Inspection Reports for Bear Creek Assisted Living

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The inspection was conducted as a complaint survey in response to Complaint #NJ00186735 to investigate concerns related to resident safety and record availability at Bear Creek Assisted Living.

The facility was found not in substantial compliance with New Jersey Administrative Code standards, with deficiencies including failure to ensure a safe environment for residents in the Memory Care Community and failure to provide full access to Electronic Medical Records for Department of Health surveyors.

Complaint #NJ00186735 was substantiated as the facility failed to meet resident safety requirements and record availability standards during the complaint investigation.

The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation (Complaint #NJ00170652) to determine compliance with New Jersey Administrative Code 8:36 standards for licensure of assisted living residences.

The facility was found not in substantial compliance due to failure to consistently implement policies and procedures related to emergency response, specifically failing to notify the family or designated responsible party of a resident's transfer to the hospital for 1 of 5 residents reviewed (Resident #3).

Complaint #NJ00170652 was substantiated based on observation, interview, and record review showing failure to notify Resident #3's family Power of Attorney of the hospital transfer.

The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation (Complaint # NJ00165130) to determine compliance with New Jersey Administrative Code standards related to licensure and care procedures at Bear Creek Assisted Living.

The facility failed to retain completed copies of the Universal Transfer Form for 3 of 4 residents transferred to the hospital. Additionally, the facility did not provide documented evidence that the Registered Nurse or the Physician was notified when 2 of 4 residents were transferred to the hospital for evaluation.

Complaint # NJ00165130 involved allegations that the facility failed to retain Universal Transfer Forms and failed to notify the Registered Nurse and Physician when residents were transferred to the hospital. The complaint was substantiated based on interviews and record reviews.