Uptown Rehabilitation Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Uptown Rehabilitation Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF600Nov 17, 2022

  Based on resident and staff interviews, record review, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to protect the right of one of one resident reviewed for abuse (Resident (R) 51) to be free from physical abuse by R111. R51 suffered two events of physical abuse by R111 when R111 was not adequately supervised following the first event of abuse. The second event resulted in R51 being hospitalized for a fractured arm and a [CONDITION(S)] requiring stitches. Immediate action to ensure staff provided adequate supervision and/or monitoring to any resident threatening the health and safety of themselves or others was required to prevent recurrence of the situation. […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF689Nov 17, 2022

  Based on observation, record review, interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure that one resident (R) R21 was properly transferred with a two-person assist instead of a one-person assist, which resulted in causing harm to R21. R21 sustained a fractured left tibia during a transfer. In addition, the facility failed to ensure that four residents (R11, R37, R54 and R262) were properly supervised from keeping smoking materials (lighters) on their person and smoking in undesignated area. Findings include: Review of facility provided policy titled Safe Resident Handling/Transfer Equipment revised 10/01/21 indicated Staff may use safe resident handling equipment, such as lifts or repositioning equipment, for patients/residents when needed. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jul 30, 2025

  Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to prepare and serve food under sanitary conditions when dietary staff failed to wear hairnets while in the kitchen. This deficient practice is likely to affect all 120 residents listed on the resident census list provided by the Administrator (ADM) on 07/29/25 and are likely lead to foodborne illnesses in residents if food is not being prepared and safe food handling practices are not adhered to.The findings are:A. On 07/29/25 at 8:04 am, observation revealed [NAME] prepared and served food in the kitchen and did not wear a hair net.B. On 07/29/25 at 8:30 am, observation revealed Kitchen Account Manager (KAM) walked in the kitchen and did not wear a hair net.C. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF925Jul 30, 2025

  Based on record review, observation, and interviews, the facility failed to maintain an effective pest control program (measures to eradicate and contain common household pests) so that the facility is free of pests and rodents. This deficient practice is likely to affect all 120 residents listed on the resident census list provided by the Administrator (ADM) on 07/29/25 and are likely lead to airborne illnesses, emotional distress, and may deteriorate quality of life in residents.The findings are:A. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF803May 5, 2025

  Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure the nutritional needs and preferences were met for all 118 residents listed on the facility census provided by the Administrator on 04/28/25 when staff failed to: 1. Serve the food items listed on the menu. 2. Provide residents with the opportunity to select their choice from the menu or alternate menu in advance of meal service. If the facility is not providing meal as listed on the menu or offering residents the option to select their choice of meal in advance of meal service, then residents are likely to experience frustration, depression, weight loss, and feel unimportant. The findings are: A. […]