Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2025-03-06 | 9 | 2025-03-06 | 2 |
| Cycle 2 | 2023-02-24 | 8 | 2023-02-24 | 8 |
| Cycle 3 | 2021-03-09 | 1 | 2021-03-09 | 1 |
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
527 River Avenue · Lakewood, NJ 08701 · Ocean County
The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2025-03-06 | 9 | 2025-03-06 | 2 |
| Cycle 2 | 2023-02-24 | 8 | 2023-02-24 | 8 |
| Cycle 3 | 2021-03-09 | 1 | 2021-03-09 | 1 |
2 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 2 carry J–L. 2 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-23 · complaintHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-02 · complaintKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-02Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Correction field: Past Non-Compliance · 2025-03-06 · complaintEnsure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-02 · complaintTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-02 · complaintRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-02 · complaintTry different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-02Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-02Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-02 · complaintSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-02Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-02Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-02Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-06-28 · complaintReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-03-17Honor 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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-02-27Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-03-17Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-02-27Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-03-06Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-03-17Add 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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-02-27Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-03-29Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-03-31Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-03-22Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-06 | Fine | $17,345 | 0 |
| 2023-10-30 | Fine | $4,545 | 0 |
| 2023-10-23 | Fine | $4,235 | 0 |
| 2023-10-17 | Fine | $3,882 | 0 |
| 2023-10-10 | Fine | $3,496 | 0 |
| 2023-10-02 | Fine | $3,147 | 0 |
| 2023-09-25 | Fine | $2,797 | 0 |
| 2023-09-18 | Fine | $2,447 | 0 |
| 2023-09-11 | Fine | $2,098 | 0 |
| 2023-08-21 | Fine | $4,194 | 0 |
Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
Use this ledger to frame questions—not to choose care on its own. Recheck Medicare Care Compare, contact the state survey agency and long-term care ombudsman, and ask the facility about anything you find.