Bloomfield Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Bloomfield Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF689May 9, 2023

  Based on clinical record review, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for one (1) resident reviewed for suicidal ideation, (Resident #2), the facility failed to secure hazardous substances that resulted in a suicide attempt and subsequent death of Resident #2 resulting in a finding of Immediate Jeopardy, past non-compliance. The finding includes: Resident #2 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included metabolic encephalopathy, depression, Alzheimer's dementia, and suicidal ideations (SI). A Psychological evaluation dated [DATE] identified Resident #2 had a recent history of a suicide attempt. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF698Dec 20, 2022

  Based on clinical record review, facility documentation, facility policy and interviews for 1 of 1 sampled resident (Resident #41) reviewed for a hemolytic treatment, the facility failed to ensure notification to the physician/APRN concerning refusal of medications, in order to have the opportunity to alter the times of administration for missed medication. The findings include: Resident # 41's diagnoses include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, end stage renal disease, and Diabetes Mellitus with neuropathy. A Resident Care Plan dated 1/16/22 and updated quarterly identified the need for dialysis related to renal failure. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF883Feb 10, 2021

  Based on clinical record reviews, review of the facility policy, and interviews for 8 of 9 sampled residents (Resident #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8) reviewed for Immunization, the facility failed to follow policies and procedures to ensure Pneumococcal 23 and [MEDICATION(S)] vaccines were offered and administered in accordance to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines. The findings included: 1. Resident #1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Review of the clinical record identified although a consent to receive the Pneumococcal 23 and [MEDICATION(S)] vaccines was signed on 1/12/20 by the conservator, the record failed to reflect the resident received the immunization. 2. Resident #2 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF658Jan 22, 2026

  Based on clinical record reviews, facility documentation, facility policy and interviews for one (1) of three (3) sampled residents (Resident #1) who were reviewed for community provider appointments, the facility failed to ensure a preoperative order directing to hold a blood thinner for forty-eight (48) hours prior to the scheduled procedure was transcribed correctly resulting in the medication being administered the day prior to and the morning of the procedure, the resident was transported to the appointment and then subsequently the procedure was cancelled due to the error. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF842Jan 22, 2026

  Based on clinical record reviews, facility documentation, facility policy and interviews for one (1) of three (3) sampled residents (Resident #1) reviewed for community provider coordination, the facility failed to ensure a complete and accurate clinical record to include communication with the provider regarding preoperative instructions. The findings include:Resident #1's diagnoses included neuromuscular dysfunction of the bladder (lack of bladder control due to brain, spinal cord or nerve problems), recurrent urinary tract infections, and atrial fibrillation. A December monthly physician's order directed to administer Eliquis (a blood thinner) oral tablet 5 milligrams (mg) by mouth twice daily. […]