The Commons on St Anthony, A S N F & Short T R C

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at The Commons on St Anthony, A S N F & Short T R C, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF600Mar 6, 2024

  Based on record review and interview during the abbreviated survey (NY00333847), the facility failed to ensure residents were free from neglect for 1 of 5 residents reviewed (Resident #1). Specifically, Resident #1 was care planned for transfers with a mechanical lift and certified nurse aides #1 and #2 did not utilize a mechanical lift when transferring the resident out of bed; certified nurse aides #14 and 15 did not use a mechanical lift when transferring the resident back into bed, and the resident was not assessed timely after complaints of extreme pain. Subsequently, Resident #1 was found with a fractured arm. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF658Jul 2, 2026

  Based on record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure the services arranged or provided by the facility meet professional standards of quality for one of six residents reviewed. Specifically, Resident #2 had increased confusion, urinary frequency and a strong urine odor, a physician order was obtained for a urinalysis, culture and sensitivity and Resident #2's urine sample was not collected to rule out a urinary tract infection. Findings include:The 04/01/2024 facility policy, Change in a Resident's Condition or Status documented a significant change of condition is a major decline or improvement in the resident's status that will not normally resolve itself without interventions by staff or by implementing standard disease-related clinical interventions.The undated facility… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF550Nov 1, 2024

  Based on observations, record review, and interviews during the recertification survey conducted 10/28/2024-11/1/2024, the facility did not ensure residents had the right to a dignified existence in a manner and an environment that promoted the maintenance or enhancement of quality of life for 1 of 2 residents (Resident #196) and for 3 of 8 resident units (Units 3, 5, and 6) reviewed. Specifically, Resident #196's room had personal care information posted in an area visible to other residents and visitors; and Units 3, 5, and 6 had signs on the elevators documenting they were out of order to keep cognitively impaired residents from using the elevators. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF563Nov 1, 2024

  Based on record review and interviews during recertification and abbreviated (NY00318491) surveys conducted 10/28/2024-11/1/2024, the facility did not ensure residents had the right to receive visitors of their choosing at the time of their choosing, subject to the resident's right to deny visitation when applicable, and in a manner that did not impose on the rights of another resident for 1 of 1 residents (Resident #243) reviewed. Specifically, the facility restricted Resident #243's family member's visitation based on the resident's healthcare proxy's wishes. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF568Nov 1, 2024

  Based on record review and interviews during the recertification survey conducted 10/28/2024-11/1/2024, the facility did not ensure the individual financial record was available to the resident through quarterly statements and upon request for 2 of 2 residents (Residents #93 and #198) reviewed. Specifically, Residents #93 and #198 were not provided with personal fund statements within 30 days after the end of the quarter, and upon request. Finding include: The facility policy, Resident Fund Policy and Procedures, dated 10/1/2015, documented the Resident Banker was on duty Monday- Friday from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM and from 1:00-3:00 PM; resident fund statements were delivered to the resident and/or authorized representative quarterly and showed the prior quarter's transactions; and the resident… […]