Inspection Reports for
Atlas Post Acute At Woodbury Country Club

467 Cooper Street, Woodbury, NJ, 08096

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Deficiencies (last 4 years)

Deficiencies (over 4 years) 22.5 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

333% worse than New Jersey average
New Jersey average: 5.2 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

80 60 40 20 0
2021
2023
2024
2025

Occupancy

Latest occupancy rate 94% occupied

Based on a April 2025 inspection.

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

Occupancy rate over time

0% 50% 100% 150% 200% Jan 2021 Jul 2021 Jan 2023 Jan 2024 Apr 2025

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 1 Date: Nov 26, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted based on complaint 2616856 to investigate allegations that the facility failed to ensure medications were administered according to standards of practice and their own policy.

Complaint Details
Complaint 2616856 was substantiated based on interviews, record review, and policy review conducted on 9/26/2025 and 9/29/2025, confirming late medication administration and failure to follow policy.
Findings
The facility failed to administer a scheduled pain medication on time to Resident #1, resulting in potential unrelieved pain and discomfort. The medication was given 1 hour and 53 minutes late, and the facility did not follow its policy requiring medications to be administered within one hour of the prescribed time.

Deficiencies (1)
Failure to ensure medications were administered according to standards of practice and facility policy, resulting in late administration of scheduled pain medication to Resident #1.
Report Facts
Medication late by: 113 Resident sample size: 8 BIMS score: 12

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Assistant Director of NursingInterviewed regarding late medication administration and policy noncompliance
Licensed Practical NurseInterviewed regarding documentation of late medication administration

Notice

Deficiencies: 0 Date: Nov 19, 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 to access and control their 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 questions about the notice

Inspection Report

Routine
Census: 117 Deficiencies: 11 Date: Apr 24, 2025

Visit Reason
A Recertification Survey was conducted from 4/16/25 to 4/24/25 to determine compliance with 42 CFR Part 483, Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities, including complaint investigations.

Complaint Details
Complaint NJ #s: 170485, 171460, 171463, 175528, 176079, 182187, 182553, 184884, and 185001 were investigated during this survey.
Findings
The facility was found to have multiple deficiencies related to comprehensive care plans, ADL care, skin integrity, respiratory care, sufficient nursing staff, pharmacy services, drug regimen, food safety, infection control, and life safety code compliance. Deficiencies were identified for several residents and involved issues such as documentation, medication administration, staffing, and emergency preparedness.

Deficiencies (11)
Services Provided Meet Professional Standards CFR(s): 483.21(b)(3)(i) - Comprehensive Care Plans not meeting professional standards of quality.
ADL Care Provided for Dependent Residents CFR(s): 483.24(a)(2) - Facility failed to ensure a resident was provided ADL care as scheduled.
Skin Integrity CFR(s): 483.25(b)(1)(i)(ii) - Facility failed to ensure comprehensive assessment and treatment of pressure ulcers.
Respiratory/Tracheostomy Care and Suctioning CFR(s): 483.25(i) - Facility failed to provide respiratory care consistent with professional standards.
Sufficient Nursing Staff CFR(s): 483.35(a)(1)(2) - Facility failed to ensure sufficient nursing staff and timely response to call bells.
Pharmacy Services CFR(s): 483.45(a)(b)(1)-(3) - Facility failed to provide pharmaceutical services including consultation and medication administration.
Drug Regimen is Free from Unnecessary Drugs CFR(s): 483.45(d)(1)-(6) - Facility failed to ensure residents were free from unnecessary drugs.
Label/Store Drugs and Biologicals CFR(s): 483.45(g)(h)(1)(2) - Facility failed to properly label and store drugs and biologicals.
Food Procurement, Store/Prepare/Serve-Sanitary CFR(s): 483.60(i)(1)(2) - Facility failed to maintain food safety and sanitation standards.
Infection Prevention & Control CFR(s): 483.80(a)(1)(2)(4)(e)(f) - Facility failed to establish and maintain an infection prevention and control program.
Life Safety Code - Emergency Lighting CFR(s): NFPA 101 - Facility failed to provide functioning emergency lighting for emergency generator transfer switch.
Report Facts
Census: 117 Survey Dates: Survey conducted from 2025-04-16 to 2025-04-24. Deficiency Completion Dates: Plans of correction completion dates range from 2025-05-14 to 2025-06-11. Staffing Ratios: 13 Staffing Ratios: 11 Medication Administration Audit Times: 9

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 11 Date: Apr 24, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted based on complaints regarding medication management, skin assessments, nursing staffing, dietary concerns, infection control, and other care issues at the facility.

Complaint Details
Complaint investigations NJ184884, NJ170485, NJ176079, NJ182553, NJ171463, NJ171460.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including inaccurate medication administration and documentation, failure to complete skin assessments as ordered, insufficient nursing staff and delayed call bell responses, improper medication storage, inaccurate dietary tray contents, improper infection control hand hygiene practices, and unsafe food handling and storage.

Deficiencies (11)
Failure to maintain accurate accountability and administration of Milrinone intravenous infusion and incomplete skin assessments upon admission and when new skin conditions were identified.
Failure to provide scheduled showers to residents as ordered.
Failure to ensure air mattress was set according to resident's weight, risking pressure ulcer development.
Failure to label, date, and store respiratory equipment properly and unclear physician order for oxygen weaning.
Insufficient nursing staff and delayed call bell response times exceeding 15 minutes on multiple occasions.
Failure to administer medications according to physician orders and improper narcotic count documentation.
Failure to administer pain medication in accordance with physician orders, including administering oxycodone when pain level was zero.
Failure to store medications properly; medications and empty containers found at resident bedside.
Failure to ensure resident dietary preferences were accurately implemented; missing ordered items on meal trays.
Failure to maintain proper food handling and sanitation practices including uncovered utensils, unlabeled beverages, and improper hair net use.
Failure to maintain proper infection control hand hygiene practices including turning off faucets with bare hands after handwashing.
Report Facts
Call bell response times: 8 Medication administration times outside prescribed window: 15 Narcotic count discrepancies: 2 Weight setting on air mattress: 350

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
LPN #1Licensed Practical NurseInterviewed regarding call bell response times and nursing expectations.
LPN #10Licensed Practical NurseInterviewed regarding narcotic count discrepancies and medication administration.
LPN #8Licensed Practical NurseInterviewed regarding inappropriate administration of pain medication.
LPN #6Licensed Practical NurseObserved and interviewed regarding improper hand hygiene practices.
LPN #7Licensed Practical NurseObserved and interviewed regarding improper hand hygiene practices.
DONDirector of NursingInterviewed multiple times regarding deficiencies in medication administration, staffing, infection control, and dietary concerns.
LNHALicensed Nursing Home AdministratorInterviewed regarding staffing and dietary deficiencies.
RDCSRegional Director of Clinical ServicesPresent during interviews regarding staffing and dietary concerns.
FSD #1Food Service DirectorInterviewed regarding food service sanitation and storage deficiencies.
FSD #2Food Service DirectorInterviewed regarding hair net use in kitchen.
RN/IPRegistered Nurse/Infection PreventionistInterviewed regarding proper hand hygiene procedures.
RN/UM #1Registered Nurse/Unit ManagerInterviewed regarding medication administration and IV access issues.
LPN #4Licensed Practical NurseInterviewed regarding Milrinone pump documentation.
LPN #5Licensed Practical NurseInterviewed regarding Milrinone pump documentation.
RN #1Registered NurseInterviewed regarding Milrinone pump and IV access issues.
RN/UM #2Registered Nurse/Unit ManagerInterviewed regarding Milrinone pump documentation.
Medical DirectorMedical DirectorInterviewed regarding expectations for IV access and documentation.
RDRegistered DieticianInterviewed regarding dietary tray accuracy.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 4 Date: Apr 24, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted based on complaints regarding medication management, skin assessments, shower provision, and nurse staffing at the facility.

Complaint Details
Complaint numbers NJ184884, NJ170485, NJ176079, NJ182553, and NJ171463 were investigated. The complaints involved medication administration errors, inadequate skin assessments, missed showers, and insufficient nurse staffing with delayed call bell responses. The complaint investigations found substantiated deficiencies in these areas.
Findings
The facility failed to maintain accurate accountability and documentation for the administration of Milrinone intravenous infusion, failed to complete accurate skin assessments upon admission and when new skin conditions were identified, failed to provide scheduled showers to a resident, and failed to ensure sufficient nursing staff and timely call bell responses.

Deficiencies (4)
Failure to maintain accurate accountability for Milrinone intravenous infusion management and administration.
Failure to complete accurate skin assessments upon admission and when new skin conditions were identified.
Failure to provide scheduled showers to a resident as ordered.
Failure to ensure sufficient nursing staff and timely response to call bells.
Report Facts
Medication documentation entries: 50 Call bell response times: 7 Minimum staffing noncompliance days: 3 Resident shower schedule: 2 BIMS scores: 15 Staples removed: 17

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
RN/UM #1Registered Nurse Unit ManagerDocumented PICC line dislodgement and IV access issues for Resident #179; involved in medication administration and documentation.
RN/UM #2Registered Nurse Unit ManagerInterviewed regarding documentation of Milrinone infusion and IV line management.
LPN #3Licensed Practical NurseDocumented Milrinone reservoir volumes and received hospital call about PICC line placement.
LPN #4Licensed Practical NurseInterviewed about monitoring and documentation responsibilities for Milrinone reservoir.
LPN #5Licensed Practical NurseResponsible for documenting Milrinone reservoir volumes and pump monitoring.
DONDirector of NursingProvided multiple interviews regarding medication administration, skin assessments, IV line management, and call bell response expectations.
LNHALicensed Nursing Home AdministratorInterviewed regarding oversight of documentation and call bell response expectations.
MDMedical DirectorInterviewed regarding expectations for IV access and documentation.
LPN #1Licensed Practical NurseInterviewed about skin assessment policies and call bell response.
CNA #1Certified Nursing AssistantInterviewed about call bell response expectations.
CNA #2Certified Nursing AssistantInterviewed about shower provision policies and resident care.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 121 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Apr 10, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted based on complaints NJ182547 and NJ183498 to investigate staffing ratio compliance at the facility.

Complaint Details
Complaint numbers NJ182547 and NJ183498 triggered the investigation. The facility was found deficient in CNA staffing on specific dates, but no residents were identified as immediately affected. The complaint was substantiated by the findings.
Findings
The facility was found not in compliance with New Jersey staffing ratio requirements, failing to meet minimum Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) staffing levels on 4 of 14 day shifts reviewed, potentially affecting all residents.

Deficiencies (1)
Failure to ensure staffing ratios were met for 4 of 14 day shifts reviewed, specifically CNA staffing shortages.
Report Facts
Deficient CNA staffing days: 4 Census on 03/23/25: 120 Census on 03/29/25: 116 Census on 03/30/25: 115 Census on 04/05/25: 113

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 90 Deficiencies: 4 Date: Dec 20, 2024

Visit Reason
A Complaint Survey was conducted on behalf of the New Jersey Department of Health based on multiple complaint numbers listed in the report.

Complaint Details
Complaint investigation based on multiple complaint numbers NJ00170972, NJ00171675, NJ00173566, NJ00175663, NJ00177015, NJ00178159, NJ00179724, NJ00179726, NJ00180017, and NJ00180066. Immediate Jeopardy was identified on 12/10/24 and was determined to exist on 02/27/24 at F678. The facility submitted a removal plan and the Immediate Jeopardy was removed by 12/20/24.
Findings
The facility was found not in substantial compliance with federal requirements related to residents' rights regarding treatment and advance directives, documentation of physician orders, and proper handling of residents' end-of-life wishes. Immediate Jeopardy was identified but later downgraded to a level D and then level E for no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. The facility implemented a removal plan and corrective actions including staff education and audits.

Deficiencies (4)
Failure to ensure physician's orders matched residents' documented wishes and proper documentation of residents' code status and end-of-life wishes.
Failure to ensure staffing ratios met minimum state requirements for CNA staffing on multiple day shifts.
Failure to ensure accurate documentation and administration of controlled substance medications.
Failure to maintain an effective infection prevention and control program including proper use of PPE.
Report Facts
Survey Census: 90 Sample Size: 28 Complaint Staffing Deficiency: 7 Minimum CNA Staffing Required: 13 Deficiency Counts: 4

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 3 Date: Dec 20, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted based on a complaint alleging failures in honoring residents' end-of-life code status wishes, proper documentation, and medication administration practices.

Complaint Details
Complaint NJ00173566 involved allegations that the facility failed to honor residents' end-of-life wishes, resulting in CPR on a DNR resident, and failures in medication documentation and infection control practices.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure residents' code status was properly documented and honored, resulting in an Immediate Jeopardy situation where CPR was performed on a resident with a documented DNR. Additionally, the facility failed to accurately document controlled substance medication administration times and failed to ensure proper PPE use for residents on COVID-19 isolation precautions.

Deficiencies (3)
Failure to ensure residents' code status was documented and honored, resulting in CPR performed on a resident with a DNR order.
Failure to ensure documentation of controlled substance medications accurately reflected disposition and administration times.
Failure to utilize proper personal protective equipment (PPE) for residents on special droplet/contact precautions for COVID-19.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed for code status: 28 Residents affected by code status failure: 8 Residents reviewed for COVID-19 PPE compliance: 22 Residents affected by PPE failure: 4 Residents reviewed for controlled substance documentation: 28 Residents affected by controlled substance documentation failure: 3

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
LPN2Licensed Practical NurseEntered Full Code admission orders for R17 without training on code status policy.
Medical DirectorExpected admitting nurse to verify resident/family wishes on code status before signing orders.
DONDirector of NursingProvided statements on facility code status procedures and expectations.
Regional Director of Clinical ServicesEducated DON and ADON on procedures to ensure residents' end-of-life wishes are honored.
LPN3Licensed Practical NurseCompleted R2's transfer to hospital and noted missing POLST form.
LPN1Licensed Practical NurseReviewed R2's medical record and verified lack of signed physician's order for DNR.
Consultant PharmacistExplained facility's controlled substance documentation practices.
Infection PreventionistStated expectations for PPE use for COVID-19 positive residents.
RN1Registered NurseObserved not wearing eye protection when caring for COVID-19 positive resident.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 115 Capacity: 124 Deficiencies: 14 Date: Jan 9, 2024

Visit Reason
Complaint survey conducted by the New Jersey Department of Health due to multiple complaints alleging failure to ensure residents were free from abuse/neglect and failure to provide and maintain pharmaceutical services to meet residents' needs, constituting Immediate Jeopardy.

Complaint Details
Multiple complaints alleging failure to ensure residents were free from abuse/neglect and failure to provide and maintain pharmaceutical services to meet residents' needs, constituting Immediate Jeopardy at F600-L and F755-L. Immediate Jeopardy was removed after acceptable removal plans were implemented.
Findings
The facility was found not in substantial compliance with multiple federal requirements including failure to prevent abuse and neglect, failure to provide timely and appropriate pharmaceutical services, inadequate nursing staffing and competency, failure to maintain accurate and complete resident records, failure to provide adequate nutrition and palatable food, and failure to administer medications timely and accurately. Immediate Jeopardy was identified and later removed after the facility implemented an acceptable removal plan.

Deficiencies (14)
Failure to ensure residents were free from abuse and neglect, including an incident where adhesive paste was found inside a resident's stoma and failure to monitor a resident after an unwitnessed fall.
Failure to provide and maintain pharmaceutical services to meet residents' needs, including delays and omissions in medication administration and failure to report and investigate medication issues.
Failure to provide adequate nursing care and services, including inadequate staffing levels and failure to respond timely to call lights, assist with toileting, medication administration, meals, and hygiene.
Failure to ensure residents received nutritional care and services to maintain adequate nutritional status, including lack of nutritional assessments and failure to monitor meal intake.
Failure to provide respiratory and tracheostomy care and suctioning consistent with professional standards and physician orders.
Failure to ensure agency nursing staff competency and orientation prior to working with residents.
Failure to ensure medication error rate was less than 5%, with multiple missed or late medication administrations.
Failure to provide residents with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets their preferences and dietary needs.
Failure to ensure menus were followed and residents received foods in accordance with their prescribed diets.
Failure to ensure food was palatable, attractive, and served at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Failure to administer medications timely and accurately, including failure to have a contract or position description for the Medical Director and failure of the Medical Director to be aware of serious resident care issues.
Failure to maintain complete, accurate, and accessible resident records, including documentation of assessments, care, and medication administration.
Failure to maintain an effective Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program to identify and correct quality deficiencies and monitor adverse events.
Failure to administer medications as ordered, including failure to have medications available upon resident admission and failure to notify providers timely.
Report Facts
Survey Census: 115 Total Capacity: 124 Medication Error Rate: 31.9 CNA Staffing Ratio: 37 CNA Staffing Ratio: 14 Medication Administration Delay: 25 Medication Doses Missing: 1 Medication Doses Missed: 5 Meal Intake Documentation: 9

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
LPN4Licensed Practical NurseNamed in medication administration delay and failure to administer medications timely
RN4Registered NurseNamed in failure to monitor resident after fall and failure to notify physician
NP2Nurse PractitionerNamed in assessment and hospital transfer of resident R37
Director of NursingDirector of NursingNamed in multiple findings including failure to ensure medication administration, documentation, and staffing oversight
AdministratorFacility AdministratorNamed in failure to identify and report abuse allegation and failure to ensure effective facility administration
Dietary ManagerDietary ManagerNamed in failure to provide palatable food and respond timely to resident food preferences
Consultant PharmacistConsultant PharmacistNamed in medication administration and pharmacy service failures

Inspection Report

Census: 114 Capacity: 124 Deficiencies: 20 Date: Jan 9, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted based on multiple complaints and concerns related to resident care, medication administration, staffing, nutrition, abuse allegations, and regulatory compliance.

Complaint Details
Multiple complaints were investigated including issues with medication administration, staffing, nutrition, abuse, neglect, and resident property misappropriation.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including inadequate linen supply, failure to address grievances, abuse and neglect allegations, medication administration errors, insufficient staffing, poor nutritional services, inadequate respiratory care, incomplete medical records, and ineffective facility administration and quality assurance.

Deficiencies (20)
Failure to ensure adequate supply of clean linens for resident use.
Failure to address and document grievances properly for residents R62 and R21.
Failure to protect residents from abuse and neglect, including failure to report and investigate allegations properly.
Failure to safeguard resident property from misappropriation.
Failure to timely report allegations of abuse and misappropriation to proper authorities.
Failure to thoroughly investigate allegations of abuse and misappropriation.
Failure to flush gastrostomy tube and provide oral nutrition supplements as ordered for resident R16.
Failure to ensure residents received nutritional care and services to maintain adequate nutritional status, including failure to weigh resident R15 and monitor meal intake for R15, R3, and R4.
Failure to provide consistent tracheostomy care and services as prescribed for resident R16.
Failure to provide adequate nursing staffing to meet residents' needs, resulting in delayed call light response, missed care, and medication delays.
Failure to ensure agency nursing staff were competent and properly oriented before working with residents.
Failure to provide and maintain pharmaceutical services to acquire, receive, dispense, administer, and reconcile medications for residents, including delayed and missed medications.
Failure to provide a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets residents' nutritional and special dietary needs.
Failure to ensure menus were followed for residents on renal, mechanical soft, and pureed diets.
Failure to ensure food was palatable, attractive, and served at safe and appetizing temperatures.
Failure to administer the facility in a manner that enables effective use of resources to maintain residents' well-being, including failure to address neglect, abuse, pharmaceutical services, documentation, and staffing.
Failure to designate a Medical Director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care.
Failure to safeguard resident-identifiable information and maintain complete and accurate medical records.
Failure to ensure medication error rates were less than 5%, with a 31.9% error rate documented.
Failure to set up an effective Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program to identify and correct quality deficiencies.
Report Facts
Beds: 124 Census: 114 Medication error rate: 31.9 Medication errors: 15 Medication opportunities: 47 CNA to resident ratio: 37 CNA to resident ratio: 14

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
LPN4Licensed Practical NurseNamed in medication administration error and insulin administration discrepancy.
RN3Registered NurseNamed in medication administration and staffing concerns.
Director of Patient RelationsNamed in grievance and resident property misappropriation findings.
AdministratorNamed in failure to report abuse and misappropriation, and overall facility administration deficiencies.
Prior Director of NursingNamed in staffing and medication administration concerns.
Registered DietitianNamed in nutrition and meal service deficiencies.
Medical DirectorNamed in failure to be aware of serious occurrences and lack of position description.
Consultant PharmacistNamed in medication administration and pharmacy services concerns.
Regional ClinicianNamed in QAPI program deficiencies.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 120 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Nov 8, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted in response to complaint NJ168570 to assess compliance with regulatory requirements.

Complaint Details
Complaint #: NJ168570. The facility is in substantial compliance based on this complaint visit.
Findings
The facility was found to be in substantial compliance with the requirements of 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B, for long term care facilities based on this complaint visit.

Report Facts
Sample size: 6

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 103 Deficiencies: 5 Date: Apr 14, 2023

Visit Reason
Annual recertification survey conducted to assess compliance with federal and state regulations for long term care facilities, including complaint investigations.

Complaint Details
Complaint intake numbers NJ153073, NJ153306, NJ154286, and NJ154537 were associated with the survey.
Findings
The facility was found not in substantial compliance with several regulatory requirements including medication self-administration assessments, timely resident assessment transmissions, quality of care related to post-fall monitoring, food safety temperature monitoring, and minimum staffing ratios. Deficiencies were cited and plans of correction were submitted. A follow-up revisit confirmed all cited deficiencies were corrected.

Deficiencies (5)
Failure to assess one resident for clinically appropriate self-administration of medication.
Failure to encode and transmit a discharge Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment timely for one resident.
Failure to provide care and treatment after a fall for one resident, including missed routine examinations and documentation.
Failure to ensure staff consistently monitored refrigerator temperatures for safe food storage.
Failure to meet minimum certified nursing assistant (CNA) staffing ratios on multiple day and evening shifts over several weeks.
Report Facts
Census: 103 Sample size: 28 Deficiencies cited: 5 Staffing deficiencies: 7 Staffing deficiencies: 2

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
RN #12Registered NurseMentioned in medication self-administration observation and interview.
RN #13Registered NurseInterviewed regarding resident self-administration of medication.
Assistant Director of NursingADONProvided statements on medication administration and staffing.
Director of NursingDONProvided statements on medication administration and staffing.
Administrator in TrainingAITProvided statements on medication administration and staffing.
Staffing CoordinatorSCProvided statements on staffing shortages and recruitment efforts.

Inspection Report

Life Safety
Deficiencies: 0 Date: Apr 14, 2023

Visit Reason
A Life Safety Code Survey was conducted by the New Jersey Department of Health, Health Facility Survey and Field Operations on 04/13/2023 to 04/14/2023 to assess compliance with Medicare/Medicaid participation requirements and the 2012 Edition of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 101, Life Safety Code.

Findings
Atrium Post Acute Care of Woodbury was found to be in substantial compliance with the Emergency Preparedness requirements and in compliance with Life Safety Code requirements. The facility is a one-story Type II Protected building built in 2016 and divided into 10 smoke zones.

Inspection Report

Routine
Deficiencies: 4 Date: Apr 14, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with regulatory requirements including medication self-administration, resident assessments, post-fall care, and food safety practices.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in several areas including failure to assess a resident for safe self-administration of medication, failure to timely encode and transmit a discharge Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, failure to conduct required neurological checks after a resident fall, and failure to consistently monitor refrigerator temperatures for food safety.

Deficiencies (4)
Failure to assess Resident #62 for safe self-administration of albuterol nebulizing solution despite resident self-administering it.
Failure to encode and transmit discharge Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment for Resident #43 within required timeframe.
Failure to conduct routine neurological examinations (neuro checks) for Resident #281 after a fall on 04/10/2022 as required by facility policy.
Failure to ensure staff consistently monitored refrigerator temperature logs for safe temperature ranges.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed for self-administration: 5 Residents reviewed for MDS requirements: 28 Residents reviewed for post-fall care: 3 Neuro check duration: 72 Date of discharge MDS delay: 126 Date of survey completion: Apr 14, 2023

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
RN #12Registered NurseObserved medication self-administration and acknowledged lack of order for self-administration of albuterol
RN #13Registered NurseReported Resident #62 was not assessed for self-administration and described medication administration practices
Assistant Director of NursingAssistant Director of Nursing (ADON)Provided expectations for medication administration and MDS assessment completion
Administrator in TrainingAdministrator in Training (AIT)Provided expectations for medication administration and MDS assessment completion
Minimum Data Set CoordinatorMDS CoordinatorExplained delay in discharge MDS submission for Resident #43
Director of NursingDirector of Nursing (DON)Provided expectations for medication administration, neuro checks, and MDS assessments
RN #2Registered NurseStated neuro checks are conducted for 72 hours after unwitnessed falls
RN #3Registered NurseStated neuro checks are initiated after unwitnessed falls
LPN #4Licensed Practical NurseConfirmed neuro checks are completed per flow sheet after unwitnessed falls
LPN #5Licensed Practical NurseConfirmed neuro checks are conducted for three days after unwitnessed falls
Dining Services DirectorDining Services DirectorExpected staff to maintain up-to-date refrigerator temperature logs

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 1 Date: Apr 14, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to investigate a complaint regarding the facility's failure to provide appropriate care and treatment after a fall for Resident #281, specifically the failure to conduct routine neurological examinations (neuro checks) following the fall on 2022-04-10.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation found that the facility failed to conduct neuro checks as required after an unwitnessed fall of Resident #281 on 04/10/2022. The deficiency was substantiated based on record review and staff interviews.
Findings
The facility failed to conduct and document neuro checks for Resident #281 as required after an unwitnessed fall on 2022-04-10. Interviews with nursing staff and administration confirmed expectations to follow the neuro check flowsheet, but documentation was missing for neuro checks at 7:40 PM and 8:40 PM on the day of the fall.

Deficiencies (1)
Failure to provide care and treatment after a fall by not conducting routine neurological examinations (neuro checks) for Resident #281 after a fall on 04/10/2022.
Report Facts
Neuro check duration: 72 Fall date: Apr 10, 2022

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Registered Nurse (RN) #2Interviewed regarding neuro check procedures after unwitnessed falls.
Registered Nurse (RN) #3Interviewed regarding neuro check procedures after unwitnessed falls.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #4Interviewed regarding neuro check procedures after unwitnessed falls.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #5Interviewed regarding neuro check procedures after unwitnessed falls.
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)Interviewed regarding expectations for neuro check completion.
Director of Nursing (DON)Interviewed regarding expectations for neuro check completion.
AdministratorInterviewed regarding documentation expectations and awareness of missing documentation.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 113 Deficiencies: 4 Date: Jan 10, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation based on complaints NJ157969 and NJ160570 regarding compliance with professional standards and staffing ratios.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was triggered by complaints NJ157969 and NJ160570. The facility was found not in substantial compliance with 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B, based on failures in medication documentation, ADL documentation, staffing ratios, and physical security of the facility.
Findings
The facility was found not in substantial compliance with professional standards of care, specifically failing to document medications and treatments as ordered for 2 of 6 residents, and failing to consistently complete activities of daily living documentation for 1 of 6 residents. Additionally, the facility failed to maintain required staffing ratios on multiple shifts and failed to secure the facility front doors at night as required.

Deficiencies (4)
Failure to follow standards of clinical practice and document medications and treatments as ordered by the Physician for 2 of 6 residents.
Failure to consistently complete the Resident's Documentation Survey Report v2 for 1 of 6 residents reviewed for Activities of Daily Living.
Failure to ensure staffing ratios were met to maintain the required minimum staff-to-resident ratio as mandated by the State of New Jersey for 24 of 28-day shifts and 1 of 28 evening shifts.
Failure to lock and secure the facility front doors at night and follow its policy titled 'Visitation.'
Report Facts
Census: 113 Staffing Deficiencies: 24 Staffing Deficiencies: 1 Sample Size: 6 Dates of Deficient Staffing: 28

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Director of NursingDirector of Nursing (DON)Named in relation to findings on medication/treatment documentation and ADL documentation deficiencies.
Certified Nurses AssistantCNAMentioned in interviews regarding ADL documentation and door security.
Licensed Practical NurseLPNInterviewed regarding door locking procedures.
Regional NurseRegional NurseInterviewed regarding door locking and visitation policies.
Maintenance AssistantMaintenance Assistant (MA)Interviewed and demonstrated door locking procedures.
Maintenance DirectorMaintenance Director (MD)Interviewed regarding door key and locking procedures.
AdministratorAdministratorInterviewed regarding door locking policies and facility admission practices.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 74 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Dec 8, 2021

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint survey based on multiple complaint numbers NJ147967, NJ149497, NJ150114, and NJ150402 to investigate compliance with New Jersey Administrative Code 8:39 for licensure of long-term care facilities.

Complaint Details
Complaint Intake #NJ147967 was substantiated with findings of deficient CNA staffing ratios. The facility was deficient in CNA staffing for residents on multiple shifts during the specified weeks. The Administrator acknowledged staffing challenges due to census fluctuations and difficulty hiring agency staff.
Findings
The facility was found not in substantial compliance due to failure to meet minimum certified nursing assistant (CNA) staffing ratios on multiple day and evening shifts during the weeks of 08/22/2021 - 08/28/2021 and 11/28/2021 - 12/04/2021. Staffing deficiencies had the potential to affect all residents.

Deficiencies (1)
Failure to ensure minimum CNA staffing ratios on 6 of 7 day shifts and 3 of 7 evening shifts during 08/22/2021 - 08/28/2021 and on 7 of 7 day shifts and 3 of 7 evening shifts during 11/28/2021 - 12/04/2021.
Report Facts
Census: 74 Staffing Deficiencies: 6 Staffing Deficiencies: 3 Staffing Deficiencies: 7 Staffing Deficiencies: 3 Census: 42 Census: 92

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
AdministratorProvided statements regarding staffing challenges and census fluctuations.

Inspection Report

Abbreviated Survey
Census: 46 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Oct 1, 2021

Visit Reason
A COVID-19 Focused Infection Control Survey was conducted by the New Jersey Department of Health to assess compliance with infection control regulations.

Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR §483.80 infection control regulations and has implemented the CMS and CDC recommended practices for COVID-19.

Report Facts
Sample size: 5

Inspection Report

Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 1 Date: Aug 25, 2021

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with New Jersey licensure procedures and standards, specifically regarding the failure to report a dishwasher failure to the New Jersey Department of Health.

Findings
The facility failed to report the dishwasher being non-operational from 8/20/2021 through 8/25/2021 as required. The dishwasher was down, and the facility used paper products and hand-washed equipment during this period. Interviews and documentation confirmed the issue and lack of reporting.

Deficiencies (1)
Failure to report dishwasher failure to the New Jersey Department of Health as required.
Report Facts
Dates dishwasher was down: 6

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Director of Dietary ServicesDirector of Dietary ServicesProvided documentation and interview regarding dishwasher failure
Director of NursingDirector of NursingInterviewed about knowledge and reporting of dishwasher failure

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 53 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jul 7, 2021

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation based on complaints NJ 144625 and NJ 146319.

Complaint Details
Complaint numbers NJ 144625 and NJ 146319 were investigated and the facility was found to be in substantial compliance.
Findings
The facility was found to be in substantial compliance with the requirements of 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B, for long term care facilities based on this complaint visit.

Report Facts
Sample size: 4

Inspection Report

Routine
Census: 44 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Apr 13, 2021

Visit Reason
A COVID-19 Focused Infection Control Survey was conducted by the New Jersey Department of Health to assess compliance with infection control regulations related to COVID-19.

Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR §483.80 infection control regulations and has implemented the CMS and CDC recommended practices for COVID-19.

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Sample size: 8

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 54 Deficiencies: 2 Date: Mar 31, 2021

Visit Reason
A Recertification Survey was conducted to determine compliance with 42 CFR Part 483, Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities.

Findings
Deficiencies were cited related to food safety practices including improper labeling and storage of food items, and infection prevention and control failures including improper use of PPE by staff and failure to disinfect equipment between residents.

Deficiencies (2)
Facility failed to properly handle potentially hazardous food and maintain dry storage area in a safe and consistent manner to prevent food-borne illness, including unlabeled and expired food items and improperly stored plastic ware.
Facility failed to ensure staff used appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when caring for newly admitted residents under observation and failed to clean and disinfect equipment between residents, increasing risk of infection transmission.
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Sample Size: 22 N95 masks inventory: 280 N95 masks inventory: 100 Plastic spoons and knives: 2 Audit frequency: 4

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Dietary DirectorInterviewed regarding food labeling and storage deficiencies
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Observed wearing incorrect PPE in cohort room
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Observed wearing incorrect PPE in cohort room
Registered Nurse #1 (RN)Observed wearing incorrect PPE and delivering lunch tray
Occupational Therapist (OT)Observed wearing PPE incorrectly in cohort room
Registered Nurse/Unit Manager (RN/UM)Observed wearing incorrect PPE and assisting resident
Director of Nursing (DON)/Infection PreventionistProvided interviews and education related to infection control and PPE use
AdministratorProvided PPE inventory and facility information
Central Supply SupervisorProvided PPE inventory and supply information
RN #2Registered NurseObserved failing to disinfect vital signs equipment between residents

Inspection Report

Life Safety
Deficiencies: 0 Date: Mar 31, 2021

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with the Life Safety Code 101:2012 and emergency preparedness requirements for long term care facilities.

Findings
The facility was found to be in substantial compliance with Appendix Z-Emergency Preparedness and in compliance with the minimum Life Safety Code requirements as surveyed using CMS-2786R.

Inspection Report

Routine
Deficiencies: 3 Date: Mar 31, 2021

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with food safety handling practices and infection prevention and control protocols, including proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and cleaning of shared equipment.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in properly labeling and storing food items, failing to ensure staff consistently used appropriate PPE when caring for residents under COVID-19 observation, and not disinfecting shared equipment between residents. These deficiencies posed minimal harm or potential for actual harm to a few or some residents.

Deficiencies (3)
Failure to properly handle potentially hazardous food and maintain dry storage area, including unlabeled and undated food items and exposed disposable utensils.
Failure to ensure staff used appropriate PPE when caring for newly admitted residents under COVID-19 observation, including inconsistent use of N95 masks.
Failure to clean and disinfect shared vital signs equipment between residents during medication pass.
Report Facts
N95 masks on hand: 280 N95 masks on hand: 100 Surgical masks on hand: 6000 N95 masks on hand: 320 Staff observed for infection control practices: 8 Units observed: 2 Residents affected: 5

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Director of NursingDirector of Nursing and Infection PreventionistAcknowledged no confirmed COVID-19 cases and described cohort levels and PPE requirements
Certified Nursing AssistantCNAObserved donning PPE incorrectly in Cohort 4 room; fit tested for N95 mask
Licensed Practical NurseLPNObserved donning PPE in Cohort 4 room; fit tested for N95 mask
Registered Nurse #1RNObserved donning PPE in Cohort 4 room; fit tested for N95 mask
Occupational TherapistOTObserved not donning N95 mask before entering Cohort 4 room; fit tested for N95 mask
Registered Nurse/Unit ManagerRN/UMObserved donning PPE in Cohort 4 room; fit tested for N95 mask
RN #2Registered NurseObserved failing to clean and disinfect vital signs equipment between residents
Central Supply SupervisorCS SupervisorProvided information on PPE inventory and supply management
AdministratorAdministratorProvided PPE inventory and confirmed fit testing for staff

Inspection Report

Routine
Census: 35 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jan 12, 2021

Visit Reason
A COVID-19 Focused Infection Control Survey was conducted by the New Jersey Department of Health to assess compliance with infection control regulations.

Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR §483.80 infection control regulations and has implemented the CMS and CDC recommended practices for COVID-19.

Report Facts
Sample size: 5

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