Inspection Reports for Continuing Care At Seabrook
3002 Essex Road, NJ, 07753
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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 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
Annual Inspection
Census: 63
Capacity: 86
Deficiencies: 13
Sep 12, 2024
Visit Reason
A Recertification Survey was conducted to determine compliance with 42 CFR Part 483, Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities.
Findings
Deficiencies were cited related to emergency preparedness, immunizations, staffing ratios, fire safety inspections, emergency food supply, and multiple life safety code violations including fire alarm system testing, sprinkler system maintenance, fire extinguisher signage, smoke barrier doors, elevator inspections, door maintenance, and electrical system testing.
Severity Breakdown
SS=E: 3
SS=D: 1
SS=F: 6
Deficiencies (13)
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Facility failed to include a facility-based and community-based risk assessment within the Emergency Preparedness Plan (EPP). | SS=E |
| Facility failed to ensure all eligible residents were educated and offered pneumococcal immunization, with missing documentation of consent or declination for two residents. | SS=D |
| Facility failed to maintain required minimum direct care staff-to-resident ratios for 1 of 14 day shifts reviewed. | — |
| Facility failed to ensure quarterly local fire inspections were performed as required by the New Jersey Uniform Fire Safety Code. | — |
| Facility failed to meet with municipal and county emergency management officials annually to review and update the emergency evacuation plan. | — |
| Facility failed to maintain a three-day minimum emergency food supply matching the menu. | — |
| Fire alarm system sensitivity testing documentation was not provided as required. | SS=F |
| Facility failed to perform a 5-year internal inspection of the wet and dry fire sprinkler systems. | SS=F |
| Facility failed to provide required instructional placards near 2 Class K portable fire extinguishers in the kitchen. | SS=E |
| Smoke barrier doors did not close properly or had excessive gaps, compromising smoke resistance. | SS=F |
| Elevators #11 and #12 were not inspected annually by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs Elevator Safety Division as required. | SS=E |
| Fire barrier doors including corridor doors to patient rooms and smoke barrier doors were not inspected annually with written record by qualified personnel. | SS=F |
| Facility failed to functionally test non-hospital grade electrical receptacles in residents' rooms annually for grounding, polarity, and blade tension. | SS=F |
Report Facts
Deficiencies cited: 13
Census: 63
Total licensed capacity: 86
Staffing ratio deficiency: 1
Fire inspections missing: 3
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 74
Deficiencies: 9
Aug 31, 2023
Visit Reason
Complaint visit to assess compliance with 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B, for Long Term Care Facilities.
Findings
The facility was found not in substantial compliance with psychotropic medication use and infection prevention and control requirements. Deficiencies included failure to monitor and document target behaviors for residents on psychoactive medications, and failure to perform hand hygiene during meal service. Additional life safety code deficiencies were identified in fire safety systems, sprinkler coverage, fire extinguisher maintenance, smoke barrier doors, electrical safety, and staffing ratios.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation found the facility not in substantial compliance with psychotropic medication use and infection control requirements, as well as multiple life safety code violations.
Severity Breakdown
SS=D: 4
SS=E: 3
SS=F: 1
Deficiencies (9)
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failure to ensure facility policy was followed to identify and adequately monitor target behaviors for residents receiving psychotropic medications. | SS=D |
| Failure to follow handwashing/hand hygiene policy and perform hand hygiene during lunch meal observation. | SS=D |
| Fire-rated doors to hazardous areas were not separated by smoke resisting partitions; medical records room door did not self-close properly. | SS=D |
| Fire alarm system smoke detection sensitivity testing was not performed every alternate year as required. | SS=D |
| Failure to properly install sprinklers and provide fire sprinkler coverage to all areas of the facility. | SS=E |
| Failure to perform monthly examination and documentation for 20 of 20 portable fire extinguishers as required. | SS=F |
| Failure to maintain smoke barrier doors to resist transfer of smoke; one door did not close properly leaving a gap. | SS=D |
| Failure to ensure 3 of 17 electrical outlets near water sources were equipped with functioning GFCI protection. | SS=E |
| Failure to ensure remote manual stop station for emergency generator was installed as required. | SS=E |
Report Facts
Census: 74
Sample size: 25
Deficiency count: 9
Staffing shortfalls: 4
Fire extinguisher inspections missing: 20
Electrical outlets without GFCI: 3
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Census: 62
Deficiencies: 7
Mar 9, 2022
Visit Reason
A Recertification Survey was conducted to determine compliance with 42 CFR Part 483, Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities.
Findings
Deficiencies were cited related to failure to complete quarterly Minimum Data Set Assessments for some residents, improper catheter care, medication administration errors, and failure to maintain required staffing ratios. Life safety code deficiencies included emergency lighting, cooking facilities inspection, and HVAC maintenance issues.
Severity Breakdown
SS=B: 1
SS=D: 3
SS=E: 2
Deficiencies (7)
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Facility failed to complete quarterly Minimum Data Set Assessments for 3 of 21 residents reviewed. | SS=B |
| Facility failed to ensure proper catheter care and storage, risking infection for 1 of 3 residents reviewed. | SS=D |
| Facility staff failed to administer medication in accordance with physician's orders for 1 of 3 nurses observed during medication pass. | SS=D |
| Facility failed to maintain required minimum direct care staff-to-resident ratios for the day shift for 7 of 14 day shifts reviewed. | — |
| Battery backup emergency lighting failed to function properly and was missing above the emergency generator transfer switch. | SS=D |
| Facility failed to inspect the range-hood fire suppression system semi-annually as required. | SS=E |
| Facility failed to ensure proper maintenance of ventilation systems; 4 of 11 resident bathroom exhaust systems did not function properly. | SS=E |
Report Facts
Census: 62
Sample size: 21
Deficiencies cited: 7
Staffing ratio shortfalls: 7
Medication errors: 2
Inspection Report
Original Licensing
Deficiencies: 0
Apr 9, 2021
Visit Reason
Initial inspection for licensure of a new or renovated long term care facility, specifically a new Alzheimer's unit located on the 5th floor.
Findings
No deficiencies were noted during the inspection. The building may not be occupied until formal notification by the licensing program is received.
Inspection Report
Abbreviated Survey
Census: 41
Deficiencies: 0
Jan 4, 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 related to 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: 10
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