All citations for Westchester House, the

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

August 28, 2024

This is more than 2 years ago. Newer inspection results may not be on record yet, so the results below may not describe the home today. Ask the home for its most recent inspection report.

Showing 1 to 25 of 69 citations

  1. Harm to a resident

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

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

    Health citation F-0692, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 25, 2024).

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

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0804, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of August 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 3, 2024).

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

    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 3, 2024).

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

    List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0030, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 3, 2024).

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

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 3, 2024).

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 3, 2024).

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

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of August 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 3, 2024).

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

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0914, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 3, 2024).

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

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 3, 2024).

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

    Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0567, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of June 15, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 28, 2023).

  11. 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 June 15, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 28, 2023).

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

    Implement emergency and standby power systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0041, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of June 15, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 28, 2023).

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

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 15, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 28, 2023).

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

    Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0346, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 15, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 28, 2023).

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 15, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 28, 2023).

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

    Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0354, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 15, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 28, 2023).

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

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of June 15, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 28, 2023).

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

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0914, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of June 15, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 28, 2023).

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

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of June 15, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 28, 2023).

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

    Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

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

    Health citation F-0553, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of August 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 3, 2024).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0580, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of August 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 3, 2024).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of August 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 3, 2024).

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

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

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

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 3, 2024).

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

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

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

    Health citation F-0679, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 3, 2024).

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

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

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

    Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 3, 2024).

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.