Allaire Rehab & Nursing
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0812
F 0812 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Based on observation, interview, and review of other facility documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain sanitation in a safe and consistent manner to prevent food borne illness. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following:On 10/30/25 at 11:30 AM, during a tour of the first floor, with the Unit Manager (UM), the nourishment room was noted to be in disrepair. The cabinet doors were askew. The UM stated this had not been reported to Maintenance. [NAME] stains were noted on the grates of the ice maker, the UM stated that it was not always like this. The paper towel dispenser was empty, and
the roll of paper towels were sitting on top of the refrigerator. The microwave had brown debris on the bottom. The UM stated she was not sure how often the microwave was cleaned, and the CNA or nurse cleans it if there was a mess. Paint chips and peeling paint noted around the soap dispenser. The surveyor brought the Director of Nursing (DON) to the pantry, and she stated the microwave needed to be cleaned,
the paper towels should be in a dispenser and the cabinet doors should close. The surveyor interviewed the Director of Housekeeping, who stated the nourishment room is cleaned once a month by the porter and as needed if informed by the staff of a need. He also stated the grates on the ice maker are supposed to be cleaned when the room is cleaned. He further stated the room was cleaned at the beginning of the month.
The DON also stated that the microwave was nobody's responsibility, but rather if it's dirty, clean it.Review of the Nourishment Room Cleaning Log, provided by the facility, revealed that the first-floor nourishment room was signed as being cleaned on 10/1/25. A review of the undated policy, [NAME] Cleaning Guidelines and Protocols, included:Nourishment rooms, to be cleaned in the first week of every month. Fill out audit sheet.N.J.A.C. 18:39-17.2(g)
Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date
these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation.
LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete
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If continuation sheet
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ALLAIRE REHAB & NURSING in FREEHOLD, 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 FREEHOLD, 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 ALLAIRE REHAB & NURSING or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.