Sunshine Children's Home and Rehab Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Sunshine Children's Home and Rehab Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF908Jun 4, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, and record review conducted during the recertification survey from 5/29/2025 to 6/4/2025, the facility did not ensure kitchen equipment was maintained in safe working condition. This was observed in 1 (Meat Freezer) of 2 freezers during kitchen review. Specifically, the kitchen meat freezer was observed with ice buildup and a compromised door seal. The findings are: The facility policy titled Food Storage Perishables dated 2/2023 documented frozen products would be stored to enhance the preservation of flavor, quality and nutritive value. The freezer will be cleaned and organized daily. On 5/29/2025 at 10:04 AM, the kitchen meat freezer was observed with ice buildup on multiple boxes of frozen turkey breast, the walls, ceiling, door, and floor. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF600Feb 27, 2025

  Based on record reviews and interviews conducted during an abbreviated survey (NY00369342) the facility did not ensure that one of three residents (Resident #1) was free from abuse. Specifically, Certified Nurse Assistant #1 with Registered Nurse #1 were in the shower room giving Resident #1 a shower in a shower bed. Resident #1 kicked towards Certified Nurse Assistant #1 and Certified Nurse Assistant #1 smacked Resident #1's upper right leg with an open hand to push Resident #1's leg away from their body. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF609Feb 27, 2025

  Based on record review and interviews during an abbreviated survey (NY00369342), the facility, regarding an incident of staff-to-resident suspected abuse, did report the incident immediately, but not later than 2 hours, to the State Agency, but did not report the incident immediately, but not later than 2 hours, to local law enforcement. This was identified for one of 3 residents (Resident #1) reviewed for abuse. Specifically, Certified Nurse Assistant #1 with Registered Nurse #1 were in the shower room giving Resident #1 a shower in a shower bed. Resident #1 kicked towards Certified Nurse Assistant #1 and Certified Nurse Assistant #1 smacked Resident #1's upper right leg with an open hand to push Resident #1's leg away from their body. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF684Feb 27, 2025

  Based on observations, record reviews and interviews completed during an abbreviated survey (NY00357157 & NY00345502), the facility did not ensure that 2 different residents received treatment and care in accordance with their comprehensive person-centered care plan. Specifically Resident #2 and Resident # 3 had care plans in place, that documented that they required 2 staff members to provide all care. In each identified instance a single Certified Nurse Assistant provided care singlehandedly to each resident. The Finding is: The Facility policy titled Safe Resident Handling that was in effect at the time of the incidents has been effective since 2/1995 and updated and revised multiple times most recently after the 2 incidents with Certified Nurse Assistants providing care alone. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF600May 9, 2023

  Based on record review and interview conducted during an abbreviated survey (NY00315615), the facility failed to ensure the resident's right to be free from abuse for 1 of 3 residents (Resident #1) reviewed for verbal abuse. Specifically, on 04/23/2023 a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN #1) overheard Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA #1) yelling at Resident #1 to bend their f . knees while providing care to the resident. CNA #1 was also observed by LPN #1 shoving down on the resident's contracted legs and yelling at them while trying to dress them. […]