New Vista Nursing & Rehabilitation CTR

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at New Vista Nursing & Rehabilitation CTR, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Immediate jeopardy, patternF880Apr 21, 2021

  Based on observation, interview, medical record review, and other facility documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to: a) identify residents exposed to COVID-19 as persons under investigation (PUI); b) implement mitigation strategies to prevent the transmission of COVID-19; c.) follow their Outbreak Response Plan to address the care of resident's who had been exposed to a COVID-19 positive individual; and d.) employ a full-time infection preventionist who had the appropriate education and training. This deficient practice was identified for 15 out of 17 residents (Resident #1, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16, and #17) reviewed during a focused COVID-19 infection control survey, and for 2 of 3 nursing units. […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF600Mar 21, 2023

  Based on interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure two of two residents (Residents (R) 4 and R17) reviewed were free from resident-to-resident physical abuse. This resulted in harm when R4 was hit with a metal object and sustained nine sutures to the face, a laceration to the left cheek, and bruise to the left eye. Additionally, R17 was hit with a metal bar and sustained facial trauma and a human bite mark on his forearm. Findings include: Review of the New Jersey Department of Health (NJ DOH) Reportable Event Record/Report, provided by the NJ DOH, dated [DATE] and completed by the Director of Nursing (DON), revealed R4 and R17 had a physical altercation with a metal object. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jul 22, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, record review and policy review, it was determined that the facility failed to a.) store potentially hazardous foods in a manner to prevent food borne illness and, b.) failed to maintain the kitchen environment and equipment in a sanitary manner to prevent contamination from foreign substances and potential for the development a food borne illness. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following:On 7/16/25 at 10:02 AM, in the presence of the Food Services Director (FSD), the surveyor observed the following:1. In the food preparation area, the surveyor observed red colored, sticky debris on the tubing of the juice dispenser and observed a spillage of clear liquid below the juice dispenser legging. 2. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF921Mar 27, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure enough linen supplies were available for staff to provide resident care including towels and washcloths for resident use for two of two residents (Resident (R) 4 and R10) and to include all 262 census residents in the facility. As a result of this deficient practice the facility had the potential of not meeting basic cleanliness needs of the residents to maintain a homelike environment. Findings include: During a phone interview on 03/25/25 at 4:17 PM, Complainant (C) 4 stated, spoke to a staff member who explained there was not enough linen provided for the staff to provide the necessary care after C4 found the R4 in a soiled brief, so then R4 could not be changed. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Feb 6, 2024

  REPEAT DEFICIENCY Based on observation, interview, and review of facility policies, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain proper kitchen sanitation practices as well as store and discard potentially hazardous foods in a manner to prevent food borne illness. This deficient practice was observed and evidenced by the following: On 01/29/234 at 9:24 AM, the surveyor in the presence of the Food Service Director (FSD) and a Federal Surveyor (FS) observed the following during the kitchen tour: 1. On a tray cart, the surveyor observed multiple 6 ounce (oz) disposable individual cups that the FSD stated the contained rice crispy cereal. No labels with made or use by dates noted. FSD stated the cereal cups were put together yesterday but could not state why they were not labeled. 2. […]