Schofield Residence

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Schofield Residence, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF563Sep 22, 2021

  Based on observation, interview and record review conducted during the Standard survey completed on 9/21/21, the facility did not ensure that residents had a right to receive visitors of their choosing at the time of their choosing, subject to the resident's right to deny visitation when applicable, and in a manner that does not impose on the rights of another resident. Specifically, the facility was not allowing visitations to all residents on the weekend days (Saturday and Sunday). This involved Residents #11, 26, 47 and 68. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF607Sep 22, 2021

  Based on interview and record review during a Standard survey completed on 9/22/21, the facility did not implement written policies and procedures for screening employees that would prohibit and prevent abuse, neglect, and exploitation of residents and misappropriation of resident property. Specifically, the facility did not provide documentation that verified three (Employee #2, Employee #3, and Employee #4) of five employees reviewed for background checks who worked in the facility and were subject to the New York State Nurse Aide Registry, had been screened through the New York State Nurse Aide Registry prior to employment. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF554Apr 9, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, and record review conducted during a Standard survey completed on 4/9/25, the facility did not ensure a resident was assessed by the interdisciplinary team to determine a resident's ability to safely administer their own medications if clinically appropriate for one (1) (Resident #66) of one (1) resident reviewed. Specifically, Resident #66 was observed with medications in their room, and they self-administered the medications without being evaluated as to whether they could safely do so. The finding is: The policy and procedure titled Resident Self-Medication/Self-Treatment Instructions dated 8/2012 documented at the request of the resident to self-medicate, complete an assessment to determine if the resident has the ability to self-administer. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF656Apr 9, 2025

  Based on interview and record review conducted during a Compliant investigation (#NY00354229) during the Standard survey completed on 4/9/25, the facility did not ensure that all residents comprehensive person-centered care plans were implemented as planned, consistent with resident's rights and meet their preferences, goals and medical, physical, and psychosocial needs that are identified in the comprehensive assessment for one (1) (Resident #8) of four (4) residents reviewed. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF677Apr 9, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, and record review conducted during the Standard survey completed on 4/9/25, the facility did not ensure that each resident who was unable to carry out activities of daily living received services to maintain grooming and personal hygiene for one (1) (Resident #26) of five (5) residents reviewed for activities of daily living. Specifically, Resident #26 was observed on multiple days with dark brown debris under their fingernails on both hands and the resident was observed eating with their hands. The finding is: The policy titled Resident hygiene dated 2/2022, documented the purpose of the facility was to maintain cleanliness and comfort. Residents received sponge baths with morning care and evening care in bed, bathroom, or at resident's bedside. […]