IDEAL SENIOR LIVING CENTER in ENDICOTT, NY was fined $28,140 by CMS following 8 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

IDEAL SENIOR LIVING CENTER (ENDICOTT, NY) — $28,140 in CMS Fines

Outcome: IDEAL SENIOR LIVING CENTER in ENDICOTT, NY was fined $28,140 by CMS following 8 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.


• Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.


• Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.


• Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.


• 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.


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


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


• 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.