PARK NURSING HOME in ROCKAWAY PARK, NY was fined $12,463 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 20 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

PARK NURSING HOME (ROCKAWAY PARK, NY) — $12,463 in CMS Fines

Outcome: PARK NURSING HOME in ROCKAWAY PARK, NY was fined $12,463 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 20 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.


• Keep all essential equipment working safely.


• Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.


• Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.


• Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.


• Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.


• Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.


• Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.