New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home at Paramus

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home at Paramus, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF689Jan 23, 2026

  Based on interviews, medical record reviews, and reviews of other pertinent facility documentation on 1/23/26, it was determined that the facility failed to implement the required residents' transfer assistance as instructed in the residents' individualized care plan. This deficient practice was identified for 2 of 3 residents reviewed (Resident #1 and Resident # 2).The evident is as follows: The evidence is as follows: On 1/23/26, the surveyor reviewed the Face Sheet (FS) for Resident #1, which revealed that Resident #1 was admitted to the facility with a diagnoses that included but not limited to, Parkinson's disease, depression, heart failure, and anxiety disorder.A review of the quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS), an assessment tool, dated 1/12/26, revealed that Resident #1 had a Brief… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF609Dec 3, 2025

  Based on interviews, medical record reviews, and review of other pertinent facility documentation on 12/3/25, it was determined that the facility failed to report within two hours to the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) an allegation involving an injury of unknown origin for a resident. This deficient practice was identified for 1 of 4 residents reviewed for abuse (Resident #2), and was evidenced by the following: A review of the Facility Reportable Event (FRE) submitted to the NJDOH was dated 10/29/25, alleging an injury of unknown injury for Resident #2 occurred on 10/28/25.On 10/27/25, the Social Worker (SW#1), interviewed Resident #2 regarding an abrasion on their left knee that was discovered on 10/24/25. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF657Apr 4, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that the comprehensive care plan was reviewed and revised by an interdisciplinary team to address the implementation of fall interventions for 2 of 5 fall incidents, in 1 of 6 residents, (Resident #118), reviewed for accidents. This deficient practice was identified by the following: On 3/25/25 at 11:20 AM, the surveyor observed Resident # 118 seated in a wheelchair (w/c) inside the activity room with other residents. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF658Apr 4, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined the facility failed to: a.) follow a physician's order for 1 of 37 residents, (Resident #162), and b.) provide pharmaceutical services in accordance with professional standards to ensure accurate documentation of the receipt of a controlled substance for 6 packages Schedule II controlled substance medications ordered and received by the facility for use as an emergency backup supply, on 1 Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) 222 Forms (a form used to order controlled substances from a provider) reviewed. The deficient practice was evidenced by the following: Reference: 21 CFR 1305.13 Procedure for filling DEA Forms 222. Reference: New Jersey Statutes Annotated, Title 45. Chapter 11. Nursing Board. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF761Apr 4, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, and review of pertinent facility documents, it was determined that the facility failed to properly store medication for 1 of 5 medication carts inspected according to facility's policy and standard of clinical practice. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: 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 licensed practical nurse is defined as performing tasks and responsibilities within the framework of case finding; reinforcing the patient and family teaching program through health teaching, health counseling, and provision of supportive and restorative care, under the direction of a registered nurse or licensed or… […]