Washington Center For Rehab And Healthcare
WASHINGTON CENTER FOR REHAB AND HEALTHCARE in ARGYLE, NY — inspection on September 12, 2025.
Found 4 citations. Severity: Standard violations.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.
Inspection Findings
Federal health inspectors cited WASHINGTON CENTER FOR REHAB AND HEALTHCARE in ARGYLE, NY for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0550 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-12.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 4 deficiencies cited during this inspection of WASHINGTON CENTER FOR REHAB AND HEALTHCARE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-11-10.
During an attempted phone interview on 09/11/2025 at 12:35 PM, Certified Nurse Aide #2 was contacted. A phone message was left, and no return phone call was received.
During an interview on 09/11/2025 at 2:35 PM, Licensed Practical Nurse #5 stated they were working when they heard a noise from Resident #128's room, and the resident was found on the floor.
They stated they observed the resident lying on their back on the floor with their head against the fall mat, and the bed was noted in an elevated position.
They stated that they contacted the supervising nurse, who came down to assess the resident.
During an interview on 09/12/2025 at 11:35 AM, Director of Nursing #1 stated they assessed the resident the day after the incident.
They stated that the staff used a Hoyer lift to place the resident in bed on 02/12/2025 in the evening.
They stated Certified Nurse Aide #2 was changing the resident when they became incontinent again and required a clean pad.
They stated that the aide stepped out of the room across the hall to obtain a clean pad from the linen cart, and upon re-entering the room, the resident was lying on the floor next to their bed.
Director of Nursing #1 stated that during the investigation, it was determined that the resident's bed was not in the lowest position, and only one (1) side floor mat and bolster was observed in place (to the side opposite of which resident fell out).
They stated Registered Nurse #2 assessment findings of a hematoma to the forehead and bruising to both knees.
They stated there was no skin abnormalities noted on their assessment on 02/13/2025.Based on the following corrective actions taken, there was sufficient evidence the facility corrected the noncompliance and was in substantial compliance with this specific regulatory requirement at the time of this survey: Completed a full house audit to determine what residents required floor mats to be placed and to determine compliance.
Developed and implemented education on 02/13/2025 for entire facility associated with the following of care plans, specifically for residents with safety and fall care plans.
Developed and implemented a plan to ensure all residents were safe and free of potential neglect for staff not following care plans. 10 New York Codes, Rules and Regulations 415.4(b)(1)(i)
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Federal health inspectors cited WASHINGTON CENTER FOR REHAB AND HEALTHCARE in ARGYLE, NY for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0695 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-12.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 4 deficiencies cited during this inspection of WASHINGTON CENTER FOR REHAB AND HEALTHCARE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-11-10.
Federal health inspectors cited WASHINGTON CENTER FOR REHAB AND HEALTHCARE in ARGYLE, NY for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0814 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-12.
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 4 deficiencies cited during this inspection of WASHINGTON CENTER FOR REHAB AND HEALTHCARE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-11-10.