Bergen Regional Medical Center

Bergen Regional Medical Center was recognized and ceritified in 1967 by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services as one of model nursing home providers promoting health and improving quality of life. Bergen Regional Medical Center which is located in 230 E Ridgewood Ave Paramus, is scientifically measured and assessed by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is shown to provide good nursing home services or products under the Medicare program. Bergen Regional Medical Center is being offered ceritified services and products in New Jersey.
Address:   230 E Ridgewood Ave
       Paramus, NJ 07652

Phone:   (201) 967-4000

County: Bergen
Federal Provider Number: 315017
Participates in: Medicare And Medicaid
Certified Date: Sunday, January 1, 1967 (58 years certified)
Certified Agency: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Legal Business Name: Bergen County Improvement Authority
Ownership Type: Government - County
Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 Months: No



TypeNameRole Description
OrganizationBergen Regional Medical Center, LpOperational/managerial Control
PersonQuentin WiestDirector/officer
PersonLaurie WheatleyDirector/officer
PersonLaurie WheatleyContracted Managing Employee
PersonDenise SchaubleDirector/officer
PersonDenise SchaubleContracted Managing Employee
PersonSusan MendelowitzDirector/officer
PersonSusan MendelowitzContracted Managing Employee
PersonEdward HynesW-2 Managing Employee
PersonEdward HynesDirector/officer
PersonJoseph GallagherDirector/officer
PersonJoseph GallagherContracted Managing Employee
PersonQuentin WiestW-2 Managing Employee

Provider Resides in Hospital: Yes
Number of Federally Certified Beds: 574
Number of Residents in Federally Certified Beds: 553 (97% occupied)
Continuing Care Retirement Community: No
Special Focus Facility: No
With a Resident and Family Council: Both
Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required Areas: Yes


Survey Date: Friday, January 24, 2014
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0465 (Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staf)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, February 28, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Friday, January 24, 2014
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0029 (Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishi)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Monday, February 24, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Friday, January 24, 2014
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0241 (Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full rec)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Monday, March 17, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Friday, January 24, 2014
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0309 (Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident .)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Monday, March 17, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Friday, January 24, 2014
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0253 (Provide housekeeping and maintenance services.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, February 28, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Friday, January 24, 2014
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0323 (Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to pr)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Tuesday, February 25, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Friday, January 24, 2014
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0425 (Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervi)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Monday, March 17, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Monday, December 3, 2012
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0322 (Give proper treatment to residents with feeding tubes to prevent problems (such as aspiration pneumo)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Thursday, December 20, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Monday, December 3, 2012
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0465 (Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staf)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Thursday, December 20, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Monday, December 3, 2012
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0147 (Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Tuesday, December 4, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Monday, December 3, 2012
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0281 (Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Thursday, December 20, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Monday, December 3, 2012
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0332 (Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Thursday, December 20, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Monday, December 3, 2012
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0253 (Provide housekeeping and maintenance services.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Thursday, December 20, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Monday, December 3, 2012
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0021 (Exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire a)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Tuesday, December 4, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Monday, December 3, 2012
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0248 (Provide activities to meet the interests and needs of each resident.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Thursday, December 20, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Monday, December 3, 2012
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0441 (Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Thursday, December 20, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Monday, December 3, 2012
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0329 (Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2))
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Thursday, December 20, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Monday, December 3, 2012
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0315 (Ensure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, un)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Thursday, December 20, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, August 30, 2012
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0441 (Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.)
Scope Severity Code: I
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Monday, September 24, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a complaint inspection)

Survey Date: Monday, July 16, 2012
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0281 (Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Thursday, August 23, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a complaint inspection)

Survey Date: Monday, July 16, 2012
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0514 (Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional stand)
Scope Severity Code: B
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Thursday, August 23, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a complaint inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, December 29, 2011
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0309 (Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident .)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, February 10, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a complaint inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, December 29, 2011
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0510 (Give or get x-rays or tests only when they are ordered by the attending physician.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, February 10, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a complaint inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, October 6, 2011
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0465 (Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staf)
Scope Severity Code: F
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Sunday, October 23, 2011
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, October 6, 2011
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0279 (Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that c)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, November 18, 2011
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, October 6, 2011
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0029 (Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishi)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Monday, October 10, 2011
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, October 6, 2011
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0253 (Provide housekeeping and maintenance services.)
Scope Severity Code: B
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, November 4, 2011
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, October 6, 2011
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0441 (Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, November 18, 2011
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, October 6, 2011
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0386 (Make sure that doctors see a resident's plan of care at every visit and make notes about progress an)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, November 18, 2011
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, October 6, 2011
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0371 (Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.)
Scope Severity Code: F
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Thursday, November 10, 2011
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, October 6, 2011
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0281 (Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, November 18, 2011
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Number of Facility Reported Incidents: 0
Number of Substantiated Complaints: 7
Number of Fines: 0
Number of Payment Denials: 0
Total Number of Penalties: 0
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars: USD 0
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Overall Rating (3 out of 5 stars)
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Patients experiences Provider State Nation
Percent of High Risk Long Stay Residents With Pressure Ulcers
N/A
8%
6%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Experiencing One or More Falls with Major Injury
N/A
2%
3%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Who Self Report Moderate to Severe Pain
N/A
4%
8%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained
N/A
2%
1%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Whose Need for Help with ADLs has Increased
N/A
15%
16%
Percent of Long Stay Residents with a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder
N/A
3%
3%
Percent of Long Stay Residents With a Urinary Tract Infection
N/A
5%
6%
Percent of Short Stay Residents Who Self Report Moderate to Severe Pain
N/A
12%
19%
Percent of Short Stay Residents With Pressure Ulcers That Are New or Worsened
N/A
1%
1%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Assessed and Appropriately Given the Pneumococcal Vaccine
N/A
95%
94%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Assessed and Appropriately Given the Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
N/A
96%
94%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Who Have Depressive Symptoms
N/A
5%
6%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight
N/A
8%
7%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Who Received an Antipsychotic Medication
N/A
15%
20%
Percent of Low Risk Long Stay Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowel or Bladder
N/A
36%
44%
Percent of Short Stay Residents Assessed and Appropriately Given the Pneumococcal Vaccine
N/A
87%
83%
Percent of Short Stay Residents Who Newly Received an Antipsychotic Medication
N/A
2%
2%
Percent of Short Stay Residents Who Were Assessed and Appropriately Given the Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
N/A
88%
84%

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