Vestal Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Vestal Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF726Jul 26, 2024

  Based on record review and interview during the recertification survey conducted 7/22/2024-7/26/2024, the facility did not ensure licensed nurses had specific competencies and skill sets necessary to care for residents' needs, as identified through resident assessments, and described in the plan of care for 4 licensed nurses (Licensed Practical Nurses #22, #26, #35 and Registered Nurse #27); and did not ensure certified nurse aides were able to demonstrate competency in skills and techniques necessary to care for resident's needs, as identified through resident assessments, and described in the plan of care for 2 certified nurse aides (Certified Nurse Aides #12 and #36). […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jul 26, 2024

  Based on observation, record review, and interview during the recertification survey conducted 7/22/2024-7/26/2024, the facility did not ensure food was stored, prepared, distributed, and served in accordance with professional standards for food service safety in the main kitchen. Specifically, food was not maintained at proper temperatures and the dishwasher was not maintaining the proper temperature. Findings include: The Food Service Department policy, Maintaining Food Temps, last reviewed 4/2012 documented food would be prepared, stored, and transported in a manner that would ensure proper serving temperatures. Food Temperatures: During an observation in the main kitchen on 7/23/2024 at 11:18 AM, chicken salad was observed in the walk-in cooler. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Jul 10, 2026

  Based on observations, records review, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure food was served in accordance with professional standards for food service safety in one of one main kitchen. Specifically, the main kitchen walk-in cooler contained outdated ground turkey in a hotel pan and a half pint container of chocolate milk measuring 45 degrees Fahrenheit; and the high heat dishwasher temperature log documented temperatures less than 180 degrees Fahrenheit. Findings included: The facility policy Confidence Management Systems Dietary Food Date and Discard Policy, revised 01/2026, documented all food served to residents would be safe, fresh, and labeled using the date they were opened, prepared, or thawed; foods that had reached their discard dates would be disposed of immediately;… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF689Jul 26, 2024

  Based on observation, record review, and interview during the recertification survey conducted 7/22/2024-7/26/2024, the facility did not ensure the resident environment remained as free of accident hazards as is possible for 3 of 3 residents (Resident #127, #148, and #146) reviewed. Specifically, Residents #127, #148 and #146 had medications left unattended in their rooms. Additionally, there was no documented evidence Residents #127, #148 and #146 were assessed to determine their ability to safely administer medications or had physician orders to self-administer their medications. Findings include: The facility policy, Administration Procedures for All Medications, dated 8/2020 documented medications would be administered in a safe and effective manner. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF677Apr 4, 2022

  Based on observations, record review, and interview during the recertification and abbreviated surveys (NY 678, NY 940, NY 244, NY 091, NY 226, and NY 318) conducted 3/28/22-4/4/22, the facility failed to ensure a resident who is unable to carry out activities of daily living (ADLs) receives the necessary services to maintain good nutrition, grooming, and personal and oral hygiene for 4 of 8 residents (Residents #54, 90, 115, and 140) reviewed. Specifically, Residents #54, 90 and 140 were observed with unclean and unkept fingernails and Resident #115 did not receive timely assistance with toileting as requested. […]