Inspection Reports for New Standard Senior Living at Egg Harbor Township

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The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation (Complaint #NJ00174958) due to concerns about the facility's compliance with New Jersey Administrative Code 8:36 standards for licensure of assisted living residences.

The facility was found not in substantial compliance with standards, specifically failing to implement and enforce policies related to resident rights and managed risk agreements. Deficiencies included failure to negotiate managed risk agreements with residents, inadequate documentation of resident education on risks, and lack of proper protocols for residents leaving the facility. A re-visit confirmed that corrective actions, including education and implementation of managed risk agreements, were completed.

Complaint #NJ00174958 was substantiated based on interviews, record reviews, and observations indicating failures in policy enforcement and resident risk management.

Complaint investigation triggered by complaint NJ00171639 to assess compliance with New Jersey Administrative Code 8:36 standards for licensure of assisted living residences.

The facility was found not in substantial compliance with multiple standards including failure to develop and implement a comprehensive Resident Emergency Response policy, inconsistent adherence to Advanced Directive policies, failure to document initial health care assessments and update care plans for sampled residents, lack of a comprehensive Health Service Plan for a resident on dialysis, and failure to have at least one employee trained in the use of an AED available at all times.

Complaint number NJ00171639 triggered the investigation. The facility was found not in substantial compliance with licensure standards and required to submit a plan of correction.

A COVID-19 Focused Infection Control Survey was conducted by the State Agency to assess compliance with infection control regulations and CDC recommended practices.

The facility was found to be in compliance with the New Jersey Administrative Code 8:36 infection control regulations standards and CDC recommended practices for COVID-19 preparation.

The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation and a COVID-19 focused infection control survey.

The facility was found to be in substantial compliance with New Jersey Administrative Code Chapter 8:36 for licensure of assisted living residences and in compliance with infection control regulations and CDC recommended practices for COVID-19.

Complaint number NJ00165115 was investigated and the facility was found to be in substantial compliance.

Initial inspection of new construction of a 160 residential unit building for a total of 166 licensed assisted living beds.

The facility was found not in substantial compliance with New Jersey Administrative Code standards for assisted living residences. Deficiencies included failure to place an emergency generator annunciator panel in a location visible to operating staff 24/7, and failure to provide proper fire sprinkler coverage in multiple areas including resident closets, fire booster closets, elevator lobby closets, and storage rooms.