Minnewaska Community Hlth Svc

Penalties

• Mar 25, 2025 — Fine ($11,357)
• Sep 21, 2023 — Fine ($13,793)

Inspection findings

1. Apr 29, 2026 Health · 7 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity B

     F0912 Environmental Deficiencies

     Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

     Corrected Apr 29, 2026 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     K0211 Egress Deficiencies

     Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

     Corrected Apr 29, 2026 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0222 Egress Deficiencies

     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 May 22, 2026 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0345 Smoke Deficiencies

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

     Corrected May 1, 2026 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     K0353 Smoke Deficiencies

     Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

     Corrected May 1, 2026 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     K0741 Miscellaneous Deficiencies

     Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

     Corrected May 1, 2026 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0761 Miscellaneous Deficiencies

     To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

     Corrected May 4, 2026 · CMS fire safety

2. Nov 24, 2025 Health · 1 finding
   • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

     F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies

     Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

     Corrected Nov 28, 2025 · CMS health inspection

3. Nov 14, 2025 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
   • Severity not stated

     H55377143C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)

     MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).

     Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

4. Jul 10, 2025 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
   • Severity not stated

     H55378167C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)

     MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).

     Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

5. Jul 1, 2025 Health · 1 finding
   • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

     F0686 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

     Corrected Jul 18, 2025 · CMS health inspection

6. Mar 28, 2025 Health · 1 finding
   • Not serious Scope/severity E Complaint

     F0550 Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

     Corrected Apr 14, 2025 · CMS health inspection

7. Mar 25, 2025 Health · 11 findings
   • Serious Scope/severity J

     F0578 Resident Rights Deficiencies

     Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

     Corrected Mar 26, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

     Corrected Apr 15, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     F0812 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

     Corrected Apr 17, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     F0851 Administration Deficiencies

     Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

     Corrected Mar 27, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies

     Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

     Corrected Apr 23, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     F0912 Environmental Deficiencies

     Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

     CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0919 Environmental Deficiencies

     Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

     Corrected Apr 16, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0271 Egress Deficiencies

     Have exits that are accessible at all times.

     Corrected Apr 15, 2025 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     K0321 Smoke Deficiencies

     Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

     Corrected Mar 27, 2025 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     K0363 Smoke Deficiencies

     Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

     Corrected Mar 27, 2025 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     K0712 Miscellaneous Deficiencies

     Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

     Corrected Mar 30, 2025 · CMS fire safety

8. Jan 28, 2025 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
   • Severity not stated

     H55374522C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)

     MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).

     Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

9. Jan 16, 2025 Health · 1 finding
   • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

     F0760 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

     Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

     Corrected Feb 6, 2025 · CMS health inspection

10. Jan 24, 2024 Fire Safety · 12 findings
    • Not serious Scope/severity C

      E0041 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

      Implement emergency and standby power systems.

      Corrected Feb 8, 2024 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0623 Resident Rights Deficiencies

      Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

      Corrected Feb 9, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0625 Resident Rights Deficiencies

      Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

      Corrected Feb 9, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      F0851 Administration Deficiencies

      Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

      Corrected Feb 9, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies

      Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      Corrected Feb 15, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      F0912 Environmental Deficiencies

      Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

      Corrected Mar 6, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      K0211 Egress Deficiencies

      Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

      Corrected Jan 24, 2024 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0223 Egress Deficiencies

      Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

      Corrected Feb 1, 2024 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      K0324 Smoke Deficiencies

      Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

      Corrected Feb 6, 2024 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      K0353 Smoke Deficiencies

      Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      Corrected Feb 1, 2024 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      K0741 Miscellaneous Deficiencies

      Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

      Corrected Feb 6, 2024 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0918 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

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

      Corrected Feb 6, 2024 · CMS fire safety

11. Oct 5, 2023 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
    • Severity not stated

      H55375534C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)

      MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

12. Sep 21, 2023 Health · 1 finding
    • Serious Scope/severity J Complaint

      F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      Corrected Sep 14, 2023 · CMS health inspection

13. Jan 11, 2022 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
    • Severity not stated

      H5537043C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)

      MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

14. Sep 22, 2021 MDH complaint investigation · 3 findings
    • Severity not stated

      H5537033C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)

      MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

    • Severity not stated

      H5537034C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)

      MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

    • Severity not stated

      H5537038C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)

      MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

15. Jul 13, 2021 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
    • Severity not stated

      H5537027C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)

      MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

16. Dec 20, 2019 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
    • Severity not stated

      H5537024C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)

      MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

Owners and managers (as published by CMS)

• ANDERSON, FAITH — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 03/27/2019
• ASLAGSON, KAYO — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/25/2007
• BRANDT, PETER — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/22/2015
• EHRENBERG, MICHELLE — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 08/22/2019
• ENGLER, BRIAN — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 02/28/2007
• ENGLER, BRIAN — w-2 managing employee, NOT APPLICABLE, since 12/28/2007
• HENDRICKSON, ROBERT — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/26/2012
• KNOLL, CHRISTOPHER — w-2 managing employee, NOT APPLICABLE, since 09/30/2014
• KNOLL, CHRISTOPHER — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 09/03/2014
• REESE, ALICE — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/24/2013
• SAMUELSON, JOHN — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2011
• STARK, STANLEY — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/28/2016