Anchor Care and Rehabilitation Center

In the surveyor’s words

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

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Mar 17, 2023

  Based on observation, interview and review of facility documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to a.) properly handle and store potentially hazardous foods in a manner that is intended to prevent the spread of food borne illnesses, b. properly wash hands and c.) maintain equipment and kitchen areas in a manner to prevent microbial growth and cross contamination. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: On 03/01/2023 at 9:40 AM, the surveyor toured the kitchen, in the presence of the Regional Food Service Director (RFSD) and the Food Service Director (FSD) and observed the following: On the overhead shelf, there was an unlabeled bag of rice and a bag of beans wrapped in clear plastic along with a cup of chicken broth that was unlabeled. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF842Dec 5, 2024

  C #: NJ177500 Based on interviews, medical record review, and review of other pertinent facility documents on 12/04/24 and 12/05/24, it was determined that the facility staff failed to consistently document in the Resident CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) Documentation Record (RCDR) on care provided to the resident according to the facility policy and protocol for 3 of 5 residents (Resident #2, Resident #3, and Resident #5) reviewed for documentation. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: 1. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF808May 21, 2021

  Based on observation, interview, record review, and review of pertinent facility documents, it was determined that the facility staff failed to ensure a resident received and consumed liquids in the appropriate amount according to physician orders for 1 of 1 resident (Resident #92) who was on a fluid restricted diet. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: On 5/11/21 at 1:34 PM, two surveyors observed Resident # 92 lying upright in bed with an overbed table positioned over his/her lap. The resident was alert, oriented and interviewable. The surveyors observed an opened 12-ounce can of diet gingerale on the overbed table. On 5/13/21 at 8:51 AM, two surveyors observed the resident in bed with eyes closed. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880May 21, 2021

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to: a.) perform handwashing appropriately for 4 of 10 staff and, b.) disinfect and sanitize the equipment used in the COVID-19 screening process, and table used in testing visitors for 3 of 3 staff in accordance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines for infection control to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: According to the U.S. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF584Jun 19, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, and review of other facility documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain a clean and sanitary environment for 1 of 5 units, 3 west reviewed for environment. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: On 6/15/2025 at 09:51 AM during initial tour the surveyor observed what appeared to be a spill of an orange/brown substance and a spoon on the floor of room [ROOM NUMBER] B on the 3 [NAME] unit. On 06/16/2025 at 09:19 AM and 06/17/2025 at 09:56 the surveyor observed the same orange/brown substance in the same location on the floor in room [ROOM NUMBER] B on 3 [NAME] unit. During an interview on 06/18/2025 with the surveyor, the Housekeeping Director (HD) said the residents' rooms are cleaned and mopped every day. […]