Nursing home inspections in New York
New York surveyors cite sufficient nursing staff (F725) at 3.26× its national share.
Cited least often against expectation here: “Provide and implement an infection prevention and control…”, at 0.81×.
F725 · 69 citations · 2025 surveys
The shape of it — 2025
Cited more, and less, than expected
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
The evidence
Every tag New York cites above its expected share
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
69 citations across 68 facilities · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
125 citations across 115 facilities · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
98 citations across 92 facilities · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
63 citations across 60 facilities · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
96 citations across 86 facilities · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
76 citations across 73 facilities · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
64 citations across 62 facilities · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
76 citations across 72 facilities · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
108 citations across 106 facilities · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
107 citations across 103 facilities · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
How severe those findings were
Scope and severity
3.7% of citations found actual harm or worse (level G and above).
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J1241.0% | K600.5% | L280.2% |
| Actual harm | G2241.8% | H160.1% | I60.0% |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D8,53768.3% | E2,52220.2% | F5354.3% |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B2772.2% | C1711.4% |
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