Queens Boulevard Extended Care Facility

• Star rating

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

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Star rating

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

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0804. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 2, 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 August 2, 2024.

• Citation F0638. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 2, 2024.

• Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 2, 2024.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0311. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 2, 2024.

  CMS has cited this home for K0311 2 times since 2022.

• Citation K0321. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 2, 2024.

  CMS has cited this home for K0321 2 times since 2022.

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• Star rating

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

• Star rating

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

• Star rating

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

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0578. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 30, 2022.

• Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 30, 2022.

• 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 30, 2022.

• 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 June 30, 2022.

• Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 30, 2022.

• Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 30, 2022.

• Citation F0919. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 30, 2022.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation E0004. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 4, 2022.

• Citation K0161. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Use approved construction type or materials.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 4, 2022.

• Citation K0211. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 4, 2022.

• Citation K0223. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 4, 2022.

• Citation K0225. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 4, 2022.

• Citation K0321. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 4, 2022.

• Citation K0346. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 4, 2022.

• Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 4, 2022.

• Citation K0911. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 4, 2022.

• Citation K0915. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have proper power supply for life support equipment.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 4, 2022.

• Citation E0015. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 4, 2022.

• Citation K0222. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 4, 2022.

• Citation K0271. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Have exits that are accessible at all times.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 4, 2022.

• Citation K0311. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 4, 2022.

• Citation K0324. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 4, 2022.

• Citation K0345. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 4, 2022.

• Citation K0923. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 4, 2022.

• Citation K0281. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Install proper backup exit lighting.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 4, 2022.

• Citation K0293. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 4, 2022.

• Citation K0541. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 4, 2022.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2019.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0712. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 30, 2019.

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