Careone at Valley

In the surveyor’s words

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

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Sep 25, 2025

  Based on observations, document review, interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure that temperatures were obtained for all altered food prior to serving. This had the potential to negatively impact seven residents (Residents (R)16, R22, R8, R48, R52, R102, R86) who received Pureed food, seven residents (R18, R28, R46, R58, R104, R74, R90) who received Soft & Bite sized prepared foods, and two residents (R31, R1) who received Minced & Moist prepared food out of 85 residents reviewed for diet texture. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF689Apr 24, 2026

  Based on observations, interviews, medical record review, and review of other pertinent facility documentation on 4/23/26 and 4/24/26, it was determined that the facility failed to provide a safe environment for its residents. The facility failed to ensure that a resident (Resident #2) who was an elopement risk upon admission, remained in the facility. The facility failed to provide adequate supervision to prevent residents from eloping from the facility. This deficient practice was identified for 1 of 4 residents reviewed for elopement (Resident #2).A review of the Facility Reportable Event (FRE) submitted to the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) was dated 4/17/26 and contained information regarding Resident #2's elopement. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF657Sep 25, 2025

  Based on interview, record review, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure one resident (Resident (R) 66) of 24 residents reviewed was invited to their scheduled care plan conference. Specifically, the facility failed to invite R66 to her care conference to discuss discharge plans. This had to potential to cause R66 uncertainty about her plan of care. Findings include: Review of the facility's policy titled Care Planning - Interdisciplinary Team dated 03/2022 revealed, Care plan meetings are scheduled at the best time of the day for the resident and family when possible.If it is determined that participation of the resident or representative is not practicable for development of the care plan, an explanation is documented in the medical record. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF881Sep 25, 2025

  Based on record review, interview, review of the McGeer's Infection Symptom Tracking criteria, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure one of two residents (Resident (R)71) reviewed for antibiotic use out of a sample of 24 residents received an antibiotic with justification for its use. This had the potential for R71 to receive an antibiotic unnecessarily and could potentially contribute to the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.Findings include:Review of the facility's policy titled Antibiotic Stewardship - Review and Surveillance of Antibiotic Use and Outcomes dated 12/2016revealed, The purpose of our Antibiotic Stewardship Program is to monitor the use of antibiotics in our residents.Review of the McGeer Criteria for Infection Surveillance Checklist revealed,… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF641Jun 10, 2024

  Based on observation, interview, and record review it was determined that the facility failed to accurately code the Minimum Data Set (MDS), an assessment tool used to facilitate the management of care, in accordance with federal guidelines for 1 of 21 residents, Resident #69 reviewed for accuracy for MDS coding. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: Reference: According to the latest version of the Center for Medicare/Medicaid Services - Resident Assessment Instrument 3.0 Manual (updated October 2023) on Chapter 2-page 39 . According to the latest version of the Center for Medicare/Medicaid Services - Resident Assessment Instrument 3.0 Manual (updated October 2023). This item documents the location to which the resident is being discharged at the time of discharge. […]