Inspection Reports for
Applewood Village
One Applewood Drive, Freehold, NJ, 07728
Back to Facility ProfileDeficiencies (last 2 years)
Deficiencies (over 2 years)
3 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
42% better than New Jersey average
New Jersey average: 5.2 deficiencies/yearDeficiencies per year
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Notice
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Nov 20, 2025
Visit Reason
This document serves to inform individuals about the privacy practices of the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, including how personal health information may be used and disclosed, and the rights individuals have regarding their health information.
Findings
The notice explains the types of information covered, reasons for use and disclosure of health information, individuals' rights to access and control their information, and the department's legal duties and responsibilities to protect privacy.
Report Facts
Effective date: 2011
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Devon L. Graf | Director, NJDHSS Privacy Officer | Contact person for privacy practices and rights |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 34
Deficiencies: 6
Date: May 6, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation related to allegations of abuse involving Resident #1 at Applewood Estates Assisted Living Residence.
Complaint Details
Complaint #: NJ00172127. The complaint involved allegations that a staff member abused Resident #1. The facility initially failed to provide requested documentation and access to security footage. The facility also failed to notify the physician and responsible party timely and failed to update care plans accordingly. The abuse allegation was investigated but not substantiated due to lack of clear evidence from security footage and inconsistent statements.
Findings
The facility was found not in substantial compliance with New Jersey Administrative Code standards due to failure to provide requested incident documentation timely, failure to ensure physician notification and documentation after an alleged abuse incident, failure to post Resident Rights, failure to protect a resident from abuse, failure to notify the responsible party immediately, and failure to update the resident's care plan after the incident. A revisit survey confirmed corrective actions were implemented.
Deficiencies (6)
Failure to provide incident report, witness statements, security footage, and other pertinent documents upon initial request.
Failure to ensure development of policy including physician notification and documentation after alleged abuse.
Failure to post Resident Rights in the facility.
Failure to ensure resident's right to be free from abuse when a staff member was witnessed abusing Resident #1.
Failure to immediately notify and document notification of the responsible party after the reported occurrence of abuse.
Failure to update resident's general service plan and care plan after the alleged abuse incident.
Report Facts
Census: 34
Sample Size: 3
Dates of Revisit Completion: 5
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Director of Health Services (SDHS) | Provided incident summary, denied initial access to documents and staff interviews, later provided access to incident report and security footage. | |
| Director of Facilities (DF) | Provided printed timeline from security cameras and visual access to security footage. | |
| RN Supervisor | Responded to abuse allegation, confronted CMA, and asked CMA to leave the facility. | |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN #2) | Nursing supervisor at time of incident, notified RN Supervisor and Senior Director of Healthcare Services. | |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN #1) | Witnessed alleged abuse through window and reported to nursing staff. | |
| Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA #1) | Witnessed alleged abuse and alerted nursing supervisor. | |
| Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA #2) | Witnessed alleged abuse and called LPN #1 to observe. |
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