Nursing home inspections in New Jersey
New Jersey surveyors cite professional standards of care (F658) at 2.26× its national share.
Cited least often against expectation here: “Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders,…”, at 0.53×.
F658 · 88 citations · 2025 surveys
The shape of it — 2025
Cited more, and less, than expected
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
The evidence
Every tag New Jersey cites above its expected share
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
88 citations across 85 facilities · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
89 citations across 84 facilities · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
83 citations across 82 facilities · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
77 citations across 74 facilities · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
57 citations across 56 facilities · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
116 citations across 115 facilities · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
57 citations across 54 facilities · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
140 citations across 138 facilities · Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
70 citations across 68 facilities · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
61 citations across 60 facilities · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
How severe those findings were
Scope and severity
4.4% of citations found actual harm or worse (level G and above).
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J1611.9% | K310.4% | L470.6% |
| Actual harm | G1181.4% | H160.2% | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D5,39164.2% | E1,70120.3% | F7869.4% |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B831.0% | C630.8% |
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