Public Record
South Mountain Hc
Operated by Ocean Healthcare
From CMS
Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 3 / 5
- Certified beds
- 195
- Avg. residents per day
- 185.7
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Health citations
- 22
- Fire safety findings
- 7
- Inspections on file
- 6
- Last inspection
- 2025-08-25
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Citations
22 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0584Generalpotential for harm
Honor 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.
- 0686Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- 0755Generalpotential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- 0759Generalpotential for harm
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0803Generalpotential for harm
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0925Generalpotential for harm
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0867Generalpotential for harm
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
- 0868Generalpotential for harm
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0607Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
- 0677Generalpotential for harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- 0698Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
- 0712Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
- 0755Generalpotential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- 0804Generalpotential for harm
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
- 0695Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- 0921Generalpotential for harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
- 0686Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspection history
Every health inspection on record
Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.
- View inspection reportInspection9 deficiencies
- View inspection reportInspectionFire Safety1 deficiency
- View inspection reportInspection10 deficiencies
- View inspection reportInspectionFire Safety4 deficiencies
- View inspection reportInspection3 deficiencies
- View inspection reportInspectionFire Safety2 deficiencies
Ownership
Ocean Healthcare
11nursing homes nationwide, in CMS records
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is South Mountain Hc?
- South Mountain Hc is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Vauxhall, NJ, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 315283.
- What is the CMS rating for South Mountain Hc?
- South Mountain Hc has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does South Mountain Hc have?
- South Mountain Hc is certified for 195 beds. It serves an average of 185.7 residents per day.
- How many citations does South Mountain Hc have?
- South Mountain Hc has 22 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was South Mountain Hc last inspected?
- South Mountain Hc was last inspected on August 25, 2025. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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