Inspection visit
Inspection
Citations
22 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.
F689 - Accidents
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F623 - Transfer and discharge-
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
F638 - Quarterly Review Assessment
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
F657 - Comprehensive Care Plans
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- 0009GeneralS&S Cno actual harm
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
- 0015GeneralS&S Cno actual harm
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
- 0039GeneralS&S Cno actual harm
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- 0041GeneralS&S Cno actual harm
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
- 0225GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
- 0281GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Install proper backup exit lighting.
- 0291GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- 0321GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- 0353GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0372GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- 0521GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
F712 - Frequency of physician visits
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
F761 - Labeling of Drugs and Biologicals
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- 0901GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.
F918 - Bathroom Facilities
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
F920 - Dining and Resident Activities
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
F921 - Other Environmental Conditions
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the May 22, 2019 survey of YONKERS GARDENS CENTER FOR NURSING AND REHAB?
This was a inspection survey of YONKERS GARDENS CENTER FOR NURSING AND REHAB on May 22, 2019. The surveyor cited 22 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at YONKERS GARDENS CENTER FOR NURSING AND REHAB on May 22, 2019?
Yes, 22 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.
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Next steps
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