Verrazano Nursing and Post-Acute Center

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Staffing

  Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.4 to 2.7 hours per resident per day.

• Health citation

  CMS removed citation F0600 from the health inspection on June 4, 2024.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 9, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0609 2 times since 2024.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0883. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 25, 2025.

• Citation F0887. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 25, 2025.

• Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 25, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0656 2 times since 2024.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0211. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 25, 2025.

• Citation K0325. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 25, 2025.

• Citation K0351. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 25, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for K0351 2 times since 2023.

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• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from January 22, 2024 from $14,678 to $14,813.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from February 12, 2024 from $4,893 to $4,938.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from February 20, 2024 from $4,893 to $4,938.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from January 8, 2024 from $4,893 to $4,938.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to not rated by CMS.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from December 11, 2023 from $11,538 to $11,645.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from January 2, 2024 from $4,545 to $4,587.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from November 6, 2023 from $2,447 to $2,470.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from November 13, 2023 from $2,797 to $2,823.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from November 20, 2023 from $3,147 to $3,176.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 29, 2024.

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• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from October 2, 2023 from $3,145 to $3,174.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from October 23, 2023 from $1,748 to $1,764.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from October 30, 2023 from $2,098 to $2,117.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

47 of 592 New York homes (8%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.

• Citation F0686. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 12, 2024.

• Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 12, 2024.

• Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 12, 2024.

• Citation F0645. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 12, 2024.

• Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 12, 2024.

• Citation F0660. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 12, 2024.

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CMS fine of $69,518 on April 16, 2024.

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• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

CMS fine of $4,938 on February 20, 2024.

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CMS fine of $4,938 on February 12, 2024.

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CMS fine of $14,814 on January 22, 2024.

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CMS fine of $4,938 on January 8, 2024.

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CMS fine of $4,587 on January 2, 2024.

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• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

CMS fine of $11,645 on December 11, 2023.

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CMS fine of $3,176 on November 20, 2023.

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CMS fine of $2,823 on November 13, 2023.

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CMS fine of $2,470 on November 6, 2023.

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CMS fine of $2,117 on October 30, 2023.

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CMS fine of $1,764 on October 23, 2023.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 20, 2023.

• Citation F0725. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 20, 2023.

• Citation F0760. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 20, 2023.

• Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 20, 2023.

• Citation F0688. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 20, 2023.

• Citation F0697. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 20, 2023.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation E0001. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 2, 2023.

• Citation K0372. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 2, 2023.

• Citation K0374. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 2, 2023.

• Citation K0351. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 2, 2023.

• Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 2, 2023.

• Citation K0918. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 2, 2023.

• Citation K0345. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 2, 2023.

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