Pine Forest Care Center For Rehab & Healthcare
PINE FOREST CARE CENTER FOR REHAB & HEALTHCARE in HUNTINGTON, NY — inspection on September 11, 2025.
Found 2 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
During an observation of lunch resident was observed to be served in his room a meal tray which included rice, beans chicken taco milk and a fruit cup.
The resident did not consume any of the meal.
During observation resident was offered a sandwich which he was observed to eat half of half the sandwich 25%.The Certified Nurses Accountability was reviewed for July 1-July 31, 2025, and documented resident received setup or clean up assistant with most meals on the 7-3 and 3-11 shift.
The Accountability sheet further documented on average resident consumed 51-75% of meals offered during the day 9:00 AM, 1:00PM and 5:00PM.During an interview conducted on 8/19/2025 with Resident #1 they stated they have lost quite a bit of weight because their pants are falling off and their shirts do not fit. Resident #1 stated he does not like the food, so he does not eat it. Resident #1 stated that staff gives him a sandwich but thinks it might not be enough. Resident #1 does not remember if he is provided with a supplement or how often but states he does not drink much.
During an interview conducted on 8/18/2025 at 2 pm with Certified Nursing Assistant #1 they stated they are the primary aid for resident #1.
They stated that resident #1 has not been eating his meals and is offered a sandwich.
Certified nursing Assistant #1 stated they document 50% of meals because Resident #1 eats 1/2 of the sandwich offered.
They stated resident #1 does not eat any of the hot meal but will eat some of the sandwich and drink the juice.
They stated they have not directly reported it, but everyone knows including the nurse and dietician that the resident is not eating his meals.Multiple attempts were made to reach the dietician and were unsuccessful.
During an interview conducted with the Director of Nursing on 8/18/2025 they stated they were notified on 8/18/2025 by the dietician that the Resident had a significant weight loss.
The Director of Nursing stated they did not initiate a calorie count because the Certified nursing accountability record documents the resident was eating 50% of their meals.
They stated they were not aware of any new interventions in place.
During an interview conducted with the medical Director on 8/18/2025 at 3:00PM they stated they can not recall the resident however if a resident has a significant weight loss they will discuss with the dietician, do a calorie count and will look medically for an underlying cause such as medication like metformin or Ozempic which can suppress appetite. If they find the resident is not finishing meals because of depression or underlying issues they will notify the family and start an appetite stimulant. 10 NYCRR 415.12(i)(1)
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Pine Forest Care Center for Rehab & Healthcare
9 Hilaire Drive Huntington, NY 11743
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
During an interview conducted with Resident #1 on 8/19/2025 at 10:30 AM they stated they did not know what the bottle of pills on the bedside table were or where they came from.
They further stated possibly a family member brought them to eat because they were concerned about their weigh loss.
When asked about the bottle of isopropyl alcohol Resident #1 replied it was water.
During an interview on 8/19/2025 at 11:53 AM, License Practical Nurse #1 stated they are the primary nurse for Resident #1.
Licensed Practical Nurse #1 stated she provided the resident with their medication in their room in the morning.
Licensed Practical Nurse #1 stated the Resident should not have the alcohol or the bottle of vitamins at the bedside.
She further stated she does not know where the resident got it from and would remove it immediately.
During an interview on 08/19/2025 at 2:00 PM the Director of Nursing stated the second floor is a designated dementia unit.
They further stated there should not be any medication or alcohol at the resident's bedside.10 NYCRR 415.12(h)(1)(2)
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