Inspection Reports for
Alcoeur Gardens at Toms River

NJ

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Deficiencies (last 4 years)

Deficiencies (over 4 years) 2 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

62% better than New Jersey average
New Jersey average: 5.2 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

8 6 4 2 0
2021
2022
2024
2025

Census

Latest occupancy rate 19 residents

Based on a October 2024 inspection.

This facility has shown a steady increase in demand based on occupancy rates.

Occupancy over time

8 12 16 20 24 Jun 2021 Dec 2022 Oct 2024

Notice

Deficiencies: 0 Date: Nov 20, 2025

Visit Reason
This document serves to inform individuals about the privacy practices of NJDHSS, including how their medical information may be used and disclosed, and their rights related to this information.

Findings
The notice details the types of information covered, reasons for use and disclosure of health information, individuals' rights regarding their health information, and the legal duties of NJDHSS to protect privacy.

Report Facts
Effective date: 2011

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Devon L. GrafDirector, Office of Legal and Regulatory ComplianceListed as NJDHSS Privacy Officer contact for the notice

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 19 Deficiencies: 6 Date: Oct 8, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted in response to a complaint (Complaint # NJ00166408) to assess compliance with New Jersey Administrative Code standards for licensure of dementia care homes.

Complaint Details
Complaint # NJ00166408 triggered the inspection. An Imminent Danger was identified related to resident safety. The complaint was substantiated based on observations, interviews, and record reviews.
Findings
The facility was found not in compliance with multiple standards including failure to ensure staff CPR certification, resident safety issues related to unsecured access to the kitchenette and hazardous chemicals, failure to ensure licensed or certified staff provided care, lack of required electrical inspections, restricted emergency exit access, and failure to properly monitor and record food temperatures.

Deficiencies (6)
Facility administration failed to ensure staff certified in CPR/AED were scheduled at all times.
Facility failed to ensure resident right to a safe living environment; unsecured access to kitchenette and hazardous chemicals present.
Facility failed to ensure all staff providing care were licensed or certified; one Home Health Aide's certification issues noted.
Facility failed to provide required annual electrical inspections.
Facility failed to provide one of six designated exit doors free of obstructions and with proper egress.
Facility staff failed to consistently monitor and record food temperatures, placing 19 of 19 residents at risk.
Report Facts
Census: 19 Sample size: 11 Residents at risk: 19 Staff files reviewed: 6 Licensed/certified staff deficiency: 1 Designated exit doors: 6 Exit doors failed: 1

Inspection Report

Routine
Census: 16 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Dec 15, 2022

Visit Reason
A COVID-19 Focused Infection Control Survey was conducted by the State Agency to assess compliance with infection control regulations and CDC recommended practices related to COVID-19.

Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with the New Jersey Administrative Code 8:36 infection control regulations standards and CDC recommended practices to prepare for COVID-19.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 17 Deficiencies: 2 Date: Jun 17, 2021

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation based on complaint number NJ 00142232 to assess compliance with standards for licensure of residential health care facilities and dementia care homes.

Complaint Details
Complaint number NJ 00142232 triggered the survey. The facility was found non-compliant with infection control and safety standards based on observations and record review.
Findings
The facility was found non-compliant with infection control policies during medication administration by a Licensed Practical Nurse who failed to perform hand hygiene for 4 of 8 residents observed. Additionally, the facility failed to secure potentially harmful cleaning products, placing all 17 residents at risk.

Deficiencies (2)
Failure to ensure hand hygiene during medication administration for 4 of 8 residents observed.
Failure to secure potentially toxic and harmful cleaning products in a locked cabinet or room, accessible to residents.
Report Facts
Residents observed for medication administration: 8 Residents affected by hand hygiene deficiency: 4 Residents at risk due to unsecured cleaning products: 17 Time waited for Administrator to secure bleach: 6

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Observed failing to perform hand hygiene during medication administration
Registered Nurse (RN)Informed about hand hygiene concern and confirmed presence of hand sanitizer dispenser
Facility OwnerAcknowledged LPN should have performed hand hygiene and noted recent in-service training
AdministratorRequested to secure bleach bottle in locked location

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