Allendale Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Allendale Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Nov 25, 2025

  Based on observations, interviews, record reviews, and reviews of facility policies, the facility failed to ensure Infection Control measures were maintained 1. during incontinent care for one resident (Resident (R) 5) of one resident reviewed for incontinent care in a total sample of 29 residents, 2. during separation of clean and soiled laundry, and 3. in a water management program for Legionella bacteria. These failures placed residents at risk of cross-contamination of bacteria and increased health complications.Findings include: 1. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jun 21, 2024

  Based on observation, interview, record review, 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 6/13/24 at 9:15 AM, the surveyor in the presence of the Food Service Director (FSD) observed the following during the kitchen tour: Upon entering the kitchen the surveyor observed the FSD and Dietary Aide #1 (DA#1) both wearing earrings that hung more than one inch (in) from their earlobes. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF684Feb 1, 2023

  Complaint Intake #NJ154287 and #NJ156112 Based on record review, interviews, and facility policy review, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure quality care and treatment were provided for 3 (Residents #3, #4, and #1) of 13 sampled residents. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure all admission medications were implemented for Resident #3 and Resident #4 and failed to ensure accurate laboratory tests were obtained for Resident #1. Findings included: 1. The facility's undated policy, titled, Admission Criteria, indicated, Prior to or at the time of admission, the resident's attending physician provides the facility with information needed for the immediate care of the resident, including orders covering at least medication orders, including (as necessary) a medical… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF693Feb 1, 2023

  Complaint Intake #NJ154287 Based on observations, interviews, record review, and facility policy review, it was determined that the facility failed to provide appropriate care and services to prevent complications of tube feeding for 3 (Residents #7, #9, and #1) of 3 residents reviewed for the use of feeding tubes. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure medications were administered through a feeding tube according to physician orders for the three residents. Findings included: Review of an undated facility policy titled, Administering Medications through an Enteral Tube indicated, Administer each medication separately and flush between medications. Dilute crushed (powdered) medication with at least 30 ml [milliliters] of purified water (or prescribed amount). […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF868Oct 11, 2022

  Based on the interview and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to assure the Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) attended the quarterly Quality Assurance (QA) meetings. This was identified for 2 of the 3 QA meetings reviewed. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: On 10/07/22 at 10:27 AM, the Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) provided the surveyor with the sign-in sheets for the last three QA meetings and showed the following: 1/27/22 (1st Quarterly QA Meeting)=attendees included an Infection Preventionist Nurse (IPN), Medical Director (MD), and the Director of Nursing (DON). 4/6/22 (2nd Quarterly QA Meeting)=attendees included IPN, LNHA, and the DON. 7/7/22 (3rd Quarterly QA Meeting)=attendees included IPN and DON. […]