Inspection Reports for
Sunshine Children’s Home and Rehab Center
15 Spring Valley Road, Ossining, NY, 10562
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Inspection Report — Jun 4, 2025
Certification State
Date: Jun 4, 2025
Visit Reason
State-compiled facility profile showing 5 inspections from 2023 to 2025 with deficiency history and complaint investigations.
Complaint Details
The state logged 5 complaints about this facility; 3 led to on-site inspections resulting in 5 citations related to quality of care and resident rights.
Findings
Across 5 inspections, 17 citations were issued including 7 standard health and 10 Life Safety Code citations. Three complaint investigations led to on-site inspections with multiple Level 2 deficiencies noted, and no formal enforcement actions were recorded.
Citations (17)
Standard Health Citation — quality of care: Essential Equipment, Safe Operating Condition.
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements: Corridor - Doors.
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements: Electrical Equipment - Power Cords And Extens.
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements: Electrical Systems - Essential Electric Syste.
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements: Hazardous Areas - Enclosure.
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements: Hvac.
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements: Illumination Of Means Of Egress.
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements: Maintenance, Inspection & Testing - Doors.
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements: Sprinkler System - Installation.
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements: Sprinkler System - Maintenance And Testing.
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements: Subdivision Of Building Spaces - Smoke Barrie.
Standard Health Citation — quality of care: Free From Abuse And Neglect.
Standard Health Citation — quality of care: Quality Of Care.
Standard Health Citation — quality of care: Reporting Of Alleged Violations.
Standard Health Citation — quality of care: Reporting - National Health Safety Network.
Standard Health Citation — quality of care: Free From Abuse And Neglect.
Standard Health Citation — quality of care: Reporting Of Alleged Violations.
Report Facts
Inspections on page: 5
Total violations/deficiencies cited: 17
Inspections with violations: 4
Inspections without violations: 1
Plan of correction counts: Not stated
Total fines/penalties: 0
Number of enforcement actions: 0
Total complaints: 5
On-site complaint inspections: 3
Citations issued from complaints: 5
Inspection Report — Feb 27, 2025
Abbreviated Survey CMS
Date: Feb 27, 2025
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The survey was conducted as an abbreviated survey to investigate allegations of abuse and compliance with care plans for residents at Sunshine Children's Home and Rehab Center.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure one resident was free from abuse when a Certified Nurse Assistant smacked the resident's leg in response to kicking. The facility also failed to report the suspected abuse to local law enforcement timely. Additionally, two residents did not receive care according to their care plans requiring two staff members, resulting in fractures.
Citations (3)
F 0600: The facility did not protect Resident #1 from abuse when a Certified Nurse Assistant smacked the resident's upper right leg in response to kicking. The Certified Nurse Assistant was removed and terminated.
F 0609: The facility failed to report suspected abuse to local law enforcement within 2 hours for Resident #1, although the incident was reported to the State Agency.
F 0684: The facility did not ensure that Residents #2 and #3 received care according to their care plans requiring two staff members, resulting in femur fractures for both residents.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 3
Date of incident: Jan 19, 2025
Date of survey completion: Feb 27, 2025
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Nurse Assistant #1 | Involved in abuse incident with Resident #1; removed and terminated. | |
| Registered Nurse #1 | Witnessed abuse incident with Resident #1 and reported it to supervisor. | |
| Certified Nurse Assistant #2 | Provided care for Resident #1 and described resident's behavior. | |
| Director of Nursing | Oversaw abuse investigation and provided statements regarding incidents and reporting. | |
| Certified Nurse Assistant #6 | Provided care alone to Resident #2 contrary to care plan, resulting in fracture. | |
| Certified Nurse Assistant #7 | Provided care alone to Resident #3 contrary to care plan, resulting in fracture. | |
| Registered Nurse #3 | Notified of Resident #2's injury. | |
| Registered Nurse #5 | Noted Resident #3's leg misalignment and was unaware of care plan noncompliance. |
Inspection Report — May 9, 2023
Abbreviated Survey CMS
Date: May 9, 2023
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The abbreviated survey was conducted to investigate allegations of verbal and physical abuse by a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA #1) towards Resident #1 on 04/23/2023, and to assess the facility's compliance with abuse reporting requirements.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was substantiated. Resident #1 was verbally abused and physically handled roughly by CNA #1 on 04/23/2023. The incident was witnessed by LPN #1 who failed to report it immediately. The facility reported the incident to the NYSDOH on 04/28/2023. Resident #1 confirmed the verbal abuse but reported no injury. Interviews with staff confirmed the events and delays in reporting.
Findings
The facility substantiated the allegation that CNA #1 verbally abused Resident #1 and used rough physical handling. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN #1) witnessed the incident but failed to report it immediately, resulting in a delayed report to the facility administration and the New York State Department of Health. Both CNA #1 and LPN #1 were suspended pending investigation.
Citations (2)
F 0600: The facility failed to protect Resident #1 from verbal abuse and rough physical handling by CNA #1 on 04/23/2023. LPN #1 witnessed the incident but did not report it immediately, resulting in potential harm.
F 0609: The facility failed to timely report suspected abuse to the New York State Department of Health within 2 hours of occurrence. The incident involving Resident #1 on 04/23/2023 was reported on 04/28/2023.
Report Facts
Residents Affected: 1
Date of incident: Apr 23, 2023
Date of report to NYSDOH: Apr 28, 2023
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| LPN #1 | Licensed Practical Nurse | Witnessed abuse incident and failed to report immediately; suspended pending investigation. |
| CNA #1 | Certified Nursing Assistant | Accused of verbally abusing and roughly handling Resident #1; suspended pending investigation. |
| DON | Director of Nursing | Conducted investigation and interviewed staff; suspended LPN #1 and CNA #1. |
| RN #2 | Registered Nurse | Charge nurse on duty during incident; no incident reported to them during shift. |
| RN #3 | Registered Nurse | Preceptor on day of incident; received incomplete report from LPN #1. |
Inspection Report — Apr 24, 2023
CMS
Date: Apr 24, 2023
Visit Reason
The document is a statement of deficiencies and plan of correction for Sunshine Children's Home and Rehab Center, summarizing the results of a regulatory survey completed on April 24, 2023.
Findings
No health deficiencies were found during the inspection.
Inspection Report — Oct 29, 2019
Annual Inspection CMS
Date: Oct 29, 2019
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Annual inspection survey of Sunshine Children's Home and Rehab Center to assess compliance with health and safety regulations.
Findings
No health deficiencies were found during the inspection.
Inspection Report — Mar 5, 2018
CMS
Date: Mar 5, 2018
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The document is a statement of deficiencies and plan of correction for Sunshine Children's Home and Rehab Center following a survey completed on March 5, 2018.
Findings
No health deficiencies were found during the survey.
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