Oneida Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing

In the surveyor’s words

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

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584Dec 2, 2022

  Based on observation, record review, and interview during the recertification survey conducted 11/28/22-12/2/22, the facility failed to provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment for 7 facility areas (main kitchen, third floor elevator hallway, third floor common area near resident room [ROOM NUMBER], main laundry area, and resident rooms 102, 114, 116, and 302). Specifically, there were multiple stained/damaged solid ceilings tiles; damaged equipment in the main kitchen; the laundry lacked an appropriate hand washing sink; and resident rooms 102, 104, 116, and 302 had multiple stained, unclean, and damaged areas. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF679Dec 2, 2022

  35045 40803 Based on observation, interview, and record review during the recertification survey conducted 11/28/22-12/2/22, the facility failed to provide, based on the comprehensive assessment and care plan and the preferences of each resident, an ongoing program to support residents in their choice of activities, designed to meet the interests of and support the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident for 6 of 7 residents (Residents #30, 50, 66, 76, 78, and 103) reviewed. Specifically, Residents #50 and 103 (who resided on the dementia unit), and Residents #30, 50, 76 and 78 were not offered meaningful activities and were not provided with activities of their choosing. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF711May 6, 2026

  Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure the providers wrote, signed, and dated their progress notes at each visit for one (1) of three (3) residents (Resident #1) reviewed. Specifically, Nurse Practitioner #4 initiated and completed a federally mandated visit on Resident #1 including a physical assessment, after Resident #1 was discharged to the hospital and did not return to the facility. Findings include:The 10/2025 facility policy, Physician Documentation, revised 04/26/2023, documented at the time of each physician's visit; a progress notes shall be written, signed, and dated in the physical chart or electronic medical record. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF550Dec 10, 2024

  Based on observations, record review, and interviews during the recertification survey conducted 12/3/2024-12/10/2024, the facility did not ensure residents had the right to a dignified existence in a manner and an environment that promoted the maintenance or enhancement of quality of life for 4 of 5 residents (Residents #5, #58, #61, and #106) reviewed. Specifically, Resident #58 was not called by their preferred name and a certified nurse aide in the resident's room loudly communicated personal information to a nurse across the hall; Resident #61 was not provided with a toothbrush to complete oral care; and Residents #5 and #106 were transported backwards in their wheelchairs. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF552Dec 10, 2024

  Based on observation, interview, and record review during the recertification survey conducted 12/3/2024-12/10/2024, the facility did not ensure each resident had the right to be fully informed in a language that they can understand for 1 of 1 resident (Resident #104) reviewed. Specifically, Resident #104's primary language was not English, and the resident was not fully informed of their health care status in a language they understood, and communication tools were not used by direct care staff to determine the resident's needs. […]