DATE], the facility did not ensure safe and appropriate labeling and storage of all medications for 1 of 3 units for medication labeling and storage. Specifically, the medication cart B located on the South Unit contained an expired bottle of Oyster Shell Calcium 500 Milligram tablet; 4 insulin Kwik pens were not labeled with expiration dates after opening; and 1 Ipratropium bromide nasal spray, 1 Fluticasone nasal spray, 1 bottle of Geri-Lanta; 2 bottles of Tussin stock medications, and 1 antifungal cream were not labeled in accordance with facility policy. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Dec 18, 2023

  Based on observation and staff interviews during the recertification and abbreviated survey from [DATE] to [DATE], the facility did not store, prepare, distribute, or serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety in the central kitchen and 2 (South and East Units) of 3 nourishment rooms on resident units. Specifically, (a) in the main kitchen, the oven was soiled with food debris, the steamer was soiled, and the inside of the microwave was soiled; (b) in the South Unit nourishment room, the refrigerator gasket was soiled and had a large amount of dried liquid on top of the refrigerator; (c) and in the East Unit nourishment room, the freezer was soiled on the bottom interior and on the freezer door. […]