East Neck Nursing: CNA Ignored Care Plan, Law Called - NY
The resident, identified in inspection records as Resident 78, needed two-person assistance for bed mobility, bed baths, and showers. That requirement was written into the resident's plan of care. The certified nursing assistant, identified as CNA 6, provided a bed bath anyway, working alone, and gave a bed bath rather than a shower despite the resident's preference for showers.
No injuries were reported.
The inspection, conducted following a complaint, documented the incident under F0689, the federal tag covering accident hazards and supervision. Inspectors rated the level of harm as minimal harm or potential for actual harm, affecting a few residents.
The Assistant Director of Nursing Services told inspectors that CNA 6 should have called for a second staff member before beginning care. That was not a judgment call. It was what the care plan required. The assistant director also noted that the resident's preference for showers, not bed baths, was known and should have been followed.
The Director of Nursing Services was more direct. During an interview on September 18, 2025, the director told inspectors that CNA 6 did not follow the resident's plan of care and also disregarded the resident's preferences. Two separate failures, stated plainly.
After the incident, CNA 6 was removed from Resident 78's assignment. Local law enforcement was notified.
The inspection report does not describe what prompted the call to law enforcement, what officers found, or whether any further action followed. It does not explain how the incident came to the facility's attention, how much time passed before CNA 6 was removed, or whether Resident 78 was informed of what had happened or given any opportunity to respond.
What the record shows is a resident with documented care needs, a staff member who did not meet them, and a nursing home that called the police.
Full Inspection Report
The details above represent a summary of key findings. View the complete inspection report for East Neck Nursing & Rehabilitation Center from 2025-11-19 including all violations, facility responses, and corrective action plans.
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East Neck Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in West Babylon, NY was cited for violations during a health inspection on November 19, 2025.
The resident, identified in inspection records as Resident 78, needed two-person assistance for bed mobility, bed baths, and showers.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the full report below for specific details and facility response.