Inspection Reports for Ciel of Washington Township
600 Medical Center Dr, Sewell, NJ 08080, United States, NJ, 08080
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Notice
Deficiencies: 0
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
| 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: 88
Deficiencies: 0
Feb 10, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation identified by Complaint #: NJ 00182948.
Findings
The facility was found to be in substantial compliance with N.J.A.C. Title 8 Chapter 36 standards for licensure of assisted living residences, comprehensive personal care homes, and assisted living programs for this complaint investigation.
Complaint Details
Complaint investigation NJ 00182948; facility found in substantial compliance.
Report Facts
Sample size: 3
Inspection Report
Abbreviated Survey
Census: 76
Deficiencies: 2
Aug 5, 2024
Visit Reason
A Covid-19 Focused Infection Control Survey was conducted by the State Agency to assess compliance with New Jersey infection control regulations and CDC recommended practices for COVID-19 preparation.
Findings
The facility was found not in compliance with infection control standards, including failure to document resident assessments according to professional standards for 3 residents, and failure to implement and enforce an infection prevention and control program, specifically inadequate PPE availability and incomplete isolation precautions.
Deficiencies (2)
| Description |
|---|
| Failure to document in accordance with professional standards for 3 residents' records. |
| Failure to implement and enforce infection prevention and control program, including inadequate PPE supplies and incomplete isolation precautions. |
Report Facts
Residents reviewed: 3
Rooms observed with isolation signs: 11
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Director of Nursing | Director of Nursing (DON) | Documented progress notes late and confirmed isolation cart locations and PPE restocking responsibilities. |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Interviewed regarding isolation cart location. |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 82
Deficiencies: 2
Feb 16, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation (Complaint #NJ00158708) to assess compliance with New Jersey Administrative Code 8:36 standards for licensure of assisted living residences.
Findings
The facility was found not in substantial compliance due to failure to implement and enforce the mechanical lifting devices program, including lack of staff training and maintenance documentation for Hoyer lifts, and failure to maintain complete medical records for discharged residents as required by state regulations.
Complaint Details
Complaint #NJ00158708 triggered the investigation. The complaint was substantiated based on findings of deficient practices related to mechanical lift training and medical record maintenance.
Deficiencies (2)
| Description |
|---|
| Failure to implement and enforce the facility's policy on mechanical lifting devices, including lack of staff training on Hoyer lifts and absence of monthly maintenance inspections. |
| Failure to maintain and retain complete medical records for discharged residents #2 and #4 for the required 10-year period. |
Report Facts
Census: 82
Sample Size: 3
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Director of Nursing (DON) | Interviewed regarding mechanical lift policy and medical records; confirmed lack of staff training and incomplete medical records. | |
| Executive Director (ED) | Interviewed and unable to provide documentation of staff training or maintenance checklist for Hoyer lifts. | |
| Hospice Aide (HA) | Interviewed and stated lack of training on Hoyer lifts at the facility. | |
| Home Health Aide (HHA) | Interviewed and confirmed no training on Hoyer lifts at the facility. |
Inspection Report
Routine
Census: 76
Deficiencies: 1
Mar 4, 2023
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 to be in compliance with infection control regulations, specifically failing to develop and implement an infection prevention and control program, including incomplete outbreak testing during a COVID-19 outbreak affecting residents and staff.
Deficiencies (1)
| Description |
|---|
| Failure to develop and implement an infection prevention and control program as required by regulation, evidenced by incomplete outbreak testing during a COVID-19 outbreak. |
Report Facts
Residents tested during outbreak: 27
Staff tested during outbreak: 8
Residents census: 76
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical Nurse #8 | Licensed Practical Nurse | Interviewed regarding outbreak testing and facility procedures |
| Executive Director | Executive Director | Interviewed regarding outbreak origin and testing policies |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 93
Deficiencies: 0
Jan 25, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint survey based on complaint number NJ 00160784.
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 NJ 00160784 was investigated and the facility was found to be in substantial compliance.
Report Facts
Sample size: 4
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 70
Deficiencies: 3
Jul 20, 2022
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint and focused infection control survey related to COVID-19 compliance following complaint #NJ00154921.
Findings
The facility was found not in substantial compliance with New Jersey Administrative Code 8:36 standards for licensure and infection control regulations, including failure to enforce mask policies for employees and visitors, improper laundry sanitation practices, and inadequate hand hygiene technique by staff.
Complaint Details
Complaint #NJ00154921 triggered the survey. The facility was found not in substantial compliance with infection control and licensure standards.
Deficiencies (3)
| Description |
|---|
| Failure of the Executive Director to implement and enforce mask use policies for employees and visitors during high community COVID-19 transmission. |
| Failure to ensure laundry detergent was provided for sanitation and infection control, with use of a non-sanitary product (Wellness Enhancer) in resident laundry machines. |
| Failure to perform proper hand hygiene technique by staff, including insufficient handwashing duration and improper disposal of paper towels. |
Report Facts
Census: 70
Sample size: 3
Handwashing duration: 15
Staff observed for hand hygiene: 4
Staff failing hand hygiene: 2
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Director | Executive Director | Failed to enforce mask policies and acknowledged employees not wearing masks. |
| Maintenance Director | Maintenance Director | Observed removing Wellness Enhancer from laundry machines and unaware of product differences. |
| Executive Chef | Executive Chef | Observed washing hands improperly and not following hand hygiene policy. |
| Cook | Cook | Observed washing hands properly but improperly touching trash can lid after handwashing. |
Inspection Report
Abbreviated Survey
Census: 67
Deficiencies: 1
Feb 18, 2022
Visit Reason
A COVID-19 Focused Infection Control Survey was conducted to assess compliance with infection control regulations and CDC recommended practices during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Findings
The facility was found not to be in compliance with infection control standards as 3 of 10 staff members were observed not wearing masks appropriately, posing a risk to all residents. The facility had ongoing training and policies but failed to ensure proper mask use during a period of high community transmission.
Deficiencies (1)
| Description |
|---|
| Failure to implement infection control program ensuring staff wore masks appropriately covering mouth and nose during high COVID-19 transmission. |
Report Facts
Census: 67
Sample size: 5
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Business Office Manager | Business Office Manager | Observed not wearing a mask during interaction with resident |
| Licensed Practical Nurse #1 | Licensed Practical Nurse | Observed wearing mask below jaw during conversation |
| Housekeeper #1 | Housekeeper | Observed wearing mask below jaw while cleaning near resident |
| Executive Director | Executive Director | Provided information on ongoing mask training and facility policies |
| Resident Care Director | Resident Care Director | Clarified facility COVID-19 outbreak status and ongoing training |
Inspection Report
Re-Inspection
Census: 72
Capacity: 94
Deficiencies: 12
Sep 19, 2021
Visit Reason
The inspection was a standard survey of 94 residential units to assess compliance with New Jersey Administrative Code standards for assisted living residences.
Findings
The facility was found not in substantial compliance with multiple regulatory requirements including staff training, physical examinations, resident care plans, dining services, emergency procedures, physical plant maintenance, housekeeping, and infection control. Deficiencies were identified that had the potential to affect all residents. A follow-up revisit on 3/27/2022 confirmed all cited deficiencies were corrected.
Deficiencies (12)
| Description |
|---|
| Facility failed to ensure staff received orientation and annual in-service education for 1 of 5 employees reviewed. |
| Facility failed to ensure employee files included records of physical examinations for 4 of 5 employees reviewed. |
| Facility failed to review general service plans semi-annually for 4 of 5 residents reviewed. |
| Facility failed to review health service plans quarterly for 4 residents receiving hospice care. |
| Facility failed to document annual physical examinations and certifications for 5 residents reviewed. |
| Facility failed to ensure Food Service Coordinator worked in consultation with a dietitian. |
| Facility failed to ensure dietary staff followed infection control policies, including hand hygiene and food handling. |
| Facility failed to ensure at least one employee trained in CPR was available for 10 shifts between 08/31/2021 and 09/19/2021. |
| Facility failed to ensure mechanical ventilation was functioning properly in 2 of 7 bathrooms. |
| Facility failed to ensure fire doors were manually closed and functioning properly; resident elopement occurred due to door malfunction. |
| Facility failed to conduct annual electrical inspections and maintain safe electrical conditions. |
| Facility failed to ensure all new employees received tuberculin skin testing upon hire. |
Report Facts
Census: 72
Total Capacity: 94
Deficiencies corrected: 11
Sample Size: 6
Residents reviewed: 5
Residents reviewed: 4
Shifts without CPR certified staff: 10
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical Nurse #6 | Licensed Practical Nurse | Named in findings related to lack of staff orientation, annual education, physical examination, and tuberculin skin testing. |
| Certified Medication Aide #5 | Certified Medication Aide | Named in findings related to lack of physical examination and tuberculin skin testing. |
| Activity Director | Activity Director | Named in findings related to lack of physical examination. |
| Certified Medication Aide #4 | Certified Medication Aide | Named in findings related to lack of physical examination. |
| Food Service Director | Food Service Director | Named in findings related to infection control and dietary consultation deficiencies. |
| Business Office Manager | Business Office Manager | Named in multiple interviews confirming deficiencies and corrective actions. |
| Administrator | Administrator | Named in interviews regarding staffing and CPR certification. |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 76
Deficiencies: 5
Aug 2, 2021
Visit Reason
Complaint investigation triggered by complaint NJ 00145752 regarding failure to negotiate a managed risk agreement and failure to implement smoking policies.
Findings
The facility was found not in substantial compliance with New Jersey Administrative Code standards for assisted living residences. Key deficiencies included failure to negotiate a managed risk agreement with Resident #1, failure to implement the smoking policy for Residents #1 and #2, failure to complete initial assessments by a registered nurse, failure to obtain medical certification for Resident #1's appropriateness for assisted living, and failure to update the General Service Plan for Resident #2.
Complaint Details
Complaint # NJ 00145752. The complaint was substantiated as the facility failed to meet multiple regulatory requirements related to resident safety and care planning.
Deficiencies (5)
| Description |
|---|
| Failure to negotiate a managed risk agreement with Resident #1 who had a history of unsafe smoking behavior. |
| Failure to implement the facility's smoking policy for Residents #1 and #2, including lack of safe smoking evaluations and care plans. |
| Failure to ensure initial assessment by a registered nurse upon admission to determine resident needs and safety. |
| Failure to obtain medical certification from a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant certifying Resident #1's appropriateness for assisted living. |
| Failure to develop and/or update the General Service Plan for Resident #2 to reflect required interventions and behaviors. |
Report Facts
Sample size: 3
Residents evacuated: 76
Residents relocated: 15
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Director | Interviewed regarding resident agreements, smoking policy, and incident response | |
| Director of Nursing | Interviewed regarding resident assessments and smoking policy implementation | |
| Licensed Practical Nurse #1 | Completed Resident Review Tool and documented resident conditions | |
| Licensed Practical Nurse #2 | Interviewed about resident smoking behavior and incident | |
| Licensed Practical Nurse #3 | Responded to incident and confiscated resident's smoking materials | |
| Certified Nursing Assistant #2 | Alerted staff about resident smoking incident |
Inspection Report
Abbreviated Survey
Census: 77
Deficiencies: 0
Nov 25, 2020
Visit Reason
A Covid-19 Focused Infection Control Survey was conducted by the State Agency to assess compliance with New Jersey infection control regulations and CDC recommended practices related to COVID-19.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with the New Jersey Administrative Code 8:36 infection control regulations and CDC recommended practices for COVID-19 preparation.
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