The Center for Nursing and Rehab at Hoosick Falls

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at The Center for Nursing and Rehab at Hoosick Falls, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF600Aug 24, 2026

  Based on record review and interviews during survey, the facility failed to ensure that residents were free from abuse and or neglect for two (Resident #17 and #24) of five residents reviewed. Specifically, Residents #24 and #17 were involved in a resident-to-resident altercation. Specifically, on 07/18/2026 Resident #17 pushed Resident 24 after they had attempted to enter their room. Resident #24 was found on the floor with bruising on their bilateral forearms and an abrasion to their right elbow. This resulted in actual harm for Resident #24 that was not Immediate Jeopardy. […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF656Oct 5, 2021

  Based on record review and interviews during an abbreviated survey (Case #NY 395) completed on 10/5/2021, the facility failed to implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan for each resident, consistent with the resident rights for 1 resident (Resident #3) of 3 residents reviewed. Specifically, Resident #3, who was care planned for two-person assistance, was transferred from the bed to the chair by a Certified Nursing Assistant without additional assistance. Subsequently, Resident #3's legs buckled causing the resident to fall, and was diagnosed with fractures of the two bones in the lower leg (the tibia and fibula). This resulted in actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy to the resident's health and safety. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF609Aug 24, 2026

  Based on interview and record review conducted during a survey, the facility failed to report all alleged violations involving abuse, neglect, and injuries of unknown source immediately, but not later than two hours after the allegation was made, to officials (including to the State Agency) for three (Resident #s 17, 24, and 84) of three residents reviewed. Specifically, Resident # 17 and Resident #24 were involved in a resident-to-resident incident on 07/18/2026, local law enforcement was called by the facility at that time, the incident was not reported to the Department of Health. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF628Aug 24, 2026

  Based on observation, record review, and interviews conducted during the survey, the facility failed to ensure that written notification was sent to the representative of the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman of the resident's transfer or discharge and the reasons for the move for three (3) (Resident #'s 83, 84 and 87) of three (3) residents reviewed. Specifically, for Residents #83, #84 and #87 there was no documented evidence that the resident, representative, or Ombudsman received a transfer/discharge notice upon discharging from the facility. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Aug 24, 2026

  Based on observation, record review, and interviews conducted during the survey, the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety in the main kitchen and two of two-unit kitchenettes. Specifically, (a) equipment and areas in the main kitchen and unit A kitchenette refrigerator required cleaning, (b) food and drinks on unit A and unit B kitchenette refrigerators had unlabeled, undated, and/or food items with use by dates past the date of inspection. Findings include: Facility policy titled, Foods Brought by Family/Visitors, revised 05/2025, documented that food brought by family/visitors that is left with the resident to consume later will be labeled and stored in a manner that is clearly distinguished. […]