Heath Village

In the surveyor’s words

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

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF690Sep 29, 2023

  Based on observation, interview and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain proper care of indwelling urinary catheters to prevent Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) for 4 of 4 residents (Resident #41, #23, #20 and #14) reviewed for urinary catheter care use. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: 1. On 9/27/23 at 10:33 AM, Resident #41 was observed lying in bed with both eyes closed. The surveyor reviewed the medical record for Resident #41. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF658Jun 14, 2022

  Based on observation, interview, record review, and review of pertinent facility documents, it was determined that the facility failed to follow professional standards of clinical practice concerning 1.) administration of medications for 1 of 4 residents(Resident #15) and 2.) following a physician's orders [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] . 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, patternF880Jun 14, 2022

  Based on observations, interviews, record review, and review of pertinent documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to a.) ensure that the facility's policy for the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for staff to wear for a resident who was newly admitted to the facility, to address the risk for infection transmission, and was in accordance with acceptable standards of infection control practice, and b.) wear all required PPE in the room of a newly admitted resident who was on droplet precautions and was unvaccinated for COVID-19 for 2 of 3 staff, according to the facility policy and New Jersey Department of Health guidance. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Jan 26, 2021

  Based on observation, interview, and review of records, it was determined that the facility failed to: a.) practice appropriate hand hygiene for 3 of 10 staff observed; and, b.) ensure that workers are knowledgeable of the cleaning chemical used in the workplace for 3 of 3 staff in accordance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines for infection control to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: According to the U.S. CDC guidelines Hand Hygiene Recommendations, Guidance for Healthcare Providers for Hand Hygiene and COVID-19, updated 5/17/2020 included, Hands should be washed with soap and water for at least 20 seconds when visibly soiled, before eating, and after using the restroom. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF558Mar 25, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure the resident's call device was readily accessible. The deficient practice was identified for 2 of the 21 residents (Resident #9 and Resident #14) reviewed for reasonable accommodations of needs/preferences. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following:1. On 3/18/26 at 10:11 AM, the surveyor observed Resident #14 in bed. The resident's call device hung down to the floor, out of reach of the resident.On 3/18/26 at 10:13 AM, the surveyor interviewed Resident #14 and asked where their call bell was located. The resident replied that they did not see where it was. […]