All citations for Bria of Elmwood Park

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

March 29, 2026

Showing 26 to 50 of 121 citations

  1. Harm to a resident

    Ensure 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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.

    Health citation F-0693, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 21, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 25, 2023).

  2. Harm to a resident

    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.

    Health citation F-0881, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of September 21, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 25, 2023).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0725, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of May 27, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 28, 2026).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0607, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of March 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 22, 2026).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0730, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of March 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 22, 2026).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of March 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 22, 2026).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0814, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of March 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 22, 2026).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0839, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of March 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 22, 2026).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0865, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of March 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 22, 2026).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0867, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of March 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 22, 2026).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0868, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of March 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 22, 2026).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of March 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 22, 2026).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0887, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of March 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 22, 2026).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0943, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of March 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 22, 2026).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0944, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of March 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 22, 2026).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0908, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of December 1, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 2, 2025).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0565, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 3, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 4, 2025).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0839, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of February 3, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 4, 2025).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of February 3, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 4, 2025).

  20. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0607, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of March 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 15, 2024).

  21. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0760, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of May 27, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 28, 2026).

  22. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 22, 2026).

  23. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0644, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of March 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 22, 2026).

  24. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of March 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 22, 2026).

  25. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0678, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 22, 2026).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.