Woodcliff Lake Health & Rehabilitation Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Woodcliff Lake Health & Rehabilitation Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF711May 6, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that the resident's primary physician (MD) accurately dated their physician progress notes (PPN) during their visit to ensure the resident's current medical regimen was up to date. This deficient practice was observed for 3 (three) of 18 residents (Residents #12, #18, and #40). This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: 1. On 4/30/25 at 10:30 AM, the surveyor observed Resident #12 asleep in bed. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880May 3, 2022

  Based on observation, interview, and review of pertinent facility documents it was determined that the facility failed to maintain infection control protocols during a Covid-19 outbreak. This was observed in 2 of 3 cohorts. The deficient practice was evidenced by the following: On 5/3/22 the survey team conducted a Focused Infection Control Survey at the Facility. The facility was in an outbreak of Covid-19 with 28 positive Covid-19 residents located in the red zone on the second floor. On 5/3/22 at 11:43 AM the surveyor arrived on the second floor. The red zone was located behind two clear plastic zippered barriers with a space in the middle for donning and doffing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when entering and exiting the red zone. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF658May 6, 2025

  Complaint number: NJ00169346 Based on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to follow professional standards of practice by not clarifying a Physician's Order (PO) for 1 of 5 residents reviewed (Resident #175). This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: On 5/1/25 at 9:52 AM, the surveyor reviewed the closed electronic medical record (E-mar) for Resident #175 which revealed the following: A review of the Resident #175's admission Record (an admission summary) documented that the resident was admitted to the facility with diagnoses that included but were not limited to: pneumonia, dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), gastrostomy (the creation of an artificial external opening into the stomach for nutritional support, tube feeding… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF712May 6, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure the resident's primary physician (MD) responsible for supervising the care of residents conducted face-to-face visits and wrote progress notes at least once every 60 days for Medicaid recipient residents. This deficient practice was identified for 1 (one) of 18 residents (Resident #12) reviewed for physician visits. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: On 4/30/25 at 10:30 AM, the surveyor observed Resident #12 asleep in bed. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF550Mar 23, 2023

  Based on observations, interviews, record review, and facility policy review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure a urinary catheter drainage bag was covered to promote dignity for 1 (Resident #68) of 4 sampled residents reviewed for dignity. Findings included: Review of a facility policy titled, Quality of Life-Dignity, dated June 2022, specified, Each resident shall be cared for in a manner that promotes and enhances quality of life, dignity, respect and individuality. Policy Interpretation and Implementation Residents shall be treated with dignity and respect at all times. 'Treated with dignity' means the resident will be assisted in maintaining and enhancing his or her self-esteem and self-worth. […]