Seton Health at Schuyler Ridge Residential H C

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Seton Health at Schuyler Ridge Residential H C, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF600Mar 4, 2025

  Based on record review and interview during the recertification and abbreviated survey (Case #s, NY00319900 and NY00344983), the facility did not ensure each resident's right to be free from neglect for 2 (Resident #s 53 and 112) of 7 residents reviewed for abuse/neglect. Specifically, (a.) for Resident #53, the resident had a fall out of bed with injuries and staff did not follow the care plan by placing the fall mats next to the resident's bed. Specifically, (b.) Resident #112 had a fall on 5/31/2024 and complained of back pain post fall and X-ray was ordered . Assistant Director of Nursing #2 reviewed the radiology report, which verified the resident had a thoracic (back) #12 vertebrae fracture (bone break), but documented that there was no fracture. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF656Mar 4, 2025

  Based on observation, record review, and interviews conducted during a recertification and abbreviated survey (case #'s NY00319900, NY00349063, and NY00372837), the facility did not develop and implemented a comprehensive person-centered care plan for each resident, consistent with the resident rights that includes measurable objectives and timeframe's to meet a resident's medical, nursing, mental, and psychosocial needs that were identified in the comprehensive assessment for 8 (Residents #s 20, 22, 46, 57, 101, 109, 113, and,114) of 24 residents reviewed for Care Plans. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF676Mar 4, 2025

  Based on observations, interviews, and record review during the recertification survey, the facility did not ensure dependent residents was provided with appropriate treatment and services to maintain or improve their language and communication for 2 (Resident #s 13 and 74) of 5 residents reviewed. Specifically, (a.) for Resident #13, nursing staff did not ensure there was consistent access to their communication dry/erase board so staff could use it to write down what they wanted to express as Resident #13 had hearing loss, and for (b.) Resident #74, who was nonverbal, communication board was not used to allow resident to express their wants and needs. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF695Mar 4, 2025

  Based on observations, record review, and interviews conducted during the recertification survey, the facility did not ensure that each resident received the necessary respiratory care and services that were following professional standards of practice, for 3 (Resident #s 20, 60, and 75) of 3 residents reviewed for oxygen administration. Specifically, (a) supplemental oxygen tubing was not dated and labeled to reflect when the tubing was changed; and (b) supplemental oxygen was not provided as ordered by the physician. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF807Mar 4, 2025

  Based on observation, record review, and interview during the recertification survey, the facility failed to ensure each resident received drinks, including water and other liquids, consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration. Specifically, Residents on Saratoga Hills unit were not offered beverages of their preference during a lunch meal observation. This is evidenced by: The facility policy Hydration effective date 10/15/2021 documented it is the policy to provide residents with sufficient fluids to maintain adequate hydration and health, including fluids served at mealtimes and between meals, offered consistent with care plan, preferences, and choice. […]