Northern Manhattan Rehabilitation and Nursing Cent

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Northern Manhattan Rehabilitation and Nursing Cent, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF684Oct 16, 2025

  Based on observation, record review, and interviews conducted during an abbreviated survey (622104 & 662084), the facility failed to ensure that residents received treatment and care in accordance with professional standards of practice, the comprehensive person-centered care plan, and the resident's choices. This was evident for two (2) of seven (7) residents (Residents #4 and #5) sampled. Specifically: 1. Resident #4 complained of pain to their left arm on 03/27/2025 and 03/28/2025. There was no documented evidence medical interventions were completed. On 03/31/2025, Resident #4 was transferred to the hospital with altered mental status and to rule out deep vein thrombosis (a blood clot forming in the deep vein). […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF697Oct 16, 2025

  The findings include:The facility's policy titled 'Pain Assessment' with a review date of 10/2005, directed that every resident will be assessed on admission for pain management and thereafter as medically indicated. Respectively, pain control measures should be used before pain becomes severe. It also directed that the physician was to be notified if measures are unsuccessful or if current complaint is a significant change from the resident's experience. The facility's policy titled 'Change in Resident's Condition', with a review date of 03/2022, directed staff to document any change in a resident's condition and to inform the Medical Doctor and designated representative in a timely fashion. […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF600Apr 30, 2024

  Based on observation, record review, and interviews conducted during an abbreviated survey (NY00339715), the facility failed to protect a resident from physical abuse by nursing home staff. This was evident in one out of ten residents sampled for abuse (Resident #1). Specifically, on 04/19/2024 at 8:30 pm, Certified Nursing Assistant #1 and Certified Nursing Assistant #2 were providing Incontinence care to Resident #1. Certified Nursing Assistant #2 witnessed Certified Nursing Assistant #1 slap Resident #1 several times in the head. On 04/19/2024 at 9:30 pm, Registered Nurse #1 did a physical assessment on Resident #1 and there were no bruises. […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF609Apr 30, 2024

  Based on record review and interviews conducted during an abbreviated survey (NY00339715), the facility did not ensure that all allegations of abuse were reported in a timely manner to local law enforcement, facility administrator, and the New York State Department of Health in accordance with federal and state regulations. This was evident in one out of ten residents sampled (Resident #1). Specifically, on 04/19/2024 at 8:30 pm, Certified Nursing Assistant #2 reported to License Practical Nurse #1 that Certified Nursing Assistant #1 slapped Resident #1 several times in the head. On 04/19/2024 at 11:59 pm, The Director of Nursing notified the facility's Administrator by a text message about the incident. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Dec 1, 2023

  Based on observation, record review, and interviews conducted during the recertification survey from 11/27/2023 to 12/01/2023, the facility did not ensure food was stored, prepared, distributed, and served in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. This was evident for 6 of 8 resident floors (Floor 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 9) and the kitchen. Specifically, 1) ice machines in the pantry on Floors 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 9 were dirty and dusty, and 2) the kitchen had dusty air vents and walls. […]