Inspection Reports for
Sunrise Manor Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation

1325 Brentwood Road, Bay Shore, NY, 11706

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Citations (last 5 years)

Citations (over 5 years) 7.8 citations/year

Citations are regulatory findings recorded during state inspections.

53% worse than New York average
New York average: 5.1 citations/year

Citations per year

16 12 8 4 0
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 60 Citations: 5 Date: Apr 1, 2025

Visit Reason
Multiple level 2 deficiencies related to quality of care including comprehensive care plan, drug regimen review, food sanitation, accident hazards, and resident call system; all corrected by May 29, 2025.

Findings
Multiple level 2 deficiencies related to quality of care including comprehensive care plan, drug regimen review, food sanitation, accident hazards, and resident call system; all corrected by May 29, 2025.

Citations (5)
Develop/implement comprehensive care plan
Drug regimen review, report irregular, act on
Food procurement,store/prepare/serve-sanitary
Free of accident hazards/supervision/devices
Resident call system

Inspection Report

Renewal
Citations: 1 Date: Apr 1, 2025

Visit Reason
The survey was conducted as a Recertification and Abbreviated Survey to assess compliance with regulatory requirements for the nursing home.

Findings
The facility failed to develop a comprehensive person-centered care plan for Resident #50 addressing bowel and bladder incontinence, despite documented diagnoses and physician orders. Staff interviews confirmed the omission and responsibility for initiating the care plan was acknowledged by nursing supervisors.

Citations (1)
F 0656: The facility did not develop a complete care plan for Resident #50's bowel and bladder incontinence, lacking measurable objectives and time frames as required. The care plan was not initiated despite documented incontinence and physician orders.
Report Facts
Residents Affected: 1

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Certified Nurse Assistant #5Reported checking Resident #50 every two hours and documenting incontinence care
Registered Nurse Supervisor #1Acknowledged responsibility for initiating care plan but forgot to initiate it
Director of Nursing ServicesStated care plans for incontinent residents must be initiated upon admission and reviewed quarterly

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Citations: 5 Date: Apr 1, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was a Recertification Survey conducted to assess compliance with regulatory requirements for nursing home care.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to develop comprehensive care plans for residents, inadequate supervision during mechanical lift transfers, lack of physician documentation on medication regimen disagreements, improper food storage temperatures, and inaccessible call bells for residents.

Citations (5)
F 0656: The facility did not develop a comprehensive care plan for Resident #50 addressing bowel and bladder incontinence despite documented need and policy requirements.
F 0689: The facility failed to ensure adequate supervision during mechanical lift transfers, as Certified Nursing Assistant #4 transferred Resident #3 alone despite policy requiring two staff members.
F 0756: The Physician did not document rationale for disagreeing with the Consultant Pharmacist's medication recommendation for Resident #64 as required by facility policy.
F 0812: The facility did not maintain ham sandwich temperatures at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit during kitchen service, risking foodborne illness.
F 0919: The facility did not ensure call bells were accessible to Resident #274 while in their room, violating policy and risking resident safety.
Report Facts
Brief Interview for Mental Status score: 15 Brief Interview for Mental Status score: 9 Brief Interview for Mental Status score: 6 Temperature: 68 Brief Interview for Mental Status score: 15

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Certified Nurse Assistant #5Certified Nurse AssistantRegularly assigned to Resident #50 and interviewed regarding incontinence care
Registered Nurse Supervisor #1Registered Nurse SupervisorInterviewed about care plan initiation and mechanical lift supervision
Director of Nursing ServicesDirector of Nursing ServicesInterviewed regarding care plan responsibilities and mechanical lift policies
Certified Nursing Assistant #4Certified Nursing AssistantObserved and interviewed regarding mechanical lift transfer of Resident #3
Medical DirectorMedical Director and Primary PhysicianInterviewed about disagreement with pharmacist medication recommendation for Resident #64
Food Service DirectorFood Service DirectorInterviewed about food temperature standards and observations
Certified Nursing Assistant #1Certified Nursing AssistantInterviewed regarding call bell placement for Resident #274

Inspection Report

Abbreviated Survey
Citations: 2 Date: Dec 9, 2024

Visit Reason
The abbreviated survey was conducted to evaluate the facility's compliance with regulations related to resident abuse prevention and facility administration.

Findings
The facility failed to protect residents from sexual abuse, specifically involving Resident #1 with severe cognitive impairment engaging in sexual activity with Resident #2 who had intact cognition. The facility did not adequately evaluate or intervene to protect Resident #1 or other cognitively impaired residents, resulting in actual psychosocial harm and immediate jeopardy to resident health and safety.

Citations (2)
F 0600: The facility failed to protect residents from all types of abuse, including sexual abuse. Resident #1 with severe cognitive impairment was observed performing oral sex on Resident #2 with intact cognition. The facility did not implement adequate interventions to prevent victimization or protect residents.
F 0835: The facility was not administered effectively to use resources to maintain the highest practicable well-being of residents. The Administrator failed to monitor and enhance quality of care after the abuse incident, resulting in psychosocial harm to Resident #1 and potential harm to other cognitively impaired residents.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed for sexual abuse: 4 Cognitively impaired residents reviewed: 72 Brief Interview for Mental Status score: 7 Brief Interview for Mental Status score: 15

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Licensed Practical Nurse #1Witnessed the sexual activity between Resident #1 and Resident #2 and notified the Nurse Supervisor
Director of NursingDocumented observations and assessments related to the incident
AdministratorAware of the incident and notified Local Law Enforcement as a precaution
PsychiatristAssessed Resident #1 post-incident and recommended monitoring
Certified Nursing Assistant #1Assigned to Resident #1 on the day of the incident and provided information about Resident #1's behavior
Former Social Worker #1Conducted mental status assessment of Resident #1 and provided interview information

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 60 Citations: 2 Date: Dec 9, 2024

Visit Reason
Level 2 deficiency in administration and level 4 immediate jeopardy deficiency for free from abuse and neglect; both corrected by January 8, 2025.

Findings
Level 2 deficiency in administration and level 4 immediate jeopardy deficiency for free from abuse and neglect; both corrected by January 8, 2025.

Citations (2)
Administration
Free from abuse and neglect

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 60 Citations: 10 Date: Nov 14, 2023

Visit Reason
Level 2 deficiencies in comprehensive care plan and resident records; Level 2 life safety code deficiencies including electrical systems, emergency lighting, gas equipment storage, hazardous areas enclosure, fire drills, means of egress, ramps, and sprinkler system; all corrected by January 12, 2024.

Findings
Level 2 deficiencies in comprehensive care plan and resident records; Level 2 life safety code deficiencies including electrical systems, emergency lighting, gas equipment storage, hazardous areas enclosure, fire drills, means of egress, ramps, and sprinkler system; all corrected by January 12, 2024.

Citations (10)
Develop/implement comprehensive care plan
Resident records - identifiable information
Electrical systems - essential electric system
Emergency lighting
Gas equipment - cylinder and container storage
Hazardous areas - enclosure
Fire drills
Means of egress - general
Ramps and other exits
Sprinkler system - installation

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Citations: 2 Date: Nov 14, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was a Recertification Survey conducted to assess compliance with regulatory requirements for nursing home care.

Findings
The facility failed to ensure residents received oxygen therapy according to physician orders and did not maintain complete and accurate medical records for residents. Two residents were observed receiving oxygen at higher flow rates than ordered, and one resident's eye condition was not properly documented.

Citations (2)
F 0656: The facility did not develop and implement a comprehensive care plan ensuring oxygen therapy was administered per physician orders. Two residents received oxygen at flow rates higher than prescribed.
F 0842: The facility failed to maintain complete and accurate medical records for residents. One resident's worsening eye redness was not documented in the medical record despite multiple observations.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 2 Residents affected: 1

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #1Noted oxygen flow rate errors and adjusted oxygen levels for residents
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) #1Assigned to Resident #18, stated they do not adjust oxygen
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) #2Assigned to Resident #69, stated they do not adjust oxygen
Director of Nursing Services (DNS)Interviewed regarding oxygen administration and documentation issues
Medical DirectorInterviewed regarding oxygen administration and documentation issues
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #2Observed and planned to report resident's eye redness
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #3Documented eye redness in daily report but not in medical record

Inspection Report

Abbreviated Survey
Citations: 1 Date: Jul 18, 2023

Visit Reason
The abbreviated survey was initiated to assess compliance with influenza and pneumonia vaccination policies and procedures in the facility during the 2022-2023 vaccination season.

Findings
The facility failed to ensure that each resident's medical record documented receipt of the influenza vaccine or documented refusal or contraindication. Two of four residents reviewed lacked proper documentation of influenza vaccination or consent, indicating incomplete vaccine administration and consent processes.

Citations (1)
F 0883: The facility did not ensure influenza vaccination records documented that residents received the vaccine or had documented refusal or contraindications. Resident #1 and Resident #4 lacked documented evidence of vaccine administration or valid consent during the 2022-2023 season.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed for influenza vaccine: 4 Residents with deficient influenza vaccine documentation: 2

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Director of Nursing Services (DNS)/Infection Preventionist (IP)Interviewed regarding influenza vaccine program and documentation
Former Assistant Director of Nursing Service (ADNS)/Infection Preventionist (IP)Interviewed regarding influenza/COVID vaccine program responsibilities and tracking
AdministratorInterviewed regarding flu/pneumococcal campaign involvement and documentation

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 60 Citations: 1 Date: Jul 18, 2023

Visit Reason
Level 2 deficiency for influenza and pneumococcal immunizations; corrected by September 15, 2023.

Findings
Level 2 deficiency for influenza and pneumococcal immunizations; corrected by September 15, 2023.

Citations (1)
Influenza and pneumococcal immunizations

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 60 Citations: 2 Date: Jan 10, 2023

Visit Reason
Level 2 deficiency for investigating/preventing alleged violations and level 4 immediate jeopardy deficiency for reporting alleged violations; both corrected by early 2023.

Findings
Level 2 deficiency for investigating/preventing alleged violations and level 4 immediate jeopardy deficiency for reporting alleged violations; both corrected by early 2023.

Citations (2)
Investigate/prevent/correct alleged violation
Reporting of alleged violations

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 60 Citations: 1 Date: Dec 20, 2022

Visit Reason
Level 2 deficiency in infection preventionist qualifications/role; corrected by February 3, 2023.

Findings
Level 2 deficiency in infection preventionist qualifications/role; corrected by February 3, 2023.

Citations (1)
Infection preventionist qualifications/role

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 60 Citations: 5 Date: Sep 14, 2022

Visit Reason
Life Safety Code deficiencies including electrical systems, fire drills, means of egress, ramps, and sprinkler system with mostly level 1 and level 2 severities; all corrected by late 2022.

Findings
Life Safety Code deficiencies including electrical systems, fire drills, means of egress, ramps, and sprinkler system with mostly level 1 and level 2 severities; all corrected by late 2022.

Citations (5)
Electrical systems - essential electric system
Fire drills
Means of egress - general
Ramps and other exits
Sprinkler system - installation

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Citations: 2 Date: Oct 12, 2021

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a Recertification Survey and Complaint Survey to assess compliance with regulatory requirements related to facility cleanliness and medication regimen review.

Findings
The facility failed to maintain a clean and homelike environment as evidenced by multiple resident complaints and observations of dirty floors, clogged shower drains, and debris in resident rooms. Additionally, the facility did not ensure that medication irregularities identified by the licensed pharmacist were addressed by the physician, specifically a failure to update the administration time for Synthroid for one resident.

Citations (2)
F 0584: The facility did not ensure a safe, clean, and homelike environment. Shower drains were clogged with hair and dirt, and debris including wrappers, straws, surgical masks, dust, and food residue were found in 15 of 40 rooms and hallways. Housekeeping staffing was insufficient and no formal housekeeping policy existed.
F 0756: The facility failed to ensure that medication irregularities identified by the licensed pharmacist were addressed. A physician agreed to change the administration time of Synthroid from 6 AM to 2 PM for a resident but did not write the corresponding order.
Report Facts
Resident rooms with debris observed: 15 Resident council meetings with complaints about shower drains: 4 Housekeeping staff: 2 Resident council members present: 10 Resident council members complaining about cleanliness: 3

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Licensed Practical Nurse #3LPNNamed in medication irregularity finding related to Synthroid order
Director of HousekeepingAcknowledged housekeeping staffing shortages and cleaning deficiencies
Assistant AdministratorInterviewed regarding resident complaints and housekeeping issues
PhysicianAttending Physician who agreed to medication administration time change but did not write order
Director of Nursing ServicesInterviewed regarding medication regimen review process and order implementation

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