Inspection Reports for
Dumont Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare
NY, 10805
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Deficiencies (over 3 years)
3.7 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
27% better than New York average
New York average: 5.1 deficiencies/yearDeficiencies per year
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Inspection Report
Abbreviated Survey
Deficiencies: 1
Date: May 1, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as part of recertification and abbreviated surveys to evaluate compliance with reporting requirements related to suspected abuse and neglect.
Findings
The facility failed to report an alleged sexual abuse incident involving Resident #94 to the New York State Department of Health within the required 2-hour timeframe, instead reporting it approximately 19 hours later. The Administrator and Director of Nursing stated the delay was due to their interpretation that reporting was only required within 2 hours if there was actual harm or injury.
Deficiencies (1)
Failure to timely report suspected abuse involving Resident #94 within 2 hours to the New York State Department of Health.
Report Facts
Residents Affected: 1
Incident report submission time delay: 19
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Director of Nursing | Interviewed regarding reporting procedures and incident review | |
| Administrator | Interviewed regarding incident review and reporting requirements |
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Deficiencies: 6
Date: May 1, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a recertification and abbreviated survey to assess compliance with regulatory requirements including resident safety, abuse reporting, assessment completion, pressure ulcer care, food service sanitation, and infection prevention.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in maintaining a safe and clean environment, timely reporting of abuse allegations, completion and transmission of Minimum Data Set discharge assessments, pressure ulcer prevention care, proper food service sanitation, and implementation of infection prevention protocols including isolation and ventilator tubing changes.
Deficiencies (6)
Resident was exposed to flooring repairs with glue odor while in their room, contrary to facility policy.
Failure to report alleged sexual abuse within 2 hours to the state health department.
Minimum Data Set Discharge Assessment was not completed and transmitted for a discharged resident.
Resident at risk for pressure ulcers was not provided with heel booties as ordered, resulting in heels resting directly on mattress.
Clean blue cup racks were stored on the floor and combined with other clean racks, risking contamination.
Infection prevention failures including delayed documentation and isolation of Clostridium Difficile infection and overdue ventilator tubing change.
Report Facts
Deficiencies cited: 6
Reporting delay: 21
Ventilator tubing overdue days: 5
Clostridium Difficile contact precautions duration: 10
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Staff #7 | Licensed Practical Nurse | Interviewed regarding resident presence during floor repairs and heel booties order |
| Staff #5 | Registered Nurse Unit Manager | Interviewed about resident presence during floor repairs |
| Staff #6 | Maintenance Worker | Interviewed about floor repair procedures and communication |
| Administrator | Interviewed about policy on repairs during resident presence and abuse reporting | |
| Director of Nursing | Interviewed about abuse reporting and Minimum Data Set discharge assessment | |
| Staff #14 | Minimum Data Set Coordinator | Interviewed about incomplete discharge assessment |
| Staff #8 | Certified Nurse Assistant | Interviewed about use of heel booties for Resident #8 |
| Staff #17 | Registered Nurse | Interviewed about room placement of Resident #101 with Clostridium Difficile |
| Infection Preventionist | Interviewed about infection tracking and control measures | |
| Physician #2 | Physician | Interviewed about readmission assessment and infection control for Resident #101 |
| Director of Dietary Service | Interviewed about food service sanitation and contamination of clean racks | |
| Director of Respiratory | Interviewed about ventilator tubing change policy and compliance |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 60
Deficiencies: 1
Date: May 1, 2024
Visit Reason
Inspection history and complaint-related citations summary for Dumont Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Care
Complaint Details
14 complaints received from November 1, 2021 to October 31, 2025; 21 complaint-related citations during this period; complaints pertain mostly to quality of care and resident rights.
Findings
Multiple deficiencies were cited across complaint and life safety inspections, including issues with resident assessments, food sanitation, infection control, abuse reporting, building construction, emergency lighting, and fire safety equipment. All deficiencies were corrected by mid-2024.
Deficiencies (1)
R9-10-803.J — Abuse reporting documentation; Encoding/transmitting resident assessments; Food procurement, store/prepare/serve-sanitary; Infection prevention & control; Reporting of alleged violations; Safe/clean/comfortable/homelike environment; Treatment/services to prevent/heal pressure ulcer; Building construction type and height; Corridor - doors; Emergency lighting; Ep program patient population; Gas equipment - cylinder and container storage; HVAC; Illumination of means of egress; Information on occupancy/needs; Maintenance, inspection & testing - doors; Portable fire extinguishers; Sprinkler system - maintenance and testing; Stairways and smokeproof enclosures; Standards of construction for new existing nursing home; Subdivision of building spaces - smoke barrier; Subsistence needs for staff and patients
Report Facts
Total inspections: 1
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Deficiencies: 3
Date: Sep 28, 2021
Visit Reason
The inspection was a recertification survey conducted to assess compliance with regulatory requirements related to resident care, medication management, and facility operations.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in providing adequate assistance with activities of daily living, specifically nail care for residents #6 and #331. Additionally, medication regimen review was inadequate for resident #110, resulting in improper administration timing of Levothyroxine. Medication storage deficiencies were also noted for residents #56 and #22, including unattended medications and syringes.
Deficiencies (3)
Failure to provide necessary assistance and care for activities of daily living, specifically nail care for residents #6 and #331, resulting in long, dirty nails with dark brown substance under and around nails.
Pharmacy consultant did not accurately review medication administration record for resident #110, resulting in Levothyroxine being administered simultaneously with tube feeding, contrary to manufacturer recommendations.
Failure to ensure safe and secure storage of medications for residents #56 and #22, including leaving medications unattended on bedside table and a filled syringe left unattended on medication cart.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed for ADLs: 5
Residents affected: 2
Residents screened for unnecessary medications: 5
Residents affected: 1
Residents reviewed for medication storage: 2
Residents affected: 2
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #1 | Certified Nursing Assistant | Named in nail care deficiency for Resident #6 |
| Registered Nurse (RN) #1 | Registered Nurse | Named in nail care deficiency for Resident #6 and medication storage deficiency |
| Registered Nurse Unit Manager (RNUM) #1 | Registered Nurse Unit Manager | Named in nail care deficiency for Resident #6 |
| Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #2 | Certified Nursing Assistant | Named in nail care deficiency for Resident #331 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #1 | Licensed Practical Nurse | Named in nail care deficiency for Resident #331 |
| Pharmacy Consultant | Pharmacy Consultant | Named in medication regimen review deficiency for Resident #110 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #4 | Licensed Practical Nurse | Named in medication storage deficiency for Resident #56 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #5 | Licensed Practical Nurse | Named in medication storage deficiency for Resident #56 |
Inspection Report
Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Mar 19, 2019
Visit Reason
This document is a Statement of Deficiencies and Plan of Correction for Dumont Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Care, related to regulatory oversight of the facility.
Findings
No health deficiencies were found during this inspection.
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