New Vanderbilt Rehabilitation and Care Center, Inc

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at New Vanderbilt Rehabilitation and Care Center, Inc, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jul 16, 2024

  Based on observations and staff interviews conducted during the Recertification survey from [DATE] to [DATE], the facility did not ensure that food was stored, prepared, distributed and served in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. Specifically, 1) dairy walk-in refrigerator contained undated, unlabeled food items. 2) dry storage room was not maintained at appropriate temperature condition and was observed with expired items, and 3) cold food items were not held at the proper temperatures during tray line service. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF561Jul 16, 2024

  Based on interview and record review conducted during the Recertification and Complaint survey (NY00335874) from 7/9/24 to 07/16/2024, the facility did not ensure that it promoted and facilitated resident self-determination through the support of resident choice for 1 (Resident #143) of 5 residents reviewed for Activities of Daily Living, and 2 (Resident #39 and #63) of 2 residents reviewed for Choices. Specifically, the preferred number of showers per week were not obtained and not provided in accordance with Resident #143, Resident #39's, and Resident #63's wishes. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584Jul 16, 2024

  Based on observation, record review, and interview conducted during the Recertification Survey from 07/09/2024 to 07/16/2024, the facility did not ensure a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment was provided to the residents. Specifically, maintenance services necessary to maintain a sanitary, orderly and comfortable interior were not provided to the residents. This was evident for 4 of 9 resident units (Unit 5, Unit 6, Unit 7, Unit 2, and Unit 8) during environmental observations. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF803Jul 16, 2024

  Based on observation, record review and staff interviews conducted during the Complaint (NY#00335874) and Recertification survey from 7/9/2024 to 7/16/2024, the facility did not assure that menus are developed/prepared/followed to meet resident choices including their nutritional, religious, cultural/ethnic needs. Specifically, 1) Resident #37 requested an ice cream during lunch service but was denied because of kosher dietary requirements, 2) Resident #143's alternative menu selection for lunch meal was not followed, and 3) Resident #58 stated the menus are developed with strict kosher dietary requirements and did not accommodating their cultural preferences. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF865Jul 16, 2024

  Based on observation, record review, and interviews conducted during the recertification survey from 7/09/2024 through 7/16/2024, the facility did not ensure a Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program identified and prioritized problems and opportunities that reflect organizational process, functions, and services provided to residents. Specifically, there were 7 repeated deficiencies from the last survey conducted on 5/22/2023. (Refer to: F600, F609, F640, F655, F657, F758, and F880) for further information. The findings include but are not limited to: The facility policy titled QAPI Plan, dated January 01, 2024, documented the system to monitor care and services will continuously draw data from multiple sources. […]