Inspection Reports for
SKY View Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, LLC

1280 Albany Post Road, Croton On Hudson, NY, 10520

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Deficiencies (last 6 years)

Deficiencies (over 6 years) 3.3 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

35% better than New York average
New York average: 5.1 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

8 6 4 2 0
2018
2019
2022
2023
2024
2025

Inspection Report

Abbreviated Survey
Deficiencies: 1 Date: Oct 10, 2025

Visit Reason
The visit was conducted as an abbreviated survey to investigate the facility's compliance with ensuring adequate supervision and accident prevention for residents.

Findings
The facility failed to ensure adequate supervision for one resident requiring two-person assistance, resulting in a fall from bed causing fractures and a head laceration. Certified Nurse Aide #10 did not follow the care plan and was terminated.

Deficiencies (1)
F 0689: The facility failed to ensure that Resident #1, who required two-person assistance for bed mobility, received adequate supervision, resulting in a fall causing L1 and L2 lumbar fractures and a scalp laceration. Certified Nurse Aide #10 attempted care alone despite the care plan and was terminated.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed for accidents: 3 Residents affected: 1 Person assistance required: 2

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Certified Nurse Aide #10Certified Nurse AideNamed in finding for inadequate supervision leading to resident fall and termination
Licensed Practical Nurse #12Licensed Practical NurseResponded to fall incident and notified supervisor
Registered Nurse Supervisor #9Registered Nurse SupervisorAssessed fall incident and provided statements on supervision failure
Physician #2PhysicianAware of resident fall and injury
Licensed Practical Nurse Unit Manager #3Licensed Practical Nurse Unit ManagerCommented on preventability of incident and supervision failure

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Capacity: 60 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Jul 10, 2024

Visit Reason
Abuse reporting documentation deficiency noted.

Findings
Abuse reporting documentation deficiency noted.

Deficiencies (1)
R9-10-803.J — Abuse reporting documentation

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Deficiencies: 2 Date: Nov 2, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was a recertification survey conducted from 10/26/2023 to 11/2/2023 to assess compliance with regulatory standards for nursing home care and food service safety.

Findings
The facility failed to provide appropriate care to maintain or improve range of motion for a resident with limited mobility, specifically not providing bilateral hand splints as ordered. Additionally, the facility did not maintain food service equipment in sanitary condition, stored expired and undated food, and had food contamination risks due to improper hand hygiene by food service staff.

Deficiencies (2)
F 0688: The facility did not provide bilateral hand splint devices as ordered for a resident with limited range of motion, risking contracture progression and possible pain.
F 0812: Food service equipment was unsanitary, nourishment refrigerators contained expired and undated food, and a food server contaminated food by touching it with an ID tag and failing to perform hand hygiene between glove changes.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 4 Residents affected: 1

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Director of RehabilitationInformed about missing hand rolls and corrected the situation
Director of NursingDirector of Nursing (DON)Stated directions for hand rolls were written on care plan and resident should have hand rolls in both hands
Food Service DirectorFood Service Director (FSD)Interviewed about food service sanitation and cleaning schedules
Food server/cook #1Observed contaminating food and failing to perform hand hygiene
Certified Nurse Aide #1Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)Interviewed about care instructions for hand rolls

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 60 Deficiencies: 2 Date: Nov 2, 2023

Visit Reason
Two Level 2 standard health citations related to food sanitation and mobility, both corrected by January 2, 2024.

Findings
Two Level 2 standard health citations related to food sanitation and mobility, both corrected by January 2, 2024.

Deficiencies (2)
Food procurement,store/prepare/serve-sanitary
Increase/prevent decrease in rom/mobility

Inspection Report

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

Visit Reason
One Level 2 standard health citation for reporting to the national health safety network; deficiency not corrected at time of report.

Findings
One Level 2 standard health citation for reporting to the national health safety network; deficiency not corrected at time of report.

Deficiencies (1)
Reporting - national health safety network

Inspection Report

Capacity: 60 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Jul 24, 2023

Visit Reason
One Level 2 standard health citation for reporting to the national health safety network; deficiency not corrected at time of report.

Findings
One Level 2 standard health citation for reporting to the national health safety network; deficiency not corrected at time of report.

Deficiencies (1)
Reporting - national health safety network

Inspection Report

Capacity: 60 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Aug 8, 2022

Visit Reason
One Level 2 standard health citation for reporting to the national health safety network; deficiency not corrected at time of report.

Findings
One Level 2 standard health citation for reporting to the national health safety network; deficiency not corrected at time of report.

Deficiencies (1)
Reporting - national health safety network

Inspection Report

Capacity: 60 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Jul 25, 2022

Visit Reason
One Level 2 standard health citation for reporting to the national health safety network; deficiency not corrected at time of report.

Findings
One Level 2 standard health citation for reporting to the national health safety network; deficiency not corrected at time of report.

Deficiencies (1)
Reporting - national health safety network

Inspection Report

Capacity: 60 Deficiencies: 1 Date: May 16, 2022

Visit Reason
One Level 2 standard health citation for reporting to the national health safety network; deficiency not corrected at time of report.

Findings
One Level 2 standard health citation for reporting to the national health safety network; deficiency not corrected at time of report.

Deficiencies (1)
Reporting - national health safety network

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Deficiencies: 4 Date: Dec 19, 2019

Visit Reason
The inspection was a recertification survey to assess compliance with regulatory requirements for the nursing home.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in maintaining resident dignity related to drainage bag privacy, ensuring adequate hydration for a resident with a urinary tract infection, availability of emergency respiratory equipment, and proper storage temperatures for medications in the refrigerator.

Deficiencies (4)
F 0550: The facility did not ensure residents' drainage bags were concealed to maintain dignity for 3 residents. Privacy covers were only used when residents left their rooms, leaving drainage bags visible in rooms and hallways.
F 0692: The facility failed to provide adequate hydration and monitoring for Resident #211 with a urinary tract infection. Fluid intake was poor at meals and no supplemental fluids were offered between meals.
F 0695: Emergency respiratory equipment, specifically an Ambu bag, was not available at the bedside for Resident #158 with a tracheostomy. Staff could not identify responsibility for equipment checks.
F 0761: One refrigerator storing medications had temperatures below manufacturer specifications (as low as 20°F), risking drug efficacy. Staff were unaware of proper temperature ranges and did not notify maintenance.
Report Facts
Temperature readings below specification: 13 Fluid intake percentage: 25 BUN level: 55 Sodium level: 146

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #1Interviewed regarding training on covering residents' drainage bags
Registered Nurse Manager #2Interviewed about facility policy on privacy bag use
Registered DietitianInterviewed about fluid supplementation and monitoring
Registered Nurse Manager (RNM) #3Interviewed about fluid intake monitoring
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #1Observed tracheostomy care and absence of Ambu bag
Unit ManagerObserved tracheostomy care and absence of Ambu bag
Registered Nurse (RN) #1Observed refrigerator temperature and interviewed about temperature control
Nurse Manager #1Interviewed about refrigerator temperature control and awareness
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #2Interviewed about refrigerator temperature logging
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #1Interviewed about refrigerator temperature logging
Assistant Maintenance DirectorInterviewed about refrigerator maintenance issues

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Deficiencies: 5 Date: Mar 9, 2018

Visit Reason
The inspection was a recertification survey to assess compliance with federal regulations for nursing home care.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to revise nutrition care plans for weight loss, delayed x-ray after a resident fall, failure to provide care according to the resident's plan, unnecessary psychotropic medication use without trial gradual dose reduction, and inadequate coordination and documentation of hospice services.

Deficiencies (5)
F 0657: The facility did not ensure the nutrition care plan was reviewed and revised to address unplanned weight loss for 1 of 7 residents. No new interventions were initiated despite continued weight loss.
F 0658: The facility failed to provide timely x-rays after a resident's fall, resulting in a 12-hour delay before diagnosis of a left femur fracture.
F 0659: The facility did not provide care according to the resident's comprehensive care plan for falls; a resident was transferred and dressed without required assistance.
F 0758: The facility did not ensure psychotropic medication regimens were free from unnecessary medications; trial gradual dose reduction was not attempted despite documented behavioral improvement.
F 0849: The facility failed to ensure ongoing communication and coordination of hospice care; hospice aide visits were inconsistent and documentation of care was inadequate.
Report Facts
Weight loss: 14 Delay in x-ray: 12 Antipsychotic medication days: 6 Antipsychotic medication days: 7 Hospice aide visits per week: 4

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
RN #1Registered Nurse SupervisorAssessed resident after fall and notified physician; gave instructions to staff.
CNA #2Certified Nursing AideTransferred resident without assistance after fall; educated for not following care guide.
Psychiatric Nurse PractitionerNPInterviewed regarding psychotropic medication management and resident behavior.
RN Unit ManagerRegistered Nurse Unit ManagerInterviewed regarding hospice aide schedule and communication.
Director of NursingDONInterviewed regarding hospice contract and aide documentation.

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