Laurel Brook Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Laurel Brook Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Immediate jeopardy, widespreadF689Oct 16, 2024

  Part A: Based on observation, interview, record review, and review of pertinent facility documents, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure their smoking policy interventions were implemented to reduce hazard(s) and risk(s) for residents who smoked tobacco and to ensure resident safety. This deficient practice was identified for 1 of 7 residents reviewed for smoking (Resident #144). On 10/9/24 at 12:27 PM, the surveyor entered Resident #144's room and smelled a cigarette-like smoke scent. The resident was observed lying in bed with the fan on and the window open. At that time, the surveyor interviewed the resident who stated they were not allowed to smoke in their room, but they had to wait for hours for the staff to come into the room to assist them. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jan 22, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, and review of other pertinent facility documents, it was determined that the facility failed to handle potentially hazardous foods and maintain sanitation in a safe and consistent manner to prevent food borne illness. This deficient practice was identified in the facility's kitchen and 2 of 4 nursing unit pantries designated for resident food, and was evidenced by the following:On 1/14/26 at 9:56 AM, the surveyor interviewed the Food Service Director (FSD) who explained the procedures for the dietary staff which included:-Staff must wash their hands at the designated handwashing sink.-Dented or compromised canned goods must be stored in a designated dented can area to be disposed of for credit.-Dishware, utensils, and equipment must be air dried and not wet… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF584Oct 16, 2024

  Complaint #: NJ177765; NJ177069 Based on observation, interview, and review of other facility documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain the resident environment, equipment and living areas in a safe, sanitary, and homelike manner. This deficient practice was identified on 5 of 5 resident units (East, West, Central, North 1, and North 2) and was evidenced by the following: 1.) During the initial tour of the facility on 10/8/24 at 11:31 AM of the East Unit, the surveyor observed the following: -room [ROOM NUMBER]-A: the air conditioner (AC) unit had unidentified black discolorations on the vent grill and the front of the AC unit had an accumulation of dust. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Oct 16, 2024

  Based on observation, interview, and review of other pertinent facility documents, it was determined that the facility failed to handle potentially hazardous foods and maintain sanitation in a safe and consistent manner to prevent food borne illness. This deficient practice was identified in the facility's kitchen and 5 of 5 refrigerators designated for resident food, and was evidenced by the following: On [DATE] from 9:30 AM to 10:45 AM, the surveyor, accompanied by the Food Service Director (FSD) toured the kitchen and observed the following: In the refrigerator identified as the Korean Refrigerator: 1. Two sealed bags of cooked rice with a use-by date of [DATE]. The FSD removed the two bags from refrigerator and discarded them. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF835Oct 16, 2024

  Based on observations, interviews, and review of pertinent facility documents, it was determined that the facility's Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) failed to ensure staff implemented facility policies and procedures to ensure a.) residents were provided with care and services to achieve their highest practical wellbeing, and b.) maintain the resident environment, equipment and living areas in a safe, sanitary, and homelike manner. This deficient practice was identified for and 5 out of 5 nursing units, and was evidenced by the following: Refer to F584, F645, F657, F689, F758, and F812 A review of the Administrator's job description provided by the facility revealed the following: The Administrator's primary purpose is to direct the day-to-day functions of the center in… […]