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 41 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

    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).

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

  6. 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).

  7. 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).

  8. 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).

  9. 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).

  10. 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).

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

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

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

    Health citation F-0759, Pharmacy Service 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).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of August 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0607, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation 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

    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 October 11, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 27, 2019).

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

    Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

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

    Health citation F-0700, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 11, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 20, 2019).

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

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

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

    Health citation F-0759, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of October 11, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 20, 2019).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0804, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of October 11, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 20, 2019).

  18. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of October 11, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 20, 2019).

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

    Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

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

    Health citation F-0557, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 13, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 17, 2025).

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

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

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

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 13, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

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

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

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

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 13, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

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

    Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

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

    Health citation F-0661, 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 appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

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

    Health citation F-0684, 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 appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

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

    Health citation F-0686, 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).

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

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

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

    Health citation F-0760, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of July 3, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    Past non-compliance: already corrected by the time of the inspection (May 30, 2024).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.