Facility profile · CCN 365481
Altercare Newark North Inc.
40 federal citations on record .
Record summary
Federal record · Q1 202640
Total citations
17
Last 3 years
0
Actual harm+
0
Federal penalties
$0
Total fines
3
Overall ★ rating
Most common violation categories here
Most common F-tags at this facility
Citation history
40 on record| Survey | F-Tag | Violation | Severity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2025 | F695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint |
| Feb 6, 2025 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard |
| Feb 6, 2025 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard |
| Feb 6, 2025 | F805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Standard |
| Feb 6, 2025 | F761 | 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. | D | Standard |
| Feb 6, 2025 | F758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard |
| Feb 6, 2025 | F692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | E | Standard |
| Feb 6, 2025 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard |
| Feb 6, 2025 | F677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard |
| Feb 6, 2025 | F580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard |
| Jan 8, 2025 | F773 | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | D | Complaint |
| Oct 24, 2024 | F550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint |
| Aug 6, 2024 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint |
| Jun 6, 2024 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint |
| Nov 8, 2023 | F807 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration. | E | Complaint |
| Nov 8, 2023 | F755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint |
| Sep 7, 2023 | F686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint |
| Dec 7, 2022 | F925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | D | Standard |
| Dec 7, 2022 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard |
| Dec 7, 2022 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard |
| Dec 7, 2022 | F699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard |
| Dec 7, 2022 | F695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard |
| Dec 7, 2022 | F692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard |
| Dec 7, 2022 | F657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard |
| Dec 7, 2022 | F656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard |
| Dec 7, 2022 | F641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard |
| Dec 7, 2022 | F584 | 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. | D | Standard |
| Dec 7, 2022 | F553 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | D | Standard |
| Jan 13, 2020 | F921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Standard |
| Jan 13, 2020 | F883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard |
| Jan 13, 2020 | F842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard |
| Jan 13, 2020 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard |
| Jan 13, 2020 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard |
| Jan 13, 2020 | F679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Standard |
| Jan 13, 2020 | F677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard |
| Jan 13, 2020 | F657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard |
| Jan 13, 2020 | F644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard |
| Jan 13, 2020 | F575 | Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency. | C | Standard |
| Jan 13, 2020 | F558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard |
| Jan 13, 2020 | F550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard |
About this record
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