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 23 of 23 citations

  1. 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).

  2. 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).

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

  6. 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).

  7. 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).

  8. 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).

  9. 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).

  10. 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).

  11. 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).

  12. 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).

  13. 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).

  14. 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).

  15. 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).

  16. 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).

  17. 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).

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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of September 8, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 19, 2022).

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0363, 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).

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

    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 8, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 6, 2022).

  21. 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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of September 8, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 28, 2022).

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0363, 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).

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

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 8, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 6, 2022).

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.