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Gold Crest Care Center Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (Bronx, New York)

2316 Bruner Avenue, Bronx, New York 10469

Phone: 7188826400

CMS Overall:5/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
175
Avg Residents/Day
166.5
Ownership
For profit - Partnership
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Bronx
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall5/5
Health4/5
Staffing3/5
Quality5/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityNew York AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.600.73-0.13
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.733.69+0.04
CMS Staffing Rating3/52.9/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover35.8%40.3%-

Health Citation History

15 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-02-05Resident Rights DeficienciesKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-05Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-05Resident Rights DeficienciesAllow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-05Environmental DeficienciesMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-05Administration DeficienciesProvide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2024-10-03Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-03Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesEnsure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-03Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesTry 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-03Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-07-29Resident Rights DeficienciesProvide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-07-29Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-07-18Resident Rights DeficienciesGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-07-18Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesCreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedD – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-07-18Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-07-18Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

16 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-02-05Egress DeficienciesHave stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-05Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-03Smoke DeficienciesHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-07-18Construction DeficienciesUse approved construction type or materials.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-07-18Egress DeficienciesKeep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-07-18Smoke DeficienciesHave an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-07-18Egress DeficienciesHave corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-07-18Egress DeficienciesInstall proper backup exit lighting.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-07-18Egress DeficienciesInstall emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-07-18Egress DeficienciesHave properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-07-18Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-07-18Smoke DeficienciesProvide properly protected cooking facilities.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-07-18Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-07-18Smoke DeficienciesHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2022-07-18Smoke DeficienciesFollow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2022-07-18Services DeficienciesHave elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.C – Minimal Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
0
Total Penalties

No penalty records found.

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