Inspection Reports for
Beechwood Homes

The state logged 20 complaints about this facility; 11 led to on-site inspections. One citation resulted from those complaints.

Across 9 inspections, 6 had no citations while 3 inspections resulted in 36 citations mostly related to Life Safety Code issues. The facility had 20 complaints with 11 on-site inspections and 2 enforcement actions totaling $8,000 in fines.

The complaint investigation (#NY00383549) substantiated a significant medication error involving two residents. The error was reported immediately, and corrective actions including monitoring and intravenous fluids were implemented. The Medical Director confirmed the error and its mild, short-term impact.

The facility failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors when a Licensed Practical Nurse administered Resident #2's medications to Resident #1, resulting in low blood pressure and lethargy for Resident #1. The Medical Director was notified and new orders were implemented to monitor and treat the resident.

The facility failed to ensure residents received treatment and care according to professional standards and their care plans. Specifically, Resident #66 was not provided with leg rests on their wheelchair, resulting in unsupported feet dangling for extended periods, and Resident #6 was not assessed or monitored after spilling coffee on themselves.

The facility failed to timely report suspected abuse related to a resident's facial bruising, did not ensure medication storage cabinets were locked and secure, and did not maintain essential shower equipment with required vacuum breakers to prevent backflow.

The facility failed to provide written baseline care plans to residents or their representatives within 48 hours of admission, did not ensure correct tube feeding formula administration for one resident, and did not maintain washing machines in safe and sanitary condition with black debris and mildew odors observed in multiple machines.