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Rutland Nursing Home, Inc Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (Brooklyn, New York)

585 Schenectady Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11203

Phone: 7186045221

CMS Overall:2/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
538
Avg Residents/Day
437.9
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Kings
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall2/5
Health1/5
Staffing5/5
Quality4/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityNew York AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day1.210.73+0.48
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day4.843.69+1.15
CMS Staffing Rating5/52.9/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover19.9%40.3%-

Health Citation History

31 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-08-11Resident Rights DeficienciesImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-08-11Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-03-19Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.G – Actual Harm
2025-07-09Resident 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.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-07-09Administration DeficienciesAdminister the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-12Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.G – Actual Harm
2025-03-31Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-31Resident Rights DeficienciesGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-31Resident 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-31Resident Rights DeficienciesProvide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-31Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-31Resident 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
2025-03-31Resident 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-31Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-31Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-31Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-31Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-31Pharmacy Service DeficienciesImplement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-31Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEncode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2025-03-31Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-26Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-23Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-23Environmental DeficienciesMake sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-23Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-23Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-20Freedom 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
2021-08-06Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesEnsure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-08-06Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-08-06Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-08-06Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-08-06Pharmacy Service DeficienciesImplement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

23 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-03-31Egress DeficienciesHave properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-31Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2023-10-23Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesAddress subsistence needs for staff and patients.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-23Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-23Egress DeficienciesHave stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-23Egress DeficienciesHave exits that are accessible at all times.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-23Egress DeficienciesInstall proper backup exit lighting.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-23Egress DeficienciesHave properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-23Smoke DeficienciesHave an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-23Smoke 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
2023-10-23Smoke DeficienciesInstall an approved automatic sprinkler system.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-23Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-23Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-23Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-23Electrical DeficienciesEnsure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-23Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesEstablish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).C – Minimal Harm Potential
2021-08-06Egress DeficienciesHave stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-08-06Egress DeficienciesHave exits that are accessible at all times.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-08-06Egress DeficienciesHave properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-08-06Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-08-06Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave power receptacles that are properly grounded.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-08-06Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-08-06Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$55,231
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
1
Number of Fines
1
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2025-06-12Fine$55,231-

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