Oak Hill Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Oak Hill Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Mar 19, 2025

  Based on observations, record review, and interviews during the recertification survey conducted 3/17/2025-3/19/2025, the facility did not ensure food was stored, prepared, distributed, and served in accordance with professional standards for food service safety for 1 of 1 main kitchen. Specifically, in the main kitchen food was not properly stored or labeled; there were multiple unclean and uncleanable surfaces; and food products and equipment in the storage areas were below wastewater lines. Findings include: The facility policy Sanitization, revised 5/2024 documented the food service area should be maintained in a clean and sanitary manner. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Mar 19, 2025

  Based on observations, record review, and interviews during the recertification survey conducted 3/17/2025-3/19/2025, 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 including legionella (a type of bacteria found in water which can cause Legionnaires' disease); and did not handle, store, process, and transport linens and laundry in accordance with accepted standards to produce hygienically clean laundry and prevent the spread of infection for 1 of 1 laundry room reviewed. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Mar 8, 2024

  Based on observation, interview, and record review during the abbreviated survey (NY00332366) conducted on 3/8/2024, the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute, and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service in the facility's kitchen. Specifically, food was not properly heated for service, food products were left uncovered in the kitchen, and numerous unclean and uncleanable surfaces were present in the food service and storage areas. Findings included: The facility policy Cleaning/Sanitation of the Kitchen last revised 12/2023, documented that any and all areas in the kitchen were cleaned and sanitized on a regular basis. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF800Mar 19, 2025

  Based on observations and interviews during the recertification and abbreviated (NY00371301) surveys conducted 3/17/2025-3/19/2025, the facility did not provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that met their daily nutritional needs for 2 of 2 meals (the 3/17/2025 and 3/18/2025 lunch meals) reviewed. Specifically, the 3/17/2025 lunch meal had a cold dessert served outside the appropriate temperature range, food items were missing, the texture of food items were not palatable, and the meal ticket directions were not followed; and the 3/18/2025 lunch meal tray had an item missing from the tray. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF814Mar 19, 2025

  Based on observations, record review, and interviews during the recertification survey conducted 3/17/2025-3/19/2025, the facility did not ensure garbage and refuse was disposed of properly. Specifically, facility garbage areas were not maintained to prevent attraction and harborage of pests. Findings include: The facility policy Smoking, revised 4/2024 documented the smoking area should be kept neat, clean, and attractive. Ashtrays should always be used when smoking. The facility policy Food-Related Garbage and Refuse Disposal, revised 5/2024 documented food related garbage and refuse were disposed of in accordance with current state laws. All garbage and refuse containers were provided with tight-fitting lids or covers and must be kept covered when stored or not in continuous use. […]