Inspection Reports for
Meadow Park Rehabilitation and Health Care Center LLC

78-10 164th Street, Flushing, NY, 11366

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6 Reports

1 state, 5 CMS 2019–2026

Inspection Report — Feb 5, 2026

Certification/complaint State
Date: Feb 5, 2026

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State-compiled facility profile showing 7 inspections from June 2022 to May 2026 with citation and complaint history, enforcement actions, and deficiency details.

Complaint Details
The state logged 49 complaints about this facility; 9 led to on-site inspections.
Findings
Across 7 inspections, 5 resulted in citations totaling 30 deficiencies including standard health and Life Safety Code violations. The facility had 49 complaints with 9 on-site inspections and 1 enforcement action with fines recorded.

Citations (21)
Standard Health Citation — quality of care: Activities did not meet interests or needs of each resident.
Standard Health Citation — quality of care: Insufficient nursing staff.
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements: Electrical systems had deficiencies.
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements: Subdivision of building spaces lacked proper smoke barriers.
Standard Health Citation — quality of care: Facility was not free of accident hazards or lacked supervision/devices.
Standard Health Citation — quality of care: Care plan timing and revision were inadequate.
Standard Health Citation — quality of care: Facility failed to ensure freedom from abuse and neglect.
Standard Health Citation — quality of care: Failed to investigate, prevent, or correct alleged violations.
Standard Health Citation — quality of care: Reporting of alleged violations was deficient.
Standard Health Citation — quality of care: Failed to develop or implement a comprehensive care plan.
Standard Health Citation — quality of care: Food procurement, storage, preparation, or serving was unsanitary.
Standard Health Citation — quality of care: Infection control procedures were inadequate.
Standard Health Citation — quality of care: Labeling and storage of drugs and biologicals was improper.
Standard Health Citation — quality of care: Reporting of alleged violations was deficient.
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements: Electrical equipment power cords and extensions were deficient.
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements: Electrical systems essential electric systems had deficiencies.
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements: Emergency power training and testing were inadequate.
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements: Fire alarm system testing and maintenance were deficient.
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements: Physical environment did not meet code requirements.
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements: Sprinkler system maintenance and testing were inadequate.
Standard Health Citation — quality of care: Requirements before submitting a request were not met.
Report Facts
Inspections on page: 7 Total violations/deficiencies cited: 30 Inspections with violations: 5 Inspections without violations: 2 Total complaints: 49 On-site complaint inspections: 9 Citations issued from complaints: 14 Enforcement actions: 1 Total fines: 4000

Inspection Report — Dec 2, 2025

Abbreviated Survey CMS
Date: Dec 2, 2025

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The abbreviated survey was conducted to evaluate the facility's compliance with accident prevention and supervision requirements following a reported resident fall.

Findings
The facility failed to ensure adequate supervision for one resident who required two-person assistance for bed mobility, resulting in a fall and nasal fracture. The Certified Nursing Aide did not follow the plan of care and failed to log into the electronic medical record to verify care needs.

Citations (1)
F 0689: The facility did not ensure adequate supervision to prevent accidents for Resident #1 who required two-person assist for bed mobility. Certified Nursing Aide #1 provided care alone, resulting in the resident falling and sustaining a nasal fracture.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 1

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Certified Nurse Aide #1Certified Nursing AideNamed in finding for not following plan of care and failing to log into electronic medical record
Registered Nurse Supervisor #1Registered Nurse SupervisorDocumented resident fall and injury
Charge Nurse #1Charge NurseInterviewed regarding incident and staff responsibilities
Director of NursingDirector of NursingProvided statements on facility expectations and staff training

Inspection Report — Jul 7, 2025

Abbreviated Survey CMS
Date: Jul 7, 2025

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The facility was surveyed due to an abbreviated survey focusing on allegations of abuse and neglect involving residents, as well as review of care planning and reporting compliance.

Findings
The facility failed to ensure residents were free from abuse and neglect, specifically involving a physical altercation between two residents resulting in injury. The facility also failed to timely report investigation results, thoroughly investigate the incident, and implement preventive measures. Additionally, the facility failed to timely update a resident's comprehensive care plan following a fall.

Citations (4)
10NYCRR 415.4(b)(1)(ii) - The facility failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect, evidenced by a physical altercation between two residents resulting in injury to one resident.
10NYCRR 415.4(b)(1)(ii) - The facility failed to timely report the results of investigations involving alleged abuse to the appropriate authorities within five working days.
10NYCRR 415.4(b)(2) - The facility failed to ensure all incidents were thoroughly investigated and did not implement interventions to prevent recurrence of the abuse incident.
10NYCRR 415.11(c)(1) - The facility failed to develop and revise a resident's comprehensive care plan within seven days of a fall and did not document the recommended use of a floor bed.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 1 Investigation submission delay: 8 Fall risk assessment score: 8

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Licensed Practical Nurse #1Responded to abuse incident and removed wheelchair leg rest from Resident #2
Registered Nurse Supervisor #4Assessed Resident #1 after incident and called 911; no longer employed at facility
Registered Nurse Supervisor #5Assessed Resident #1, observed injuries, and provided statements about incident
Director of NursingProvided multiple interviews regarding incident investigation and care plan oversight
Registered Nurse #3Assessed Resident #4 after fall and completed fall risk assessment
Physical Therapist #1Evaluated Resident #4 after fall and recommended floor bed
Licensed Practical Nurse #2Documented Resident #4's fall and nursing progress

Inspection Report — Apr 2, 2024

Complaint Investigation CMS
Date: Apr 2, 2024

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The inspection was conducted as a Recertification and Complaint investigation to assess compliance with regulations related to abuse reporting, care planning, medication storage, and food service safety.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation focused on alleged abuse, neglect, and mistreatment including injuries of unknown source and misappropriation of resident property. The facility failed to report suspected abuse timely as required by regulation.
Findings
The facility failed to timely report suspected abuse involving resident-to-resident injury, did not develop a comprehensive care plan for anticoagulant therapy for one resident, left medications unsecured in medication carts and nurse stations, and staff failed to follow proper hand hygiene and safe food handling practices during meal service.

Citations (4)
F 0609: The facility did not timely report suspected abuse involving a resident who sustained a 4-centimeter hematoma from a roommate's action. Reporting to the State Survey Agency occurred more than 48 hours after the incident.
F 0656: The facility did not develop and implement a comprehensive care plan addressing anticoagulant therapy for a resident prescribed Eliquis, despite documented cardiovascular and psychotropic care plans.
F 0761: Drugs and biologicals were not stored securely; medications were left unsecured on medication carts and intravenous antibiotics and fluids were stored in unlocked nurse station drawers.
F 0812: Staff failed to follow proper hand hygiene and safe food handling during meal service; a Certified Nursing Assistant assisted residents with hand hygiene without sanitizing between residents and touched the inside of cups while preparing beverages.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed for abuse: 30 Residents affected by abuse deficiency: 2 Residents reviewed for unnecessary medications: 30 Residents affected by care plan deficiency: 1 Date of incident: Jan 28, 2024 Date of delayed report: Jan 30, 2024

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Registered Nurse Supervisor #1Registered Nurse SupervisorConducted abuse investigation and reported findings
Licensed Practical Nurse #1Licensed Practical NurseDocumented initial injury and care for Resident #12
Registered Nurse #1Registered NurseInterviewed regarding care plan for Resident #59
Registered Nurse #3Registered NurseObserved administering intravenous antibiotics and medication storage
Certified Nursing Assistant #1Certified Nursing AssistantObserved assisting residents with hand hygiene and beverage preparation
Director of NursingDirector of NursingInterviewed regarding reporting protocols and care plan responsibilities
AdministratorAdministratorInterviewed regarding incident reporting and oversight
Maintenance Worker #1Maintenance WorkerObserved repairing locks on nurse station drawers
Maintenance Worker #2Maintenance WorkerInterviewed about lock repairs on medication storage
Infection PreventionistInfection PreventionistInterviewed about hand hygiene and infection control rounds

Inspection Report — Apr 8, 2022

Annual Inspection CMS
Date: Apr 8, 2022

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Annual survey inspection of Meadow Park Rehabilitation and Health Center L L C to assess compliance with health regulations.

Findings
No health deficiencies were found during the inspection.

Inspection Report — Jun 7, 2019

Annual Inspection CMS
Date: Jun 7, 2019

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The inspection was a re-certification survey to assess compliance with regulatory requirements for Meadow Park Rehabilitation and Health Center.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in accommodating residents' dietary preferences related to Kosher food, posting required state agency complaint hotline information, providing appropriate care for residents with limited range of motion, maintaining clean garbage disposal areas, and implementing an effective infection prevention and control program.

Citations (5)
F 0558: The facility did not reasonably accommodate residents' needs and preferences regarding non-Kosher food, requiring residents to eat such food in their rooms rather than in the dining area.
F 0575: The facility failed to post the New York State Department of Health Complaint Hotline number and information on resident units or lobby areas as required.
F 0688: A resident with limited range of motion was not provided prescribed devices (Right Ankle Foot Orthosis and right hand roll), resulting in inadequate treatment to maintain or improve mobility.
F 0814: Garbage and refuse containers by the loading dock were not kept clean or free of foul odors, with leaks and rust observed causing a foul smell.
F 0880: The facility did not maintain an infection prevention and control program adequately, as a resident on contact precautions lacked clear signage indicating transmission-based precautions and PPE instructions.
Report Facts
Residents following kosher diet: 21 Residents participating in resident council meeting: 12 Residents reviewed for quality of care/life: 35

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Food Service DirectorInterviewed regarding facility policy on non-Kosher food and garbage dumpster odor
AdministratorInterviewed regarding Kosher food policies and resident instructions
Registered DietitianInterviewed about residents ordering food from outside
CNA #2Certified Nursing AssistantInterviewed about resident care and splint device application
RN #3Registered NurseInterviewed about resident care and range of motion treatment
Director of RehabInterviewed about physical and occupational therapy recommendations
Director of Building ServicesInterviewed about garbage compactor leaks
CNA #1Certified Nursing AssistantInterviewed about infection control signage and contact precautions
LPN #1Licensed Practical NurseInterviewed about infection control signage and contact precautions
RN Supervisor #1Registered Nurse SupervisorInterviewed about infection control signage and contact precautions
Infection Control RN #2Infection Control Registered NurseInterviewed about infection control signage and PPE kit

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