What it is
- What changed
- NYS Health Profiles lists nursing homes with enforcement actions and its methodology explains that Public Health Law section 12 allows DOH to assess fines when cited noncompliance resulted in harm, substandard quality of care, or immediate risk for harm.
- Why it matters
- Caregivers comparing facilities need to know that citations, enforcement actions, fines, and correction dates are separate signals and should be checked alongside inspection and complaint history.
- Who it touches
- Family caregivers, Care providers and plans, People receiving care, Businesses and agencies that must complynursing home residents, family caregivers, resident representatives, nursing home operators
- What it does
- Requires something of providers, companies or agencies
Sources
Last reviewed Jul 4, 2026. This is information, not legal advice; check the source for the current text.