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Complaint Investigation

Complete Care At Summit Ridge

Inspection Date: November 20, 2025
Total Violations 3
Facility ID 315038
Location WEST ORANGE, NJ
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Inspection Findings

F-Tag F0609

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

F 0609 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Complaint #: 2661084Based on interviews, medical record review, and review of other pertinent facility documentation on 11/17/2025 and 11/20/2025, it was determined that the facility failed to report a verbal abuse allegation that a resident's representative (RR) reported to the facility's staff and to the Department of Health (DOH) for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for abuse. The deficient practice was identified for 1 of 3 residents reviewed (Resident #3) and was evidenced by the following:According to the admission Record (AR), Resident #3 was admitted to the facility with diagnoses which included but were not limited to: paraplegia (type of paralysis that affects the lower half of the body), spinal stenosis (when the space inside

the backbone is too small and puts pressure on the spinal cord), and diabetes. According to the Comprehensive Minimum Data Set (MDS), an assessment tool dated 10/24/2025, Resident #3 had a Brief

Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15 out of 15, which indicated the resident's cognition was intact.A review of the facility's document titled Summary of Investigation dated 11/10/2025 revealed that the RR reported to the facility that a nurse told Resident #3 to shut up. On 11/17/2025 at 12:40 PM, the surveyor conducted a phone interview with RR who stated that Resident #3 had told her that a staff member had told the resident to shut up. The RR further stated that the resident was unsure of the staff member's name. The RR stated she reported what was told to her to the facility's Social Worker (SW) but could not remember the date she reported the incident to the SW.On 11/20/2025 at 10:29 AM, the surveyor interviewed the Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) who stated that the allegation was not reported to the DOH because the resident said there was no verbal abuse that had occurred. The LNHA stated that the resident denied the abuse allegation and was cognitively intact. LNHA further stated that staff were interviewed and nothing was able to be proven. The LNHA further stated that she would call the DOH about the alleged abuse. There was not evidence that facility fully investigated the allegation of verbal abuse or called the abuse to the DOH.A review of the facility's policy titled Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation with a revised date of 5/1/2025 revealed under VII. Reporting/Response, 1. Reporting of all alleged violations to the administrator, state agency, adult protective services and to all other required agencies within specified timeframes: a. Immediately, but no later than 2 hours after the allegation is made, if the events that cause the allegation involve abuse or result in serious bodily injury. B. The Administrator will follow up with government agencies, during business hours, to confirm the initial report was received, and to report the results of the investigation when final within 5 working days of the incident, as required by state agencies.NJAC 8:39-9.4

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

TITLE

(X6) DATE

FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete

Facility ID:

If continuation sheet

Event ID:

Printed: 04/13/2026 Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0391

Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION

(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:

(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION

B. Wing

A. Building

(X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED

11/20/2025

NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER

STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

Complete Care at Summit Ridge

20 Summit Street West Orange, NJ 07052

For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency. (X4) ID PREFIX TAG

SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)

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F-Tag F0677

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

F 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

Complaint: 2661084Based on interviews, medical record review, and review of other pertinent facility documents on 11/17/2025 and 11/20/2025, it was determined that the facility failed to provide documented evidence that care was provided to a resident who required maximal assistance for toileting hygiene. This deficient practice occurred for 1 of 3 residents (Resident #3) reviewed.The deficient practice was evidenced by the following:According to the admission Record (AR), Resident #3 was admitted to the facility with diagnoses which included but were not limited to: paraplegia (type of paralysis that affects the lower half of

the body), spinal stenosis (when the space inside the backbone is too small and puts pressure on the spinal cord), and diabetes. According to the Comprehensive Minimum Data Set (MDS), an assessment tool dated 10/24/2025, Resident #3 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15 out of 15, which indicated the resident's cognition was intact. The MDS further revealed that the resident needed substantial and maximal assistance with toileting hygiene and was frequently incontinent of bowel and bladder.A

review of the facility's grievance forms dated 11/10/2025 revealed the following: Resident #3 reported they had concerns in the timeliness of having incontinence care completed on 11/2/2025 and 11/9/2025.A

review of Resident #3's Documentation Survey Report, a form utilized for documentation of Activity of Daily Living (ADL) care by the Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for November 2025, revealed NA on the following dates for toileting hygiene: 11/2/2025 on day shift (7-3) and evening shift (3-11)11/9/2025 on day shift (7-3) and evening shift (3-11)A review of Resident #3's Progress Notes (PNs) for November 2025, did not reveal that incontinence care was provided on the aforementioned dates. On 11/17/2025 at 9:45 AM,

the surveyor conducted an interview with Resident #3. Resident #3 stated that there was one time when

they sat in their feces. The resident was unable to tell the surveyor the date or time and no additional information. On 11/18/2025 at 9:54 AM, the surveyor conducted a telephone interview with Social Worker #2 (SW#2) who stated that Resident #3 and their representative complained within the last two weeks about the resident not being provided with incontinent care prior to eating.On 11/20/2025 at 9:45 AM, the surveyor conducted an interview with the Infection Preventionist (IP) and asked about NA. IP stated that

she believed NA meant it was non-applicable. She further stated she did not know why it was documented unless the resident was out of the building which would be documented in the chart as part of the facility.

The IP further stated she would not be able to speak on whether Resident #3's care was provided on 11/2/2025. The IP stated the unit managers and supervisors were responsible for checking the ADL documentation for completeness not the codes documented. The IP further stated it was important to document ADLs every shift to ensure care was given. On 11/20/2025 at 9:48 AM, the surveyor conducted

an interview with Certified Nursing Assistant #1 (CNA #1) who confirmed that Resident #3 was incontinent.

She stated that she provided total assistance for Resident #3 in addition to ADL care. CNA #1 stated she documents NA in the ADL documentation sheet if the resident did not have a bowel movement under the toileting and hygiene section. A review of the facility's policy titled Charting and Documentation with an updated date of 1/2022 revealed under Policy Interpretation and Implementation, 2. The following information is to be documented in the resident medical record: c: Treatments or services provided. The documentation of NA in the facility's Documentation Survey Report indicates not attempted . NJAC 8:39-27.1 (a)

Residents Affected - Few

FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete

Event ID:

Facility ID:

If continuation sheet

Printed: 04/13/2026 Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0391

Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION

(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:

(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION

B. Wing

A. Building

(X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED

11/20/2025

NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER

STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

Complete Care at Summit Ridge

20 Summit Street West Orange, NJ 07052

For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency. (X4) ID PREFIX TAG

SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)

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F-Tag F0686

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited COMPLETE CARE AT SUMMIT RIDGE in WEST ORANGE, NJ for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0686 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2025-11-20.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 3 deficiencies cited during this inspection of COMPLETE CARE AT SUMMIT RIDGE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-12-03.

📋 Inspection Summary

COMPLETE CARE AT SUMMIT RIDGE in WEST ORANGE, NJ inspection on recent inspection.

Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.

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

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 WEST 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 COMPLETE CARE AT SUMMIT RIDGE or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.
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