Dellridge Health & Rehabilitation Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Dellridge Health & Rehabilitation Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Dec 19, 2024

  Based on observation, interview, and review of pertinent facility documents it was determined that the facility failed to maintain sanitation in a safe and consistent manner to prevent food borne illness. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: On [DATE] at 9:28 AM, the surveyor, in the presence of the Food Service Director (FSD) and Regional FSD (RFSD), observed the following during the kitchen tour: 1. In the juice dispenser area, there were three 5-gallon beverage boxes that were past their best used by date. A thickened water (nectar consistency) 5-gallon box had a best if used by date of [DATE]. A thickened water (honey consistency) 5-gallon box had a best if used by date of [DATE]. A diet lemonade 5-gallon box had a best if used by date of [DATE]. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584Apr 22, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain residents' environment in a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike surrounding. This deficient practice was identified for 3 of 3 shower rooms in the long term care units. The deficient practice was evidenced by the following: On 4/16/26 at 9:32 AM, Surveyor #1 (S #1) toured the A side nursing unit shower room that was near the nursing station, and observed in the middle cubicle a shower chair with ripped back cover, below was two broken floor tiles, and the heater grills with heavy accumulation of brownish, rusty like substances. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF658Apr 22, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, record review, and review of other pertinent facility provided documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to a.) follow the physicians' orders with regard to behavior and side effects monitoring for 5 of 5 residents (Residents #3, #7, #8, #9, and #89) reviewed for unnecessary medications and b.) clarify the physician's order according to the standard of clinical practice and facility's policies.This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: Reference: New Jersey Statutes Annotated, Title 45. Chapter 11. Nursing Board. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF883Apr 22, 2026

  Based on interview and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that the resident's medical record included documentation that indicated, at a minimum, that the resident or resident's representative was provided education regarding the benefits and potential side effects of the influenza and pneumococcal immunization for 3 of 5 residents reviewed for immunizations (Residents #6, #7, and #89). This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: 1.On 4/16/26 at 10:46 AM, Surveyor #1 (S #1) reviewed the medical record for Resident #6. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF658Dec 19, 2024

  Based on observation, interview, record review, and review of other pertinent facility provided documentation, the facility failed to adhere to professional standards of clinical practice by failing to: a.) follow the residents' meal tickets for 2 of 2 meal observations for Residents #41, #43, and #44; b.) clarify the physician's order with regard to supplement for 1 of 24 residents, Resident #41; and c.) ensure medication was administered in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications, and d.) ensure proper disposal of excess medication in a safe and approved manner for 2 of 6 residents, Residents #45 and #339, reviewed during the medication pass observation. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: Reference: New Jersey Statutes Annotated, Title 45. Chapter 11. […]