Inspection visit
Inspection
Citations
16 citations recorded*CMS
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.
F686 - Skin Integrity
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F689 - Accidents
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F761 - Labeling of Drugs and Biologicals
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.
F607 - The facility must develop and implement written policies and procedures that:
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
F678 - Personnel provide basic life support, including CPR, to a resident
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
F868 - Quality assessment and assurance
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
- 0025GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
- 0223GeneralS&S Fpotential 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.
- 0353GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0355GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- 0511GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- 0531GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
F916 - Have a floor at or above grade level
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
F920 - Dining and Resident Activities
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
F923 - Have adequate outside ventilation by means of windows, or mechanical
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- 0362GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the January 23, 2026 survey of N J EASTERN STAR HOME?
This was a inspection survey of N J EASTERN STAR HOME on January 23, 2026. The surveyor cited 16 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at N J EASTERN STAR HOME on January 23, 2026?
Yes, 16 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing."
What type of survey was this?
This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.
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