All citations for Heritage Healthcare of Lyndhurst

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

April 7, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 99 citations

  1. Harm to a resident

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 7, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 28, 2025).

  2. Harm to a resident

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 16, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 5, 2024).

  3. Harm to a resident

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 22, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 26, 2023).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0804, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of July 28, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home has a plan to correct it (July 29, 2026).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0838, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of April 7, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 28, 2025).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 7, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 28, 2025).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 7, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 28, 2025).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 7, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 28, 2025).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 7, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 28, 2025).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of April 7, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 28, 2025).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of April 7, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 28, 2025).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of January 16, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 17, 2025).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of April 23, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 14, 2024).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0814, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of April 23, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 14, 2024).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of April 23, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 14, 2024).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal 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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of April 16, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 14, 2024).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 16, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 14, 2024).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 16, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 14, 2024).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0607, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of March 5, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 14, 2024).

  20. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0679, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 5, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 14, 2024).

  21. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0680, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 5, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 14, 2024).

  22. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0804, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of March 5, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 14, 2024).

  23. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0850, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of March 5, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 14, 2024).

  24. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0921, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of March 5, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 14, 2024).

  25. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of November 23, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 12, 2024).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.