Preferred Care at Absecon

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Preferred Care at Absecon, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF686Sep 28, 2023

  Based on observation, interview, record review, and policy review, the facility failed to implement timely pressure reducing measures before and after the identification of a pressure ulcer and failed to consistently implement an air mattress at the proper setting, offload heels, and reposition for pressure ulcer prevention for one (Resident (R30) of four residents reviewed for pressure ulcers out of a total sample of 33 residents. This failure resulted in harm when R30 developed a pressure ulcer on the sacrum that worsened to unstageable before pressure relieving measures were put in place. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF755Jun 3, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, record review, and review of pertinent facility documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to provide pharmaceutical services in accordance with professional standards to ensure adequate procedures for maintaining accurate records, tracking, and timely investigation of discrepancies related to controlled substances leading to potential drug loss or diversion. This deficient practice was identified for 1 of 4 medication carts (First floor - Team 3 cart) reviewed for pharmaceutical services during medication storage and labeling tasks. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584Dec 23, 2024

  Based on observation, interview, and review of other facility documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary environment for 2 of 3 units (2nd floor and [NAME] Hall). This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: On 12/17/2024 at 12:17 PM, Surveyor #1 observed the following on [NAME] Hall: Medication Cart #2 had hair tangled in the wheels, and a mechanical lift also had hair wrapped around its wheels. A clean linen cart on the low hall showed a blue stain on the top shelf, along with tan and brown stains on the left side of the vertical support. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF804Sep 28, 2023

  Based on observation, interview, and policy review, the facility failed to serve food that was palatable, at the appropriate temperature, and nonrepetitive for five (Resident (R)93, R116, R51, R111, and R187) of seven residents reviewed for food palatability out of a total sample of 33 residents. Findings include: Review of the facility policy titled Food and Nutrition Services, revised 10/2017, revealed Each resident is provided with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs, taking into consideration the preferences of each resident. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Jul 26, 2022

  Based on observation, interview, and review of other facility documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to handle potentially hazardous foods and maintain sanitation in a safe and consistent manner designed to prevent food borne illness. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: On 7/12/2022 from 9:17 AM to 10:17 AM, the surveyor, accompanied by the Regional Food Service Director (RFSD), observed the following in the kitchen: 1. In the dry storage room on a lower shelf an opened bulk bag of rice had no dates and was exposed to the air. The FSD stated, That's going in the garbage. 2. A stand up mixer was on top of a metal counter adjacent to the dietary office wall and was uncovered and exposed to dust and splash contamination. […]