All citations for The Banyan at Montclair

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

May 12, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 26 citations

  1. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

    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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level L.

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 24, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 21, 2025).

  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 December 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2026).

  3. 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 December 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2026).

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

    Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0835, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of February 24, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 21, 2025).

  5. 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 February 18, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 18, 2025).

  6. 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 February 18, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 18, 2025).

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

    Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0700, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of February 18, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 18, 2025).

  8. 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 January 8, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    A waiver was granted (February 7, 2025).

  9. 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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2026).

  10. 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 December 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2026).

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2026).

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

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

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

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 2, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 2, 2025).

  13. 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 December 5, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 3, 2025).

  14. 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 December 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2026).

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

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

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

    Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2026).

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

    Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

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

    Health citation F-0699, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2026).

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

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

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

    Health citation F-0757, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of December 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2026).

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

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

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

    Health citation F-0759, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of December 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2026).

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

    Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

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

    Health citation F-0808, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of December 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2026).

  20. 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 December 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2026).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 5, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 3, 2025).

  22. 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 December 5, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 3, 2025).

  23. 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 November 14, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 9, 2024).

  24. 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 November 14, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 9, 2024).

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

    Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.

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

    Health citation F-0563, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 26, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 22, 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.