Inspection Reports for Dunkirk Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

447-449 Lake Shore Drive West, Dunkirk, NY, 14048

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Inspection Report Summary

The most recent inspection on July 10, 2025, identified a deficiency related to abuse reporting documentation. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of various deficiencies including accident hazards, gas equipment storage, ADL care, abuse prevention, electrical systems, and life safety code issues, all of which were corrected within specified timeframes. Prior reports also noted an immediate jeopardy finding related to CPR administration and other administrative and safety concerns, which were addressed promptly. Complaint investigations were not substantiated in the available reports. The facility’s record shows recurring documentation and safety-related issues, but corrections were made consistently, indicating ongoing attention to compliance.

Deficiencies (last 3 years)

Deficiencies (over 3 years) 5.3 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

4% worse than New York average
New York average: 5.1 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

8 6 4 2 0
2022
2023
2025

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Capacity: 60 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Jul 10, 2025

Visit Reason
Abuse reporting documentation deficiency noted.

Findings
Abuse reporting documentation deficiency noted.

Deficiencies (1)
R9-10-803.J — Abuse reporting documentation

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 60 Deficiencies: 2 Date: Apr 18, 2025

Visit Reason
Inspection identified one standard health citation for accident hazards and one life safety code citation for gas equipment storage, both corrected by May 28, 2025.

Findings
Inspection identified one standard health citation for accident hazards and one life safety code citation for gas equipment storage, both corrected by May 28, 2025.

Deficiencies (2)
Free of accident hazards/supervision/devices
Gas equipment - cylinder and container storage

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 60 Deficiencies: 5 Date: Dec 1, 2023

Visit Reason
Multiple standard health citations for ADL care and abuse prevention, and life safety code citations for electrical systems, means of egress, and soiled linen/trash containers, all corrected by January 22, 2024.

Findings
Multiple standard health citations for ADL care and abuse prevention, and life safety code citations for electrical systems, means of egress, and soiled linen/trash containers, all corrected by January 22, 2024.

Deficiencies (5)
ADL care provided for dependent residents
Free from abuse and neglect
Electrical systems - essential electric system
Means of egress - general
Soiled linen and trash containers

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 60 Deficiencies: 8 Date: Mar 11, 2022

Visit Reason
Numerous standard health citations including administration, CPR (immediate jeopardy), misappropriation, notification of changes, reporting violations, and RN staffing; life safety code citations for fire alarm and sprinkler system maintenance; all corrected by April 19, 2022.

Findings
Numerous standard health citations including administration, CPR (immediate jeopardy), misappropriation, notification of changes, reporting violations, and RN staffing; life safety code citations for fire alarm and sprinkler system maintenance; all corrected by April 19, 2022.

Deficiencies (8)
Administration
Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
Free from misappropriation/exploitation
Notify of changes (injury/decline/room, etc.)
Reporting of alleged violations
RN 8 hrs/7 days/wk, full time DON
Fire alarm system - testing and maintenance
Sprinkler system - maintenance and testing

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