EXCEL CARE AT MANALAPAN in MANALAPAN, NJ was fined $63,238 by CMS following 41 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

EXCEL CARE AT MANALAPAN (MANALAPAN, NJ) — $63,238 in CMS Fines

Outcome: EXCEL CARE AT MANALAPAN in MANALAPAN, NJ was fined $63,238 by CMS following 41 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.


• Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.


• Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.


• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.


• Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.


• 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.


• Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.


• Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.