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Park Crescent Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center

East Orange, New Jersey · CCN 315266

18 surveys since 2010. The first finding at harm level was recorded in 2024.

Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.

Citations on record
74
Surveys
18
Harm or worse
2
Immediate jeopardy
2
The record, 2010–2025
’10’15’20’25
No harm recordedHarm or worseNot surveyed
Immediate jeopardy2

Findings at the most serious level CMS records.

Beyond CMS’s monthly file15/18

Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.

The facility

Certified beds
190
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
OCEAN HEALTHCARE
County
Essex
Medicare-certified since
1988

CMS ratings

Overall
4
Health inspection
3
Staffing
4
Quality measures
5

CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.

Compared with similar facilities

Since 2021, this facility recorded somewhat fewer weighted findings than its peer group.

Weighted by harm level, against 168 for-profit facilities with 128 or more beds in New Jersey.

Last survey on record

Aug 20, 2025

446 days ago.

Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.

Staffing

MeasureThis facilityPeer median
Nurse hours per resident day3.603.47
Registered-nurse hours per resident day0.45—
Annual nurse turnover25.3%41.8%

As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.

Enforcement

Fines
$15,240 across 1 penalty

Federal civil money penalties and remedies as CMS currently publishes them. Amounts may still be under appeal.

Severity of recent findings

Citations by CMS scope and severity. Rows are harm level, columns are how widespread the finding was.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardyJ14.5%K—L—
Actual harmG—H—I—
No harm, potential for more than minimalD1881.8%E29.1%F—
No harm, potential for minimalA—B14.5%C—
CMS’s current file: 22 of the 74 citations on record.

Most frequently cited here

In CMS’s current monthly file.

  • F7113×

    Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

  • F6582×

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

  • F8122×

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  • F5501×

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

  • F5581×

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Park Crescent Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

  • Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF684Feb 22, 2024

    Complaint#: NJ166117 Based on interviews, medical records (MRs), and review of other pertinent facility documentation on 2/16/24 through 2/21/24, it was determined that the facility failed to obtain and administer an antiseizure medication on 07/31/2023, for a resident with a known history of seizure disorder and recent seizure activity. This deficient practice was identified for 1 of 47 residents (Resident #157) reviewed for medication administration. Resident #157 was admitted and needed antizeizure medicine, did not receive the medication, had a seizure and was sent to the hospital via 911 on 8/1/2023. The facility's failure to obtain and administer the antiseizure medication, posed the likelihood of serious harm to the health and well-being of Resident #157. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF711Aug 20, 2025

    REPEAT DEFICIENCY Based on interview and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that the residents' primary physician signed and dated monthly physician orders. The deficient practice was observed for 9 of 33 residents reviewed (Resident #3, 6, 9, 14, 17, 65, 76, 87, 180) and occurred over an extended period. The evidence was as follows:1.A review of the hybrid medical record (paper and electronic documentation) for Resident #6 revealed the physician had last signed the resident's monthly physician orders on 7/5/24. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF712Aug 20, 2025

    Based on interview and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to assure that the physician responsible for supervising the care of residents conducted face to face visits and wrote progress notes at least every 60 days. This deficient practice continued over several months for 10 of 33 residents (Resident #3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 17, 65, 76, 87, 180) reviewed and was evidenced by the following. 1. A review of physician progress notes documented in the hybrid medical record (paper and electronic documentation) for Resident #6 revealed there were no physician notes written for over 6 months. 2. A review of physician progress notes documented in the hybrid medical record for Resident #76 revealed there were no physician notes written for over 6 months. 3. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF550Aug 20, 2025

    Based on observation, interview, and record review it was determined that the facility failed to maintain the dignity of 1 of 33 residents (Resident # 182).The deficient practice was evidenced by the following: On 8/12/25 at 12:45 PM, the surveyor observed Resident #182 in a geri-chair, in the dayroom. In the dayroom, near Resident #182, the surveyors observed 3 other residents and 2 activity staff members in the room as well. Resident # 182, in the geri-chair was observed with no socks on both feet, the resident had a pair of shorts on which were torn and ripped, and the resident's adult brief was exposed. The surveyor observed that the resident's fingernails were curved and about 1/4 inch long extended past the resident's fingertips. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF558Aug 20, 2025

    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 (two) of the 33 residents (Residents #3 and #137) reviewed for reasonable accommodations of needs/preferences. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: 1. On 8/12/2025 10:39 AM, the surveyor observed Resident #3 in bed awake, unable to answer the surveyor's inquiry. The surveyor observed that the call light was located behind the resident's bedside table. On 8/12/2025 at 12:18 PM, the surveyor interviewed the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN #1), who stated that the call bell must have been put there by the Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) when giving care to the resident. […]

Read 20 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 20 of 74 on record.

Every survey on record

FindingsAt actual harm or above

  • Aug 20, 2025Standard7 findings
  • Feb 22, 2024Standard and complaint9 findings · 2 harm
  • Feb 23, 2023Complaint2 findings
  • Nov 5, 2021Standard8 findings
  • Oct 25, 2019Standard1 finding
  • Sep 7, 2018Standard3 findings
  • Jul 14, 2017Standard5 findings
  • Jun 29, 2016Standard5 findings
Show the 10 earlier surveys
  • May 22, 2015Standard2 findings
  • Jun 25, 2014Standard5 findings
  • Jun 4, 2014Complaint1 finding
  • May 24, 2013—9 findings
  • Sep 18, 2012—1 finding
  • Apr 3, 2012—8 findings
  • Jan 24, 2012—1 finding
  • Oct 24, 2011—1 finding
  • Feb 8, 2011—4 findings
  • Sep 10, 2010—2 findings

Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.

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