Inspection Reports for
Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation

271-11 76th Avenue, New Hyde Park, NY 11040, New Hyde Park, NY, 11040

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Deficiencies (last 3 years)

Deficiencies (over 3 years) 4.3 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

16% better than New York average
New York average: 5.1 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

12 9 6 3 0
2021
2023
2025

Inspection Report

Abbreviated Survey
Deficiencies: 1 Date: Dec 9, 2025

Visit Reason
The abbreviated survey was conducted to assess compliance with timely reporting requirements for suspected abuse, neglect, or injury of unknown source in the facility.

Findings
The facility failed to report an injury of unknown source involving Resident #1 to the New York State Department of Health. Resident #1 sustained a dislocation and fracture to the right 4th finger, which was not reported as required by state law.

Deficiencies (1)
F 0609: The facility failed to timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or injury of unknown source to the proper authorities. Resident #1 had a right 4th finger dislocation and fracture that was not reported to the New York State Department of Health.
Report Facts
Residents Affected: 3 Residents Affected: 1

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Clinical Director of NursingInterviewed regarding the investigation of Resident #1's injury
Director of NursingInterviewed regarding reporting decision for Resident #1's injury

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Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 60 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Apr 10, 2025

Visit Reason
One Life Safety Code citation for electrical equipment power cords; no actual harm but potential for minor harm; deficiency corrected by April 30, 2025.

Findings
One Life Safety Code citation for electrical equipment power cords; no actual harm but potential for minor harm; deficiency corrected by April 30, 2025.

Deficiencies (1)
Electrical equipment - power cords and extens — Life Safety Code deficiency

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Deficiencies: 0 Date: Apr 10, 2025

Visit Reason
Annual inspection survey conducted to assess compliance with health and safety regulations at the nursing home.

Findings
No health deficiencies were found during the inspection.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 60 Deficiencies: 5 Date: Oct 23, 2023

Visit Reason
Multiple Standard Health citations including infection prevention, resident rights, and environment; also Life Safety Code citations for horizontal sliding doors and means of egress; all deficiencies corrected by December 2023.

Findings
Multiple Standard Health citations including infection prevention, resident rights, and environment; also Life Safety Code citations for horizontal sliding doors and means of egress; all deficiencies corrected by December 2023.

Deficiencies (5)
Infection prevention & control — Standard Health deficiency
Right to participate in planning care — Standard Health deficiency
Safe/clean/comfortable/homelike environment — Standard Health deficiency
Horizontal sliding doors — Life Safety Code deficiency
Means of egress - general — Life Safety Code deficiency

Inspection Report

Recertification
Deficiencies: 3 Date: Oct 23, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a Recertification/Complaint survey from 10/16/23 to 10/23/23 to assess compliance with regulatory requirements related to resident care, environment, and infection control.

Findings
The facility failed to ensure residents and their representatives were consistently invited to participate in care plan meetings. Environmental concerns included water stains on ceiling tiles in multiple resident rooms and a missing window blind. Infection prevention and control deficiencies were noted, including contaminated linen found in the clean linen room and unclean linen bins, along with outdated infection control policies.

Deficiencies (3)
F 0553: The facility did not ensure residents or their representatives were consistently invited to participate in care plan meetings, as documented for 2 residents reviewed.
F 0584: The facility did not maintain a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment; water stains were observed on ceiling tiles in 3 resident rooms and a window blind was missing in 1 resident room.
F 0880: The facility failed to provide and implement an effective infection prevention and control program; contaminated linen was found in the clean linen room, linen bins were unclean with residual tape, and policies were not updated as required.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed for care plans: 38 Residents with care plan participation issues: 2 Resident rooms with water stains: 3 Resident rooms inspected for environment: 4 Dirty linen bins observed: 4 Clean linen bins observed: 3

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
RN #1Registered Nurse Case ManagerInterviewed regarding care plan meeting invitations and documentation
SW #1Social WorkerInterviewed about notifying residents of care plan meetings and documentation
Head NurseInterviewed regarding environmental concerns and maintenance reporting
Clinical Director of Nursing #2Clinical Director of NursingInterviewed about environmental concerns and maintenance follow-up
Director of Building ServicesInterviewed about maintenance work orders and environmental concerns
Supervisor of Building ServicesInterviewed about linen handling and laundry processes
Office ManagerOffice Manager at FDR ServicesInterviewed regarding vendor cleaning policy and procedures for linen/laundry bins
Clinical Director of Nursing #1Director of Infection ControlInterviewed about infection control policies, procedures, and audits
AdministratorInterviewed about awareness of care plan meeting invitation documentation issues

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 60 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Aug 29, 2023

Visit Reason
One Standard Health citation with no harm related to requirements before submitting a request; deficiency corrected by October 13, 2023.

Findings
One Standard Health citation with no harm related to requirements before submitting a request; deficiency corrected by October 13, 2023.

Deficiencies (1)
Requirements before submitting a request for — Standard Health deficiency

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Deficiencies: 2 Date: Aug 18, 2021

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a recertification survey to assess compliance with professional standards of care and infection control practices at the nursing home.

Findings
The facility failed to provide appropriate treatment and care for a resident's positioning needs, resulting in minimal harm. Additionally, infection control practices were not properly followed, as a nurse was observed not sanitizing a glucometer between residents during blood glucose testing.

Deficiencies (2)
F 0684: The facility did not ensure a resident was turned and repositioned as ordered, despite requiring extensive assistance and being at risk for pressure ulcers. Observations and interviews confirmed the resident remained in a supine position without timely assistance.
F 0880: The facility failed to implement proper infection prevention and control practices when a nurse used a glucometer on multiple residents without sanitizing it between uses, risking transmission of infections.
Report Facts
Residents observed for positioning: 38 Residents observed for glucometer use: 12 Residents affected by positioning deficiency: 1 Residents affected by infection control deficiency: 3

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #1Interviewed regarding resident turning and repositioning difficulties
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #2Interviewed about resident care and repositioning
Registered Nurse (RN) #1Observed and interviewed regarding improper glucometer sanitization
Registered Nurse (RN) #2Interviewed about resident care and repositioning
Registered Nurse Unit Manager (RNUM)Interviewed regarding nursing staff education and infection control
Rehab Director (RD)Interviewed about care plan implementation and rounds
Clinical Director of Nursing/Infection Control Protocol (DIP)Interviewed about infection control education and staff competency

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