Momentum at South Bay for Rehabilation and Nursing

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Momentum at South Bay for Rehabilation and Nursing, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Oct 5, 2022

  Based on observation and staff interviews during the Recertification Survey started on 9/28/2022 and was completed on 10/5/2022, the facility did not follow proper sanitation practices to prevent the outbreak of foodborne illness. Specifically, on 9/29/2022 at 2:20 PM, the dish machine was observed running with a Wash temperature of 148 degrees Fahrenheit (F) and a Rinse temperature of 174 degrees F when the manufacturer specifications stated that the Wash temperature should be a minimum of 160 degrees F and the Rinse temperature be a minimum of 180 degrees F. The finding is: The facility's policy titled Sanitation of Dishware dated 1/12/2011 documented to take dishmachine temperatures three times per day to enable proper washing and sanitation. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Sep 9, 2022

  Based on observations, record review and staff interviews during a complaint survey (#NY 182) conducted on 8/25/2022 through 8/26/2022 the facility did not maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment and to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections. Specifically, 1) CNA #1 did not follow transmission-based (isolation) precautions for Resident #1 upon entering their room. 2) CNA #1 and CNA #2 did not follow transmission-based precautions prior to personal care for Resident #2. 3) CNA #1 and CNA #2, did not perform hand hygiene in between care of Resident#1 and Resident #2. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF656Sep 9, 2025

  Based on observations, record review, and interviews during the Recertification Survey, initiated on 09/02/2025 and completed on 09/09/2025, the facility did not ensure a comprehensive person-centered care plan was implemented for each resident to meet the resident's medical, nursing, mental, and psychosocial needs that are identified in the comprehensive assessment. This was identified for one (1) (Resident #57) of twelve (12) residents reviewed for Infection Control. Specifically, Resident #57 had a physician's order for Contact Precautions dated 08/12/2025; however, there was no Comprehensive Care Plan developed for Contact Precautions with measurable goals and interventions. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF657Sep 9, 2025

  Based on observations, record review, and interviews during the Recertification Survey, initiated on 09/02/2025 and completed on 09/09/2025, the facility did not ensure a comprehensive person-centered care plan was reviewed and revised by the interdisciplinary team to reflect the resident's current status. This was identified for one (1)(Resident #1) (1)of one resident reviewed for Pressure Ulcers. Specifically, Resident #1's Comprehensive Care Plan was not updated to indicate the changes in the interventions related to offloading the resident's heels (both extremities). The finding is: The facility's policy, titled Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Care, dated 10/30/2024, documented to Avoid positioning the resident on a pressure injury. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF697Sep 9, 2025

  Based on observation, record review, and interviews, during the Recertification Survey and Abbreviated Survey (800725) initiated on 09/02/2025 and completed on 09/09/2025, the facility did not ensure that pain management was provided to residents who required such services consistent with professional standards of practice, the comprehensive person-centered care plan, and the residents' goals and preferences. This was identified for one (1) (Resident # 92) of three (3) residents reviewed for Pain Management. Specifically, Resident #92 had a diagnosis of Spinal and Hip Fractures and had a physician's order for Acetaminophen (pain reliever) for 14 days on 08/05/2025. The pain medication order was not renewed after 14 days. […]