Complete Care at Brick LLC

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Complete Care at Brick LLC, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF677Jun 6, 2024

  Complaint # NJ169666, NJ170088, NJ167481 Based on observation, interview, and review of the medical records and other facility documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that incontinence care was provided to dependent residents in a timely manner. This deficient practice was identified for 3 of 3 residents (Residents #23, #30 and #12) on 1 of 2 nursing units (Starlight Unit) observed for incontinence care and was evidenced by the following: Refer to F725 1.) On 05/20/24 at 9:17 AM, the surveyor interviewed the Licensed Practical Nurse/Unit Manager (LPN/UM) who stated the unit census was 42 residents, six (6) aides and three (3) nurses. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF725Jun 6, 2024

  Complaint #: NJ 169584, 169666, 169916, 167481, and 170088 Based on observation, interview, and review of pertinent documents, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure there was sufficient nursing staff on a 24-hour basis in accordance with the facility assessment to a.) maintain the required minimum direct care staff-to resident ratios as mandated by the State of New Jersey, b.) provide appropriate incontinence care to dependent residents (Resident #12, #23 and #30), c.) provide residents with scheduled showers (Resident #45), and d.) prevent the increase of falls for (Resident #9, #56, #232, #233, #234, #235, #236, #237, #238, #241 and #242). […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF758Jun 6, 2024

  Based on observation, interview, record review and review of pertinent facility documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to provide a gradual dose reduction (GDR) of psychoactive medication (mood altering drug) in the absence of targeted behaviors and obtain a psychiatric consult for the use of a psychotropic medication. This deficient practice was identified for 1 of 5 residents (Resident #24) reviewed for unnecessary medications and was evidenced by the following: According to the Admission Record, Resident #24 was admitted to the facility with diagnoses which included, but were not limited to, depression and unspecified dementia with other behavior disturbances. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Jun 6, 2024

  Based on observation, interview, and review of facility documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to a.) label, date, and store potentially hazardous foods appropriately to prevent food borne illness and b.) maintain kitchen equipment in a manner to prevent microbial growth. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: On 05/15/24 at 09:52 AM, accompanied by the Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA), the surveyor made the following observations in the kitchen during the initial tour: 1.) The surveyor observed the can opener blade, shaft, and base of the can opener had sticky brown food particles throughout. The surveyor interviewed the Executive Chef (EC) at that time who stated that the can opener was usually cleaned daily, however, was not cleaned yet. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF842Jun 6, 2024

  Complaint # NJ169584 Based on interview, record review, and review of facility documents, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain medical records that were complete by not documenting the completion of medications and treatments for 3 of 22 (Resident #19, #131, and #182) sampled residents. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: 1.) According to the Admission Record (AR), Resident #19 was admitted with diagnoses which included, but were not limited to, end stage renal disease and dependence on renal dialysis. […]