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Complaint Investigation

New Riverdale Rehab And Nursing

March 19, 2025 · Bronx, NY · 641 West 230th St
Citations 1
CMS Rating 3/5
Beds 146
Provider ID 335096
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Inspection Summary

NEW RIVERDALE REHAB AND NURSING in BRONX, NY — inspection on March 19, 2025.

Found 1 citation. 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.

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Inspection Findings

FF658
Minimal harm or Few affected

F-F658 Services Meet Professional Standards

The findings are:

The facility policy titled Laboratory and Diagnostic Test Results with a revised date of 01/2025 documented that the Physician will identify and order diagnostic and laboratory testing based on the resident's diagnostic and monitoring needs.

The staff will process test requisitions and arrange for tests.

The laboratory, diagnostic radiology provider or other testing source will report test results to the facility.

Physicians or nurses who have concerns about how test results have been handled or reported should communicate such concerns to the Director of Nursing and/or the Medical Director.

Such concerns or disagreements should not prevent timely, clinically appropriate management of a current result or clinical situation.

The facility policy titled Physician Services with a reviewed date of 01/2025 documented that the physician will address laboratory and other diagnostic test results in a timely manner based on the resident's condition and the clinical significance of the results.

The physician will periodically review all medications prescribed for their patients and will monitor both for continuing indications and for possible adverse drug reactions.

The medication review should take into account observations and concerns offered by pharmacy consultants and others regarding beneficial and possible adverse impacts of medications on the resident.

The attending physician will perform accurate, timely and relevant assessments as needed.

The physician will respond to notification of and will assess and manage acute and significant changes in resident condition.

Resident #39 had diagnoses of Non-Alzheimer's Dementia and Schizoaffective Disorder.

The quarterly Minimum Data Set assessment dated [DATE] documented Resident #39 had moderately impaired cognition and had received anticonvulsive and antipsychotic medications since admission/entry or reentry into the facility.

A physician order which was initiated on 01/25/2023 and renewed on 02/25/2025 documented a medication order for Depakote Sprinkles 125 milligram capsules, delayed release, 5 capsules (625 milligrams) to be administered by oral route 3 times a day with food.

335096

Form Approved OMB

STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A.

Building 335096 B.

Wing 03/19/2025

NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

New Riverdale Rehab and Nursing 641 West 230th St Bronx, NY 10463

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in BRONX, NY, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from NEW RIVERDALE REHAB AND NURSING or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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