Wedgewood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

In the surveyor’s words

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

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF584Dec 4, 2025

  Based on observations, interviews, and record review conducted during an Abbreviated Survey (Intake ID: 2656534, 2667467, and NY00382089/820392) completed on 12/04/2025, for one (1) of one (1) residential unit, the facility did not provide housekeeping and maintenance services necessary to maintain a sanitary, orderly, comfortable, and homelike environment. Specifically, there were heavy urine and bowel odors upon entering the facility and, in the hallways, floors were dirty and/or in disrepair, walls had missing paint, a hand soap dispenser was broken, two (2) apex (a device used to assist residents with standing) machines were dirty and had duct tape on the frames, and the dumbwaiter (a small freight elevator used for moving items, such as laundry and food) was dirty. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584Feb 13, 2026

  Based on observations, interviews, and record review conducted during the Recertification Survey and complaint investigation (Intake ID: 2673831), the facility did not provide housekeeping and maintenance services necessary to maintain a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment for 9 of 15 resident rooms (Rooms #11, #13, #14, #15, #16, #17, #21, #22, and #23) and one (1) of one (1) ventilation system. Specifically, there were damaged baseboard radiators, exhaust ventilation was not functional resulting in foul odors, boxes of supplies were stored outside in the snow, there was a damaged electrical outlet cover, and a bathroom faucet was corroded. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF550Dec 4, 2025

  Based on observations, interviews and record review conducted during an Abbreviated Survey (Intake ID: 2621922 and 2626565) completed on 12/04/2025, for one (1) (Resident #3) of three (3) residents reviewed, the facility did not ensure each resident is treated with respect and dignity and cared for in a manner and in an environment that promotes maintenance or enhancement of their quality of life. Specifically, Resident #3 was observed in the dining room for several hours with a strong odor of bowel incontinence while in the presence of other residents. Additionally, Resident #3 requested to go to their room and staff yelled at the resident in a loud, demeaning tone and multiple residents were observed in the dining room and hallways wearing hospital gowns. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Dec 4, 2025

  Based on observations, interviews and record review conducted during an Abbreviated Survey (Intake ID: 2626565, NY00382613/820391) completed on 12/04/2025, for two (2) (Residents #3 and #8) of two (2) residents reviewed, the facility did not establish and maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment and to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases. Specifically, for Resident #3 staff did not perform hand hygiene after assisting with incontinence care and prior to touching multiple surfaces and equipment. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584Mar 15, 2024

  Based on observations, interviews, and record review conducted during a Recertification Survey it was determined that for five (rooms # 11, 12, 15, 18, and 19) of 15 resident rooms and one of one shower room, the facility did not provide housekeeping and maintenance services necessary to maintain a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment. Specifically, floor tiles were cracked and damaged, and hot water in a shower room was not maintained above 90 degrees Fahrenheit ( F). The findings are: The facility policy titled: 'Water Temperatures, Safety of' included that water heaters that service resident rooms, bathrooms, common areas, and tub/shower areas shall be set to temperatures of no more than 90 F (120 C), or the maximum allowable temperature per state regulation. […]