Cycle 1
Health 2024-01-23 · Fire 2024-01-23
4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)
New York City, NY
Upper East Side Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 4 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
211 East 79 St, New York City, NY
(212) 879-1600
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
499
Certified beds
Average residents
454
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Cassena Care
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1967-07-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
1.19
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.00
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.23
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
2.89
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
50%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
38%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.6 |
1.7
0.1 pts better
|
1.9
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.9 |
1.3
0.4 pts better
|
1.8
0.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.7% |
91.2%
7.5 pts better
|
93.4%
5.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 99.7% |
95.3%
4.4 pts better
|
95.5%
4.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.5% |
3.0%
0.5 pts better
|
3.3%
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 96.2% |
18.5%
77.7 pts worse
|
11.4%
84.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 5.6% |
6.1%
0.5 pts better
|
5.4%
0.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 4.1% |
13.5%
9.4 pts better
|
19.6%
15.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 5.5% |
14.8%
9.3 pts better
|
16.7%
11.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.2%
0.2 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 5.3% |
15.1%
9.8 pts better
|
16.3%
11 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 7.2% |
15.5%
8.3 pts better
|
14.9%
7.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
0.6%
0.6 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.4% |
1.4%
1 pts better
|
1.7%
1.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 15.7% |
20.8%
5.1 pts better
|
19.8%
4.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 1.9% |
6.9%
5 pts better
|
5.1%
3.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 96.7% |
76.7%
20 pts better
|
81.7%
15 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 8.9% |
9.7%
0.8 pts better
|
12.0%
3.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.8% |
1.2%
0.4 pts better
|
1.6%
0.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 95.4% |
78.8%
16.6 pts better
|
79.7%
15.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 22.7% |
20.6%
2.1 pts worse
|
23.9%
1.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2021-08-30 · Fire 2021-08-30
4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Cycle 3
Health 2019-03-05 · Fire 2019-03-05
1 health deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-23
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2024-02-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-23
K222 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
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.
Corrected 2024-02-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-23
K281 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Corrected 2024-02-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-23
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-02-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-23
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2024-02-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-03-05
K311 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2019-04-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-03-05
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2019-04-19
C · Minimal harm
2019-03-05
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2019-04-19
C · Minimal harm
2019-03-05
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2019-04-19
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-23
F553 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected 2024-03-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-23
F803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected 2024-03-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-23
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-03-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-23
F925 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2024-03-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-08-30
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2021-10-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-08-30
F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2021-10-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-08-30
F745 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected 2021-10-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-08-30
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2021-10-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-03-05
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2019-03-22
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Debenedictis, Pasquale
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Solovey, Alex
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Carillo, Joseph
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Friedman, Leopold
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Debenedictis, Pasquale
Corporate Officer · Individual
Derosa, Anthony
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Dumaguing, Celma
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Mair, Scott
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Solovey, Alex
Corporate Officer · Individual
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