Above average — CMS composite of the measures below.
A standard survey is most likely before around September 2026
Estimate from public CMS data, current as of July 2026. Survey timing is at the state agency's discretion.
Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Morristown Post Acute Rehab And Nursing Center during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
The facility failed to maintain proper sanitation practices in the dietary department, affecting 194 residents. The dish machine did not reach the required temperatures, and sanitizer testing supplies were expired. The chemical concentration in the three-compartment sink was incorrect, and staff were unaware of proper procedures. The Dietary Manager confirmed the dish machine's temperature and chlorine concentration requirements were not met.
The facility failed to implement proper infection control measures, including the use of PPE for residents under enhanced barrier precautions, timely administration of vaccines, and appropriate contact tracing during a COVID-19 outbreak. Staff entered rooms without required PPE, delayed vaccinations, and did not conduct thorough contact tracing, increasing the risk of infection transmission.
The facility failed to obtain physician orders for lab services for three residents, despite conducting various tests such as metabolic panels and urine cultures. Interviews with staff revealed an expectation for documented orders, but none were found in the electronic health records, violating facility policy.
A resident in a persistent vegetative state, dependent on staff for incontinence care, was found with a saturated brief and double diapered, contrary to facility policy. Observations showed the resident had not been changed since the start of the shift, and the CNA assumed the previous shift had done so. The facility's policy requires regular incontinence care to prevent skin breakdown, which was not followed.
Sanitation Deficiencies in Dietary Department
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure proper sanitation practices in the dietary department, specifically with the dish machine and the three-compartment sink. Observations revealed that the low-temperature dish machine did not achieve the recommended temperatures, and the sanitizer testing supplies were expired. The chemical concentration of the sanitizer in the three-compartment sink was also not maintained correctly, with readings indicating a concentration of 400 to 500 parts per million (PPM) instead of the required 200 PPM. Dietary staff were unaware of the correct procedures for checking and maintaining these sanitation standards, and the Dietary Supervisor was unable to provide guidance or rectify the situation effectively. Further investigation showed that the dish machine's temperature gauge registered only 110 degrees Fahrenheit during the final rinse cycle, below the required minimum of 120 degrees Fahrenheit. The chlorine concentration in the dish machine was also found to be zero, even after using new test strips. The Dietary Manager, who was not present at the facility, confirmed that the dish machine should reach a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit and that the chlorine concentration should be between 50 and 100 PPM. The facility's inability to identify the dish machine's manufacturer and the lack of available policies or competencies for dietary staff further compounded the issue, affecting 194 residents who received meals from the dietary department.
Infection Control and Vaccination Deficiencies
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to implement appropriate infection prevention and control measures, as evidenced by multiple instances of staff not donning the required personal protective equipment (PPE) while caring for residents under enhanced barrier precautions (EBP) and transmission-based precautions. For instance, staff members entered the rooms of residents with multidrug-resistant organisms and other conditions requiring EBP without wearing gowns and gloves, despite clear signage indicating the need for such precautions. This included instances where staff assisted residents with personal care and transfers without the appropriate PPE, potentially increasing the risk of infection transmission. Additionally, the facility did not ensure timely administration of vaccinations and testing for residents. One resident did not receive a COVID-19 vaccine until four months after consent was obtained, despite the facility's policy to administer vaccines promptly. Another resident, who was symptomatic for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), was not tested until two days after a physician's order was received, delaying potential treatment and isolation measures. The facility also failed to conduct and document proper contact tracing during a COVID-19 outbreak. Although several residents tested positive for COVID-19, the facility's contact tracing log was incomplete, lacking documentation for nurse aides and therapy staff who had contact with the infected residents. This oversight did not align with the facility's policy, which required testing and monitoring of all staff and residents who had close contact with COVID-positive individuals.
Failure to Obtain Physician Orders for Lab Services
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Summary
The facility failed to obtain physician orders for laboratory services performed on three residents, leading to a deficiency in compliance with state and federal regulations. Resident #1, who was admitted with multiple diagnoses including urinary tract infection and congestive heart failure, had several laboratory tests conducted without documented physician orders. These tests included comprehensive metabolic panels, complete blood counts, and glomerular filtration rate assessments on specific dates, yet no corresponding orders were found in the resident's Order Recap Report. Similarly, Resident #2, with diagnoses such as gastrointestinal hemorrhage and end-stage renal disease, underwent various laboratory tests including urine cultures and complete blood counts. These tests were performed on multiple occasions without documented physician orders in the resident's Order Summary Report. Resident #3, diagnosed with conditions like malignant neoplasm of the bladder and chronic kidney disease, also had laboratory tests conducted without documented orders. These included urine cultures, comprehensive panels, and lipid profiles. Interviews with facility staff, including the RN-Unit Manager and the Director of Nursing, revealed that there was an expectation for physician orders to be documented in the residents' charts. However, during a transition of lab companies, it was suggested that orders might have been queued electronically, but no evidence was provided to confirm this. The facility's policy requires that all physician orders, including verbal and telephone orders, be documented in the electronic health record, which was not adhered to in these cases.
Inadequate Incontinence Care and Double Diapering
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to provide appropriate incontinence care for a resident who was dependent on staff assistance. The resident, who was in a persistent vegetative state and always incontinent of bowel and bladder, was found with a saturated incontinence brief and double diapered, which is not the facility's standard practice. Observations revealed that the resident's brief was soaked through to the bed pad, indicating a lack of timely care. Interviews with the CNA and UM highlighted that incontinence care should be performed every two hours and as needed, but the resident had not been changed since the start of the shift. The CNA assumed the previous shift had changed the resident, and it was the first time the resident was changed during the current shift. The facility's policy emphasizes the importance of regular incontinence care to prevent skin breakdown and maintain cleanliness, which was not adhered to in this instance.
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