Seacrest Rehab: Accident Hazard, Resident Harm - NJ
The Director of Nursing told inspectors that when she first learned of a deficit in a resident's lorazepam supply, she immediately sent the Assistant Director of Nursing to audit every medication cart and refrigerator in the building, starting on the third floor where the nurse, identified in records as LPN1, had been working. The audit turned up narcotic discrepancies tied to two other residents as well.
LPN1, who was the off-going nurse when the lorazepam shortage was discovered, initially told investigators she had reported the problem to a nursing assistant. She had not reported it to another nurse or a supervisor. She later said she had destroyed seven hydrocodone tablets, but no witness was present for the destruction, and the corresponding bingo card was gone. The facility's investigation concluded she had diverted the medications. She was terminated.
A second nurse compounded the breakdown. LPN3 signed the controlled substance record indicating she had visually verified the liquid lorazepam count in the refrigerator. She had not. The Director of Nursing told inspectors on November 25 that she expected nurses to count all narcotic medications and document by signing the controlled record books, and that LPN3 should never have signed off on a count she did not perform.
The inspection was triggered by a complaint. Inspectors cited the deficiency at a level of minimal harm or potential for actual harm, affecting a few residents.
What the audit could not answer was how long the diversions had gone undetected before a missing lorazepam count finally prompted someone to look.
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SEACREST REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER in LITTLE EGG HARBOR TW, NJ was cited for violations during a health inspection on November 25, 2025.
The audit turned up narcotic discrepancies tied to two other residents as well.
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.