Deficiencies (last 4 years)

Deficiencies (over 4 years) 9 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

73% worse than New Jersey average
New Jersey average: 5.2 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

28 21 14 7 0
2021
2023
2024
2025

Occupancy

Latest occupancy rate 11% occupied

Based on a November 2025 inspection.

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

Occupancy rate over time

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Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 17 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Nov 21, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to a complaint investigation regarding the facility's failure to provide appropriate quality of care related to intravenous antibiotic medication administration for one resident.

Complaint Details
Complaint #437202 involved failure to ensure Resident 3 received timely IV antibiotic medication, with missed doses from 05/21/25 through 05/24/25. The facility did not notify the physician promptly, and the resident's records did not reflect physician awareness until 05/29/25. The nursing home disputes the citation.
Findings
The facility failed to administer IV Cefazolin antibiotic medication to Resident 3 as ordered for four consecutive days, resulting in delayed treatment for osteomyelitis. The resident's physician was not timely informed of the missed doses, and documentation did not reflect awareness or plans to address the missed medication administration.

Deficiencies (1)
Failure to provide appropriate quality of care related to intravenous antibiotic medication administration resulting in missed doses for Resident 3.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed in sample: 17 Missed antibiotic doses: 4 Resident age: 73

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Vice President of Clinical Services (VPCS)Interviewed and confirmed expectations regarding physician awareness of missed antibiotic doses
Director of Nursing (DON)Interviewed and confirmed awareness of delayed IV antibiotic administration and physician notification expectations

Notice

Deficiencies: 0 Date: Nov 19, 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
NameTitleContext
Devon L. GrafDirector, Office of Legal and Regulatory ComplianceListed as NJDHSS Privacy Officer contact for questions about the notice

Inspection Report

Routine
Census: 89 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Nov 27, 2024

Visit Reason
A COVID-19 Focused Infection Control Survey was conducted by the State Agency to assess compliance with New Jersey Administrative Code 8:36 infection control regulations and CDC recommended practices.

Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with the infection control regulations and CDC recommended practices to prepare for COVID-19.

Report Facts
Sample Size: 3

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 126 Deficiencies: 6 Date: Sep 20, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted based on complaints regarding failure to notify resident representatives and physicians timely of changes in condition, inaccurate Minimum Data Set (MDS) coding, failure to obtain physician orders for discharge, lack of discharge summary, inadequate pain management, and insufficient nursing staff with delayed call bell responses.

Complaint Details
Complaints NJ#175244, NJ174669, NJ175260, and NJ176352 involved failure to notify representatives and physicians timely, inaccurate MDS coding, discharge planning deficiencies, inadequate pain management, and insufficient staffing with delayed call bell responses.
Findings
The facility failed to notify the resident's representative and physician timely after an incident, inaccurately coded MDS assessments for multiple residents, failed to obtain physician orders for discharge and document acceptance of home care referrals, lacked a discharge summary for a discharged resident, did not consistently assess and document pain for a cognitively impaired resident, and had insufficient nursing staff leading to delayed call bell responses.

Deficiencies (6)
Failure to notify resident's representative and physician of change in condition in a timely manner for Resident #209.
Failure to accurately code the Minimum Data Set (MDS) for Residents #62, #148, and #209.
Failure to obtain physician's order for discharge and document acceptance of home care referral for Resident #308.
Failure to provide a discharge summary for Resident #308.
Failure to ensure consistent pain assessment and management for Resident #209.
Insufficient nursing staff and delayed call bell responses for multiple residents including Residents #36, 60, 83, 84, 100, 102, and 153.
Report Facts
Resident census: 126 CNA to resident ratio: 9 Call bell response times: 20 Pain assessment frequency: 3 Pain assessment frequency: 6 Pain assessment frequency: 2 Call bell audit wait times: 25

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
RN/MDS Coordinator #1Registered Nurse/MDS CoordinatorInterviewed regarding MDS coding discrepancies
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Unit Manager/Licensed Practical NurseInterviewed regarding pain assessment practices
Social Worker Director (SWD)Social Worker DirectorInterviewed regarding discharge planning and home care referral process
Director of NursingDirector of Nursing (DON)Interviewed regarding pain management and notification practices
Licensed Nursing Home AdministratorLNHAInterviewed regarding call bell system and discharge planning
Business Development CoordinatorBusiness Development Coordinator for Home Care Service Agency #1Interviewed regarding home care referral acceptance and communication

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 120 Deficiencies: 19 Date: Sep 20, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was complaint-related, triggered by allegations regarding failure to notify resident representatives and physicians timely, inaccurate assessments, medication errors, and other care concerns.

Complaint Details
Complaint NJ#175244 and others related to notification failures, MDS inaccuracies, medication errors, infection control, staffing, and resident care.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in timely notification of resident condition changes, inaccurate MDS coding, failure to monitor and document post-fall conditions, medication administration errors, incomplete assessments, infection control lapses, inadequate staffing, missing discharge documentation, and failure to offer pneumococcal vaccines.

Deficiencies (19)
Failure to notify resident's representative and physician of change in condition in a timely manner for Resident #209.
Failure to accurately code the Minimum Data Set (MDS) for three residents including Resident #209.
Failure to monitor and document neurochecks and post-fall condition for Resident #148.
Failure to follow physician's order and document urinary catheter output for Resident #358.
Medication administration error: administering tablet form instead of ordered capsule for Resident #260.
Failure to obtain physician's order for discharge and document approval for home care referral for Resident #308.
Failure to provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and documentation for Resident #36.
Failure to provide appropriate care to maintain or improve range of motion for Resident #67.
Failure to administer oxygen therapy according to physician's order and improper storage of respiratory equipment for multiple residents.
Failure to provide safe and appropriate pain management for Resident #209, including lack of routine pain assessments.
Failure to maintain dialysis communication records and provide adequate dialysis care for Residents #458 and #98.
Failure to post nurse staffing information daily and ensure sufficient nursing staff to meet resident needs.
Failure to ensure medications are stored securely and not left unattended on medication carts.
Failure to maintain kitchen sanitation and safe food handling practices, including unlabeled food and improper sanitizing.
Failure to maintain accurate and complete medical records, including conflicting documentation of code status for Resident #62.
Failure to follow infection prevention and control practices including hand hygiene, PPE use, and wound care procedures.
Failure to offer pneumococcal vaccine or document reason for ineligibility for Residents #43, #62, and #148.
Failure to maintain complete, accurate, and accessible medical records for Residents #62 and #148.
Failure to provide designated dining room and dining activities for residents as approved in facility plan.
Report Facts
Resident census: 120 Nurse aide to resident ratio: 8.6 Nurse aide to resident ratio: 9 Weight: 165 Weight: 184.8 Weight: 190.8 Weight: 160.2 Weight: 125.6 Weight: 125 Weight: 125 Weight: 125 Weight: 124 Weight: 126.1 Weight: 126.8 Weight: 128.6 Staffing: 16

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Licensed Practical Nurse #1LPNMentioned in relation to notification failure and infection control lapses
Licensed Nursing Home AdministratorLNHAFacility management and interviewee for multiple findings
Director of NursingDONFacility management and interviewee for multiple findings
Assistant Director of Nursing/Infection PreventionistADON/IPFacility management and interviewee for infection control and other findings
Regional Nurse Consultant #1RNC#1Facility management and interviewee for multiple findings
Registered Nurse #1RNObserved medication administration error
Certified Nursing Aide #1CNAObserved infection control lapses
Certified Nursing Aide #2CNAObserved infection control lapses
Consultant PharmacistCPInterviewed regarding medication administration and infection control
PhysiatristPhysicianInterviewed regarding range of motion care
Director of RehabilitationDoR/OTInterviewed regarding therapy screening and care
Social Worker DirectorSWDInterviewed regarding discharge planning
Registered Nurse/MDS Coordinator #1RN/MDSCInterviewed regarding MDS coding and assessments

Inspection Report

Deficiencies: 1 Date: Feb 12, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to evaluate the facility's compliance with care plan requirements, specifically regarding the completion and updating of care plans for residents at risk for falls.

Findings
The facility failed to complete and update the care plan for a resident at risk for falls, despite a fall incident occurring during the review period. The care plan did not reflect interventions related to the fall, and the Assistant Director of Nursing was unable to explain this omission.

Deficiencies (1)
Failed to complete and update the care plan for a resident at risk for falls, not reflecting interventions related to a fall incident.

Inspection Report

Routine
Deficiencies: 6 Date: Aug 15, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with federal and state regulations regarding resident assessments, medication administration, nutrition monitoring, feeding tube care, and pharmacy consultant recommendations at Livingston Post Acute Care.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including late transmission of Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments, inaccurate MDS coding, improper administration of medication contrary to physician orders, failure to obtain weekly weights as ordered, inadequate monitoring of enteral feeding volumes, and failure to act on pharmacy consultant recommendations within an acceptable timeframe.

Deficiencies (6)
Failed to complete and transmit Minimum Data Set (MDS) Entry Reporting Assessments within required timeframes for 2 of 38 residents.
Failed to accurately code MDS assessments for 3 of 22 residents, including incorrect discharge status and inaccurate weight loss coding.
Failed to properly administer Midodrine medication according to physician's order for 1 of 22 residents, administering medication when blood pressure exceeded ordered parameters.
Failed to obtain weekly weights as ordered for 1 of 5 residents, missing weights for four weeks.
Failed to monitor enteral feeding pump to assure total volume administered matched physician's order for 1 of 3 residents, resulting in incomplete feeding volumes.
Failed to act upon pharmacy consultant recommendations within an acceptable timeframe for 1 of 38 residents, with recommendations not reviewed or addressed.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed for MDS transmission: 38 Residents reviewed for MDS coding accuracy: 22 Residents reviewed for medication administration: 22 Residents reviewed for nutrition monitoring: 5 Residents reviewed for enteral feeding: 3 Residents reviewed for pharmacy consultant follow-up: 38 Total volume ordered for enteral feeding: 1560 Weight loss: 5

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Registered Nurse (RN) MDS CoordinatorResponsible for completing and transmitting MDS assessments; acknowledged late transmissions
RN President of Clinical ServicesDiscussed concerns regarding MDS assessments and enteral feeding discrepancies
MDS Coordinator #1Explained incorrect MDS coding due to wrong button selection
MDS Coordinator #2Acknowledged inaccurate weight documentation and MDS coding errors
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Acknowledged expectation to follow medication orders and BP parameters
Licensed Practical Nurse/Unit Manager (LPN/UM)Acknowledged medication administration errors and responsibility for weight documentation
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Provided information on weight obtaining process
Registered Dietician (RD)Responsible for reviewing resident weights and providing weight lists
Regional Registered Dietician (RRD)Participated in interview regarding weight monitoring
Registered Nurse (RN) assigned to Resident #391Provided information on enteral feeding administration
RN/Unit Manager (UM)Verified feeding orders and acknowledged lack of awareness of total volume ordered
Director of Nursing (DON)Acknowledged concerns regarding weights and enteral feeding discrepancies
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)Acknowledged concerns regarding weights and enteral feeding discrepancies
Registered Nurse/Unit Manager (RN/UM)Confirmed pharmacy consultant recommendations were not reviewed or addressed
Registered Nurse/Vice President of Clinical Services (RN/VP CS)Confirmed pharmacy consultant recommendations were not handled

Inspection Report

Original Licensing
Deficiencies: 1 Date: Apr 21, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was an initial licensing survey to determine compliance with New Jersey Administrative Code 8:36 standards for licensure of assisted living residences, comprehensive personal care homes, and assisted living programs.

Findings
The facility was found not in substantial compliance due to failure to provide an emergency generator annunciator panel in a location observable by operating staff 24 hours a day, as required by the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code for health care occupancy.

Deficiencies (1)
Failure to provide the annunciator panel for the emergency generator in a location observable by operating staff 24 hours a day, in accordance with New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, N.J.A.C. 5:23, for use group I-2 (health care) occupancy.
Report Facts
Census: 0

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Corporate Director of Environmental ServicesCorporate Director of Environmental ServicesInterviewed regarding the location and existence of the emergency generator annunciator panel
Executive DirectorExecutive DirectorInterviewed during entrance conference about emergency generator

Inspection Report

Routine
Deficiencies: 2 Date: Jun 21, 2021

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to evaluate the facility's compliance with regulations related to fall prevention and medication labeling and storage.

Findings
The facility failed to consistently implement interventions to prevent falls for a resident requiring 1:1 care, and failed to properly label and date medications in three of six medication carts inspected, posing minimal harm or potential for actual harm.

Deficiencies (2)
Failed to consistently implement interventions to prevent falls for Resident #30 who required 1:1 care and was found unattended and unsupervised.
Failed to properly label and date medications in three of six medication carts, including unlabeled insulin pens and medications beyond discard dates.
Report Facts
Medication carts inspected: 6 Medication carts with labeling deficiencies: 3 Residents reviewed for falls: 1 Falls without injury since admission: 1

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
CNA #2Certified Nursing AssistantNamed in fall prevention deficiency for being inattentive and possibly fatigued during 1:1 care
LPN #3Licensed Practical NurseNamed in medication labeling deficiency for not noticing unlabeled medication bottles
LPN #1Licensed Practical NurseNamed in medication labeling deficiency related to inspection of medication cart
LPN #2Licensed Practical NurseNamed in medication labeling deficiency for not noticing unlabeled insulin pen and bag
Registered Nurse Unit ManagerRegistered Nurse Unit ManagerInvolved in supervising and responding to fall prevention incident
Director of NursingDirector of NursingProvided facility policy and procedure for falls and fall risk management
Regional Registered NurseRegional Registered NurseProvided facility investigation and packing slip related to medication labeling issues

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