Inspection Reports for
Complete Care at Chestnut Hill

NJ, 07055

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Deficiencies (last 6 years)

Deficiencies (over 6 years) 5 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

4% better than New Jersey average
New Jersey average: 5.2 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

16 12 8 4 0
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Occupancy

Latest occupancy rate 94% occupied

Based on a October 2023 inspection.

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

Occupancy rate over time

40% 60% 80% 100% 120% Dec 2020 Jan 2021 Jun 2022 Aug 2022 Oct 2022 Oct 2023

Notice

Deficiencies: 0 Date: 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 details the types of information covered, the circumstances under which health information may be used or disclosed, the rights of individuals 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. GrafDirectorNJDHSS Privacy Officer named as contact for privacy practices

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 3 Date: Dec 5, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to a complaint investigation regarding the facility's failure to report and investigate an allegation of neglect after a resident fell out of bed and sustained a head injury.

Complaint Details
The complaint involved failure to report and investigate neglect related to a resident fall resulting in injury. The allegation was substantiated as the facility did not report the incident to the State Agency and did not investigate the incident as required.
Findings
The facility failed to timely report suspected abuse and neglect to the State Agency and failed to thoroughly investigate the incident involving Resident #99 who fell out of bed and sustained injuries. Additionally, the facility failed to provide appropriate incontinent care to two residents, which posed risks for infections and skin breakdown.

Deficiencies (3)
Failed to timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Failed to thoroughly investigate an allegation of neglect after a resident fell out of bed and sustained a head injury.
Failed to provide appropriate incontinent care to dependent residents, increasing risk of urinary tract infections and skin breakdown.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed for abuse: 3 Residents with improper incontinent care: 2 BIMS score: 3 BIMS score: 6 BIMS score: 15

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Director of NursingStated the incident was not reported or investigated and expected reporting and investigation
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN #1)Documented finding Resident #99 on the floor after fall
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA #9)Reported Resident #99 fell out of bed
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA #4)Observed providing incontinent care to Residents #12 and #87
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN #9)Stated residents should be checked for incontinence every two hours and proper cleaning procedures
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA #11)Described proper incontinent care wiping procedure
Infection PreventionistStated expectations for thorough incontinent care and importance to prevent infections

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Deficiencies: 12 Date: Dec 5, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as an annual survey to assess compliance with state and federal regulations, including resident rights, medication use, personal funds management, code status accuracy, abuse reporting, PASRR screening, care planning, pressure ulcer care, incontinent care, oxygen therapy, and bed rail safety.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to protect resident dignity, failure to inform residents or representatives about psychotropic medication risks, failure to provide quarterly personal funds statements, inaccurate and inconsistent resident code status documentation leading to immediate jeopardy, failure to report and investigate abuse allegations, inaccurate PASRR screening, incomplete and untimely care plan updates and meetings, inadequate pressure ulcer prevention and treatment, improper incontinent care, lack of oxygen therapy orders, and failure to assess and document bed rail safety and alternatives.

Deficiencies (12)
Failure to protect resident's right to dignity when staff searched a resident's room without permission.
Failure to ensure residents or representatives were informed of risks and benefits of psychotropic medications.
Failure to provide quarterly personal funds statements to residents.
Failure to ensure accurate and consistent resident code status documentation, resulting in immediate jeopardy.
Failure to timely report suspected abuse and failure to investigate an allegation of neglect after a resident fall.
Failure to complete accurate PASRR Level I screening for mental disorders or intellectual disabilities.
Failure to update care plans timely for new conditions and failure to hold quarterly care plan meetings with residents and families.
Failure to identify and implement interventions to prevent and treat pressure ulcers.
Failure to provide proper incontinent care to dependent residents, risking infection and skin breakdown.
Failure to have physician orders for oxygen therapy for a resident receiving oxygen.
Failure to assess risk and explore alternatives prior to bed rail installation and failure to assess entrapment risk.
Failure to maintain documentation of the facility's ongoing Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed for code status: 31 Residents reviewed for PASRR screening: 31 Residents reviewed for care planning: 31 Residents reviewed for pressure ulcers: 6 Residents reviewed for incontinent care: 31 Residents reviewed for oxygen therapy: 1 Residents reviewed for bed rails: 31 Residents in facility: 103

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Family Member #2Resident #40's guardianInterviewed regarding resident's code status wishes
Family Member #1Resident #4's medical Power of AttorneyInterviewed regarding resident's code status wishes
Director of NursingInterviewed regarding multiple deficiencies including code status, incontinent care, pressure ulcer care, oxygen therapy, and bed rail assessments
Licensed Nursing Home AdministratorLNHAInterviewed regarding failure to ensure staff implemented code status policy
Social Services DirectorInterviewed regarding PASRR screening and care plan meetings
Maintenance DirectorInterviewed regarding bed rail safety checks
Infection PreventionistInterviewed regarding incontinent care
Medical DirectorInterviewed regarding code status discrepancies
Certified Nurse Aide #4Observed and interviewed regarding incontinent care
Licensed Practical Nurse #1Interviewed regarding oxygen therapy and bed rail assessments

Inspection Report

Deficiencies: 0 Date: Oct 24, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a regulatory survey of the nursing home facility Complete Care at Chestnut Hill LLC.

Findings
No health deficiencies were found during the inspection.

Inspection Report

Abbreviated Survey
Census: 104 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Oct 24, 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

Routine
Census: 100 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Oct 18, 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 CMS/CDC recommended practices for COVID-19.

Findings
The facility was found to be not in compliance with 42 CFR §483.80 infection control regulations, specifically related to staff vaccination and booster dose compliance. Deficiencies were identified for 8 out of 17 staff members reviewed, with issues in documentation and timely vaccination/booster administration.

Deficiencies (1)
Failure to implement staff vaccination policy ensuring staff were up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters as required by federal, state, and local regulations.
Report Facts
Staff members reviewed: 17 Staff members deficient: 8 Sample size: 5

Inspection Report

Routine
Deficiencies: 11 Date: Aug 18, 2022

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a routine survey to assess compliance with regulatory requirements for nursing home care, including resident rights, care planning, safety, and infection control.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to provide written information on advance directives, failure to notify physician and family of significant weight loss, inaccurate Minimum Data Set (MDS) coding, incomplete care plans, improper catheter care, failure to maintain accurate medical records, failure to offer pneumococcal vaccinations per CDC guidelines, and failure to routinely inspect beds for safety.

Deficiencies (11)
Failed to ensure written information on advance directives was provided to one resident.
Failed to notify physician and family of significant weight loss for one resident.
Failed to ensure a shared bathroom toilet was secured to prevent accident hazards.
Failed to accurately code the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment for one resident.
Failed to develop and implement a complete care plan for a resident with a Foley catheter.
Failed to revise resident care plans to accurately reflect health status for two residents.
Failed to provide justification for continued use of an indwelling Foley catheter and improper catheter bag positioning.
Failed to implement timely care plan interventions and notify physician of significant weight loss for one resident.
Failed to maintain accurate medical record regarding code status for one resident.
Failed to offer pneumococcal vaccinations according to CDC guidelines for two residents.
Failed to routinely inspect beds for safety including side rails, posing potential injury risk.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed for advance directives: 25 Residents affected by advance directive deficiency: 1 Significant weight loss: 40 Significant weight loss percentage: 26 Residents reviewed for MDS accuracy: 25 Residents reviewed for catheter care: 4 Residents reviewed for code status accuracy: 5 Residents reviewed for pneumococcal vaccination: 5 Resident R69 weight loss: 42 Resident R69 weight loss percentage: 27 Resident R27 quarterly MDS assessment date: Jun 2, 2022 Resident R26 quarterly MDS assessment date: Jun 6, 2022 Resident R69 BIMS score: 2 Resident R26 BIMS score: 9

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Director of NursingDirector of Nursing (DON)Named in multiple findings related to advance directives, weight loss notification, care plan accuracy, catheter care, and vaccination compliance
Minimum Data Set CoordinatorMinimum Data Set Coordinator (MDSC)Named in findings related to MDS coding errors and care plan omissions
Registered DietitianRegistered Dietitian (RD)Named in findings related to weight loss monitoring and nutritional interventions
Regional Maintenance DirectorRegional Maintenance Director (RMD)Named in findings related to bed safety and maintenance inspections
Licensed Practical NurseLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN)4Named in catheter care findings
Certified Nursing AssistantCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA)3Named in catheter care findings

Inspection Report

Follow-Up
Census: 107 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Aug 18, 2022

Visit Reason
The visit was conducted to assess compliance with New Jersey Administrative Code standards for licensure of long term care facilities, specifically regarding minimum direct care staff-to-resident ratios.

Findings
The facility was found not in compliance with staffing requirements, failing to maintain the required minimum direct care staff-to-resident ratios on multiple shifts during the review period. A follow-up report dated 10/26/2022 indicates that corrective actions were completed by 09/30/2022.

Deficiencies (1)
Failure to maintain required minimum direct care staff-to-resident ratios as mandated by New Jersey state law.
Report Facts
Residents present: 107 CNA staffing deficiency days: 12 Evening shift total staff deficiency days: 5 Overnight shift total staff deficiency days: 1 Required CNAs on 07/31/22 day shift: 13 Actual CNAs on 07/31/22 day shift: 8 Required total staff on 07/31/22 evening shift: 11 Actual total staff on 07/31/22 evening shift: 10

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 83 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jun 8, 2022

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint survey to determine compliance with 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B, for Long Term Care Facilities.

Complaint Details
The survey was complaint-based and the facility was found to be in compliance.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with the regulatory requirements based on this complaint survey.

Inspection Report

Routine
Census: 62 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jan 13, 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: 13

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 57 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Dec 18, 2020

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint survey based on complaint number NJ00138747.

Complaint Details
Complaint number NJ00138747 was 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
Deficiencies: 2 Date: Feb 11, 2020

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to investigate complaints regarding the facility's failure to consistently follow medication hold parameters according to physician orders and professional nursing standards, specifically related to administration of Midodrine and Fludrocortisone medications for residents with blood pressure parameters.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation substantiated that the facility administered medications outside of physician ordered blood pressure parameters and failed to hold medications as required. The investigation included interviews with nursing staff and review of medication administration records showing multiple instances of noncompliance.
Findings
The facility failed to consistently hold medications as ordered for residents with blood pressure parameters, resulting in administration of Midodrine and Fludrocortisone outside of physician-ordered systolic blood pressure limits. This deficient practice was identified for 2 of 23 residents reviewed and included multiple documented instances of medication administration despite blood pressure readings above the hold parameters. Additionally, the facility failed to timely act on pharmacy consultant recommendations regarding these medication errors.

Deficiencies (2)
Failure to consistently follow medication hold parameters for Midodrine and Fludrocortisone according to physician orders and nursing standards.
Failure to act upon pharmacy consultant recommendations in a timely manner regarding medications administered outside physician ordered parameters.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed for medication administration: 23 Residents affected: 2 Times Fludrocortisone administered outside parameters: 26 Times Midodrine administered outside parameters: 26 Pharmacy Consultant recommendations: 2

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
LPN #1Licensed Practical NurseAdministered Midodrine despite SBP above parameters; interviewed regarding medication administration
LPN #2Licensed Practical NurseAdministered Midodrine despite SBP above parameters; interviewed regarding medication administration
LPN #3Licensed Practical NurseAdministered Midodrine despite SBP above parameters; unavailable for interview
LPN #4Licensed Practical NurseNurse assigned to Resident #24; interviewed about medication administration and BP assessment
LPN #5Licensed Practical NurseResponsible for Resident #19; interviewed about medication administration and BP documentation
RNRegistered NurseAdministered medications outside parameters 26 times; interviewed and acknowledged error; previously disciplined
DONDirector of NursingInterviewed about medication administration expectations and prior discipline of RN
UMUnit ManagerInterviewed about pharmacy recommendations and medication administration follow-up
PCPharmacy ConsultantProvided medication regimen review and recommendations; interviewed about follow-up process
ADONAssistant Director of NursingInterviewed about follow-up on pharmacy consultant recommendations

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