SULLIVAN COUNTY ADULT CARE CENTER Nursing Home


SULLIVAN COUNTY ADULT CARE CENTER (CCN: 335628) is a Government - County facility located in LIBERTY, NY (12754). The facility has an overall rating of 1/5, health inspection rating of 1/5, and a staffing rating of 2/5. It offers 146 certified beds and maintains an average of 109. residents per day. The nursing staff includes Nurse Aides, LPNs, and RNs working 4.36831 total hours per resident per day. It has been certified since April 11, 1978 and the last listed health inspection was on January 5, 2023, The facility is located in Sullivan county and provides senior and nursing home care.

SULLIVAN COUNTY ADULT CARE CENTER Summary


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Provider Name: SULLIVAN COUNTY ADULT CARE CENTER

Address: 256 SUNSET LAKE ROAD, LIBERTY, NY 12754

Phone: (845) 292-8640

County: Sullivan (710)

Ownership Type: Government - County

Certified Beds: 146

Average Residents Per Day: 109. ()

Provider Type: Medicare and Medicaid, Resides in Hospital: No

Legal Business Name: COUNTY OF SULLIVAN

First Approved Date: April 11, 1978

Affiliated Entity: ()

Retirement Community: N, Special Focus Status:

Ownership Change in Last 12 Months: N

Resident Family Council: Both

Sprinkler System Status: Yes

Overall Rating: 1 ()

Health Inspection Rating: 1 ()

QM Rating: 2 ()

Long Stay QM Rating: 2 ()

Short Stay QM Rating: 2 ()

Staffing Rating: 2 ()

Staffing Report Note:

PT Staffing Note:

Nurse Aide Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.71789, LPN Staff Hours Per Day: 0.9759, RN Staff Hours Per Day: 0.6745, Licensed Staff Hours Per Day: 1.6504

Total Nurse Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 4.36831

Weekend Nurse Staff Hours: 3.27201, Weekend RN Staff Hours: 0.3531

PT Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 0.0985

Nurse Staff Turnover: 45.7, Nurse Turnover Note:

RN Turnover: 73.7, RN Turnover Note:

Admin Left Number: , Admin Turnover Note: 6

Case Mix Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.1723, Case Mix LPN Hours Per Day: 0.9011, Case Mix RN Hours Per Day: 0.5159

Adjusted Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.54886, Adjusted LPN Hours Per Day: 0.7992, Adjusted RN Hours Per Day: 0.4925

Total Adjusted Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.83597

Adjusted Weekend Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.87326

Health Survey Dates and Scores: Cycle 1: 2023-01-05 (Score: 68), Cycle 2: 2019-09-04 (Score: 56), Cycle 3: 2017-11-02 (Score: 4)

Total Weighted Health Score: 53.333

Reported Incidents: 6, Substantiated Complaints: 1

Infection Control Citations: 0

Fines and Penalties: Number of Fines: 3, Total Fines in Dollars: 23970.08, Payment Denials Number: 0, Total Penalties Number: 3

Location and GPS: 256 SUNSET LAKE ROAD,LIBERTY,NY,12754 (41.7960, -74.709)

Process Date: 2024-03-01


Health Inspection Citations Details

Each record details specific health deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:

Citation on 2023-10-18

Type: Health, Deficiency: Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-12-18

Citation on 2023-07-07

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

Severity: J - Level 4: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Past Non-Compliance on 2023-07-04

Citation on 2023-01-05

Type: Health, Deficiency: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-05

Citation on 2023-01-05

Type: Health, Deficiency: Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-05

Citation on 2023-01-05

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-05

Citation on 2023-01-05

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-05

Citation on 2023-01-05

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-05

Citation on 2023-01-05

Type: Health, Deficiency: Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-05

Citation on 2023-01-05

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-05

Citation on 2023-01-05

Type: Health, Deficiency: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-05

Citation on 2023-01-05

Type: Health, Deficiency: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-05

Citation on 2023-01-05

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-05

Citation on 2023-01-05

Type: Health, Deficiency: Honor 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.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-05

Citation on 2022-11-18

Type: Health, Deficiency: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-01-18

Citation on 2022-11-18

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-01-18

Citation on 2022-08-01

Type: Health, Deficiency: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-09-29

Citation on 2022-08-01

Type: Health, Deficiency: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-09-29

Citation on 2022-08-01

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-09-29

Citation on 2019-09-04

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-11-01

Citation on 2019-09-04

Type: Health, Deficiency: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-11-01

Citation on 2019-09-04

Type: Health, Deficiency: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-11-01

Citation on 2019-09-04

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-11-01

Citation on 2019-09-04

Type: Health, Deficiency: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-11-01

Citation on 2019-09-04

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-11-01

Citation on 2019-09-04

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-11-01

Citation on 2019-09-04

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-11-01

Citation on 2017-11-02

Type: Health, Deficiency: Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2017-12-15


Fire Safety Citations Details

Each record details specific fire safety deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:

Citation on 2023-01-05

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0013, Version: New

Description: Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

Severity: C - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-05

Citation on 2023-01-05

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0039, Version: New

Description: Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Severity: C - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-05

Citation on 2023-01-05

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0321, Version: New

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

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-05

Citation on 2023-01-05

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0324, Version: New

Description: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-05

Citation on 2023-01-05

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0353, Version: New

Description: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-05

Citation on 2023-01-05

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0712, Version: New

Description: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-05

Citation on 2023-01-05

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0918, Version: New

Description: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-05

Citation on 2019-09-24

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0013, Version: New

Description: Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

Severity: C - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-10-24

Citation on 2019-09-24

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0034, Version: New

Description: Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.

Severity: C - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-10-24

Citation on 2019-09-24

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0036, Version: New

Description: Establish emergency prep training and testing.

Severity: C - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-10-24

Citation on 2019-09-24

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0039, Version: New

Description: Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Severity: C - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-10-24

Citation on 2019-09-24

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0041, Version: New

Description: Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Severity: C - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-10-24

Citation on 2019-09-24

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0225, Version: New

Description: Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-10-24

Citation on 2019-09-24

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0281, Version: New

Description: Install proper backup exit lighting.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-10-24

Citation on 2019-09-24

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0321, Version: New

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

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-10-24

Citation on 2019-09-24

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0353, Version: New

Description: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-10-24

Citation on 2019-09-24

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0511, Version: New

Description: Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-10-24

Citation on 2019-09-24

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0712, Version: New

Description: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-10-24

Citation on 2019-09-24

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0901, Version: New

Description: Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-10-24

Citation on 2019-09-24

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0921, Version: New

Description: Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-10-24

Citation on 2017-11-02

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0353, Version: New

Description: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2017-12-15

Citation on 2017-11-02

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0531, Version: New

Description: Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2017-12-16

Citation on 2017-11-02

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0712, Version: New

Description: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2017-12-27

Citation on 2017-11-02

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0907, Version: New

Description: Ensure medical gas and vacuum systems have documented maintenance programs.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2017-12-27

Citation on 2017-11-02

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0914, Version: New

Description: Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2017-12-27

Citation on 2017-11-02

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0916, Version: New

Description: Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2017-12-27

Citation on 2017-11-02

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0918, Version: New

Description: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2017-12-27

Citation on 2017-11-02

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0921, Version: New

Description: Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2017-12-27