St Camillus Residential Health Care Facility

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at St Camillus Residential Health Care Facility, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF689Jan 22, 2024

  Based on observation, record review, and interview during the abbreviated survey (NY00331278), the facility did not ensure each resident received adequate supervision and the environment remained as free of accident hazards as possible to prevent accidents for 1 of 3 residents reviewed (Resident #2). Specifically, Resident #2 obtained and ingested medications from the medication cart and it was unclear whether licensed practical nurse #3 left the medication cart unlocked when it was unattended or whether the lock malfunctioned. After ingesting the medications, the resident required hospitalization and treatment with activated charcoal (emergent treatment for an overdose) and intravenous fluids. This resulted in actual harm to Resident #2 that was not immediate jeopardy. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF550Jan 9, 2026

  Based on observations, record review, and interviews during the recertification survey (complaint #2643650) the facility failed to treat each resident with respect and dignity and in a manner and environment that promotes maintenance or enhancement of quality of life, recognizing each resident's individuality. Specifically, during a confidential group meeting thirteen (13) of thirteen (13) residents stated they experienced long call bell response times and multiple observations were made of long call bell response times.Findings include:The facility policy Resident Rights, last reviewed 5/14/2024, documented residents had a right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication with and access to persons and services both inside and outside of the facility. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF761Jan 9, 2026

  Based on observations and interviews, the facility failed to ensure drugs and biologicals were labeled and stored in accordance with currently accepted professional principles for four (4) of seven (7) medication carts (Unit 2 East and West, Unit C, and Unit D) and one (1) of three (3) medication rooms (Unit 2) reviewed. Specifically, the Unit 2 [NAME] cart had insulin pens that were not labeled with the open or expiration dates, and expired medications; the Unit 2 East cart had insulin pens that were not labeled with open or expiration dates; the Unit C cart had insulin pens, nasal sprays, and inhalers not labeled with open or expiration dates and expired medications were left in the cart; the Unit D cart had insulin pens and inhalers that were not labeled with open or expiration dates;… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Jan 9, 2026

  Based on observations, record review, and interviews during the recertification survey (complaint #652393) the facility failed to ensure food was stored, prepared, distributed and served in accordance with professional standards for food service safety for one (1) of one (1) main kitchen. Specifically, in the main kitchen food in the cooler was not labelled, expired food was not discarded, the dish machine was not functioning properly while in use, and food service equipment was unclean. Findings include:The facility policy Food Safety and Procurement, last reviewed 03/2025, documented food would be discarded based on food labels or upon evidence of spoilage. Food which was not properly labeled and dated was discarded. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Jan 9, 2026

  Based on observations, record review, and interviews during the recertification survey, the facility failed to establish and maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment and to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections for two (2) of ten (10) staff (Certified Nurse Aide #35 and Environmental Services Worker #48) reviewed for influenza vaccinations; and five (5) of eight (8) residents (Residents #66, #87, #195, #244, and #268) reviewed for transmission based precautions. […]