Careone at East Brunswick

In the surveyor’s words

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

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF804Jun 26, 2025

  Complaint number: NJ00172039 Based on observation, interview, and review of pertinent facility documents it was determined that the facility failed to ensure meals were served at a palatable on 1 of 2 units reviewed for food temperatures. The deficient practice was evidenced by the following: On 6/23/25 at 11:30 AM, the surveyor calibrated a state issued digital thermometer via the ice bath method to 32 degrees Fahrenheit (F) in the presence of the Food Service Director (FSD). At 11:59 AM, the surveyor and FSD observed the first food truck arrived on the Canterbury South 1st floor unit. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jun 26, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, and review of facility policies, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain proper kitchen sanitation practices in a manner to prevent food borne illness. This deficient practice was observed and evidenced by the following: On 6/22/25 at 9:18 AM, the surveyor in the presence of the chef supervisor (CS) toured the kitchen and found the following: 1. On the chef preparatory table, the surveyor observed the can opener with a blackish color sticky debris. The CS stated the can opener was just used but should always be free of debris. 2. On a four-shelf storage rack, the CS stated on the pots, pans and serving trays were dry and ready for service. The surveyor observed wet nesting on 3, 1/4 size serving trays. 3. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Jun 26, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to adhere to accepted standards of infection control practices for the ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) for 3 of 3 staff in accordance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines for infection control. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: On 6/22/2025 at 9:03 AM, the surveyor entered the facility and observed the front desk receptionist wearing a surgical mask under their chin. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF883Jan 6, 2021

  Based on record review, interviews, facility policy review, and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) publication, the facility failed to: 1. Obtain written consent for the administration of an influenza immunization for one (Resident #2) of five sampled residents reviewed for influenza and pneumonia immunizations; 2. Offer a PPSV23 pneumonia vaccine per CDC guidelines to two (Residents #2 and #3) of five sampled residents reviewed for influenza and pneumonia immunizations. These deficient practices had the potential to affect all 89 residents who resided in the facility. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF609Jun 26, 2025

  Repeat Deficiency Complaint #NJ00174978, and NJ00176742 Based on observation, interview and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to; a) clarify physician's admitting medication orders for 1 of 2 residents admitted for Hospice services (Resident #81); b) ensure a resident received their medications as prescribed by their physician for 1 of 24 residents sampled (Resident #88), in accordance with professional standards of practice. This deficient practice was as follows: 1. On 6/23/25 at 9:03 AM, the surveyor reviewed the closed medical record of discharged Resident #81. […]