COMPLETE CARE AT GREEN KNOLL in BRIDGEWATER, NJ was fined $23,430 by CMS following 21 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

COMPLETE CARE AT GREEN KNOLL (BRIDGEWATER, NJ) — $23,430 in CMS Fines

Outcome: COMPLETE CARE AT GREEN KNOLL in BRIDGEWATER, NJ was fined $23,430 by CMS following 21 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.


• Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.


• Try 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.


• Ensure 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.


• Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.


• Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.


• Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.


• Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.