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 35 citations

  1. 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).

  2. 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).

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

  6. 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).

  7. 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).

  8. 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).

  9. 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).

  10. 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).

  11. 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 October 12, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

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

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0725, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of February 27, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 27, 2020).

  13. 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 February 27, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 27, 2020).

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

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0803, 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

    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.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 5, 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

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

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

    Health citation F-0580, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of July 30, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 23, 2024).

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

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

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

    Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of July 30, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 23, 2024).

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

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

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

    Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of July 30, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 23, 2024).

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

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

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

    Health citation F-0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of July 30, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 23, 2024).

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

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

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

    Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of April 23, 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

    Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

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

    Health citation F-0557, Resident Rights 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

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

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

    Health citation F-0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning 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

    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 D.

    Health citation F-0689, 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).

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

    Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

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

    Health citation F-0849, 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).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of March 5, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

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