Inspection Report Summary
The most recent inspection on May 23, 2025, found Newburgh Health Care in compliance with Emergency Preparedness and Life Safety Code requirements except for one deficiency related to electrical equipment testing and maintenance, for which a temporary waiver was approved. Earlier inspections showed multiple deficiencies primarily involving emergency preparedness plans, life safety code compliance, and maintenance of electrical and fire safety systems. Complaint investigations mostly found no deficiencies, though substantiated issues included inadequate supervision leading to a resident elopement and failure to maintain a safe and sanitary environment in hallways. Enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility appears to be making progress in addressing emergency preparedness and life safety concerns, with fewer deficiencies noted in the most recent follow-up inspection.
Deficiencies (last 4 years)
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
Deficiencies per year
Census
Based on a May 2025 inspection.
Census over time
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Electrical Equipment - Testing and Maintenance requirements not met as evidenced by failure to fully comply with testing intervals and maintenance protocols for patient-care related electrical equipment. | SS=F |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failed to develop and maintain an emergency preparedness plan reviewed and updated at least annually. | SS=F |
| Failed to develop and implement emergency preparedness policies and procedures reviewed and updated annually. | SS=F |
| Failed to ensure emergency preparedness policies include updated arrangements with other LTC facilities. | SS=C |
| Failed to develop and maintain an emergency preparedness communication plan reviewed and updated annually. | SS=F |
| Failed to develop and maintain an emergency preparedness training and testing program reviewed and updated annually. | SS=F |
| Failed to conduct at least two emergency preparedness exercises annually including unannounced drills. | SS=F |
| Failed to maintain written records of routine maintenance and testing for emergency generator. | SS=F |
| Failed to ensure documentation for monthly and annual testing of battery powered emergency lighting. | SS=C |
| Failed to ensure preventative maintenance for battery operated smoke alarms in resident rooms according to manufacturer's instructions. | SS=F |
| Failed to ensure documentation for battery replacement of smoke alarms in resident rooms was complete. | SS=F |
| Failed to provide an approved method to ensure kitchen cooking appliances are returned to approved design location after maintenance. | SS=F |
| Failed to provide a complete written fire watch policy for protection of occupants when fire alarm system is out of service for 4 or more hours. | SS=C |
| Failed to provide a complete facility-specific written fire safety plan addressing all required elements including evacuation of smoke compartments and staff response to battery powered smoke alarms. | SS=F |
| Failed to ensure fire drills included documentation of transmission of fire alarm signal to monitoring company for 4 of 12 drills. | SS=F |
| Failed to ensure fire drills were held at varied times for all three shifts during 4 of 4 quarters. | SS=F |
| Failed to ensure cigarette butts were properly disposed of in designated staff smoking area. | SS=E |
| Failed to maintain written records of routine maintenance and testing for emergency generator. | SS=F |
| Used extension cords as a substitute for fixed wiring in a resident room. | SS=D |
| Failed to conduct required maintenance and maintain complete documentation of inspections for Patient Care Related Electrical Equipment (PCREE). | SS=F |
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Ally Lopp | Administrator | Named in relation to findings and exit conference |
| Director of Nursing | Director of Nursing | Interviewed and present during survey and exit conference |
| Maintenance Director | Maintenance Director | Interviewed and present during survey and exit conference |
| Business Office Manager | Business Office Manager | Interviewed and present during survey and exit conference |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failed to develop and maintain an emergency preparedness plan reviewed and updated annually. | SS=F |
| Failed to develop and implement emergency preparedness policies and procedures reviewed and updated annually. | SS=F |
| Failed to ensure emergency preparedness policies include updated arrangements with other LTC facilities. | SS=C |
| Failed to develop and maintain an emergency preparedness communication plan reviewed and updated annually. | SS=F |
| Failed to develop and maintain an emergency preparedness training and testing program reviewed and updated annually. | SS=F |
| Failed to conduct required emergency preparedness exercises twice per year including unannounced drills. | SS=F |
| Failed to provide complete documentation for emergency power system testing and routine maintenance. | SS=F |
| Failed to ensure monthly and annual testing of battery powered emergency lighting. | SS=C |
| Failed to ensure preventative maintenance and battery replacement for battery operated smoke alarms in resident rooms according to manufacturer's instructions. | SS=F |
| Failed to instruct kitchen staff on proper use of UL 300 hood fire suppression system and provide approved method for returning cooking appliances to approved location. | SS=F |
| Failed to provide complete fire watch policy for sprinkler and fire alarm system impairments including notification procedures. | SS=C |
| Failed to ensure sprinkler system piping was properly secured against lateral movement in attic. | SS=F |
| Failed to inspect sprinkler piping internally every five years as required. | SS=F |
| Failed to provide complete fire safety plan addressing all required elements including smoke compartment evacuation and response to battery powered smoke alarms. | SS=F |
| Failed to document transmission of fire alarm signal to monitoring company for 4 of 12 fire drills and failed to vary fire drill times across shifts. | SS=F |
| Failed to ensure cigarette butts were properly disposed of in designated staff smoking area. | SS=E |
| Failed to provide complete documentation for emergency power system testing and maintenance. | SS=F |
| Used power strips and extension cords as substitute for fixed wiring in resident rooms. | SS=D |
| Failed to conduct required testing and maintain documentation for Patient Care Related Electrical Equipment (PCREE). | SS=F |
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Emily Diedrich | HFA | Signed report as Laboratory Director or Provider/Supplier Representative |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failed to ensure care plan conferences were completed quarterly for 2 of 2 residents reviewed for ADL assistance. | SS=D |
| Failed to ensure care plans were developed and implemented after new diagnoses and physician orders for 2 residents. | SS=D |
| Failed to revise care plan to reflect changes to a resident's gastrostomy device. | SS=D |
| Failed to ensure residents had interventions in place to prevent accidents for 4 residents reviewed for falls. | SS=E |
| Failed to ensure oxygen equipment was properly labeled and respiratory services were provided according to professional standards for 3 residents. | SS=D |
| Failed to ensure medication error rate was less than 5 percent; observed 2 medication errors during 25 opportunities. | SS=D |
| Failed to ensure the Dietary Manager met required qualifications. | SS=F |
| Failed to comprehensively complete and implement a facility assessment to accurately determine care and resources needed. | SS=F |
| Failed to ensure Quality Assessment and Assurance (QAA) and Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) meetings were held quarterly with required staff present. | SS=F |
| Failed to ensure hand hygiene and Enhanced Barrier Precautions were implemented for 2 residents and waterborne illness testing was not performed for residents consuming water. | SS=F |
| Failed to ensure designation of a certified Infection Preventionist with specialized training and dedicated time. | SS=F |
| Failed to ensure implementation of a program for specialized populations served in the facility (intellectual and/or developmental disability) for 7 residents. | SS=F |
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Kitty Cabell | Director Of Nursing | Signed the inspection report |
| Social Services Director | Social Services Director | Mentioned as Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) without certification |
| Assistant Director of Nursing | Assistant Director of Nursing | Infection Preventionist role without certification |
| Dietary Manager | Dietary Manager | Did not have dietary manager certification and was not enrolled in a program |
| RN 5 | Registered Nurse | Medication administration error - failed to prime insulin pen |
| LPN 6 | Licensed Practical Nurse | Medication administration error - failed to prime insulin pen |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Facility failed to provide a safe and sanitary environment; hallway floors were sticky and soiled in multiple areas including outside rooms 21, 43, 44, 48, and the main dining hall. | SS=D |
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Kitty Cabell | Director Of Nursing | Signed the report as Laboratory Director or Provider/Supplier Representative |
| Housekeeper 5 | Interviewed regarding floor care responsibilities and schedule | |
| Administrator | Provided Floor Care Procedures policy and was involved in review of findings |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failed to ensure emergency preparedness policies include the use of volunteers in an emergency or other emergency staffing strategies. | SS=C |
| Failed to ensure emergency preparedness policies include the role of the LTC facility under a waiver declared by the Secretary. | SS=C |
| Failed to implement emergency power system inspection, testing, and maintenance requirements and maintain complete monthly generator load test documentation. | SS=F |
| Failed to ensure documentation for testing of battery powered emergency lights monthly and annually. | SS=C |
| Failed to ensure hazardous area doors close completely and latch automatically. | SS=E |
| Failed to ensure sprinkler heads were not obstructed by gaps in ceiling allowing full function. | SS=E |
| Failed to ensure resident room corridor doors had no impediment to closing; doors were held open with waste baskets. | SS=F |
| Failed to provide ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection for an electrical receptacle within three feet of a sink. | SS=D |
| Failed to provide complete fire drill documentation including times for 3 of 12 fire drills performed in the past 12 months. | SS=F |
| Failed to ensure annual inspection and testing of oxygen room fire door assembly was completed and documented. | SS=F |
| Failed to ensure complete documentation was available for all nonhospital-grade electrical receptacles in resident rooms tested at least annually. | SS=F |
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Ally Lopp | Assistant Administrator | Named in relation to emergency preparedness and generator testing findings |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Facility failed to promote and facilitate resident self-determination related to bathing; Resident F's preference for showers and hair washing three times a week was not honored. | SS=D |
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Kitty Cabell | RN/DON | Signed the report as Laboratory Director or Provider/Supplier Representative |
| CNA 27 | Reported on Resident F's hair washing schedule and bathing practices |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Facility failed to ensure dignity was respected for 1 of 1 residents reviewed and 3 random observations showed staff using cell phones while assisting residents. | SS=E |
| Facility failed to promote and facilitate resident self-determination related to bathing preferences for 1 of 3 residents reviewed. | SS=D |
| Facility failed to ensure timely notification of change in condition to physician for 1 of 1 resident reviewed with elevated blood pressure. | SS=D |
| Facility failed to ensure PRN antianxiety medications were evaluated every 14 days for 2 of 2 residents reviewed for ADL and 1 of 1 resident reviewed for dialysis. | SS=D |
| Facility failed to provide proper storage of medications in medication carts and medication rooms; loose pills and unlabeled medications were observed, and refrigerator temperature logs were incomplete. | SS=E |
| Facility failed to properly prevent and/or contain COVID-19 for 7 of 11 residents reviewed; staff failed to use proper PPE, perform hand hygiene, and clean equipment between residents. | SS=E |
| Facility failed to ensure tuberculin skin tests or risk assessments were completed on 3 of 10 employees selected for review. | — |
| Facility failed to provide documentation of staff completing required dementia-specific training annually and with new hires for 6 of 10 employee records reviewed. | — |
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Kitty Cabell | RN/Director of Nursing | Signed the report and responsible for monitoring corrective actions |
| CNA 21 | Observed using cell phone while assisting residents and not wearing proper PPE | |
| LPN 5 | Observed not cleaning blood pressure cuff after use | |
| QMA 3 | Observed not performing hand hygiene and not cleaning blood pressure cuff | |
| LPN 29 | Lacked dementia training and observed unaware of antianxiety medication review requirements |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failure to ensure adequate supervision to prevent a resident with dementia from eloping. | SS=D |
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Ally Lopp | Assistant Administrator | Signed report and involved in administrative oversight |
| LPN 5 | Licensed Practical Nurse | Resident's nurse on the morning of the elopement, observed resident and participated in search |
| RN 7 | Registered Nurse | Provided information on facility policy regarding wanderguard bracelet checks |
| Director of Nursing | Director of Nursing | Involved in notification and investigation of the elopement incident |
| Facility Administrator | Facility Administrator | Involved in investigation and oversight of the elopement incident |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failed to ensure a notice of transfer/discharge was supplied in writing to a resident and/or a resident representative for 2 of 3 residents reviewed for hospitalizations. | SS=D |
| Failed to ensure the area ombudsman was notified of transfer/discharges for 3 of 3 residents reviewed for hospitalizations. | SS=D |
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