Taconic Rehabilitation And Nursing At Beacon

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Taconic Rehabilitation And Nursing At Beacon, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF689Sep 8, 2021

  F 689 Based on record review and interview conducted during an abbreviated survey (NY 692) conducted on 9/821, the facility did not ensure that the resident environment remained as free of accident hazards as possible, and each resident received adequate supervision to prevent accidents for 1of 3 residents reviewed for accident. Specifically, Resident #1 who was severely impaired was placed on toilet by CNA#1. CNA#1 stated walked out to check on another resident and left Resident #1 on the toilet unsupervised or unattended to check on another resident. As a result, Resident #1 fell and sustained a right [CONDITION(S)]. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF686Aug 1, 2025

  Based on record review and interviews during an abbreviated survey (NY00352881), the facility did not ensure a resident received care, consistent with professional standards of practice, to promote the healing of a pressure ulcers for 1 of 3 residents (Resident #1) reviewed. Specifically, (1) Resident #1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with a unstageable sacral wound measuring 6 x7cm. Physician orders and preventative measures ordered by the physician were not consistently provided by staff. There were omissions on the October 2023 treatment administration record on multiple days and shifts. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF550Jul 1, 2024

  Based on observation, record review and interview conducted during the recertification survey from 6/24/2024 through 7/01/2024, the facility did not ensure for 3 of 4 residents (Residents # 322, # 101 and #86) reviewed for urinary catheters, that care was provided in a manner to maintain dignity. Specifically, Residents #322, #101, and #86 had urinary catheter drainage collection bags that were not concealed to prevent direct observation, by other residents and their families. Findings include: 1. Resident #322 had diagnoses including urethral false passage, obstructive and reflux uropathy, and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF553Jul 1, 2024

  Based on interviews and record review conducted during the Recertification survey from 06/24/2024 to 07/01/2024, the facility did not ensure the resident and the resident's representative were given the opportunity to participate in the development and implementation of the residents person-centered plan of care. This was evident for 1 (Resident #41) of 32 total sampled residents. Specifically, the facility did not include the resident's representative during the planning of their care plan meeting as requested. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF645Jul 1, 2024

  Based on record review and interviews conducted during the recertification survey from 6/24/2024-7/1/2024, the facility failed to ensure that for 1 of 26 residents, screened for mental disorder or intellectual disability, had an identification number documented on their pre-admission screening and resident review assessment prior to their admission to the facility. Specifically, Resident #420's electronic medical record revealed that the pre-admission screen and resident review (PASRR) assessment dated [DATE] did not include an identification number prior to admission. […]