Ross Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Ross Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF908Jan 20, 2026

  Based on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility did not maintain all mechanical, electrical, and patient care equipment in safe operating condition. This was identified during the Kitchen Task. Specifically, during follow-up kitchen tours on 01/15/2026 and on 01/16/2026, the walk-in freezer temperatures were observed to be 26 degrees Fahrenheit (the food safety requirement should be at or below zero (0) degree Fahrenheit). Additionally, one (1) of the three (3) evaporator fans in the walk-in freezer were not operational. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584Jan 17, 2025

  Based on observations, record review, and staff interviews during the Abbreviated Survey case #NY00368340 and initiated on 1/15/2025, the facility did not ensure that residents have the right to a safe, clean comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely, including that the physical layout of the facility maximizes resident independence and does not create a safety risk. This was identified for 8 of 18 residents reviewed for Quality of Care. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF908Jan 17, 2025

  S483.90 The facility must be designed, constructed, equipped, and maintained to protect the health and safety of residents, personnel and the public. (d) Space and equipment. The facility must (2) Maintain all mechanical, electrical, and patient care equipment in safe operating condition. 415.29 Physical environment. The nursing home shall be designed, constructed, equipped and maintained to provide a safe, healthy, functional, sanitary and comfortable environment for residents, personnel and the public. (b) Equipment. The nursing home shall maintain all essential mechanical, electrical, and resident care equipment in safe operating condition. (j) Housekeeping. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF804Nov 1, 2024

  Based on observations, interviews, and record review during the Recertification Survey initiated on 10/28/2024 and completed on 11/1/2024, the facility did not ensure each resident was served food and drink that was palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. This was identified for ten (Resident #9, Resident #10, Resident # 14, Resident # 39, Resident #50, Resident #72, Resident #77, Resident #91, Resident #94, and Resident #103) of eleven residents during the Resident Council meeting; one (Resident #102) of four residents reviewed for food, and one (Resident #48) of sixteen residents reviewed during the dining task. Specifically, during the resident council meeting held on 10/28/2024 ten of eleven residents in attendance complained the hot meals were served cold. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Nov 1, 2024

  Based on observations, record review, and interviews during the Recertification Survey initiated on 10/28/2024 and completed on 11/1/2024, the facility did not follow proper sanitation practices to prevent the outbreak of foodborne illness and did not distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. This was identified during the kitchen facility task; for ten (Resident #9, Resident #10, Resident # 14, Resident # 39, Resident #50, Resident #72, Resident #77, Resident #91, Resident #94, and Resident #103) of eleven residents during the Resident Council meeting; for one (Resident #102) of four residents reviewed for food, and for one (Resident #48) of sixteen residents reviewed during the dining task. […]