North Westchester Restorative Therapy & Nrsg Crt

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at North Westchester Restorative Therapy & Nrsg Crt, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF684May 23, 2025

  Based on record review and interviews during an abbreviated survey (NY00375176) the facility did not ensure that residents receive treatment and care in accordance with professional standards of practice for 2 out of 3 residents (Resident #1, Resident #3) reviewed for medications. Specifically, (1) review of Resident #1's medication administration record for November 2024 revealed their blood pressure medication was not administered on 11/23/2024. There was no documented evidence of any hold parameters for Resident #1's medication and no documented evidence of the Physician being informed of the medication hold. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Jan 27, 2025

  Based on record review and interview during an abbreviated survey (NY00367900), the facility did not ensure a resident with a communicable infection was isolated to prevent further spread of infection for 2 out of 3 (Resident #1, #2) residents reviewed for infection control. Specifically, on [DATE] the facility identified Resident #2 as having a suspected case of Norovirus during a facility outbreak. Resident #2 was the roommate of Resident #1, who did not display any symptoms of the infection on [DATE]. Resident #1 remained in the same room with Resident #2 on the south unit, and Resident #1 subsequently acquired symptoms of the infection on [DATE]. Facility open bed census reviewed revealed available beds on the South unit on [DATE], [DATE] and [DATE]. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF684Mar 30, 2026

  Based on record review and interviews during the recertification and abbreviated surveys (677260 / NY00386237), the facility failed to ensure that residents receive treatment and care in accordance with professional standards of practice for one (1) one (1) resident (Resident #124) reviewed for change in condition. Specifically, Resident #124's stool sample was not collected as ordered and there was no documented evidence that the Nurse Practitioner or the Physician were made aware that the stool sample had not been collected.The findings include:The 05/2025 policy for Physician's Notification of Orders, documented that when a physician or other authorized practitioner's order is not carried out as ordered, delayed, modified, or discontinued, the practitioner shall be notified.Resident… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF656May 23, 2025

  Based on record review during an abbreviated survey (NY00370400) the facility did not ensure a comprehensive care plan was developed and implemented for each resident, that includes measurable objectives and timeframes to meet a resident's medical, nursing, and mental and psychosocial needs for 1 out of 3 residents (Resident #2) reviewed for care planning. Specifically, Resident #2 who had impairment to one upper extremity and was dependent on staff for toileting, bed mobility and transfers, did not have an at risk for abuse care plan in place. On 1/27/2025 Resident #2 reported to their representative that a certified nurse aide threw a television remote control at them, and it hit them in the face. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF842May 23, 2025

  Based on record review and interviews during an abbreviated survey (NY00370400), the facility did not maintain medical records on each resident that are complete and accurately documented in accordance with accepted professional standards and practices for 1 out of 3 residents (Resident #2) reviewed for documentation. Specifically, on 1/28/2025 Resident #2 reported to their representative that a Certified Nurse Assistant threw a television remote control at them hitting them on the face. […]