Greene Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

In the surveyor’s words

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

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF689Aug 10, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, and record review conducted during survey, the facility failed to ensure each resident received adequate supervision and to prevent accidents for three (Resident #'s 30, 110, and 129) of 103 residents reviewed. Specifically, Resident #30, who required supervision and touch assistance for eating, was observed alone in their room, lying flat on their bed while eating; Resident #110, who required supervision or assistance with eating, was observed in a dining room reclined at a fifteen-degree angle in a lounge chair with a food tray on a table next to them, while staff was noted to hand the resident bowls of food and walk away while resident was making audible gurgling sounds; Resident #129, who required supervision while eating and was on aspiration… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Aug 10, 2026

  Based on observation, manufacturer's directions review, and interview during the survey, the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. Specifically, automatic dishwashing machine was not operating within the manufacturer's specifications, bulk food containers were not properly labeled, and surfaces required cleaning. The findings include:During observations 07/28/2026 10:30 AM:The water pressure during the automatic dishwashing machine final rinse was 12 pounds per square inch. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF814Aug 10, 2026

  Based on observation and interviews during the recertification survey, the facility failed to ensure garbage and refuse was disposed properly. Specifically, the garbage dumpster was not closed, clean and in good repair; and garbage littered the dumpster area. The findings include:During observations on 07/28/2026 at 10:30 AM, the dumpster was open and soiled, the plastic lid had a large crack, and the area was littered and had vegetation overgrowth. During an interview on 07/28/2026 at 11:31 AM, Food Service Director #1 stated that they would contact the maintenance department to have the dumpster and area cleaned and have the lid replaced. New York Codes, Rules, and Regulations Title 10 S415.14(h)

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584Sep 14, 2023

  Based on observation and interviews during the recertification survey dated 09/07/2023 through 09/14/2023, the facility did not provide effective housekeeping services on three (3) of 3 resident units and the resident common areas. Specifically, the following ceiling tiles had water stains: 11 ceiling tiles had water stains in room [ROOM NUMBER], 5 ceiling tiles were stained in room [ROOM NUMBER], 2 tiles were stained in #140, 2 ceiling tiles were stained in the corridor outside of room [ROOM NUMBER], 6 were stained in the corridor outside of room [ROOM NUMBER], 5 ceiling tiles were stained by the first floor nurse station, 6 were stained in the Activities Room, 8 were stained in the corridor outside the Activities Room, 1 ceiling tile was stained in room [ROOM NUMBER], 2 in #215, 2 in… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Sep 14, 2023

  Based on observation, record review, and interviews during the recertification survey dated 09/07/2023 through 09/14/2023, the facility did not ensure food was stored, prepared, distributed, or served food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety in the main kitchen and two (2) of 2 kitchenettes. Specifically, in the main kitchen, the facility did not have test papers to check the concentration of the chemical sanitizer in the low-temperature dishwashing machine, and the facility did not have test papers to check the concentration of quaternary ammonium compound (QAC) used to manually sanitize food contact equipment in the 3-compartment sink. […]