Careone at Somerset Valley

In the surveyor’s words

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

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Apr 10, 2026

  Based on observation, interview and review of pertinent documents it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that equipment functioned in a manner to ensure dishes and dishware were appropriately cleaned and the appropriate measuring device was utilized to ensure proper sanitizer concentrations were maintained to limit the potential from microbial contamination and potential food borne illness.This deficient practice was evidenced by the following:On 4/6/26 at 5:11 PM, two surveyors toured the kitchen with the Executive Chef (EC) and observed the following:The dish machine was in use, and one staff member was placing dirty dish racks into the dish machine which appeared to be a high temperature machine, and the wash temperature was at 158 degrees Fahrenheit (F). […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF725Nov 7, 2024

  Complaint #'s: NJ 169236, 173607 Based on observation, interview, record review, and document review, it was determined that the facility failed to provide sufficient nursing staff to ensure all residents reached their highest practical wellbeing by failing to: a) provide timely incontinence care, b) provide consistent timely call bell response for resident assistance, c) ensure meals and water were in reach for residents who were deemed dependent with care needs , d) maintain the required minimum direct care staff-to-shift ratios as mandated by the state of New Jersey and had the potential to affect all residents who resided at the facility. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Nov 7, 2024

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain an environment and resident care to limit the spread of potential infection by failing to: a) adhere to acceptable standards of infection control practices for the cleaning and storage of shared glucometer after each resident use. This deficient practice was observed during medication administration and for 1 of 3 medication carts (Cart #2), b) ensure that respiratory masks and tubing were properly stored to prevent the spread of potential infection. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF550Apr 10, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to provide care and services in a manner that maintained and promoted dignity by failing to have residents dressed in a dignified manner during the group meal time and activities. This deficient practice was identified for 2 of 2 cognitively impaired residents reviewed for dignity (Resident #11 and Resident #29) was evidenced by the following:1.On 04/06/26 at 5:55 PM, during the initial tour, the surveyor observed Resident #11 seated in a wheelchair in the main dining room wearing only their incontinent brief and hospital type gown. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584Apr 10, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, and document review, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain a clean and sanitary environment for 1 of 13 resident rooms (Room # 16) observed. The deficient practice was evidenced by the followingOn 04/06/26 at 5:55 PM, the surveyor in the presence of another surveyor toured the facility, and both surveyors entered Room # 16 occupied by Resident #11 and Resident # 5 and observed the following:The curtain was visibly soiled with a large amount of yellow substance. There was an offensive and lingering odor of urine in the room. […]