Atlas Healthcare at Seashore Gardens

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Atlas Healthcare at Seashore Gardens, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF689Jul 16, 2021

  Complaint Intake NJ 3 Based on interviews, record review, and facility policy review, it was determined that the facility failed to investigate to determine the causative factors of falls to help prevent and/or reduce risk for falls and implement new fall interventions, if needed; and failed to ensure fall interventions were implemented to help prevent falls. This affected 1 of 3 residents (Resident #1) reviewed for falls. Resident #1 had multiple falls, with one fall that resulted in a [CONDITION(S)]. Findings included: 1. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jul 24, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to keep the kitchen's reach in refrigerator, ice machine, ice scoop holder, shelves, floor fan, rack, and the microwave ovens located in the pantry and snack rooms clean and sanitized. Additionally, the facility failed to ensure kitchen food preparation pans were dry when stored and failed to keep stored foods closed in the kitchen. This failure had the potential to create an environment for food-borne illnesses which could affect 139 residents who consumed food prepared from the facility's kitchen.Findings include: Review of the facility's policy titled, Sanitation dated 11/22 indicated, Policy Statement The food service area is maintained in a clean and sanitary manner. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Oct 4, 2021

  Based on observation, interview, and review of other facility documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to handle potentially hazardous food and maintain sanitation in a safe and consistent manner to prevent food borne illness. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: On [DATE] from 9:58 to 10:55 AM, the surveyors, accompanied by the Food Service Director (FSD), observed the following in the kitchen: 1. The FSD was observed to perform testing of the wash water temperature and the sanitizer level of the three-compartment sink. Upon completion of the temperature and sanitizer level the surveyor requested to see a copy of the temperature and chemical sanitization logs for the three-compartment sink. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF561Jul 24, 2025

  Based on observations, interviews, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure one of three residents (Resident (R) 102) reviewed for choices and food preferences were honored, Specifically, 27 out of 28 residents residing in the secure dementia unit were not offered choices of food, beverages, and condiments at meals. This failure could lead to dissatisfaction with meals, weight loss, or malnutrition.Findings include:Review of R102's admission Record located under the Profile tab in his electronic medical record (EMR) revealed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and had diagnoses including dementia, mood disorder, chronic kidney disease, and anemia.Review of R102's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF565Jul 24, 2025

  Based on interviews, record review, document review and policy review, the facility failed to ensure concerns regarding food temperatures voiced by eight of eight residents who participated in the Resident Council meeting (R19, R34, R43, R89, R92, R105, R129, and R143) in a total sample of 36 residents were acted upon in a timely manner in an attempt to resolve the group's concerns. This failure had the potential to lead to resident dissatisfaction with the facility's Resident Council and grievance resolution processes.Findings include:Review of the facility's April 2024 through June 2025 Resident Council meeting minutes provided on paper revealed ongoing grievances regarding palatable food temperatures:June 2024: Residents stated the food/waffles are cold. […]