Inspection Reports for Ciel of Princeton
4331 US-1 South, Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852, United States, NJ, 08852
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Notice
Deficiencies: 0
Nov 20, 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 explains 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
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Devon L. Graf | Director, Office of Legal and Regulatory Compliance | Listed as NJDHSS Privacy Officer contact for questions about the notice |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 50
Deficiencies: 0
Nov 14, 2022
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation based on complaint number NJ00159438.
Findings
The facility was found to be in substantial compliance with New Jersey Administrative Code, Chapter 8:36, Standards for Licensure of Assisted Living Residences, Comprehensive Personal Care Homes, and Assisted Living Programs.
Complaint Details
Complaint number NJ00159438 was investigated and the facility was found to be in substantial compliance.
Report Facts
Sample size: 4
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 50
Deficiencies: 1
Nov 4, 2022
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation (Complaint #NJ00159250) to assess compliance with New Jersey Administrative Code 8:36 standards for licensure of assisted living residences.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure that posted meal menus and menus provided to residents identified portion sizes, which is required by state regulations. Observations and interviews confirmed that menus lacked portion size information despite facility policies stating otherwise.
Complaint Details
Complaint #NJ00159250 was substantiated as the facility did not comply with menu posting requirements regarding portion sizes.
Deficiencies (1)
| Description |
|---|
| Failure to ensure that posted meal menus and menus provided to residents identified portion sizes. |
Report Facts
Census: 50
Sample Size: 3
Completion Date: Dec 9, 2022
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Food Service Director | Interviewed regarding menu portion sizes; explained menus were created by Corporate Dietician and was unaware of portion size requirement | |
| Executive Director | Interviewed about facility compliance and familiarity; held in-service training and will monitor corrective actions | |
| Director of Hospitality | Posted corrected menus with portion sizes and provided in-service training to cooks |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 47
Deficiencies: 4
Oct 24, 2022
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation (Complaint #NJ00158875) due to allegations of noncompliance with New Jersey Administrative Code 8:36 standards for licensure of assisted living residences.
Findings
The facility was found not in substantial compliance with state regulations, including failure to employ an Executive Director or alternate, failure to maintain required documentation and training for Private Duty Personnel, failure to provide required in-service training to employees, and failure to notify the Department of Health of alleged resident abuse incidents.
Complaint Details
Complaint #NJ00158875 involved allegations of abuse and neglect related to Private Duty Personnel and staff, including failure to report incidents to the Department of Health. The complaint was substantiated by interviews, record reviews, and witness statements.
Deficiencies (4)
| Description |
|---|
| Failure to employ an Executive Director or an alternate Executive Director in accordance with state regulations. |
| Failure to implement and enforce policies regarding mandatory qualifications and documentation for Private Duty Personnel, including lack of professional licenses, criminal background checks, medical certifications, drug tests, training, and sign-in/out logs. |
| Failure to provide documented evidence that 2 of 5 employees received required in-service training on Abuse and Neglect upon hire and annually. |
| Failure to notify the New Jersey Department of Health of alleged incidents of resident abuse involving two residents. |
Report Facts
Census: 47
Sample Size: 9
Employees without required training: 2
Residents involved in abuse allegations: 2
Inspection Report
Abbreviated Survey
Census: 43
Deficiencies: 5
May 13, 2022
Visit Reason
A Covid-19 Focused Infection Control Survey was conducted by the State Agency to assess compliance with infection control regulations and CDC recommended practices related to COVID-19.
Findings
The facility was found not in compliance with infection control requirements including failure to post the Outbreak Response Plan on the website, improper monitoring of infectious waste bins, inadequate infection control training for dietary staff, improper mask wearing by staff, and failure to follow proper handwashing techniques. Infectious waste was overflowing, exposing residents and staff to potential hazards.
Deficiencies (5)
| Description |
|---|
| Failure to post the Outbreak Response Plan on the facility's website and failure to ensure Housekeeping monitored the infectious waste bin. |
| Failure to provide documented evidence of infection control education and training to dietary staff upon hire. |
| Failure to ensure dietary staff wore face masks properly in accordance with CDC guidelines. |
| Failure to perform handwashing technique in accordance with CDC guidelines for 4 staff members observed. |
| Failure to ensure appropriate collection, storage, and handling of infectious materials/regulated waste; infectious waste bin was overflowing and not properly secured. |
Report Facts
Staff sample size: 4
Resident sample size: 4
Census: 43
Number of dietary employees lacking documented infection control training: 3
Handwashing duration observed: 8
Handwashing duration observed: 10
Handwashing duration observed: 10
Handwashing duration observed: 9
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Director | Acknowledged failure to post Outbreak Response Plan and confirmed responsibility for infectious waste bin monitoring | |
| Director of Maintenance/Housekeeping | Responsible for emptying infectious waste bin; unaware of overflow condition | |
| Director of Nursing | Interviewed regarding infection control training for dietary staff | |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | LPN | Observed and interviewed regarding infectious waste bin and mask wearing |
| Director of Hospitality | Observed performing improper handwashing and mask wearing | |
| Chef | Observed performing improper handwashing and mask wearing | |
| Server | Observed performing improper handwashing and mask wearing | |
| Housekeeper | Observed performing improper handwashing and lacking infection control training |
Inspection Report
Original Licensing
Capacity: 120
Deficiencies: 3
Jul 8, 2021
Visit Reason
Initial licensing survey to determine compliance with New Jersey Administrative Code 8:36 standards for licensure of assisted living residences, comprehensive personal care homes, and assisted living programs.
Findings
The facility was found not in substantial compliance with licensure standards due to deficiencies including inadequate fire sprinkler coverage in a new construction building, lack of required wall cabinets for food storage in residential units, and failure to pre-wire residential units for telephone service.
Deficiencies (3)
| Description |
|---|
| Failure to provide proper fire sprinkler coverage to all areas of a new construction three-story building as required by New Jersey Uniform Construction Code and NFPA 13 standards. |
| Failure to provide a wall cabinet for food storage in residential units as required by regulation. |
| Failure to ensure residential units were pre-wired for telephone and television reception as required by regulation. |
Report Facts
Residential units inspected: 120
Census: 0
Fire sprinkler measurement: 25
Fire sprinkler measurement: 16
Residential sleeping units in smoke compartment: 13
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