Rahway Geriatric Center

Total Number of Beds: 122	Percent of Occupied Beds: 84%
Total Number of Residents: 102	Located Within a Hospital: No
Type of Ownership: Non profit - Corporation	Multiple Nursing Homes by Same Owner: No
Councils the Nursing Home Participates in: Family & Resident	Medicare/Medicaid: Participating in Medicare and Medicaid
* Details Last Reported on: 03/07/2003

Nursing Home Staff Information:

Number of RN Hours per Nursing Home Resident per Day: 0.49

Number of LPN/LVN Hours per Nursing Home Resident per Day: 0.57

Number of CNA Hours per Nursing Home Resident per Day: 1.88

Number of Staff Hours per Nursing Home Resident per Day: 2.94

Nursing Home Resident Information**:

Percent of Short-Stay Residents With Pressure Sores: 28%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Had Moderate to Severe Pain: 9%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents With Delirium: 5%
** Details Last Reported on: 3/7/2003

Nursing Home Inspection Violations:

Date of Violation	Date Corrected	Type of Violation	Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
2001-04-11	2001-06-05	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect.	Isolated	Actual harm
2001-04-11	2001-06-05	Resident Assessment Deficiencies	Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations.	Pattern	Actual harm
2001-04-11	2001-06-05	Resident Assessment Deficiencies	Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.	Pattern	Actual harm
2001-04-11	2001-06-05	Quality Care Deficiencies	Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores.	Pattern	Actual harm
2001-04-11	2001-06-05	Quality Care Deficiencies	Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-04-11	2001-06-05	Quality Care Deficiencies	Make sure that residents with reduced range of motion get proper treatment and services to increase range of motion.	Isolated	Actual harm
2001-04-11	2001-06-05	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	Gradually lower the dose of residents' antipsychotic drugs, unless this causes negative medical effects.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-04-11	2001-06-05	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-03-08	2002-04-27	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Allow residents to easily see the results of the nursing home's most recent survey.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm
2002-03-08	2002-04-27	Mistreatment Deficiencies	Protect each resident from all abuse, physical punishment, and being separated from others.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-03-08	2002-03-26	Mistreatment Deficiencies	Protect residents from mistreatment, neglect, and/or theft of personal property.	Pattern	Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
2002-03-08	2002-04-27	Mistreatment Deficiencies	Write and use policies that forbid mistreatment, neglect and abuse of residents and theft of residents' property.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-03-08	2002-04-27	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-03-08	2002-04-27	Quality Care Deficiencies	Provide activities to meet the needs of each resident.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-03-08	2002-04-27	Resident Assessment Deficiencies	Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations.	Pattern	Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
2002-03-08	2002-04-27	Resident Assessment Deficiencies	Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.	Pattern	Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
2002-03-08	2002-04-27	Quality Care Deficiencies	Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible.	Isolated	Actual harm
2002-03-08	2002-04-27	Quality Care Deficiencies	Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores.	Pattern	Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
2002-03-08	2002-04-27	Quality Care Deficiencies	Make sure each resident is being watched and has assistance devices when needed, to prevent accidents.	Isolated	Actual harm
2002-03-08	2002-04-27	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-03-08	2002-04-27	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	1) Provide 3 meals daily at regular times; or 2) serve breakfast within 14 hours after dinner; or 3) offer a snack at bedtime each day.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-03-08	2002-04-27	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way.	Widespread	Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
2002-03-08	2002-03-26	Administration Deficiencies	Be administered in a way that leads to the highest possible level of well being for each resident.	Pattern	Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
2003-03-07	2003-04-26	Mistreatment Deficiencies	Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-03-07	2003-04-26	Quality Care Deficiencies	Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-03-07	2003-04-26	Quality Care Deficiencies	Make sure each resident is being watched and has assistance devices when needed, to prevent accidents.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

*** All violations listed are based on federal government records.