WOODLAND POND AT NEW PALTZ in NEW PALTZ, NY was fined $13,099 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 10 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

WOODLAND POND AT NEW PALTZ (NEW PALTZ, NY) — $13,099 in CMS Fines

Outcome: WOODLAND POND AT NEW PALTZ in NEW PALTZ, NY was fined $13,099 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 10 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.


• Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


• Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.


• Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.


• Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.


• Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.


• Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.