Elderwood At Cheektowaga
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0690
F 0690 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few
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providers orders upon readmission for the indwelling catheter, including care for the catheter. During a telephone interview on 11/05/2025 at 3:40 PM, Certified Nurse Aide #2 stated they were responsible for Resident #3 care on 11/04/2025 day shift. They stated a therapist (unknown) had performed AM care on Resident #3 and had gotten the resident out of bed that day as the therapists usually do. Certified Nurse Aide #2 stated they did toilet Resident #3 at some point during their shift and the resident was not wearing
a drainage leg bag. They stated the resident should have been if that is what the Kardex indicated, and they would have been responsible for applying the leg bag. Certified Nurse Aide #3 stated they did not place Resident #3's drainage bag hanging from their wheel chair arm rest that day and they did not pay attention to the placement of the drainage bag throughout their shift. They stated that the drainage bag hanging from
the arm of the wheelchair was not proper placement because it was not sanitary. During an interview on 11/05/2025 at 3:55 PM, the Director of Nursing stated proper foley drainage bag placement was to be below the level of the bladder to not impede flow of the urine. The Director of Nursing Reviewed Resident #3's Kardex and stated that they did not believe the was a break in Resident #3's plan of care because the resident was not wearing a leg bag out of bed but rather an inaccurate documentation on the Kardex. They stated they would expect the Kardex to state Resident #3 was to have a leg bag or foley drainage bag while out of bed. The Director of Nursing added they had no preference from a resident to wear one bag versus another. The Director of Nursing stated that Resident #3 does not have a nephrostomy tube, and the residents comprehensive care plan should have been updated. They stated it was noted today that Resident #3 did not have any providers orders for an indwelling catheter and the care for it. The Director of Nursing stated they would have expected providers orders for the indwelling catheter, including care, and if
the hospital discharge summary indicated, for the catheter to be changed monthly upon admission to the facility. They stated the importance of provider orders was to make sure everything was cared for properly. 10 NYCRR 415.12(d)(1)
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ELDERWOOD AT CHEEKTOWAGA in CHEEKTOWAGA, NY inspection on recent inspection.
Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.
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 CHEEKTOWAGA, 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 ELDERWOOD AT CHEEKTOWAGA or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.