Inspection Reports for
Complete Care At Burlington Woods

115 Sunset Rd, Burlington, NJ 08016 , NJ, 08016

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Deficiencies (last 6 years)

Deficiencies (over 6 years) 6.7 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

29% worse than New Jersey average
New Jersey average: 5.2 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

28 21 14 7 0
2020
2021
2022
2023
2025
2026

Occupancy

Latest occupancy rate 69% occupied

Based on a December 2023 inspection.

This facility has shown a steady increase in demand based on occupancy rates.

Occupancy rate over time

0% 50% 100% 150% 200% Nov 2020 Jun 2021 Aug 2021 Jan 2022 Feb 2023 Dec 2023

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 1 Date: Jan 27, 2026

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted based on Complaint #2698562, triggered by a family member's report of a resident's decline in condition, to determine if the facility provided adequate assessment and care.

Complaint Details
Complaint #2698562 was substantiated based on interviews, record review, and facility documents indicating failure to provide adequate assessment and care after family reported resident's decline.
Findings
The facility failed to provide adequate assessment and needed care for Resident #2, including lack of documentation of nursing assessments and failure to administer insulin according to a standing sliding scale order for high blood sugar. The Registered Nurse Supervisor did not document her assessment, and there was no clear physician notification or orders documented regarding the elevated blood sugar.

Deficiencies (1)
Failure to provide adequate assessment and care for Resident #2, including lack of documentation of nursing assessments and failure to administer insulin per standing order for high blood sugar.
Report Facts
Blood sugar level: 438 Insulin sliding scale doses: 12 Date of inspection: Jan 27, 2026

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Licensed Practical Nurse #1Licensed Practical NurseReported family concern and documented notification to Nursing Supervisor
Registered Nurse SupervisorRegistered Nurse SupervisorPerformed resident assessment but did not document findings
Director of NursingDirector of NursingProvided expectations regarding assessment documentation

Notice

Deficiencies: 0 Date: Nov 19, 2025

Visit Reason
This document serves to inform covered components and the public about the privacy practices related to medical information handled by NJDHSS, including how information may be used, disclosed, and the rights of individuals.

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

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 1 Date: Jun 4, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted based on Complaint #NJ 172662 regarding the facility's failure to administer medications within scheduled parameters in accordance with professional standards of practice.

Complaint Details
Complaint #NJ 172662 was substantiated based on interviews, medical record reviews, and facility documentation showing multiple late administrations of oxycodone for Resident #269.
Findings
The facility failed to administer oxycodone medication within the scheduled times on multiple occasions for one resident reviewed, resulting in minimal harm or potential for actual harm to a few residents. The facility's policy allows a one-hour window before or after scheduled medication times, but multiple doses were administered outside this timeframe.

Deficiencies (1)
Failure to administer medications within scheduled parameters for Resident #269.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed: 34 Residents affected: 1 Medication doses administered late: 22 Time window for medication administration: 60

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Director of Nursing (DON)Stated nurses had one hour before and after scheduled medication times before doses considered late; acknowledged multiple late administrations
Regional Clinical Directors and Regional Director of OperationsMet with surveyor team and acknowledged multiple late medication administrations

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 3 Date: Jun 4, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted based on Complaint #NJ 172662 regarding the facility's failure to administer medications within scheduled parameters and to meet professional standards of practice.

Complaint Details
Complaint #NJ 172662 was substantiated based on interviews, medical record reviews, and facility documentation showing medication administration delays and improper respiratory equipment storage.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in administering medications on time for one resident, failing to properly store and maintain nebulizer equipment for two residents, and not posting updated nurse staffing information daily. All deficiencies were determined to cause minimal harm or potential for actual harm affecting a few residents.

Deficiencies (3)
Failure to administer medications within scheduled parameters for Resident #269.
Failure to contain nebulizer delivery systems in protective coverings and ensure proper storage to prevent infection spread for Residents #99 and #151.
Failure to post updated nurse staffing report daily.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed for medication administration: 34 Residents affected by medication deficiency: 1 Residents reviewed for respiratory care: 4 Residents affected by respiratory care deficiency: 2 Days staffing report was outdated: 4

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Licensed Practical Nurse #1Licensed Practical NurseInterviewed regarding facility practice for storing nebulizer equipment.
Licensed Practical Nurse #2Licensed Practical NurseConfirmed nebulizer machine should not be on the floor and placed it on the dresser.
Director of NursingDirector of Nursing (DON)Acknowledged medication administration timing issues and importance of bagging respiratory equipment.
Regional Clinical DirectorsRegional Clinical DirectorsMet with surveyor team regarding medication administration and respiratory equipment storage.
Regional Director of OperationsRegional Director of OperationsConfirmed staffing posting issues and participated in interviews.
Staffing CoordinatorStaffing CoordinatorAcknowledged staffing posting was outdated and should be updated daily.
Infection PreventionistInfection Preventionist (IP)Stated nebulizer should not be on the floor and should be bagged and dated.

Inspection Report

Routine
Census: 148 Deficiencies: 10 Date: Dec 13, 2023

Visit Reason
A Recertification Survey was conducted to determine compliance with 42 CFR Part 483, Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities, based on multiple complaints received.

Findings
The facility was found not to be in substantial compliance with requirements for long term care facilities based on deficiencies cited related to safe environment, grievance procedures, discharge summary, activities of daily living, treatment and prevention of pressure ulcers, colostomy care, sufficient nursing staff, nutrition and food safety, quality assurance, and life safety code violations.

Deficiencies (10)
Safe/Clean/Comfortable/Homelike Environment deficiencies including failure to maintain safe, clean, comfortable environment and housekeeping issues.
Grievance procedures not properly followed; failure to investigate and resolve grievances timely and appropriately.
Discharge Summary deficiencies including failure to provide complete and accurate discharge instructions and medication reconciliation.
Activities of Daily Living (ADL) care deficiencies including failure to provide consistent assistance with ADLs for identified residents.
Treatment and Prevention of Pressure Ulcers deficiencies including failure to provide adequate care and documentation for residents with pressure ulcers.
Colostomy, Urostomy, or Ileostomy Care deficiencies including failure to provide appropriate care and documentation.
Sufficient Nursing Staff deficiencies including failure to provide adequate nursing staff to meet residents' needs.
Nutrition and Food Safety deficiencies including failure to provide palatable, safe food at proper temperatures and failure to properly store and label food items.
Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program deficiencies including failure to implement effective quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
Life Safety Code deficiencies including failure to maintain fire-rated doors, electrical systems, and handrails in safe condition.
Report Facts
Complaint numbers: 10 Census: 148 Date of Completion: Jan 26, 2024

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 146 Capacity: 159 Deficiencies: 8 Date: Nov 28, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted based on multiple complaints regarding resident care, environment, grievance handling, discharge procedures, and staffing adequacy.

Complaint Details
Complaints NJ 149879, NJ 151052, NJ 151398, NJ 152112, NJ 152052, NJ 152420, NJ 153704 were investigated involving issues of resident care, environment, grievance handling, discharge procedures, wound care, staffing, and food service.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in maintaining a safe, clean, and homelike environment, timely and appropriate resident care including incontinence and nail care, grievance investigation, discharge planning, wound care and prevention, colostomy care, food palatability and temperature, and adequate staffing levels.

Deficiencies (8)
Failure to maintain a safe, clean, and homelike environment with issues such as broken heating, stained tiles, peeling molding, and unclean rooms.
Failure to conduct a formal investigation of a grievance filed by a resident regarding care and verbal abuse.
Failure to provide discharge summary including medication reconciliation and post discharge instructions.
Failure to consistently provide appropriate Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) care including nail care and incontinence care for dependent residents.
Failure to provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing, including failure to update care plans and notify appropriate staff.
Failure to provide colostomy care in accordance with physician orders and proper documentation.
Failure to provide enough nursing staff to meet resident needs, resulting in delayed care and inadequate assistance.
Failure to ensure food and drink were palatable, attractive, and served at safe and appetizing temperatures.
Report Facts
Beds in Wing A: 50 Beds in Wing D: 59 Beds in Wing E: 50 Housekeeper Census: 37 Deficiency counts: 8 Food temperature: 127 Food temperature: 116 Food temperature: 114 Food temperature: 46 Food temperature: 52 Food temperature: 64 Staffing Deficiencies: 7 Staffing Deficiencies: 14 Staffing Deficiencies: 12

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Director of NursingDirector of NursingInterviewed regarding grievance investigations, wound care, discharge procedures, and staffing
Licensed Nursing Home AdministratorLNHAInterviewed regarding grievance handling and wound care policies
Housekeeping DirectorHousekeeping DirectorInterviewed regarding housekeeping staffing and cleaning procedures
Registered DietitianRegistered DietitianInterviewed regarding nutritional assessments and wound care
Licensed Practical Nurse Unit ManagerRN Unit ManagerInterviewed regarding resident care and wound observations
Certified Nursing AssistantCNAInterviewed regarding resident care, incontinence care, and nail care
Food Service DirectorFood Service DirectorInterviewed regarding food temperatures and palatability
Advanced Practice Nurse/Wound ConsultantAPN/WCInterviewed regarding wound care recommendations

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 152 Capacity: 159 Deficiencies: 9 Date: Nov 28, 2023

Visit Reason
Complaint investigations related to resident care deficiencies including environment, activities of daily living, pressure ulcer care, falls, staffing, food quality, and safety hazards.

Complaint Details
Complaint numbers NJ 152052, NJ 152420, NJ 153704, NJ 151052, NJ 152112, NJ 149879, NJ 151398.
Findings
The facility failed to maintain a safe, clean, and homelike environment, provide adequate activities of daily living care, prevent and treat pressure ulcers, ensure adequate supervision to prevent falls, maintain sufficient staffing levels, provide palatable and properly temperature-controlled food, maintain sanitary food storage, and conduct effective quality assurance and performance improvement activities.

Deficiencies (9)
Failure to maintain resident environment, equipment, and living areas in a safe, sanitary, and homelike manner including broken heating, peeling molding, stained curtains, and soiled floors.
Failure to provide appropriate activities of daily living care including nail care and incontinence care for dependent residents.
Failure to provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing, including failure to identify, treat, and document pressure ulcers and related nutritional interventions.
Failure to ensure adequate supervision to prevent falls, failure to investigate falls, and failure to implement fall prevention interventions for a resident with multiple falls including a major injury fall.
Failure to provide enough nursing staff daily to meet resident needs and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift, resulting in delayed care and unmet resident needs.
Failure to ensure food is palatable, attractive, and served at safe and appetizing temperatures; observed food items below safe temperature and resident complaints of poor food quality.
Failure to procure food from approved sources and store, prepare, distribute, and serve food in accordance with professional standards, including unlabeled and expired food items, uncovered food, unrestrained hair of food service worker, and unsanitary food pantries.
Failure to have an effective Quality Assessment and Assurance Program (QAPI) that identifies and corrects quality deficiencies, includes all required members, and incorporates input from staff and residents.
Failure to ensure handrails are firmly secured and intact on resident units, posing a safety hazard.
Report Facts
Beds in Wing A: 50 Beds in Wing D: 59 Beds in Wing E: 50 Housekeeper staffing: 1 Deficiency counts: 9 Resident census: 152 Total capacity: 159 Food temperatures: 127 Food temperatures: 116 Food temperatures: 114 Food temperatures: 46 Food temperatures: 52 Food temperatures: 64 Staffing deficiency days: 7 Staffing deficiency days: 14 Staffing deficiency days: 12

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Licensed Nursing Home AdministratorLNHAInterviewed regarding QAPI process and staffing
Director of NursingDONInterviewed regarding multiple findings including falls, wound care, QAPI, and staffing
Housekeeper DirectorHDInterviewed regarding cleaning process and staffing
Maintenance DirectorMDInterviewed regarding handrail audits and maintenance
Food Service DirectorFSDInterviewed regarding food temperatures and quality
Registered Nurse Unit ManagerRN UMInterviewed regarding room conditions and handrails
Certified Nursing AssistantCNAInterviewed regarding resident care and staffing concerns
Licensed Practical NurseLPNInterviewed regarding resident care and wound treatment
Registered DietitianRDInterviewed regarding nutritional assessments and wound care
Advanced Practice Nurse/Wound ConsultantAPN/WCInterviewed regarding wound care recommendations

Inspection Report

Routine
Census: 155 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Feb 15, 2023

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

Report Facts
Sample Size: 5

Inspection Report

Abbreviated Survey
Census: 140 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Aug 24, 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 and COVID-19 recommended practices.

Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with federal infection control regulations in one report but not in compliance with New Jersey Administrative Code infection control regulations in another. A deficiency was identified related to failure to maintain required minimum direct care staff-to-resident ratios for day shifts on 13 of 14 days reviewed.

Deficiencies (1)
Failure to maintain the required minimum direct care staff-to-resident ratios for the day shifts on 13 of 14 days reviewed.
Report Facts
Census: 140 Deficient CNA staffing days: 13 CNA staffing counts: 16 CNA staffing counts: 16 CNA staffing counts: 15 CNA staffing counts: 16 CNA staffing counts: 16 CNA staffing counts: 16 CNA staffing counts: 9 CNA staffing counts: 14 CNA staffing counts: 15 CNA staffing counts: 13 CNA staffing counts: 14 CNA staffing counts: 11 CNA staffing counts: 14

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Human Resource DirectorStated that the staff-to-resident ratios were 1:8 on day shift, 1:10 on evenings and 1:14 on night shift during interview on 08/24/22.

Inspection Report

Abbreviated Survey
Census: 39 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Jan 25, 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 and staffing requirements.

Findings
The facility was found not to be in compliance with New Jersey Administrative Code infection control regulations and failed to maintain the required minimum direct care staff to resident ratios for 14 of 14 day shifts reviewed.

Deficiencies (1)
Failure to maintain the required minimum direct care staff to resident ratios as mandated by the state of New Jersey for 14 of 14 day shifts reviewed.
Report Facts
Residents on day shifts: 149 Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) required: 19 Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) present: 9 Day shifts deficient in CNA staffing: 14 Census on A-Wing day shift: 39 Nurses on A-Wing day shift: 4 CNAs on A-Wing day shift: 4 Staffing agencies used: 7

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 139 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Sep 22, 2021

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint survey based on complaints NJ00148291 and NJ00148548.

Complaint Details
Complaint numbers NJ00148291 and NJ00148548 were investigated and found to be unsubstantiated as the facility was in compliance.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with the requirements of 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B for Long Term Care Facilities based on this complaint survey.

Report Facts
Sample Size: 3

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 142 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Aug 26, 2021

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint survey based on complaints NJ146303 and NJ144426.

Complaint Details
Complaint numbers NJ146303 and NJ144426 were investigated and found to be unsubstantiated as the facility was in compliance.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with the requirements of 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B for Long Term Care Facilities based on this complaint survey.

Report Facts
Sample Size: 3

Inspection Report

Routine
Deficiencies: 5 Date: Jul 29, 2021

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with regulatory requirements related to resident care, facility environment, medication management, nutrition, and food safety.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in maintaining a safe, clean, and homelike environment, proper treatment and care including application of protective sleeves, nutritional assessment and intervention for significant weight loss, accurate controlled medication accountability and valid DEA registration, and proper food handling and infection control practices in the kitchen.

Deficiencies (5)
Facility failed to maintain a clean, homelike, and sanitary environment including damaged walls, furniture, and environmental disrepair in multiple resident rooms.
Failed to apply geri sleeves for a resident at high risk for bruising, exposing the resident to potential skin injury.
Failed to provide timely and adequate nutritional assessment and intervention for a resident with significant unplanned weight loss.
Failed to maintain accurate accountability and reconciliation for controlled medications and maintain an active, unexpired DEA registration for ordering controlled substances.
Failed to properly handle and store potentially hazardous foods, maintain kitchen equipment and areas to prevent microbial growth and cross contamination, and maintain adequate infection control practices during food service.
Report Facts
Weight loss: 31.6 Weight loss percentage: 10.5 Weight loss percentage: 6.4 Weight loss percentage: 13.9 Albumin level: 3.2 Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) level: 6.7

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Licensed Practical Nurse Unit ManagerLPN/UMNamed in relation to unawareness of environmental disrepair and failure to ensure geri sleeves application.
Director of NursingDONNamed in relation to oversight of maintenance reporting, nutritional assessment, and controlled substance accountability.
Certified Nurse AssistantCNANamed in relation to resident care and weight monitoring.
Registered Nurse/Charge NurseRN/CNNamed in relation to rounds and maintenance reporting.
Maintenance DirectorMDNamed in relation to maintenance work order system and rounds.
Regional NurseRNNamed in relation to notification of deficiencies.
Pharmacist in ChargePICNamed in relation to controlled substance registration and pharmacy oversight.
Temporary Account ManagerNamed in relation to kitchen inspection and food safety observations.
Dietary AideDANamed in relation to improper handwashing observed during food service.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 54 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Jul 29, 2021

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted in response to Complaint #: NJ 144426 regarding the facility's compliance with New Jersey Administrative Code standards for licensure of long term care facilities, specifically related to staffing ratios.

Complaint Details
Complaint #: NJ 144426. The facility was found not in compliance with staffing ratio requirements. Interviews with staffing coordinator, Director of Nursing, and Administrator confirmed ongoing staffing shortages and efforts to recruit and retain staff. The complaint was substantiated by observations and documentation.
Findings
The facility failed to maintain the required minimum direct care staff-to-resident ratios as mandated by the state of New Jersey. Staffing reports and observations confirmed multiple dates and shifts where minimum staffing requirements were not met.

Deficiencies (1)
Failure to maintain the required minimum direct care staff-to-resident ratios as mandated by the state of New Jersey.
Report Facts
Census on E wing: 54 Census on A wing: 32 Number of CNAs on A wing: 2 Number of CNAs on E wing: 3

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Director of NursingDirector of NursingInterviewed regarding staffing shortages and recruitment efforts
AdministratorAdministratorInterviewed regarding staffing concerns and recruitment strategies
Staffing CoordinatorStaffing CoordinatorInterviewed regarding awareness of staffing ratios and challenges

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 140 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jun 1, 2021

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint survey based on multiple complaint numbers NJ132672, NJ133837, NJ137168, NJ139258, and NJ142308.

Complaint Details
The survey was triggered by multiple complaints as listed, and the facility was found compliant with no deficiencies cited.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with the requirements of 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B, for Long Term Care Facilities based on this complaint survey.

Report Facts
Sample Size: 8

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 129 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Dec 14, 2020

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted in response to complaints #NJ132643 and #NJ141682 to assess compliance with regulatory requirements.

Complaint Details
Complaint numbers NJ132643 and NJ141682 were investigated and the facility was found to be in substantial compliance.
Findings
The facility was found to be in substantial compliance with the requirements of 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B, for long term care facilities based on this complaint visit.

Report Facts
Sample size: 4

Inspection Report

Routine
Census: 125 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Nov 27, 2020

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 and recommended practices for COVID-19.

Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR §483.80 infection control regulations and had implemented the CMS and CDC recommended practices for COVID-19.

Report Facts
Sample size: 3

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