Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
NYS Veterans Home in NYC
Jamaica, NY · 250 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey May 16, 2024
CMS Certification Number 335770 · first certified January 1994
Ownership
Operated by STATE OF NEW YORK COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE · Government - State
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within NY
19 citations — more than 71% of the 593 certified nursing homes in NY. Compared within NY rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 3 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 8. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
Past the typical window (November 2025 to July 2026). Most NY facilities have been surveyed by November 2026. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was May 2024. Facilities in NY are typically surveyed 18–25 months after the last one (median 22), measured over 523 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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1 inspection-and-testing tag has been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Emergency preparedness
1 of the 19 citations on file is Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
2 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 19 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in NY, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the NY figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 19 |
| Median facility in NY | 13 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| July 18, 2019 | 4 |
| April 21, 2022 | 12 |
| May 16, 2024 | 3 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0281 | Install proper backup exit lighting. | 2 | 2022-04-21 |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | 2 | 2024-05-16 |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | 1 | 2024-05-16 |
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | 1 | 2022-04-21 |
| K-0225 | Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | 1 | 2022-04-21 |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | 1 | 2022-04-21 |
| K-0223 | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | 1 | 2022-04-21 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 1 | 2022-04-21 |
What the citations cover
- Egress Deficiencies 7
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 5
- Smoke Deficiencies 4
- Construction Deficiencies 1
- Other 2
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Egress Deficiencies | 7 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 5 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 4 |
| Construction Deficiencies | 1 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 1 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
May 16, 2024 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0271 | Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 1, 2024) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 18, 2024) |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 22, 2024) |
April 21, 2022 — 12 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 20, 2022) |
| K-0161 | Use approved construction type or materials. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 1, 2022) |
| K-0222 | 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. | Waiver has been granted (October 14, 2022) |
| K-0223 | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Waiver has been granted (October 14, 2022) |
| K-0225 | Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 20, 2022) |
| K-0281 | Install proper backup exit lighting. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 20, 2022) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 20, 2022) |
| K-0911 | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 20, 2022) |
| K-0915 | Have proper power supply for life support equipment. | Waiver has been granted (October 14, 2022) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 7, 2022) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 20, 2022) |
| K-0921 | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 20, 2022) |
July 18, 2019 — 4 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 16, 2019) |
| K-0281 | Install proper backup exit lighting. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 16, 2019) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 16, 2019) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 16, 2019) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.