Hudson Valley Rehabilitation & Extended Care Ctr

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Hudson Valley Rehabilitation & Extended Care Ctr, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF603Jul 23, 2025

  Based on record reviews and interviews during an abbreviated survey (NY00383624, NY00369540) the facility failed to ensure a resident's right to be free from involuntary seclusion for one (1) (Resident #2) out of six (6) residents reviewed for seclusion. Specifically, on 01/19/2025, Certified Nurse Aide #7 was observed on surveillance video following Resident #2 down the hallway to their room, closing the door and placing disposable washcloths in the corner of the door to prevent the resident from easily opening the door and exiting the room. This occurred at approximately 12:25 PM and was not discovered until 2:55 PM by the Housekeeper Lead and Housekeeper #2. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF725Feb 27, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, and record review conducted during a Recertification and Abbreviated Survey (NY00622225) from 2/19/26 to 2/27/26, it was determined that for one (1) of four (4) resident care units (2 East), the facility did not have sufficient nursing staff levels to assure resident safety and attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident. Specifically, on 02/08/2026 during 3:00 p.m. -11:00 p.m., there was no documented evidence that medications were administered to 35 residents when Registered Nurse Supervisor #17 was also assigned to work on unit 2 East and 2 West. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF802Feb 27, 2026

  Based on observation, record review, and interviews conducted during the Recertification Survey and Abbreviated Survey (2677034) from 02/19/2026 to 02/27/2026 the facility did not provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of food and nutrition services. Specifically, 1) observations of incomplete refrigerator temperature log documentation in the kitchen and on the units; expired food in unit 3W and 3E pantry refrigerators, and during the Resident Council Meeting held on 02/20/2026 residents stated they had missing food items on their meal trays, and 2) Resident #15's representative stated Resident #15 frequently did not receive 9:00 AM and / or 2:00 PM nutritional supplement snacks. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Feb 27, 2026

  Based on observations and interviews conducted during the recertification survey from 02/19/2026 to 02/27/2026, the facility did not store, prepare and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. Specifically, 1) unlabeled and undated food were stored in the kitchen and unit pantry refrigerators, and 2) expired foods were stored in the kitchen, unit pantry refrigerators, and dry pantry.The findings includeThe policy dated 06/19/2025 titled Refrigerator Temperatures and Checks documented temperatures must be monitored, documented, and staff are responsible for ensuring safe storage, and proper labeling.During the initial tour of the kitchen on 02/19/2026 at 9:17 AM Kitchen refrigerators contained 1/2 roll of uncut bologna, storage container of peaches, (13)… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584Feb 27, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, and record review conducted during the recertification survey, the facility did not ensure the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment for three (3) of eight (8) residents (Resident #23, Resident #28, Resident #72) reviewed for the environment. Specifically, 1) Resident #23 was observed in their room with garbage and linens scattered on the floor and a disconnected catheter bag containing urine was hanging on the bed rail. […]