Preferred Care at Wall

In the surveyor’s words

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

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jun 18, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, and review of pertinent facility documents, it was determined that the facility failed to store food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety related to storage height and temperature monitoring. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following:1.) On 06/11/26 at 10:04 AM, the surveyor toured the kitchen with the Food Service Director (FSD). When touring the dry food storage area, boxed items were observed being stored less than 18 inches from the ceiling. The surveyor observed painted lines on the wall which indicated a measurement of 18 inches from the ceiling. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Feb 25, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to a.) maintain kitchen equipment in a clean and sanitary manner and b.) maintain pantry equipment in a clean and sanitary manner on 3 of 3 units. The evidence was as follows: On 2/19/25 at 9:31 AM, the surveyor toured the kitchen in the presence of the Food Service Director (FSD) and observed the following: 1. The stand mixer was covered with a clear plastic bag which indicated that it was clean. The FSD removed the bag and the connecting bearing that holds the mixer attachment had hard dried white sediment on it. The FSD was able to wipe it off with a gloved hand. The FSD acknowledge it was not properly cleaned. 2. The can opener blade was worn, discolored, and had a rolled pointed edge. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF584Jun 18, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, and review of pertinent facility documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain a homelike environment that was clean, safe, and sanitary. This deficient practice was identified for 1 of 3 Units (200 Unit) and was evidenced by the following: On 06/12/26 at 9:25 AM, the surveyor observed a white sign posted on the bathroom door of room [ROOM NUMBER] on the 200 Unit that read, Do Not Use Sink Out of Service. The bathroom sink was actively dripping water. A black trashcan, and a pink basin had been placed beneath the sink to collect the leaking water. Both containers were overflowing, resulting in water accumulation on the bathroom floor. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF761Jun 18, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, record review, and review other facility documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to properly secure medications for 1 of 26 residents (Resident #2) sampled. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: On 06/11/26 at 10:24 AM, the surveyor observed Resident #2 was not in his/her room, but there were medications left on the resident's dresser - an umeclidinium bromide inhaler, a fluticasone propionate nasal spray, an albuterol sulfate nebulizer solution and a budesonide nebulizer solution. On 06/11/26 at 10:26 AM, the surveyor interviewed Registered Nurse (RN) #1 who stated that medications should be secured in the medication cart when not in use. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF604Jun 9, 2025

  Complaint: NJ186923, NJ186877 Based on observation, interviews, medical record review, and review of other pertinent facility documentation on 6/04/2025 and 6/09/2025, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure a resident's movement in and out of bed was not restricted. The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) placed a floor mat against the right quarter side rail that extended to the foot of the bed. The CNA then placed a bedside tray table and wheelchair against the floor mat to hold it in place along the right side of the bed. This restricted the resident's ability to move legs on the right side of the bed. […]