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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home At Paramus during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
Two cognitively intact residents with significant mobility impairments and fall risk were not transferred according to their care-planned requirements. One resident, with Parkinson’s disease and dependence for toileting and transfers, was care-planned and listed on the Kardex for one-person assistance from bed to wheelchair and two-person assistance from wheelchair or toilet to bed, yet a CNA attempted an independent wheelchair transfer in the bathroom, causing a near-fall and subsequent back pain with an L1 fracture noted on mobile x-ray. Another resident, with osteoarthritis, diabetes, hearing loss, and a history of falls, was care-planned and Kardexed for all transfers with a Hoyer lift and two staff, but reported being manually transferred from bed to wheelchair by two staff without the lift. Staff interviews confirmed that transfer requirements were available on assignment sheets and derived from rehab evaluations, and the facility’s ADL policy required care to be provided per assessed needs and care plans.
A resident with multiple medical conditions, including sepsis and metabolic encephalopathy, reported being dropped by caregivers, resulting in an abrasion. Although the allegation was communicated to the DON and documented in the care plan, the facility did not report the incident to NJDOH within the required two-hour window, contrary to facility policy and state regulations.
Failure to Follow Care-Planned Transfer Assistance for Two Residents
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Summary
The deficiency involves the facility’s failure to implement residents’ individualized transfer assistance as specified in their care plans, resulting in unsafe transfer practices for two residents. For Resident #1, who had diagnoses including Parkinson’s disease, depression, heart failure, and anxiety disorder and was cognitively intact with a BIMS score of 15, the quarterly MDS dated 1/12/26 showed dependence on staff for toileting hygiene and a need for maximal assistance with toilet and chair-to-bed transfers. The resident’s fall care plan, effective 1/14/26 and last revised 7/31/24, required one-person assistance for transfers from bed to wheelchair and two-person assistance for transfers from wheelchair to bed, and the Kardex instructed two-person assistance for transfers from toilet to wheelchair. Despite these documented requirements, a resident statement dated 9/22/25 indicated that CNA #1 transferred the resident from the wheelchair independently by lifting the resident to a standing position without another staff member, causing a near-fall. Further documentation for Resident #1, including the facility’s Final Investigation, showed that the resident reported to the social worker that CNA #1 assisted them to stand in the bathroom using a grab bar and then assisted them to stand again for personal hygiene without a second staff member present. The Facility Reportable Event documented that the resident reported pain rated 5 out of 10, and a mobile lumbar spine x-ray indicated a fracture at L1, after which the resident was sent to the hospital; a subsequent hospital imaging report dated 12/16/25 indicated no definite acute fractures. In an interview, the resident stated they did not recall the specific incident but knew they required two-person assistance to transfer from wheelchair to bed and that two-person assistance was not consistently provided. Staff interviews confirmed that transfer requirements were available on the assignment sheet and care plan, and the DON stated that it was important for nursing staff to follow the care plan regarding transfer status for resident safety. For Resident #2, who had diagnoses including primary osteoarthritis of the right hip and knee, right knee pain, diabetes, hearing loss, and a history of falls, the quarterly MDS dated 11/24/25 showed a BIMS score of 14, indicating cognitive intactness, and dependence on staff for bed-to-chair transfers. The resident’s care plan, effective 2/24/25, identified risk for falls related to a history of falls and required use of a Hoyer lift with two staff members for all transfers as a safety precaution, which was also reflected on the Kardex. Despite these instructions, Resident #2 reported that two staff members assisted them to the edge of the bed, counted “1, 2, 3,” and transferred them into a wheelchair without using the mechanical lift, stating that the staff “did what they wanted to do.” The social worker confirmed that the resident reported being transferred out of bed without a Hoyer lift, and the facility’s investigation substantiated an illegitimate transfer by agency staff based on the investigation and correlation with the resident’s initial interview. The facility’s ADL policy stated that assistance must be provided in accordance with each resident’s assessed needs, care plan, preferences, and applicable regulations, which was not followed in these instances.
Failure to Timely Report Allegation of Abuse and Injury of Unknown Origin
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Summary
The facility failed to report an allegation of abuse involving an injury of unknown origin within the required two-hour timeframe to the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH). The incident involved a resident who was discovered to have an abrasion on their left knee. Initially, the resident stated they had caused the injury themselves, but later told their Medical Power of Attorney that they had been dropped by caregivers during a transfer. This new allegation was communicated to the facility's Social Worker and Director of Nursing, and the Care Plan was updated to reflect the resident's claim. Despite being made aware of the allegation on 10/26/25, the facility did not submit the Facility Reportable Event (FRE) to the NJDOH until 10/29/25. Interviews and documentation review confirmed that the facility staff, including the DON and LNHA, were aware of the resident's allegation prior to the report being filed. The facility's own policy required immediate notification to the NJDOH for unexplained injuries or suspected abuse, but this protocol was not followed. The surveyor's review of emails, the occurrence journal, and the care plan update all indicated that the facility had sufficient information to trigger a timely report, but failed to do so within the mandated period.
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| Facility | Distance | Overall rating | Citations, 12 mo | Serious (J–L) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dellridge Health & Rehabilitation Center | 0.4 mi | ★★★★★ | 1 | 0 |
| Careone At Ridgewood Avenue | 0.9 mi | ★★★★★ | 0 | 0 |
| Bergen New Bridge Medical Center | 1.7 mi | ★★★★★ | 1 | 0 |
| Careone At Oradell | 1.8 mi | ★★★★★ | 3 | 0 |
| Emerson Health Care Center | 2.2 mi | ★★★★★ | 0 | 0 |
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