Northern Manor Geriatric Center Inc

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Northern Manor Geriatric Center Inc, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF689Jan 18, 2022

  Based on observation, record review and interview conducted during an abbreviated survey (Case # NY00289197) completed on 1/14/2022, the facility failed to ensure the resident environment remained as free of accident hazards as possible and each resident received adequate supervision and assistance devices to prevent accidents for 1 of 10 residents reviewed. Specifically, Resident #1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of Dementia, Anxiety, Psychosis, and Depression and assessed as high risk for elopement, exited the facility unnoticed by staff on 1/5/22 and has not been located to date by the facility and the police department. Resident #1 was assessed for elopement risk on admission and had a score of 17 which indicated resident was high risk for elopement. […]

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF689Jul 13, 2021

  Based on observations, interviews and record reviews conducted during an Abbreviated Survey (Complaint NY 185), the facility failed to ensure each resident receives adequate supervision and assistance devices to prevent accidents. Specifically, Resident #1 was identified as being an elopement risk due to wandering and frequent expressions of desire to leave the facility. The resident was care planned to have 30-minute checks which were not provided on 7/10/2021 from 6am to 7am. The resident subsequently climbed out a window on the third floor and fell on to cement. Resident #1 was discovered by staff at 7:00am, and was hospitalized with a fractured pelvis, a fractured ankle and is on mechanical ventilation. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF921Oct 31, 2024

  Based on observations and interviews during an abbreviated survey (NY00343390, NY00339693), the facility did not ensure the environment was functional, sanitary, and comfortable for residents, staff, and the public. Specifically, the kitchen floor by the washing machine had about 2 inches of water pooled, and staff were actively working in the area, multiple areas of the building had chipped paint, scratched paint, scuff marks, visible dirt and stains on the walls and floors, peeling wallpaper and foul odors. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF550Dec 10, 2024

  During observation and interview during the Recertification Survey conducted from 12/3/24 through 12/10/24 the facility did not ensure each resident was treated with respect and care in a manner and environment that promoted dignity while dining. Specifically, the facility did not avoid daily use of disposable cutlery and/or dishware for residents on [NAME] 1 and North 1. Residents were observed eating meals from styrofoam plates and/or using plastic utensils on 3 separate days. The findings are: During observation on 12/03/24 at 12:32 PM, of the lunch meal in [NAME] 1 Unit Dining Room, Residents #20, #19, #201, and #180 were served their food on styrofoam plates. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584Dec 10, 2024

  Based on observation and interview conducted during the recertification and abbreviated (NY00340747) surveys from 12/3/24 to 12/10/24, the facility did not ensure residents' rights to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment on 4 units. Specifically, 1) Center 3 Unit, walls were chipped in 3 rooms, holes were observed in 2 rooms, wallpaper was peeling in one room, and paint was peeling in 11 rooms, 2)Resident #578 on the Center 1 Unit stated when showered they sat on a shower chair with a torn seat and wet exposed wood and 3) a dust covered fan was blowing on Resident #42 with a tracheostomy. The findings are: The facility policy, Homelike Environment dated 9/2022 documented residents were provided with a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment. […]