Inspection Reports for Valley View Rehabilitation And Healthcare Ctr
1 Summit Avenue, Newton, NJ, 07860
Back to Facility ProfileInspection Report Summary
The most recent inspection on November 20, 2025, did not identify any deficiencies. Earlier inspections showed some deficiencies, including a November 22, 2023, survey that cited issues with emergency preparedness, care planning, medication administration, dietary staffing, infection control, and life safety code compliance such as fire alarm and sprinkler maintenance. Prior reports also noted a staffing deficiency in July 2021 related to direct care staff-to-resident ratios. Complaint investigations were not listed in the available reports. The inspection history suggests improvement, with the latest report showing no deficiencies following earlier citations.
Deficiencies (last 3 years)
Deficiencies (over 3 years)
5.3 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
2% worse than New Jersey average
New Jersey average: 5.2 deficiencies/yearDeficiencies per year
16
12
8
4
0
Census
Latest occupancy rate
16 residents
Based on a November 2023 inspection.
This facility has shown a decline in demand based on occupancy rates.
Occupancy over time
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 outlines the types of information covered, reasons for use and disclosure of health information, individual rights regarding their health data, legal duties of NJDHSS, and contact information for privacy concerns.
Report Facts
Effective date: 2011
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Devon L. Graf | Director | NJDHSS Privacy Officer named as contact for privacy practices |
Inspection Report
Routine
Census: 16
Deficiencies: 15
Date: Nov 22, 2023
Visit Reason
A Recertification Survey was conducted to determine compliance with 42 CFR Part 483, Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities, including a Life Safety Code Survey and Emergency Preparedness review.
Findings
The facility was found not in substantial compliance with emergency preparedness requirements related to subsistence needs for staff and patients, care plan timing and revision, respiratory care, pharmacy services, qualified dietary staff, infection prevention and control, and life safety code deficiencies including fire alarm system and sprinkler system maintenance.
Deficiencies (15)
Failure to have an emergency menu readily available and stocked in accordance with facility policy and emergency menu requirements.
Failure to revise a comprehensive care plan post assessment for a resident who sustained a fall.
Failure to clarify a Physician's Order for administration in accordance with professional standards for respiratory care for one resident.
Failure to ensure medication was administered according to physician orders and acceptable standards of practice for six residents.
Failure to provide sufficient qualified dietary staff and ensure proper training and certification of Food Service Director and Food Service Director Consultant.
Failure to store food in a sanitary manner, label and date food items, and maintain accurate temperature logs in the kitchen.
Failure to submit payroll based staffing information to CMS in a timely manner.
Failure to maintain infection prevention and control program including hand hygiene and blood pressure equipment cleaning.
Failure to provide two acceptable exits remote from each other for each floor or fire remote from each other.
Failure to provide illuminated exit signs and directional signage for exit discharge doors.
Failure to conduct required semi-annual fire alarm system testing and maintenance.
Failure to conduct required quarterly sprinkler system inspections and maintenance.
Failure to install sprinklers in all required areas of the facility.
Failure to maintain electrical outlets with GFCI protection in wet locations.
Failure to ensure emergency generator remote manual stop station was operational.
Report Facts
Census: 16
Sample size: 10
Number of fire extinguishers inspected: 13
Number of sprinkler system inspections reviewed: 4
Number of fire alarm inspections reviewed: 2
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Food Service Director | Food Service Director (FSD) | Named in emergency food menu deficiency and food safety findings |
| Registered Dietitian | Registered Dietitian (RD) | Named in emergency food menu deficiency and dietary staff qualifications |
| Licensed Nursing Home Administrative Consultant | Licensed Nursing Home Administrative Consultant | Acknowledged emergency food menu was not readily available |
| Director of Nursing | Director of Nursing (DON) | Named in care plan revision and life safety code survey |
| Regional Administrator Consultant | Regional Administrator Consultant | Named in care plan revision and life safety code survey |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Observed medication administration and named in medication deficiency |
| Administrator Assistant | Administrative Assistant (AA) | Named in payroll based journal submission deficiency |
| Life Safety Consultant | Life Safety Consultant (LSCC) | Named in fire safety and sprinkler system deficiencies |
| Maintenance Staff | Maintenance Staff (MS) | Named in life safety code survey and emergency generator inspection |
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Census: 18
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Jul 29, 2021
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with New Jersey state staffing requirements for nursing homes, specifically to verify adherence to minimum direct care staff-to-resident ratios as mandated by state law.
Findings
The facility was found not in compliance with the required minimum direct care staff-to-resident ratios during the day shift for multiple days in July 2021. The facility had only two Certified Nursing Assistants for 18 residents, failing to meet state staffing requirements.
Deficiencies (1)
Failure to maintain the required minimum direct care staff-to-resident ratios as mandated by the state of New Jersey.
Report Facts
Resident census during day shift: 18
Dates of staffing non-compliance: 14
Certified Nursing Assistants observed: 2
Inspection Report
Routine
Census: 17
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Feb 10, 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 and preparedness for COVID-19.
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
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