Inspection Reports for
Broadway House for Continuing Care

298 Broadway, Newark, NJ 07104, USA, NJ, 07104

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Deficiencies (last 4 years)

Deficiencies (over 4 years) 4.8 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

8% better than New Jersey average
New Jersey average: 5.2 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

12 9 6 3 0
2021
2022
2023
2025

Census

Latest occupancy rate 83% occupied

Based on a February 2025 inspection.

Occupancy over time

54 63 72 81 90 Feb 2021 Aug 2022 Dec 2022 Feb 2025

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 to explain their rights related to their health 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

Renewal
Census: 65 Capacity: 78 Deficiencies: 5 Date: Feb 26, 2025

Visit Reason
A Recertification survey was conducted by Healthcare Management Solutions, LLC on behalf of the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH), Health Facility Survey and Field Operations. The survey included complaint investigations NJ168872 and NJ182337.

Complaint Details
Complaint numbers NJ168872 and NJ182337 triggered part of the survey. The complaint investigation substantiated issues of abuse and neglect involving resident R3 and R119, including physical altercations and failure to protect residents. Bed hold policy failures were also related to complaint findings.
Findings
The facility was found not in substantial compliance with 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B, for long term care facilities based on the recertification and complaint visit. Deficiencies were identified related to freedom from abuse and neglect, bed hold policy, infection prevention and control, staffing ratios, water management, and life safety code violations.

Deficiencies (5)
Failure to ensure residents were free from abuse, neglect, misappropriation, and exploitation.
Failure to provide notice of bed hold policy before or upon transfer of residents to hospital or therapeutic leave.
Infection prevention and control program was incomplete and inconsistent with current standards, including failure to conduct annual review and maintain adequate water management program.
Failure to maintain required minimum direct care staff-to-resident ratios as mandated by the State of New Jersey.
Life Safety Code deficiencies including failure to ensure proper panic hardware on fire rated door, sprinkler system installation issues, portable fire extinguisher servicing, and incomplete fire drills.
Report Facts
Survey Census: 65 Total Capacity: 78 Sample Size: 21 Supplemental Residents: 9 Deficiency Severity SS=D: 2 Deficiency Severity SS=F: 3 Staffing Deficiency Counts: 14

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)1Licensed Practical NurseWitnessed and reported abuse incident involving residents R3 and R119.
Director of NursingDirector of NursingResponsible for conducting interviews and audits related to abuse prevention and bed hold policy compliance.
Maintenance DirectorMaintenance DirectorResponsible for ensuring fire safety equipment and HVAC inspections and maintenance.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 63 Deficiencies: 1 Date: May 18, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation based on Complaint #NJ00164204 regarding the facility's failure to implement interventions to prevent an elopement and follow the facility's policy for one resident.

Complaint Details
Complaint #NJ00164204 was substantiated. The facility failed to prevent Resident #1 from eloping by leaving the facility unescorted despite policy requiring escorts for medical appointments. Staff failed to verify pass status and appointment schedules, and the resident ultimately signed out against medical advice.
Findings
The facility was found not in substantial compliance with 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B, due to failure to ensure adequate supervision and prevent accidents, specifically failing to prevent Resident #1 from eloping by leaving the facility unescorted for a medical appointment, contrary to facility policy. Multiple staff members failed to follow escort requirements and verify pass status, resulting in the resident leaving unescorted and subsequently signing out against medical advice.

Deficiencies (1)
Failure to implement interventions to prevent an elopement and follow facility policy for Resident #1, who left the facility unescorted for a medical appointment.
Report Facts
Census: 63 Sample Size: 3

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
RN/UMRegistered Nurse/Unit ManagerAllowed Resident #1 to leave the facility unescorted for a medical appointment, failed to follow facility policy
SP #1Security PersonnelAllowed Resident #1 to leave unaccompanied without verifying pass status or appointment schedule
RN #1Registered NurseAssigned nurse for Resident #1 who allowed unescorted departure and failed to verify escort requirements
DONDirector of NursingExplained facility procedures and acknowledged staff failures in following escort policies
AdministratorFacility AdministratorStated expectation that all staff follow pass or escort requirements

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 63 Capacity: 74 Deficiencies: 9 Date: Dec 22, 2022

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 timely transmission of resident assessments, accident hazards and supervision, drug labeling and storage, nurse aide in-service training, staffing ratios, life safety code violations including sprinkler system installation, smoke barrier penetrations, fire drills, and smoking regulations.

Deficiencies (9)
Facility failed to timely transmit a resident's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment to CMS within required timeframe.
Facility failed to follow smoking care plan interventions, complete safe smoking evaluations, and accurately code resident's smoking status on MDS.
Facility failed to remove expired controlled medications from electronic backup supply machine.
Facility failed to ensure Certified Nursing Aides received 12 hours of mandatory annual in-service training including abuse training.
Facility failed to maintain required minimum direct care staff to resident ratios for day shift.
Facility failed to ensure building was protected throughout by an approved automatic sprinkler system; storage room lacked sprinkler coverage.
Facility failed to ensure penetrations in smoke barriers were protected by a system or material capable of restricting smoke transfer.
Facility failed to conduct fire drills quarterly on each shift.
Facility failed to ensure ashtrays of noncombustible material and safe design and a metal container with self-closing cover device were available in smoking area.
Report Facts
Census: 63 Total Capacity: 74 Deficient CNA staffing days: 14 Required CNA to resident ratio: 8 Observed CNA staffing: 3 Fire drills conducted on 1st shift: 10 Fire drills conducted on 2nd shift: 1 Fire drills conducted on 3rd shift: 1

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Resident #22ResidentNamed in deficiency for untimely MDS transmission
Resident #19ResidentNamed in deficiency for smoking care plan and safety issues
CNA #1Certified Nursing AideNamed in deficiency for incomplete in-service training
MDS CoordinatorNamed in deficiency for MDS transmission and coding
Director of NursingNamed in monitoring and corrective action plans
Staffing CoordinatorNamed in deficiency for staffing ratio issues
Director of Building ServicesNamed in deficiency for sprinkler system observation
Director of MaintenanceNamed in deficiencies related to sprinkler system and smoke barrier penetrations
Director of Plant OperationsNamed in corrective actions for fire drills and smoking regulations
Nurse EducatorNamed in deficiency for nurse aide training

Inspection Report

Abbreviated Survey
Census: 84 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Nov 30, 2022

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 CMS and CDC recommended practices to prepare for COVID-19.

Report Facts
Sample Size: 5

Inspection Report

Routine
Census: 64 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Aug 11, 2022

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.

Report Facts
Sample size: 5

Inspection Report

Routine
Census: 64 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Mar 22, 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: 6

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 60 Deficiencies: 4 Date: Feb 25, 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 failure to maintain professional nursing standards during medication administration, failure of the consultant pharmacist to identify medication irregularities, failure to maintain kitchen sanitation, and failure to properly dispose of garbage and refuse.

Deficiencies (4)
Facility failed to maintain professional standards of nursing practice following a physician's order for parameters during medication administration.
Consultant pharmacist failed to identify medication irregularities and document recommendations for residents on certain medications.
Facility failed to maintain kitchen environment and equipment in a sanitary manner to prevent contamination from foreign substances.
Facility failed to properly dispose and maintain waste in the garbage compactor area.
Report Facts
Census: 60 Sample size: 16

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Feb 26, 2025

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May 18, 2023

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Dec 22, 2022

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Feb 25, 2021

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