West Village Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

In the surveyor’s words

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

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF814Aug 7, 2024

  Based on observation and interviews made during a recertification survey from 7/31/24 to 8/7/24, the facility did not ensure that garbage and trash were disposed of properly. Specifically, garbage was not properly contained outside of the facility. The garbage dumpsters were not covered with lids. The findings are: The facility's policy and procedure titled, Proper Disposal of Garbage and Refuse, last reviewed 09/2021, documents that, the garbage storage area will be kept in a sanitary condition to prevent the harboring and feeding of pests. On 08/06/2024 at 12:55 PM, the kitchen trash disposal procedure was observed. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Jun 2, 2026

  Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure that infection control practices were maintained during medication administration. This was evident in three (Residents #52, #28, #31) of seven residents observed during medication administration. Specifically, Licensed Practical Nurse #1 failed to disinfect the blood pressure cuff before, after, and between resident use.The findings include:The facility's policy titled Standard Precautions for Infection Control, effective 01/2026, documented that standard precautions shall be followed during all resident care activities. The policy further stated that reuseable equipment shall not be used for another resident until appropriately cleaned and reprocessed. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF677Jun 2, 2026

  Based on observation, record review, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure that a resident who required assistance with activities of daily living received necessary grooming and personal hygiene services. This was evident in one (Resident #123) of three residents reviewed for activities of daily living out of 19 total sampled residents. Specifically, Resident #123 reported not receiving assistance with shaving or nail care and was observed with full ungroomed beard and long, jagged, dirty fingernails.The findings include:The facility's policy titled Activities of Daily Living, effective 11/2018, stated that residents are to receive necessary support with activities of daily living, including grooming, based on assessed needs and services. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF656Aug 7, 2024

  Based on record reviews and interviews conducted during the recertification survey from 07/31/2024 to 08/07/2024, the facility did not ensure that a Comprehensive Care Plan (CCP) was developed and implemented to meet a resident's needs. This was evident for 1 (Resident # 21) of 5 sampled residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. Specifically, a care plan for the use of Ambien (Zolpidem Tartrate) was not developed for Resident # 21. The findings are: The facility policy titled Care Planning Process with effective date 7/2022 documented a comprehensive care plan shall be developed for each resident within 7 days after the completion of the comprehensive assessment which includes measurable objectives and timetables to meet a resident's medical, nursing, mental and psycho-social needs. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF684Aug 22, 2022

  Based on interview and record review conducted during a recertification and abbreviated (NY 995) survey, the facility did not ensure a resident received treatment and care in accordance with professional standards of practice. This was evident for 1 (Resident #151) of 20 total sampled residents. Specifically, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) did not correctly transcribe an and order intravenous (IV) antibiotic therapy (ABT) for Resident #151. The findings are: Resident # 151 had diagnoses [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] . The Minimum Data Set 3.0 (MDS) dated [DATE] documented Resident #151 was cognitively intact and had a wound infection. On 11/05/21, the complainant reported to the Aspen Complaint Tracking System (ACTS) Resident #151 was being underdosed for their IV ABT. […]