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SPRING CREEK HEALTHCARE CENTER Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (PERTH AMBOY, New Jersey)

1 LINDBERGH AVENUE, PERTH AMBOY, New Jersey 08861

Phone: 7328260500

CMS Overall:5/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
179
Avg Residents/Day
149.9
Ownership
For profit - Individual
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Middlesex
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall5/5
Health4/5
Staffing2/5
Quality5/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityNew Jersey AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.260.70-0.44
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.353.90-0.55
CMS Staffing Rating2/53.2/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover45.0%39.3%-

Health Citation History

15 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-04-15Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-15Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-15Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-15Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-15Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-18Resident Rights DeficienciesPermit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-04-06Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-04-06Resident Rights DeficienciesEnsure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-04-06Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-04-06Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-04-06Pharmacy Service DeficienciesProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-04-06Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-04-06Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.K – Immediate Jeopardy
2021-04-06Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.K – Immediate Jeopardy
2021-04-06Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G – Actual Harm

Fire Safety Citation History

15 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-04-15Egress DeficienciesProvide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-15Egress DeficienciesInstall proper backup exit lighting.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-15Egress DeficienciesInstall emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-15Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-15Services DeficienciesHave elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-15Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-04-06Smoke DeficienciesInstall an approved automatic sprinkler system.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-04-06Construction DeficienciesSatisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-04-06Egress DeficienciesAdd doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-04-06Smoke DeficienciesHave an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-04-06Smoke DeficienciesHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-04-06Smoke DeficienciesProperly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-04-06Egress DeficienciesKeep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-04-06Egress DeficienciesHave exits that are accessible at all times.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-04-06Smoke DeficienciesHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.C – Minimal Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
0
Total Penalties

No penalty records found.

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