The Chateau At Brooklyn Rehabilitation and Nursing

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at The Chateau At Brooklyn Rehabilitation and Nursing, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812May 25, 2022

  Based on observations, record review, and interviews conducted during the Recertification survey from [DATE] to [DATE], the facility did not ensure safe food handling and storage were practiced to prevent food-borne illness. This was evident during observation of the facility Kitchen. Specifically, several expired food items were observed in the Kitchen refrigerators. The findings are: The facility policy titled Food Storage revised [DATE] documented foods removed from original packaging must be dated with expiration dates, and leftover food is used within 3 days or discarded. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF609Apr 14, 2022

  Based on observation, record review and staff interviews conducted during an abbreviated survey (NY 099) and (NY 904), the facility did not ensure that all alleged violations, involving abuse were reported timely to the New York State Department of Health (NYS DOH). This was evident in 4 out of 4 residents sampled. (Resident #1, Resident #2, Resident #3 and Resident #4). Specifically, for Resident#1, Resident #2 and Resident #3, the facility received a report of allegations of abuse involving Certified Nursing Assistant #1 (CNA#1) on 11/11/2020 at 1:30 PM and did not report the incident to the NYS DOH until 11/12/2020 at 2:15 PM. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF567Jun 21, 2024

  Based on record review and staff interview conducted during the Recertification survey from 06/13/2024 to 06/21/2024, the facility did not ensure that resident right to manage his or her financial affairs was maintained. This was evident for 1 (Resident #9) of 1 resident reviewed for Personal Funds. Specifically, the facility did not provide Resident #9 with quarterly statements advising of the balance in their personal fund account. The finding is: The facility policy and procedure titled Residents Funds with revision date of 06/18/2024 states that the facility manages the personal funds of residents who request the facility to do so. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF602Jun 21, 2024

  Based on record review and interviews conducted during the Recertification and Complaint (NY00337375) survey from 06/13/2024 to 06/21/2024, the facility did not ensure that residents were free from misappropriation of property. This was evident for 2 (Resident #232 and #334) of 2 residents reviewed for Abuse out of 38 total sampled residents. Specifically, Licensed Practical Nurse #3 diverted narcotic medication ordered and delivered for use with two residents. Licensed Practical Nurse #3 hid the medication in their personal bag and removed it from the facility. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF609Jun 21, 2024

  Based on record review and interviews conducted during the Recertification and Complaint (NY00337275) survey from 06/13/2024 to 06/21/2024, the facility did not ensure that misappropriation of property was reported to the Department of Health. This was evident for 1 (Resident # 334) of 2 residents reviewed for abuse out of 38 total investigated sampled residents. Specifically, during another investigation a Licensed Practical Nurse was found to have diverted narcotic medication for Resident #334 and this was not reported to the Department of Health. […]