The Brightonian, Inc

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at The Brightonian, Inc, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF888Apr 24, 2022

  Based on observation, interviews and record review during an Abbreviated Survey (#NY 698) completed on 4/22/22 the facility failed to ensure that all staff (except for those staff who have been granted exemptions to the vaccination requirements or staff for whom COVID-19 vaccination must be temporarily delayed, as recommended by the CDC) have received, at a minimum, one dose of COVID-19 vaccine prior to providing care/treatment/services for the facility and/or its residents. In addition, facility failed to have a contingency plan for staff who are not fully vaccinated and when staff have indicated that they will not get vaccinated and do not qualify for an exemption. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF804Apr 22, 2022

  Based on observation, interviews, and record review conducted during a Recertification Survey 4/19/22 to 4/22/22, it was determined that the facility did not provide food and drink that was palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature for one of one main kitchen. Specifically, food was not served at safe and appetizing temperatures. This is evidenced by the following: Review of the undated facility policy, Food Temperatures, included that temperatures were to be taken and recorded prior to each meal. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Apr 22, 2022

  Based on observations, interviews and record reviews, conducted during the Recertification Survey, completed [DATE] to [DATE], it was determined that for one of one main kitchen, the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards (U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Food Code) for food service safety. Specifically, there were expired products not discarded, undated and unlabeled food items, food and non-food contact surfaces not maintained in clean and sanitary condition, storage of chemicals with food products, potentially hazardous foods not maintained at an acceptable temperature to prevent foodborne illness, the handwashing sink was used for purposes other than handwashing and an in-use food dispensing utensil was improperly… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF553Oct 19, 2023

  Based on interviews and record reviews conducted during the Recertification Survey from 10/12/23 to 10/19/23, it was determined that for 2 (Resident #41 and Resident #43) of 19 residents reviewed for care planning, the facility did not ensure the residents right to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. Specifically, neither Residents #41 or #43 or their representatives had been given the opportunity to attend any care plan meetings since admission. This is evidenced by the following: 1.Resident #41 had been at the facility approximately four months and had diagnoses including Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that weakens muscles and impacts physical function), history of falls, and depression. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF600Oct 19, 2023

  Based on interviews, and record review conducted during a Recertification Survey from 10/12/23 to 10/19/23, it was determined for one (Resident #41) of two residents reviewed for abuse, the facility did not ensure the resident was free from verbal abuse, neglect, and/or intimidation. Specifically, Resident #41 was made to wait for assistance with toileting, was subjected to retaliatory remarks and continued to have contact with a staff member following an incident and removal of the staff member from the resident's assignment. […]