Newark Manor: Notification Failures Cited - DE
Federal inspectors found Newark Manor Nursing Home violated bed rail safety rules after observing residents who couldn't safely use the equipment that was supposed to help them.
During an October 23 observation, inspectors watched staff remove a therapy device from one resident's contracted left hand, then struggle to provide care while bilateral bed rails remained up. The resident told inspectors he couldn't grab the right bed rail with his contracted hand to roll in bed.
A certified nursing assistant confirmed the resident required staff assistance for turning, yet the facility continued using bed rails the resident couldn't operate safely.
Another resident faced similar problems. Despite having a physician's order for only a right-side bed rail to assist with turning, inspectors found bilateral bed rails up on both visits. During the morning observation, the resident was sleeping with his right elbow bent over the raised right rail and his right hand under his head. His left hand was clenched in a fist on his chest.
During afternoon care, inspectors watched the resident grab the left bed rail with his right hand but remain unable to use the right rail with his left hand. Two staff members were required for turning and repositioning.
The facility's environmental services manager admitted the nursing home had no evidence of preventive maintenance or safety checks on bed rails currently in use, despite having manufacturer guidelines available.
Federal regulations require facilities to ensure bed rails are used appropriately with ongoing monitoring to prevent resident injury.
The violations were reviewed during an exit conference with the nursing home administrator and director of nursing on October 24.
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NEWARK MANOR NURSING HOME in NEWARK, DE was cited for violations during a health inspection on October 24, 2025.
The resident told inspectors he couldn't grab the right bed rail with his contracted hand to roll in bed.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the full report below for specific details and facility response.