All citations for N J Eastern Star Home

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

January 23, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 25 citations

No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0025, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 10, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of January 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 10, 2026).
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 January 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 10, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 10, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0362, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 10, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of January 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 10, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0531, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of January 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 10, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0916, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 21, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 10, 2026).
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 January 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 10, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0225, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of September 27, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 8, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of September 27, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 5, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 27, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 5, 2024).
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 September 27, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 5, 2024).
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 September 27, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 25, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 27, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 5, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0362, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 27, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 5, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of September 27, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 5, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of September 27, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 5, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of September 27, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 25, 2024).
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 September 27, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 25, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0281, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 17, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 15, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0342, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 17, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 15, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of May 17, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 15, 2023).
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 May 17, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 15, 2023).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.