Inspection visit
Health inspection
Citations
18 citations recorded*CMS
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
F550 - Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F552 - Planning and Implementing Care
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
F558 - The right to reside and receive services in the facility with reasonable
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F559 - The right to share a room with his or her spouse when married residents live
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
F567 - The resident has a right to manage his or her financial affairs
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
F568 - Accounting and Records
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
F570 - Assurance of financial security
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
F577 - The resident has the right to-
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
F656 - Comprehensive Care Plans
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F684 - Quality of care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F695 - Respiratory care, including tracheostomy care and tracheal suctioning
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F725 - Nursing Services
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
F730 - Regular in-service education
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
F761 - Labeling of Drugs and Biologicals
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.
F812 - Food safety requirements
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F814 - Food Safety Requirements
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
F880 - Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F947 - Training Requirements
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the January 29, 2025 survey of WESTCHESTER CENTER FOR REHABILITATION & NURSING?
This was a inspection survey of WESTCHESTER CENTER FOR REHABILITATION & NURSING on January 29, 2025. The surveyor cited 18 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at WESTCHESTER CENTER FOR REHABILITATION & NURSING on January 29, 2025?
Yes, 18 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her right..."
What type of survey was this?
This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.
SourceView on CMS Care Compare
Next steps
Concerned about a resident’s care?Find your local ombudsman through the Eldercare Locatoror file a complaint with your state survey agency.
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