Salem Hills Rehabilitation And Nursing Center

In the surveyor’s words

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

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Apr 28, 2026

  Based on observations and interviews conducted during the recertification survey from 4/21/2026 to 4/28/2026, the facility did not ensure that food was stored in accordance with professional standards for food safety practice. Specifically, the walk-in freezer and walk-in refrigerator had open and undated items.The findings include:The facility policy and procedure, Food Expiration Dates, Date Marking, Storage, and Disposition of Food Items last reviewed on 10/2/2025, documented the facility shall maintain a standardized system for monitoring manufacturer expiration dates and internal use or discard dates. Food items unreadable, missing date markings must be discarded immediately. No improperly stored food item shall be served or made available for resident consumption. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF689May 16, 2024

  Based on observation, interview, and record review conducted during the recertification and abbreviated survey (NY00323734) from 5/9/24 to 5/16/24, the facility did not ensure adequate supervision was provided and that the resident's environment remained as free of accidents hazards as possible for 3 of 7 residents (Residents #89, #72, and #3) reviewed for accidents. Specifically,1) Resident #89 did not receive 1:1 supervision as per plan of care, resulting in a fall, 2) Resident #72 had multiple oral medications and eye drops (left by nursing) in their room on a dementia unit with twelve residents with wandering behaviors, and 3) Resident #3 had medicated creams (left by nursing) in their room on a dementia unit with twelve residents with wandering behaviors. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF550Apr 28, 2026

  Based on observation, record review and interviews during the recertification survey from 4/21/2026 through 4/28/2026, the facility did not ensure residents had the right to a dignified dining experience for one (1) (Resident #67) of four (4) residents reviewed for dignity. Specifically, the Certified Nurse Aide was observed standing over Resident #67 while assisting the resident with their meal. The findings include:The facility policy titled Dignity and Assistance During Dining or Feeding last date reviewed 7/10/2025, documented that staff providing feeding assistance shall sit at eye level with the resident whenever possible.Resident #67 was admitted to the facility with diagnoses including hereditary and idiopathic neuropathy, depression and malnutrition.The Minimum Data Set (resident… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF656Apr 28, 2026

  Based on observations, record reviews and interviews conducted during the recertification survey from 04/21/2026 to 04/28/2026, the facility did not ensure a person-centered comprehensive care plan was developed and/or implemented for two (2) of seven (7) residents (Resident #93 and #87) reviewed for activities of daily living. Specifically, 1) for Resident #93 a care plan was not developed for refusal of nail care. 2) for Resident #87 a comprehensive care plan was not developed to address the use of side rails.Findings include: 1. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF677Apr 28, 2026

  Based on observations, record review, and interviews conducted during the recertification survey from 04/21/ 2026 to 04/28/2026, the facility did not ensure each resident who was unable to carry out activities of daily living received the necessary care and services to maintain good personal hygiene for one (1) of seven (7) residents (Resident #25) reviewed for activities of daily living. Specifically, Resident #25, required dependent assistance with activities of daily living was observed sitting in a wet soiled diaper.Findings include:The facility policy Activities of Daily Living, last reviewed on 11/ 07/ 2023, documented residents who are unable to carry out activities of daily living independently will receive the services necessary to maintain good nutrition, grooming and personal… […]