Inspection Reports for
Elderwood at Hornell

One Bethesda Drive, N Hornell, NY, 14843

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Deficiencies (last 5 years)

Deficiencies (over 5 years) 3 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

41% better than New York average
New York average: 5.1 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

4 3 2 1 0
2019
2021
2022
2023
2024

Inspection Report

Renewal
Deficiencies: 1 Date: Feb 2, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a Recertification Survey to evaluate compliance with care planning and skin care requirements for residents.

Findings
The facility failed to develop and implement a complete care plan for Resident #16 that included measurable objectives and interventions addressing self-inflicted skin injuries. Observations and interviews revealed the resident had multiple untreated skin scratches and sores, and the use of protective geri-sleeves was not implemented as ordered.

Deficiencies (1)
F 0656: The facility did not develop and implement a care plan for Resident #16 that included measurable objectives and interventions for self-inflicted skin injuries. Protective geri-sleeves were not used as required, and documentation of skin conditions was lacking.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed for activities of daily living: 3

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Licensed Practical Nurse Manager #1 Provided information about Resident #16's skin condition and care planning
Certified Nurse Assistant #1 Observed Resident #16 scratching and applying lotion
Director of Nursing Stated nurses should document and care plan for Resident #16's scratching behavior

Inspection Report

Renewal
Deficiencies: 1 Date: Feb 2, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a Recertification Survey to assess compliance with care planning and skin care requirements for residents.

Findings
The facility failed to develop and implement a complete care plan for Resident #16 that included measurable objectives and interventions addressing self-inflicted skin injuries. Observations and interviews revealed the resident had untreated skin scratches and sores, and the use of protective geri-sleeves was not implemented as ordered.

Deficiencies (1)
F 0656: The facility did not develop and implement a care plan for Resident #16 that included measurable objectives and interventions for self-inflicted skin injuries. Protective geri-sleeves were not used as required, and documentation of skin conditions was lacking.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed for activities of daily living: 3 Physician order date: Oct 16, 2023

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Licensed Practical Nurse Manager #1 Provided information about Resident #16's skin condition and care planning
Certified Nurse Assistant #1 Observed Resident #16 scratching and applying lotion
Director of Nursing Stated nurses should document and care plan for Resident #16's scratching behavior

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 60 Deficiencies: 2 Date: Feb 2, 2024

Visit Reason
Complaint Survey with one standard health citation and one life safety code citation, both corrected by March 29, 2024.

Findings
Complaint Survey with one standard health citation and one life safety code citation, both corrected by March 29, 2024.

Deficiencies (2)
Develop/implement comprehensive care plan
Electrical systems - essential electric system

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 60 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Oct 17, 2023

Visit Reason
Covid-19 Survey with one standard health citation related to reporting to the national health safety network, widespread scope.

Findings
Covid-19 Survey with one standard health citation related to reporting to the national health safety network, widespread scope.

Deficiencies (1)
Reporting - national health safety network

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 60 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Oct 10, 2023

Visit Reason
Covid-19 Survey with one standard health citation related to reporting to the national health safety network, widespread scope.

Findings
Covid-19 Survey with one standard health citation related to reporting to the national health safety network, widespread scope.

Deficiencies (1)
Reporting - national health safety network

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 60 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Oct 2, 2023

Visit Reason
Covid-19 Survey with one standard health citation related to reporting to the national health safety network, widespread scope.

Findings
Covid-19 Survey with one standard health citation related to reporting to the national health safety network, widespread scope.

Deficiencies (1)
Reporting - national health safety network

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 60 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Oct 24, 2022

Visit Reason
Covid-19 Survey with one standard health citation related to reporting to the national health safety network, widespread scope.

Findings
Covid-19 Survey with one standard health citation related to reporting to the national health safety network, widespread scope.

Deficiencies (1)
Reporting - national health safety network

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Deficiencies: 4 Date: Oct 7, 2021

Visit Reason
The inspection was a Recertification Survey to assess compliance with regulatory requirements for nursing home care.

Findings
The survey identified multiple deficiencies including failure to implement and revise care plans for wheelchair positioning, inadequate environmental safety measures to prevent resident access to hazardous items, inaccurate public posting of nursing staff schedules, and lapses in infection prevention and control practices including improper use of PPE and lack of infection surveillance data.

Deficiencies (4)
F 0657: The facility did not ensure the care plan was implemented or revised for Resident #69's wheelchair positioning needs, resulting in improper positioning and lack of staff intervention.
F 0689: The facility did not ensure the environment was free from accident hazards for Resident #84, who had a history of consuming nonfood items, with personal care products accessible and unsecured.
F 0732: The facility did not ensure that the daily posting of nursing staff responsible for resident care was accurate and up to date for public viewing.
F 0880: The facility failed to implement proper infection control practices including lack of transmission-based precautions for Resident #39 with MRSA and C-Diff, improper PPE use during COVID-19 staff testing, and absence of infection surveillance data for September 2021.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed: 7 Dates of observations: 3 Daily Staffing Sheets reviewed: 3 Vancomycin dosage: 125

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
CNA #1 Certified Nursing Assistant Mentioned in relation to Resident #69's care plan and wheelchair positioning
RN #1 Registered Nurse Provided statements about Resident #69's condition and care
RN Manager (RNM) Registered Nurse Manager Discussed Resident #69's care plan and Resident #84's incident investigation
Director of Rehabilitation Discussed Resident #69's positioning needs and therapy referrals
LPN #1 Licensed Practical Nurse Documented Resident #84's wandering and personal care supply accessibility
Director of Nursing (DON) Provided multiple interviews regarding staffing, infection control, and Resident #39's precautions
RN #2 Registered Nurse Observed assisting with COVID-19 staff testing without proper PPE
Administrator Discussed staffing sheet postings

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Deficiencies: 3 Date: Mar 22, 2019

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a Recertification Survey to assess compliance with regulatory requirements for Elderwood at Hornell nursing home.

Findings
The survey identified deficiencies including failure to address resident grievances related to food service, lack of a person-centered care plan for a resident's smoking habit, and inconsistent administration of tube feedings for two residents, resulting in potential risks to resident care and safety.

Deficiencies (3)
F 0565: The facility did not act upon grievances of residents regarding food concerns in a timely or effective manner, with no documented resolutions or follow-up from Resident Council Meetings.
F 0656: The facility failed to develop a person-centered care plan with measurable objectives and timeframes for Resident #87's smoking habit until after observation during the survey.
F 0693: The facility did not provide appropriate treatment for two residents with feeding tubes, as the volume of tube feeding delivered was inconsistent with physician orders and lacked proper documentation of variances.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed for care planning: 26 Residents reviewed for tube feedings: 2 Opportunities with tube feeding volume variance: 15 Opportunities with tube feeding volume variance: 8 Opportunities with tube feeding volume variance: 30

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Registered Nurse Manager RNM Identified Resident #87 as smoker and initiated Smoking Safety Assessment and Care Plan
Licensed Practical Nurse #1 LPN Described tube feeding administration and documentation process for Resident #3
Licensed Practical Nurse #2 LPN Checked tube feeding pump settings and described feeding schedule for Resident #44
Diet Technician Diet Technician Reported that dietary staff do not review 24-hour tube feeding intakes; nursing is responsible
Director of Nursing DON Agreed to review nursing progress notes for tube feeding variances

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