Aristacare at Norwood Terrace

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Aristacare at Norwood Terrace, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Feb 2, 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 and b.) maintain equipment and kitchen areas in a manner to prevent microbial growth and cross contamination. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: On 01/23/2023 at 9:54 AM, the surveyor toured the kitchen, in the presence of the Director of Dietary (DOD) and observed the following: In the food preparation area, there were 4 cartons of milk and 6 dessert cups that were sitting on the table, unlabeled, and not refrigerated or being kept cold on ice. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF755Apr 6, 2021

  Based on observation, interview and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to: a.) remove controlled drugs ([MEDICATION(S)], [MEDICATION(S)] bottle #1 and [MEDICATION(S)] bottle #2) from active inventory stored in the refrigerator in a timely manner when the controlled drugs were discontinued on 5/1/2020, 12/31/20 and 2/18/21 respectively, b.) perform accountability and reconciliation for controlled drugs ([MEDICATION(S)] and [MEDICATION(S)] bottle #1) and c.) remove a controlled drug ([MEDICATION(S)] bottle #2) that had expired on 1/18/21. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF656Apr 3, 2025

  Based on interview and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to develop and implement a care plan that meets the medical needs identified on the comprehensive assessment care for 1 of 20 residents reviewed for comprehensive care plans. (Resident #94). This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: A review of Resident # 94's admissions record revealed that, Resident # 94 was admitted with but not limited to Heart Failure, Asthma (a long-term inflammatory disease in the lungs), and Acute Pulmonary Edema (a buildup of fluid in the lungs), A review of Resident #94's admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] revealed under section O that the resident received continues oxygen. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF677Apr 3, 2025

  Compliant #NJ00175438 Based on observation, interview, and pertinent facility documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that incontinence care was provided to a dependent resident in a timely manner. This deficient practice was identified for 1 of 20 residents (Resident #73) during incontinence care observations on 1 of the 2 units (2nd and 3rd Floors). This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: On 03/27/2025 at 10:14 AM, during the initial tour of the facility, the surveyors noted a strong odor of fecal matter and urine in the hallway on the third floor, immediately upon exiting the elevators. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF690Apr 3, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, record review, and pertinent facility documents it was determined that the facility failed to provide appropriate and sufficient treatment and care based upon current standards of practice specifically by allowing a catheter drainage bag to be in contact with the floor. The deficient practice was identified for 1 of 1 resident (Resident # 7) reviewed for Urinary Catheter or Urinary Tract Infection. On 3/27/2025 at 10:59 AM during the initial tour, the surveyor observed Resident # 7 in bed. At that time, the surveyor observed a catheter drainage bag covered by a privacy bag secured to the bed frame but in contact with the floor below. On 3/28/2025 at 10:50 AM, the surveyor observed Resident # 7 in bed. […]