Inspection Reports for Little Senior Residence

71 Christopher St, Montclair, NJ 07042, United States, NJ, 07042

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Inspection Report Summary

The most recent inspection on November 19, 2025, did not identify any deficiencies and focused on informing individuals about privacy practices. Earlier inspections showed some deficiencies, including issues with physician certifications, staffing requirements for CPR-trained personnel, and fire safety compliance. Prior reports cited problems with maintaining a safe environment and proper fire extinguisher installation and inspection. No fines, enforcement actions, or substantiated complaints were listed in the available reports. The inspection history suggests improvement over time, with the latest review showing compliance with applicable standards.

Deficiencies (last 2 years)

Deficiencies (over 2 years) 2.5 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

52% better than New Jersey average
New Jersey average: 5.2 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

8 6 4 2 0
2023
2025

Notice

Deficiencies: 0 Date: Nov 19, 2025

Visit Reason
This document serves to inform individuals about the privacy practices of NJDHSS, including how their health 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 regarding their health data, 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

Original Licensing
Census: 21 Capacity: 26 Deficiencies: 5 Date: Apr 5, 2023

Visit Reason
Initial inspection of a conversion of a Skilled Nursing Facility licensed for 29 residents to a Comprehensive Personal Care Home (CPCH) with existing construction of a 14 Residential Unit building for a total of 26 CPCH beds.

Findings
The facility was found not in substantial compliance with all standards of the New Jersey Administrative Code for licensure of Assisted Living Residences and CPCHs. Deficiencies included failure to provide physician certifications for residents, lack of CPR-certified staff on duty at all times, and fire safety violations related to portable fire extinguishers and building safety hazards.

Deficiencies (5)
Failure to provide documented evidence of a physician's certification confirming residents' needs were met and adequately provided at the CPCH.
Facility Administrator failed to ensure at least one employee trained and certified in CPR was available and on duty at all times.
Failure to install 2 of 11 portable fire extinguishers at the required height and failure to perform and document monthly visual examinations on fire extinguishers.
Failure to provide and maintain a safe environment for residents, including building safety hazards such as a laundry chute door that did not positively latch as required for fire rated doors.
Fire extinguishers were not maintained according to NFPA standards, including missing monthly inspections and improper mounting height.
Report Facts
Census: 21 Total Capacity: 26 Number of portable fire extinguishers inspected: 11 Dates of survey: Inspection conducted on 04/04/2023 and 04/05/2023

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
AdministratorFacility Administrator failed to ensure CPR certified staff on duty at all times; shared findings with surveyors
Director of Nursing (DON)Only facility employee certified in CPR at time of survey; interviewed by surveyors

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