Inspection Reports for Pineview Commons H.F.A.
201 South Melcher Street, Johnstown, NY, 12095
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The most recent inspection on July 1, 2025, identified one deficiency related to safety procedures for access to storage areas for medications and hazardous materials. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies mainly involving environmental standards, medication management, food service, and personnel training, with a particularly large number of violations noted in the May 22, 2025 renewal inspection. Complaint investigations did not report any substantiated complaints, and enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. Prior deficiencies also included issues with fire drill participation and facility maintenance. The facility’s inspection history shows some recurring themes in environmental safety and medication management, with a slight reduction in the number of deficiencies in the most recent report compared to earlier ones.
Deficiencies (last 4 years)
Deficiencies (over 4 years)
11.8 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
131% worse than New York average
New York average: 5.1 deficiencies/yearDeficiencies per year
28
21
14
7
0
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 60
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Jul 1, 2025
Visit Reason
One violation related to environmental standards concerning safety procedures for access to storage areas for medications and hazardous materials.
Findings
One violation related to environmental standards concerning safety procedures for access to storage areas for medications and hazardous materials.
Deficiencies (1)
487.11 (h) (5) — Safety procedures regarding access to storage areas for medications and hazardous materials
Inspection Report
Renewal
Capacity: 60
Deficiencies: 26
Date: May 22, 2025
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Thirty-three violations covering a broad range of topics including general requirements, resident protections, medication management, food service, personnel, environmental standards, and disaster planning.
Findings
Thirty-three violations covering a broad range of topics including general requirements, resident protections, medication management, food service, personnel, environmental standards, and disaster planning.
Deficiencies (26)
402.4(b)(2)(i) — General requirements for criminal history record checks and supervision of temporary employees
487.3 (b) — General provisions for facility operation and maintenance
487.3 (d) — General provisions for access to residents and records
487.4 (c) (5) — Admission standards regarding behavior impairing resident safety or facility operation
487.5 (a) (3) (xi) — Resident protections against abuse and coercion
487.6 (c) (12) — Resident funds and valuables accounting
487.7 (e) (2) — Resident services including personal care functions
487.7 (e) (6) — Resident services restrictions on in-room tray services
487.7 (f) (1-4) — Medication management and self-administration
487.7 (f) (5) — Medication management assistance and observation
487.7 (f) (8) — Notification to physician if resident refuses or cannot self-administer medications
487.7 (f) (9) — Medication dosage and schedule changes require physician authorization
487.7 (f) (12) (ii) — Medication recording requirements
487.7 (f) (12) (iii) — Recording assistance with medications
487.7 (g) (1) (i) — Case management services and evaluations
487.8 (c) — Food service dietary regimen and allergy information
487.8 (d) (4,8,10-11) — Food service menu planning and record keeping
487.8 (e) (1) — Food service sanitation and safety compliance
487.9 (a) (5) — Personnel orientation and training documentation
487.9 (a) (8) — Personnel health assessments and TB testing
487.10 (c) (1-3) — Resident records maintenance and privacy
487.10 (g) — Posting of required documents
487.11 (a) — Environmental standards for facility maintenance and sanitation
487.12 (f) — Monthly fire drills for staff and volunteers
487.12 (g) — Resident participation in fire drills
487.12 (h) — Annual fire drill observation by authorities
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 60
Deficiencies: 4
Date: Mar 20, 2025
Visit Reason
Four violations related to environmental standards including safety procedures, housekeeping, and maintenance.
Findings
Four violations related to environmental standards including safety procedures, housekeeping, and maintenance.
Deficiencies (4)
487.11 (h) (5) — Safety procedures regarding access to storage areas for medications and hazardous materials
487.11 (j) (1-3) — Housekeeping and cleanliness
487.11 (k) (1-3) — Maintenance of facility and equipment
487.11 (k) (11) — Maintenance of entrances, exits, steps, and walkways free of hazards
Inspection Report
Renewal
Capacity: 60
Deficiencies: 7
Date: Apr 24, 2024
Visit Reason
Seven violations including medication recording, food service sanitation, personnel first aid qualification, environmental standards, and disaster planning.
Findings
Seven violations including medication recording, food service sanitation, personnel first aid qualification, environmental standards, and disaster planning.
Deficiencies (7)
487.7 (f) (12) (iii) — Recording assistance with medications
487.8 (e) (1) — Food service sanitation and safety compliance
487.9 (a) (15) — Personnel first aid qualification
487.11 (a) — Environmental standards for facility maintenance and sanitation
487.12 (f) — Monthly fire drills for staff and volunteers
487.12 (g) — Resident participation in fire drills
487.12 (h) — Annual fire drill observation by authorities
Inspection Report
Capacity: 60
Deficiencies: 9
Date: Jul 7, 2022
Visit Reason
Nine violations including notification of criminal charges, operating certificate modifications, resident services, environmental standards, and disaster planning.
Findings
Nine violations including notification of criminal charges, operating certificate modifications, resident services, environmental standards, and disaster planning.
Deficiencies (9)
402.8 — Notification of criminal charges or convictions subsequent to hiring
485.5 (f) — Operating certificate modifications require prior approval
487.3 (b) — General provisions for facility operation and maintenance
487.7 (d) (1) (iv) — Supervision services including assistance with activities of daily living
487.7 (f) (1-4) — Medication management and self-administration
487.7 (f) (5) — Medication management assistance and observation
487.11 (a) — Environmental standards for facility maintenance and sanitation
487.11 (b) (1-2) — Environmental standards for construction and renovation
487.12 (a-b) — Written emergency and disaster plan requirements
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 60
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Feb 15, 2022
Visit Reason
No violations found.
Findings
No violations found.
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 60
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Jul 29, 2021
Visit Reason
No violations found.
Findings
No violations found.
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