NASSAU REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER in HEMPSTEAD, NY was fined $16,153 by CMS following 14 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

NASSAU REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER (HEMPSTEAD, NY) — $16,153 in CMS Fines

Outcome: NASSAU REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER in HEMPSTEAD, NY was fined $16,153 by CMS following 14 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.


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


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


• Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.


• 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.


• 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.


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


• Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.