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F576 citations in New Jersey

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Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.

F576 in New Jersey. Pick another state for the same tag.

Against expectation — 2025

New Jersey cites F576 less often than its own record predicts

Versus expected share0.79×

0.79 times the national share — cited less often here than elsewhere.

Share of New Jersey citations0.09%

Of every deficiency written in New Jersey in 2025, this is the portion that was F576.

Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.

In the surveyor’s words

What New Jersey surveyors wrote

F576 findings written in New Jersey, one from each severity band recorded here, most serious first.

Severity is as the surveyor wrote it. Some findings had already been corrected before the survey.

F · No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadJune 26, 2026

Based on interviews and a review of facility provided documents, it was determined that the facility failed to a). provide Saturday mail services to residents, and b) provide mail unopened. This deficient practice was identified for six (6) of six (6) residents interviewed during the Resident Council group meeting (Residents #12, # 47, 48, #62, #77, and #104) and was evidenced by the following:On 6/23/2026 at 10:30 AM, the surveyor conducted the Resident Council (RC) meeting with the residents referenced above. During RC, the surveyor asked the residents if they received their mail uponened and on Saturdays. Resident #12, #47, #48, #62, #77, and #104, all stated that they received their mail opened. …

Shore Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

C · No harm, potential for minimal, widespreadJune 8, 2023

Based on interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide Saturday mail delivery services to residents. This deficient practice was identified for 5 (five) of 5 (five) residents interviewed during the resident council group meeting (Residents #9, #60, #61, #73 and #83) and was evidenced by the following: On 5/26/23 at 10:21 AM, during a resident council group meeting with Residents #9, #60, #61, #73 and #83, the surveyor asked the residents if they received mail on Saturdays. Resident #61 stated that they do not receive mail on Saturdays and that they have to wait until Monday to receive the mail from the Social Services Director (SSD). The other four residents were in agreement that mail was not delivered to them on Saturdays. …

Grove Park Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

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Recent years

YearShare of New Jersey citationsvs expected
20230.25%1.94×
20240.15%1.16×
20250.09%0.79×

Shares of citations, not counts: earlier years hold fewer inspections.

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