Alaris Health at Belgrove

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Alaris Health at Belgrove, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF600Aug 20, 2026

  Based on observation, interviews, record review, and review of other pertinent facility documentations on 8/20/26, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that a resident (Resident #1) was free from physical abuse. This deficient practice was identified for 1 of 4 residents (Resident #1) reviewed for abuse.A review of the Facility Reportable Event (FRE) submitted by the facility to the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) on 8/10/26, revealed that on 8/9/26 at 6:35 PM, CNA #2 witnessed CNA #1 physically abuse Resident #1 while they were providing care in the resident's room. […]

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF695Dec 5, 2024

  PART A Based on observation, record review, interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure there was emergency tracheostomy equipment for a resident with a tracheostomy (a surgical opening in the neck to provide an airway and remove secretions from the lungs) at the bedside and readily available for use and ensure staff were trained to use the emergency tracheostomy equipment for one (1) of 1 resident (Resident #86) reviewed with a tracheostomy. Resident #86 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and had a tracheostomy. Observation and interviews during the survey revealed that emergency tracheostomy supplies were not being kept at the bedside and readily available for use. […]

• Actual harm, patternF622Mar 7, 2023

  COMPLAINT # NJ00161781 and NJ00161918 Based on interviews, and review of medical records (MR) and other facility documentation on 3/2/23, 3/6/23 and 3/7/23, it was determined that the facility failed to a.) provide a 3 day written notice prior to the resident's voluntary discharge and b.) document in the residents MR that the responsible parties (RP) were given a thirty-day notice in advance of an impending discharge for an involuntary transfer or discharge. In addition, the facility failed to follow their policy on discharge and admission agreement. This deficient practice had caused psychosocial harm to the residents who was discharged on [DATE] for 6 of 8 residents (Residents #1, #2, #3, #5, #6, and #8) reviewed for discharge. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812May 7, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, and review of facility policies, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain proper kitchen sanitation practices in a manner to prevent food borne illness. This deficient practice was observed and evidenced by the following: On 4/27/26 at 11:33 AM, in the presence of the Regional Food Service Director (RFSD), the surveyor observed the cook take the temperature of Veal [NAME] without sanitizing the food thermometer prior to use. The cook stated, I forgot to sanitize the thermometer before using. The Veal [NAME] was thrown away in the garbage by the RFSD.On 4/28/26 at 11:08 AM, the Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) provided the surveyor a facility policy titled, Temperature Monitoring During Meal Service with a reviewed date of 1/2026. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF686May 7, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, record review, and review of facility documents, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that a specialty low air loss mattress (a medical-grade mattress that uses continuous airflow to keep the skin dry, cool, and pressure-free, helping prevent and treat pressure injuries) was accurately set and monitored according to the resident's weight for 6 of 8 residents (Resident #3, #4, #11, #12, #123, and #127). This deficient practice was evidenced by the following:Reference: New Jersey Statutes Annotated, Title 45. Chapter 11. Nursing Board. […]