Inspection Reports for Brookdale Westampton

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The inspection was conducted as a complaint survey based on complaint number NJ00182844 to investigate allegations related to resident rights violations at the assisted living facility.

The facility was found not in substantial compliance with New Jersey Administrative Code 8:36 standards, specifically failing to protect one resident's right to be free from physical and mental abuse and/or neglect. The investigation revealed that Resident #1 left the facility unattended due to inadequate supervision and alarm system issues, resulting in a missing resident event.

Complaint #NJ00182844 was substantiated based on interviews, record reviews, and facility policy review indicating failure to protect Resident #1 from neglect resulting in the resident leaving the facility unattended and being found outside the premises.

The inspection was conducted as a complaint survey to investigate two Facility Reportable Events (FREs) and complaints NJ 00180358 and NJ 00176077.

The facility failed to provide full access to all resident electronic medical records and pertinent facility documents to Department of Health surveyors, impeding the investigation process. Surveyors were unable to independently access the electronic medical records system and were not provided with original investigation documents.

Complaint numbers NJ 00180358 and NJ 00176077 were investigated. The complaint was substantiated by the finding that surveyors were denied full access to electronic medical records and investigation documents, impeding the investigation.

The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation based on complaints NJ00163521, NJ00163571, and NJ00175627 regarding compliance with New Jersey Administrative Code 8:36 for Assisted Living Residences.

The facility was found not in substantial compliance with standards, specifically failing to update resident health service plans and reassess residents upon return from hospitalizations. Deficiencies were noted in updating Health Service Plans (HSP) for Resident #2 and failure of Registered Nurses to reassess Residents #1 and #2 after hospital returns.

Complaint investigation based on complaints NJ00163521, NJ00163571, and NJ00175627. The facility was found not in substantial compliance with licensure standards, with deficiencies related to resident assessments and care plans.

The inspection was a Standard/COVID-19 survey conducted from 10/20/21 to 10/22/21 to assess compliance with New Jersey Administrative Code, Chapter 8:36, for licensure of Assisted Living Residences and related programs.

The facility was found to be in substantial compliance with the applicable New Jersey Administrative Code standards and CDC recommended practices for COVID-19 infection control.