All citations for New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home Menlo

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

September 5, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 44 citations

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level L.
Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of September 8, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 2, 2022).
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level L.
Health citation F-0835, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of September 8, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 18, 2023).
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level L.
Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of September 8, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 11, 2023).
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level L.
Health citation F-0886, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of September 8, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 11, 2023).
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 September 8, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 2, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0341, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 24, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 24, 2025).
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 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 25, 2025).
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 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 30, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Use approved construction type or materials.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of July 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 19, 2024).
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 July 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 19, 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 July 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 19, 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 July 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 19, 2024).
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 July 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 19, 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 July 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 19, 2024).
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 July 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 19, 2024).
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 September 8, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 2, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0865, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of September 8, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 2, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of September 8, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 6, 2022).
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 September 8, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 6, 2022).
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 8, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 7, 2022).
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 8, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 7, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0341, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 8, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 18, 2022).
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 8, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 18, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of September 8, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 2, 2022).

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.