Lincoln Park Renaissance

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Lincoln Park Renaissance, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF692Jun 15, 2021

  Based on observation, interview, record review, and review of facility documents, it was determined that the facility failed to prevent a severe weight loss of 8.6 pounds (lbs) which was 9.6% in 50 days from 3/2/21 through 4/21/21, a 7.7 lbs loss which was 9.5% in 14 days from 4/21/21 through 5/5/21, and an additional 2.1 lb loss from 5/5/21 through 6/2/21. The facility failed to a.) identify significant weight losses and obtain reweights in a timely manner, b.) implement and monitor weekly weights, c.) ensure prescribed fortified foods were provided, d.) evaluate and adjust nutritional interventions, e.) comprehensively assess the resident after a significant weight change and f.) revise the nutritional care plan. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF868Jul 25, 2023

  Based on interview, review of facility documents and review of facility policy, the Quality Assurance (QA) committee failed to ensure required members of the committee attended the quarterly meetings. This failure had the potential to affect all 175 residents who currently live in the facility. Findings include: Review of the undated facility's policy titled, Quality Assurance Performance Improvement [QAPI] Program, revealed, .The Administrator, or designee is responsible for assuring that all QAPI activities and required documentation is completed and/or up-to-date [sic]. Review of the facility's policy titled, Quality Assessment and Assurance Plan, dated December 2009, revealed, .Authority: 2. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF695Feb 9, 2026

  REPEAT DEFICIENCY Based on observation, interview, and review of pertinent facility documents, it was determined that the facility failed to provide ordered respiratory care consistent with professional standards of practice. This deficient practice was identified for 3 of 4 residents (Residents #13, #102, and #103) reviewed for respiratory care, and was evidenced by the following: 1.On 1/28/26 at 10:20 AM, the surveyor interviewed Resident #102. The resident was lying in bed and the surveyor observed a nasal canula connected to a wall oxygen outlet, which was was in use. The surveyor examined the wall oxygen meter and observed it was set at 0.5 liters/minute of flow. The humidification bottle attached to the wall meter had no date indicating start of use. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF755Feb 9, 2026

  Based on observations, interviews, and review of pertinent facility documents, it was determined that the facility failed to provide pharmaceutical services in accordance with professional standards to ensure accurate and appropriate administration of a medication (med) for 4 of 36 (Res. #14, #173, 205, 166 and 4) residents reviewed for medication regimen. Reference: New Jersey Statutes Annotated, Title 45. Chapter 11. Nursing Board. The Nurse Practice Act for the State of New Jersey states: The practice of nursing as a registered professional nurse is defined as diagnosing and treating human responses to actual and potential physical and emotional health problems, through such services as casefinding, health teaching, health counseling, and provision of care supportive to or restorative… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF658Oct 10, 2024

  Based on observation, interview, record review, and review of other facility's documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure a.) the Professional Standards of Practice to assess a resident's pain at least each shift for significant changes in levels of chronic pain, b.) a physician order for administration with parameters was followed (Resident #131) and c.) a narcotic medication for pain was administered when documented as administered (Resident #367). The deficient practice was identified for one (1) of one (1), Resident #14, reviewed for pain management, one (1) of (4) four residents administered by one (1) of four (4) nurses observed during the medication administration, and for one (1) of (5) medication carts observed during the medication storage and labeling… […]