Autumn Lake Healthcare At Southgate
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0880
F 0880 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete
should never go into the resident rooms and we never want to put anything dirty back onto the treatment cart. When asked about Foley catheters bags (urine drainage bags) the IP explained, Foleys should be elevated off the floor for infection control purposes and if they are on the floor the drainage bag should be replaced. In an Interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) on 10/22/2025 at 2:30 P.M., the DON stated urine drainage bags should be below the waist and secured to the bed or chair and it's important to stay off
the floor to prevent infection. During an Interview with the DON, in the presence of the Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) on 10/22/2025 at 2:51 P.M., the DON stated for residents with EBP, we expect
the staff who would provide care to wear the PPE [Personal protective equipment], the gown, gloves, mask if necessary.it's important to prevent the spread of infections to the residents. The DON further stated for medication containers, they should not be brought into the room. A review of the facility policy with a revised date of July 2021 titled Policies and Practices - Infection Control under Policy Statement revealed This facility's infection control policies and practices are intended to facilitate maintaining a safe, sanitary and comfortable environment and to help prevent and manage transmission of diseases and infections.NJAC 8:39-19.1
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AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT SOUTHGATE in CARNEYS POINT, NJ inspection on recent inspection.
Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is an F-tag violation?
- F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
- Were these violations corrected?
- Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
- How often do nursing home inspections happen?
- CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
- What should families do about these violations?
- Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in CARNEYS POINT, NJ, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
- Where can I see the full inspection report?
- Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT SOUTHGATE or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.