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Complaint Investigation

Axia Care Center Of Orange

January 23, 2025 · Orange, NJ · 135 South Center Street
Citations 1
CMS Rating 1/5
Beds 188
Provider ID 315352
Healthcare Facility
Axia Care Center Of Orange
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Source Document
Official CMS Inspection Report (Medicare.gov)  ·  21 pages
Downloaded from CMS/Medicare.gov. Reflects what state inspectors documented and does not include the facility's plan of correction, which is submitted separately. Facilities may have taken corrective actions since this report was released.
Inspection Summary

AXIA CARE CENTER OF ORANGE in ORANGE, NJ — inspection on January 23, 2025.

Found 1 citation. 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

FF610
Immediate Many bed, and I found right face with a black eye and I reported to the nurse. The statement was signed CNA 3:00 affected

According to the Admission Record face sheet, Resident #264 was admitted to the facility with diagnoses which included but were not limited to; acute and chronic respiratory failure, hypoxia, epilepsy, tracheostomy status and dependence on respiratory ventilators.

A review of Resident #264's quarterly MDS dated [DATE], reflected that the resident was coded as being comatose and yes to being in a persistent vegetative state/no discernible consciousness. Resident #264 was totally dependent on staff for all care.

A review of Resident #264's ICCP included a focus area initiated on 02/27/24, for being at risk for falls related to poor safety awareness, impaired balance and poor trunk control, side effects of medications, non-verbal, and required mechanical lift transfers.

Interventions included to use mechanical lift for transfers with two persons assisting with the transfer.

A review of the Progress Notes revealed an Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) Note dated 11/06/24 at 10:20 PM, which included the IDT was made aware by CNA that Resident #264 was noted with discoloration and swelling of the right eye.

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) was notified and ordered the resident to be sent to the hospital for further evaluation and treatment. A report was given to the nurse, and Resident's Representative (RP) was at bedside.

A review of the IDT Note dated 11/06/22 at 10:22 PM, revealed that transportation was arranged with the [hospital name redacted] Emergency Services.

A review of the IDT Note dated 11/07/24 at 8:05 PM, revealed a follow-up to the emergency room .

The resident was admitted with diagnoses traumatic hematoma to right orbit (eye socket).

315352

Form Approved OMB

STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A.

Building 315352 B.

Wing 01/23/2025

NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

Alaris Health at St Mary's 135 South Center Street Orange, NJ 07050

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 ORANGE, 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 AXIA CARE CENTER OF ORANGE 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.