Inspection Reports for
Beach Terrace Care Center
640 West Broadway, Long Beach, NY, 11561
Back to Facility ProfileDeficiencies (last 5 years)
Deficiencies (over 5 years)
9.4 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
84% worse than New York average
New York average: 5.1 deficiencies/yearDeficiencies per year
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Inspection Report
Abbreviated Survey
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Aug 13, 2025
Visit Reason
The abbreviated survey was conducted to evaluate compliance with notification requirements regarding changes in resident condition and treatment.
Findings
The facility failed to notify the designated emergency contact and family member about treatment changes and a facility-acquired wound for one resident. Documentation and interviews confirmed lack of timely notification despite policy requirements.
Deficiencies (1)
F 0580: The facility did not notify the designated emergency contact or family member of treatment changes and a facility-acquired wound for Resident #1. There was no documented evidence of notification despite policy requiring timely communication.
Report Facts
Deficiencies cited: 1
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Director of Nursing | Director of Nursing | Interviewed regarding notification procedures and inability to locate evidence of family notification |
| Evening Supervisor | Evening Supervisor | Interviewed about response to resident dislodging intravenous catheter and family notification |
| Unit Coordinator | Unit Coordinator | Interviewed about notification of family when intravenous antibiotics were initiated |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 60
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Aug 13, 2025
Visit Reason
One isolated Level 2 deficiency for Notify of changes (injury/decline/room, etc.) with no actual harm but potential for minor discomfort.
Findings
One isolated Level 2 deficiency for Notify of changes (injury/decline/room, etc.) with no actual harm but potential for minor discomfort.
Deficiencies (1)
Notify of changes (injury/decline/room, etc.)
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 60
Deficiencies: 14
Date: Jul 8, 2024
Visit Reason
Multiple isolated Level 2 deficiencies related to care plan timing, investigation of alleged violations, drug labeling, reporting violations, physician supervision, respiratory care, nursing staff sufficiency, and pressure ulcer treatment. All corrected by August 26, 2024. Life Safety Code deficiencies included isolated and pattern Level 2 issues with hand rub dispensers, electrical systems, administration, physical environment, sprinkler system, and smoke barriers, all corrected by August 5, 2024.
Findings
Multiple isolated Level 2 deficiencies related to care plan timing, investigation of alleged violations, drug labeling, reporting violations, physician supervision, respiratory care, nursing staff sufficiency, and pressure ulcer treatment. All corrected by August 26, 2024. Life Safety Code deficiencies included isolated and pattern Level 2 issues with hand rub dispensers, electrical systems, administration, physical environment, sprinkler system, and smoke barriers, all corrected by August 5, 2024.
Deficiencies (14)
Care plan timing and revision
Investigate/prevent/correct alleged violation
Label/store drugs and biologicals
Reporting of alleged violations
Resident's care supervised by a physician
Respiratory/tracheostomy care and suctioning
Sufficient nursing staff
Treatment/svcs to prevent/heal pressure ulcer
Alcohol based hand rub dispenser (abhr)
Electrical systems - essential electric syste
Organization and administration
Physical environment
Sprinkler system - maintenance and testing
Subdivision of building spaces - smoke barrie
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Deficiencies: 8
Date: Jul 8, 2024
Visit Reason
The Recertification Survey was conducted to assess compliance with state and federal regulations for nursing home care.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to timely report and investigate injuries of unknown origin, inadequate revision of comprehensive care plans, improper pressure ulcer care, unsafe respiratory care, insufficient nursing staffing, and improper medication labeling and storage.
Deficiencies (8)
F 0609: The facility failed to timely report suspected abuse or injuries of unknown origin to the New York State Department of Health for two residents with significant injuries of unknown cause.
F 0610: The facility did not ensure thorough investigations of alleged abuse, neglect, or injuries of unknown origin for two residents with unexplained injuries.
F 0657: The facility failed to review and revise the comprehensive care plan to meet the current needs of a resident exhibiting ongoing behavior of stuffing items in the toilet, resulting in repeated plumbing issues.
F 0686: The facility did not ensure pressure ulcer care was consistent with professional standards, as alternating air mattress weight settings were not calibrated to residents' actual weights for two residents with pressure ulcers.
F 0695: The facility failed to provide respiratory care consistent with physician orders for a resident, who was observed receiving oxygen at higher flow rates than ordered without documented monitoring or evaluation by the physician.
F 0710: The facility did not ensure the medical care of a resident was supervised by a physician, as there was no documented rationale or monitoring of oxygen therapy until after surveyor inquiry.
F 0725: The facility did not provide sufficient nursing staff, particularly Certified Nursing Assistants, on weekends as required by the facility assessment and staffing schedules.
F 0761: The facility failed to ensure drugs and biologicals were labeled and stored according to professional principles, including insulin vials and ophthalmic solutions that were not dated or discarded after the recommended time frame.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 3
Certified Nursing Assistants required: 44
Certified Nursing Assistants on duty: 11
Certified Nursing Assistants on duty: 13
Certified Nursing Assistants on duty: 17
Certified Nursing Assistants on duty: 14
Certified Nursing Assistants on duty: 15
Certified Nursing Assistants on duty: 16
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical Nurse #1 | Unit Manager | Interviewed regarding oxygen therapy and medication storage deficiencies |
| Physician #2 | Attending Physician | Interviewed regarding oxygen therapy order and monitoring for Resident #113 |
| Director of Nursing Services | Interviewed regarding multiple deficiencies including injury reporting, staffing, and medication storage | |
| Licensed Practical Nurse #5 | Medication Nurse | Interviewed regarding expired insulin vial for Resident #86 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse #3 | Medication Nurse | Interviewed regarding ophthalmic solution and insulin vial labeling and storage |
| Medical Director | Interviewed regarding oxygen therapy monitoring and injury investigation |
Inspection Report
Abbreviated Survey
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Oct 25, 2023
Visit Reason
The abbreviated survey was conducted to investigate the facility's compliance with timely reporting requirements for suspected abuse, neglect, or theft, specifically regarding a resident-to-resident altercation incident.
Findings
The facility failed to report a resident-to-resident altercation incident to the New York State Department of Health as required. The incident involved Resident #2 hitting Resident #1, but the facility did not file a Patient Accident/Incident Report or develop a comprehensive care plan related to the altercation or abuse.
Deficiencies (1)
F 0609: The facility did not timely report a resident-to-resident altercation incident involving Resident #1 and Resident #2 to the New York State Department of Health as required by regulation. There was no documented Patient Accident/Incident Report or comprehensive care plan related to the altercation or abuse.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed for abuse: 3
Date of incident: Oct 12, 2023
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse #1 | Registered Nurse | Interviewed regarding notification and monitoring of residents involved in the altercation |
| Director of Nursing | Director of Nursing | Interviewed regarding incident reporting responsibilities and facility practices |
| Facility Administrator | Facility Administrator | Interviewed regarding incident reporting responsibilities and facility practices |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 60
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Oct 25, 2023
Visit Reason
One isolated Level 2 deficiency for Reporting of alleged violations, corrected as of January 22, 2024.
Findings
One isolated Level 2 deficiency for Reporting of alleged violations, corrected as of January 22, 2024.
Deficiencies (1)
Reporting of alleged violations
Inspection Report
Capacity: 60
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Jul 24, 2023
Visit Reason
One widespread Level 2 deficiency for Reporting - national health safety network with no correction noted.
Findings
One widespread Level 2 deficiency for Reporting - national health safety network with no correction noted.
Deficiencies (1)
Reporting - national health safety network
Inspection Report
Capacity: 60
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Jun 26, 2023
Visit Reason
One widespread Level 2 deficiency for Reporting - national health safety network with no correction noted.
Findings
One widespread Level 2 deficiency for Reporting - national health safety network with no correction noted.
Deficiencies (1)
Reporting - national health safety network
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Deficiencies: 2
Date: Oct 18, 2022
Visit Reason
The inspection was a Recertification Survey conducted from 10/11/2022 to 10/18/2022 to assess compliance with regulatory standards for nursing home care.
Findings
The facility failed to provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing, as well as failed to provide safe and appropriate pain management for residents requiring such services. Deficiencies included delayed wound assessments and lack of consistent pain assessments before and after PRN medication administration.
Deficiencies (2)
F 0686: The facility did not ensure timely assessment and treatment of pressure ulcers. Resident #81's sacral wound was identified on 7/14/2022 but not assessed until 7/19/2022, five days later, delaying appropriate care.
F 0697: The facility did not consistently assess residents for pain or monitor effectiveness of pain medication. Residents #39, #40, #121, and #79 had no documented pain assessments prior to or after PRN medication administration.
Report Facts
PRN Oxycodone administrations: 24
PRN Oxycodone administrations: 21
PRN Acetaminophen administrations: 52
PRN Acetaminophen administrations: 26
PRN Oxycodone-Acetaminophen administrations: 40
PRN Oxycodone-Acetaminophen administrations: 23
PRN Acetaminophen administrations: 1
PRN Acetaminophen administrations: 0
PRN Acetaminophen administrations: 1
PRN Acetaminophen administrations: 3
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 60
Deficiencies: 12
Date: Oct 18, 2022
Visit Reason
Multiple Level 2 deficiencies including pain management (pattern), treatment to prevent/heal pressure ulcers (isolated), and Life Safety Code issues such as cooking facilities, egress doors, electrical equipment testing, elevators, fire alarm system, administration, physical environment, sprinkler system, and smoke barriers. Most corrected by end of 2022 or early 2023.
Findings
Multiple Level 2 deficiencies including pain management (pattern), treatment to prevent/heal pressure ulcers (isolated), and Life Safety Code issues such as cooking facilities, egress doors, electrical equipment testing, elevators, fire alarm system, administration, physical environment, sprinkler system, and smoke barriers. Most corrected by end of 2022 or early 2023.
Deficiencies (12)
Pain management
Treatment/svcs to prevent/heal pressure ulcer
Cooking facilities
Egress doors
Electrical equipment - testing and maintenanc
Elevators
Ep testing requirements
Fire alarm system - testing and maintenance
Organization and administration
Physical environment
Sprinkler system - maintenance and testing
Subdivision of building spaces - smoke barrie
Inspection Report
Capacity: 60
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Aug 8, 2022
Visit Reason
One widespread Level 2 deficiency for Reporting - national health safety network with no correction noted.
Findings
One widespread Level 2 deficiency for Reporting - national health safety network with no correction noted.
Deficiencies (1)
Reporting - national health safety network
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 60
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Apr 25, 2022
Visit Reason
One isolated Level 2 deficiency for Free from abuse and neglect, corrected as of June 20, 2022.
Findings
One isolated Level 2 deficiency for Free from abuse and neglect, corrected as of June 20, 2022.
Deficiencies (1)
Free from abuse and neglect
Inspection Report
Capacity: 60
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Jan 6, 2022
Visit Reason
One isolated Level 2 deficiency for Infection prevention & control, corrected as of February 14, 2022.
Findings
One isolated Level 2 deficiency for Infection prevention & control, corrected as of February 14, 2022.
Deficiencies (1)
Infection prevention & control
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Deficiencies: 2
Date: Mar 6, 2020
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a Recertification Survey to assess compliance with regulatory requirements for medication administration and resident care.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure medication was administered according to physician orders for one resident, and failed to address significant weight loss in two residents due to lack of physician evaluation and communication.
Deficiencies (2)
F 0656: The facility did not ensure medication administration followed the physician's order for Resident #34, who received two sprays of Calcitonin nasal spray in each nostril instead of one spray alternating nostrils every other day. The pharmacy label was unclear.
F 0711: The facility failed to ensure the attending physician reviewed and addressed significant weight loss in Residents #61 and #135, as no physician evaluation or progress notes addressed the weight changes.
Report Facts
Significant weight loss percentage: 7.2
Significant weight loss percentage: 5.4
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Director of Nursing Services | Director of Nursing Services | Interviewed regarding pharmacy label clarification and weight change evaluation form |
| Registered Dietitian | Registered Dietitian | Interviewed regarding failure to complete Significant Weight Change Evaluation Form |
| Primary Physician/Medical Director | Primary Physician/Medical Director | Interviewed regarding lack of physician evaluation of significant weight loss |
| LPN Medication Nurse | Licensed Practical Nurse | Administered medication incorrectly to Resident #34 |
| RN Unit Supervisor | Registered Nurse Unit Supervisor | Interviewed about physician's order and pharmacy label for medication administration |
| Pharmacist | Pharmacist | Interviewed about pharmacy label and medication order clarification |
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