Seacrest Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center
SEACREST REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER in LITTLE EGG HARBOR TW, NJ — inspection on November 25, 2025.
Found 3 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
During the audit, the ADON identified two other residents' narcotic medications with discrepancies.
The DON stated the LPN1 was the off going nurse and admitted to discovering the lorazepam deficit.
The DON stated LPN1 first stated she reported this to a CNA; however, she did not report this to another nurse or a nurse supervisor.
The DON also stated during the investigation they determined LPN3 did not observe the refrigerated lorazepam to verify the count but signed off that she did.
Continued interview revealed LPN1 stated she destroyed seven hydrocodone tablets; however, no one witnessed the destruction, and the medication bingo card was never located.
The DON stated their investigation yielded that LPN1 diverted the medications, and she was terminated.
The DON further stated not only did LPN1 state that she destroyed narcotics without a witness, but it was also identified LPN3 did not count the liquid lorazepam as she documented.
During an interview on 11/25/25 at 12:45 PM, the DON stated it was her expectation that the nurses would count all narcotic medications and document by signing the controlled record books.
The DON also stated it was her expectation LPN3 would not have signed that she visualized the liquid lorazepam count.
The DON further stated it was important nursing practices and the facility's policy be followed related to residents' narcotic medications to ensure residents were receiving the mediations as ordered and to prevent diversion. NJAC 8:39-27.1(a)
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Seacrest Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
1001 Center St Little Egg Harbor Tw, NJ 08087
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
the CNAs should have leg rests on the wheelchair when propelling a resident, the DON stated, Yes, most definitely so we can prevent accidents from occurring.
The DON was also asked to provide the facility's policy and procedure on wheelchair safety when propelling a resident.
The DON stated she would have to look for one because she was not sure that the facility had a policy for this.
The Administrator provided a Falls Risk Managing policy and stated this was all that the facility had. NJAC 8:39-27.1 (a)
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STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Seacrest Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
1001 Center St Little Egg Harbor Tw, NJ 08087
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
During the conversation, it was discussed that the facility had a 9% COVID vaccination rate. HD1 did not explain during the call how this percentage was calculated.
During an interview on 11/24/25 at 12:30 PM, the Infection Preventionist (IP) stated, . I haven't been able to give residents the COVID-19 vaccine because we don't have the educational materials for the year 2025-2026.
The only one we have is for the previous year.
The IP confirmed that no resident in the facility has been offered or given the COVID-19 vaccines.
When asked if he had reached out to the facility's pharmacy or the LDH if they had the appropriate educational materials for the COVID-19 vaccine, the IP stated, No, I haven't.
The Health Department (HD)1 was contacted on 11/25/25 at 10:21 AM and asked if the facility had requested educational materials to give to the residents and /or resident representatives so they could make an informed decision on whether or not to take the COVID-19 vaccine. HD1 stated, I am not aware if the facility has reached out to us about this.
During an interview on 11/25/25 at 1:15 PM, the Medical Director stated that the facility has not given any COVID-19 vaccines to the residents because they do not have the appropriate educational materials to give to the residents and/or their representatives.
The Medical Director stated, No, I wasn't aware of this, and it is very important for residents and/or resident representatives to have the educational materials so that they can give informed consent.
During an interview on 11/25/25 at 1:45 PM, the Director of Nursing (DON) stated, I know on admission, the admitting nurse will ask if they know if they have had the COVID-19 vaccine.We will also check the state website to see which vaccine the resident has received and when.
The residents have to have this [education material] so they can make an informed decision to take it or not.
Review of the facility's policy Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) - Vaccination of Residents dated August 2025 indicated, .Before the COVID-19 vaccine is offered, the resident is provided with education regarding the benefits, risks, and potential side effects associated with the vaccine.
The resident or representative is provided the most current vaccine information statement (VIS) prior to the vaccine administration.
Current VIS for all recommended vaccines are available at: http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/vis/index.html .NJAC 8:39-19.4(a)
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