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Complaint Investigation

Alaris Health At Cedar Grove

September 18, 2025 · Cedar Grove, NJ · 110 Grove Ave
Citations 2
CMS Rating 4/5
Beds 230
Provider ID 315357
Healthcare Facility
Alaris Health At Cedar Grove
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Source Document
Official CMS Inspection Report (Medicare.gov)
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Inspection Summary

ALARIS HEALTH AT CEDAR GROVE in CEDAR GROVE, NJ — inspection on September 18, 2025.

Found 2 citations. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

Inspection Findings

FF0610
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

the survey team, the Director of Nursing (DON), the Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) and

investigation On 9/18/25 at 10:57 AM, during a meeting with the survey team, the DON, and the LNHA,

the investigation and if an interview had occurred.

The R/RN also stated that Transport #2 was contacted and confirmed of the transport that occurred on 6/15/25 and would send information regarding the concern.

The facility team acknowledged that the information received by the survey team and the investigation conducted by the previous LNHA was in-fact incomplete. A review of the facility policy for Accident/Incident Investigation dated/revised 1/2025 included that investigation would include interviewing staff, resident, and witness statements.The witness statements would be attached to the incident report and kept on file at the DON's office. No further information was provided. NJAC-8.39-4.1(a)5

315357 09/18/2025

Alaris Health at Cedar Grove 110 Grove Ave Cedar Grove, NJ 07009

concern regarding the care plan that reflected the resident required assistance with meals, opposed

surveyor discussed the concern that the former RD increased the resident's nutritional supplement

intervention to monitor, record and report greater that three (3) pound weight loss to the Medical Doctor (MD) was not followed. On 9/17/25 at 10:15 AM, during a meeting with the survey team, the R/RN, the DON and the LNHA, the RD stated that the care plan was generic and should have been individualized.

The RD acknowledged that the CP of weekly weight monitoring was not followed and should have been.

The DON stated in-services were given to staff that the care plan should follow the assessment and the POC documentation should be accurate. A review of the undated facility policy for Weights reflected that monthly, and weekly weights per the discretion of the dietician and/or physician) shall be obtained by the CAN and record on the weight sheet form. A review of the job description for the dietician included to assess the nutritional status of residents that included weight maintenance, resident's independence and overall nutritional well-being. A review of the provided facility policy dated 1/2025 included that the care planning shall be implemented through the integration of assessment findings, consideration of the prescribed treatment plan and development foals for the resident that are reasonable and measurable. NJAC 8:39-27.1(a),27.2(a)

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 CEDAR GROVE, 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 ALARIS HEALTH AT CEDAR GROVE or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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About This Inspection Report

Source: This inspection report was downloaded directly from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) via Medicare.gov. CMS releases nursing home inspection reports in bulk. The findings reflect what state surveyors documented in the official Form CMS-2567 Statement of Deficiencies on the date of the inspection.

Plan of correction not included: The CMS report we receive does not include the facility's plan of correction. Facilities submit plans of correction separately to their state survey agency and those responses may not appear in CMS public data at the time of release. The absence of a plan of correction in this report does not mean one was not filed. Readers who want information about corrective steps taken by the facility are encouraged to contact the facility or their state survey agency directly.

Corrections may have been made: This report reflects conditions observed on the date of the survey. The facility may have implemented staffing changes, additional training, policy revisions, or other corrective actions since this report was issued. We publish what CMS provides and encourage readers to seek current information from the facility.