Schoellkopf Health Center
SCHOELLKOPF HEALTH CENTER in NIAGARA FALLS, NY — inspection on August 22, 2025.
Found 8 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.