Careone at Cresskill

In the surveyor’s words

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

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF628Mar 19, 2026

  Based on the interview, review of the medical record, and review of other pertinent facility documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to include in the written notification of emergency transfer that was provided to the Resident or Resident Representative, the facility's bed hold reserve payment for 3 of 3 residents, (Residents #3, #33 and #93), reviewed for hospitalizations. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: 1. On 3/12/26 at 12:37 PM, Surveyor #1 (S #1) reviewed the hybrid (electronic and paper) medical records of Resident #3. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF725Oct 29, 2024

  Based on observation, interview, record review, and review of pertinent facility documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure a.) sufficient nursing staff and b.) call bells were answered timely for three (3) of three (3) residents (Residents # 11, #32, and 40) during the resident council meeting, and one (1) of one (1) resident (Resident #27) during an interview. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: On 10/16/24 at 10:00 AM, the surveyor met with the Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) for an Entrance Conference meeting. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Oct 29, 2024

  Based on observation, interview, review of medical records, and other pertinent facility documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to a.) follow appropriate hand hygiene and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) practices for two (2) of nine (9) staff (two Licensed Practical Nurses [LPN]), b.) follow appropriate infection control practice during the medication and treatment pass observations for two (2) of six (6) nursing staff (one LPN and one Registered Nurse), and c.) follow isolation precautions for a resident who was on Transmission Based Precautions (TBP) by one (1) of one (1) Housekeeping (HK) staff for Residents #77 to prevent the potential spread of infection in accordance with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines, standards of… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF558Mar 19, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, and review of pertinent facility documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure 1 of 19 residents (Resident #81) call bell was within reach and able to use to accommodate residents' needs.This deficient practice was evidenced by the following:On 3/12/26 at 11:20 AM, the surveyor observed Resident #81 in their room and observed that the call bell was wrapped around the side rail of the bed while the resident was seated in a specialized wheelchair (w/c) while watching a movie on their tablet. The resident's call bell was not within reach of the resident. The resident was unable to locate their call bell when asked by the surveyor if they could reach their call bell if needed an assistance. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF582Mar 19, 2026

  Based on interview and review of other facility documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to complete in writing the issued required beneficiary notice for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for Beneficiary Protection Notification, (Resident #106). This deficient practice was evidenced by the following:On 3/17/26 at 10:53 AM, the surveyor reviewed the provided Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Beneficiary Protection Notification (SNFBPN) Review completed by the facility for Resident #106, and revealed:-The SNFBPN Review indicated Resident #106 last covered Medicare A day was 10/5/25, and Resident #106 remained in the facility. […]