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Spring Creek Healthcare Center

Nursing HomePerth Amboy, NJCMS 315305
30 citations on record

From CMS

Facility profile

CMS overall rating
4 / 5

*CMS Five-Star

Certified beds
179

*CMS

Avg. residents per day
144.6

*CMS

Inspection record

On record from CMS

Citations on record
30

*CMS

Inspections on file
7

*CMS

Last inspection
2025-04-15

*CMS

Citations

30 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.

  • 0550Generalpotential for harm

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

  • 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.

  • 0656Generalpotential for harm

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  • 0695Generalpotential for harm

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

  • 0812Generalpotential for harm

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  • 0223Generalpotential for harm

    Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

  • 0281Generalpotential for harm

    Install proper backup exit lighting.

  • 0291Generalpotential for harm

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

  • 0363Generalpotential for harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

  • 0531Generalpotential for harm

    Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

  • 0741Generalpotential for harm

    Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

  • 0626Generalpotential for harm

    Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.

  • 0812Generalpotential for harm

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  • 0311Generalpotential for harm

    Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

  • 0576Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

  • 0641Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  • 0658Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

  • 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.

  • 0345Generalpotential for harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

  • 0351Generalpotential for harm

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

  • 0355Generalpotential for harm

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

  • 0111Generalpotential for harm

    Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy.

  • 0222Generalpotential for harm

    Add 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.

  • 0689Seriousactual harm

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

  • 0880Seriousimmediate jeopardy

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0271Generalpotential for harm

    Have exits that are accessible at all times.

  • 0345Generalno actual harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

  • 0684Seriousimmediate jeopardy

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  • 0211Generalpotential for harm

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

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.

FAQ

Questions and answers

What is Spring Creek Healthcare Center?
Spring Creek Healthcare Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Perth Amboy, NJ, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 315305.
What is the CMS rating for Spring Creek Healthcare Center?
Spring Creek Healthcare Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
How many beds does Spring Creek Healthcare Center have?
Spring Creek Healthcare Center is certified for 179 beds. It serves an average of 144.6 residents per day.
How many citations does Spring Creek Healthcare Center have?
Spring Creek Healthcare Center has 30 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
When was Spring Creek Healthcare Center last inspected?
Spring Creek Healthcare Center was last inspected on April 15, 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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