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Complaint Investigation

Schoellkopf Health Center

Inspection Date: August 22, 2025
Total Violations 8
Facility ID 335376
Location NIAGARA FALLS, NY
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Inspection Findings

F-Tag F0554

Resident Rights Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited SCHOELLKOPF HEALTH CENTER in NIAGARA FALLS, NY for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0554 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-22.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

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 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of SCHOELLKOPF HEALTH CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-14.

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F-Tag F0658

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited SCHOELLKOPF HEALTH CENTER in NIAGARA FALLS, NY for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0658 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-22.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

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 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of SCHOELLKOPF HEALTH CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-14.

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F-Tag F0677

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited SCHOELLKOPF HEALTH CENTER in NIAGARA FALLS, NY for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0677 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-22.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

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 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of SCHOELLKOPF HEALTH CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-14.

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F-Tag F0685

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited SCHOELLKOPF HEALTH CENTER in NIAGARA FALLS, NY for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0685 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-22.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

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 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of SCHOELLKOPF HEALTH CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-14.

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F-Tag F0700

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited SCHOELLKOPF HEALTH CENTER in NIAGARA FALLS, NY for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0700 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-22.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

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 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of SCHOELLKOPF HEALTH CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-14.

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F-Tag F0730

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited SCHOELLKOPF HEALTH CENTER in NIAGARA FALLS, NY for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0730 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-22.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Scope/Severity Level B: isolated, no actual harm with potential for minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of SCHOELLKOPF HEALTH CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-14.

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F-Tag F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited SCHOELLKOPF HEALTH CENTER in NIAGARA FALLS, NY for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0880 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-22.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of SCHOELLKOPF HEALTH CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-14.

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F-Tag F0925

Environmental Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited SCHOELLKOPF HEALTH CENTER in NIAGARA FALLS, NY for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0925 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2025-08-22.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Scope/Severity Level F: widespread, 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 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of SCHOELLKOPF HEALTH CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-14.

📋 Inspection Summary

SCHOELLKOPF HEALTH CENTER in NIAGARA FALLS, NY inspection on recent inspection.

Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.

What this means: Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. All deficiencies must be corrected within required timeframes and are subject to follow-up verification.

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 NIAGARA FALLS, 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 SCHOELLKOPF HEALTH CENTER or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.
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