Peconic Landing at Southhold

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Peconic Landing at Southhold, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF550Apr 11, 2025

  Based on observations, record review, and interviews during the Recertification Survey initiated on 4/8/2025 and completed on 4/11/2025, the facility did not ensure that each resident was treated with respect and dignity and cared for in a manner that promoted maintenance or enhancement of their quality of life. This was identified for one (Resident #35) of one resident reviewed for Dignity. Specifically, during a lunch meal observation on 4/8/2025, Registered Charge Nurse #1 was observed standing over Resident #35 while they assisted the resident with their lunch meal. The finding is: The facility's policy titled Meal Services, last reviewed in January 2025, documented the food shall be served in a manner that meets the individual needs of each resident. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF658Apr 11, 2025

  Based on observation, record review, and interviews during the Recertification Survey initiated on 4/8/2025 and completed on 4/11/2025, the facility did not ensure that services provided or arranged by the facility meet the current professional standards of quality. This was identified for one (Resident # 3) of seven residents during the Medication Administration Task. Specifically, Licensed Practical Nurse #3 did not administer the Physician-ordered 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM scheduled medications to Resident #3 at the resident's refusal and left the medications at Resident #3's bedside in a souffle cup covered with tape for the resident to consume the medications on their own at a later time. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF761Apr 11, 2025

  Based on observation, record review, and interviews during the Recertification Survey initiated on 4/8/2025 and completed on 4/11/2025, the facility did not ensure that all drugs and biologicals were stored in locked compartments. This was identified for one (Resident # 3) of seven residents during the Medication Administration Task. Specifically, Resident #3's room was observed with a medication cup containing medications (two tablets and two capsules) and an eye drop bottle at the resident's bedside. The finding is: The facility policy and procedure for Storage of Medications, last revised on 1/2025 documented that all Drugs are stored in an orderly manner in cabinets, drawers, or carts. These compartments are of sufficient size to prevent crowding. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF689Jan 27, 2025

  Based on observation, interviews and record review during an abbreviated survey (NY00364658) the facility did not ensure each resident received adequate supervision and assistance to prevent accidents for one (Resident #1) of three residents reviewed. Specifically, Resident #1 was served the wrong consistency food and choked and required chest thrusts, supplemental oxygen and a chest x-ray. The facility's policy and procedure titled Choking with a review date of 2024 documented the facility will implement procedures to minimize the risks of choking. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF658Dec 13, 2023

  Based on observation, record review and staff interviews conducted during the Recertification survey initiated on 12/7/2023 and completed on 12/13/2023, the facility did not ensure that services provided by the facility as outlined in the Comprehensive Care Plan (CCP) must meet professional standards of quality. This was identified for two (Resident # 9, Resident # 33) of seven residents observed during the Medication Administration Task. Specifically, 1) Resident # 9 was receiving Lovenox (an anticoagulant medication) subcutaneously (under the skin). The Nursing staff were not rotating the Subcutaneous (sq) injection sites. […]