THE ELEANOR NURSING CARE CENTER in HYDE PARK, NY was fined $132,957 by CMS following 64 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

THE ELEANOR NURSING CARE CENTER (HYDE PARK, NY) — $132,957 in CMS Fines

Outcome: THE ELEANOR NURSING CARE CENTER in HYDE PARK, NY was fined $132,957 by CMS following 64 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.


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


• Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.


• Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.


• Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.


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


• Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.


• Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.