Aristacare at Whiting

In the surveyor’s words

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

• Immediate jeopardy, widespreadF689Aug 14, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, and documentation review, it was determined that the facility failed to prohibit the use of portable electric space heaters in an unsafe manner and in accordance with product fire safety guidelines to maintain a safe environment free of fire hazards in accordance with CFR 483.25(d). This deficient practice posed the likelihood of serious injury, serious harm, serious impairment or death for all 127 residents residing at the facility and was evidenced by the following:Observations on 08/12/2025 at 10:35 AM, in the presence of the Maintenance Director (MD) and Regional Director of Maintenance (RDM), revealed a portable electric space heater that was plugged into an unapproved electrical adapter, was ON and unattended under the wood desk next to combustible… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF727Aug 14, 2025

  Complaint NJ #: 182491 Based on interview and review of the Nurse Staffing Report and Payroll Based Journal (PBJ) Staffing Data Report, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure a Registered Nurse (RN) worked 7 days a week for at least 8 consecutive hours a day for 9 of 9 days reviewed. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: Review of the PBJ Staffing Data Report for Quarter 2 2025 (January 1 - March 31) revealed the facility had no Registered Nurse (RN) hours for the following dates:01/05/202501/19/202502/15/202502/22/202502/23/202503/01/202503/08/202503/15/2025Review of the Employee Daily Schedule by Shift, provided by the facility, for the aforementioned dates verified that there was no RN scheduled to work 8 consecutive hours.During an interview with the… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Aug 14, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, and review of pertinent facility documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to handle potentially hazardous foods and maintain sanitation in a safe, consistent manner designed to prevent foodborne illness and b.) maintain kitchen equipment in a manner to prevent microbial growth. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: On 8/8/25 at 9:18 AM, the surveyor toured the kitchen with the Assistant Food Service Director (AFSD) and observed the following: 1. At the time of observation, the dish machine was not running. The surveyor requested to view the logs of temperature checks. Log review showed no temp check for 8/6/25, 8/7/25, and 8/8/25 for the AM. The AFSD stated, They didn't do them. 22. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Mar 27, 2024

  Based on observation, interview, and review of other facility documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to handle potentially hazardous foods and maintain sanitation in a safe and consistent manner to prevent food borne illness. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: On 03/18/2024 from 9:18 AM to 9:45 AM, the surveyor, accompanied by the Food Service Director (FSD), toured the kitchen and observed the following: In the walk-in freezer, the surveyor observed a spinach quiche, two packages identified by the FSD as pulled pork, and a pie with no labels or dates. The FSD stated that there should be a use by label if out of the package. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584Aug 14, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, and review of facility documents it was determined that the facility failed to maintain a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment. The deficient practice was identified for 2 of 3 Units identified under the Environmental Task.The deficient practice was evidenced by the following: On 08/11/2025 at 08:59 AM during rounds on the 2 East unit, the surveyors observed: 1. Scratches in the wall with missing paint behind the bed in room [ROOM NUMBER]. 2. A missing tile on the floor near the resident's bed in room [ROOM NUMBER]. 3. A broken bottom drawer of a dresser in room [ROOM NUMBER]. 4. A broken outlet plate with sharp edges in room [ROOM NUMBER] 5. Broken blinds in rooms [ROOM NUMBERS]. 6. […]