Accela Post Acute Care at Hamilton, Hamilton, NJ

The Essentials

Summary

Across 6 inspections from October 2020 to October 2025, state surveyors documented 28 findings at Accela Post Acute Care at Hamilton; 28 have a recorded correction; CMS lists 1 enforcement action in the window.

Inspections: 6; 2020–2025, complaint and standard
Findings: 28; Deficiencies cited by state inspectors
Corrected: 28; Of 28 findings, with a recorded correction date
Penalties: 1; 1 fine; payment not published

Findings by Year

Findings
Of which, actual harm (level G or above)

* Partial year, through October 1, 2026.

Findings by year
Year	Inspections	Findings	Of which, actual harm (level G or above)
2020	1	2	0
2021	0	0	0
2022	0	0	0
2023	2	11	0
2024	1	3	0
2025	2	12	1
2026	0	0	0

What the Record Shows

28 of 28 findings have a recorded correction date.
CMS lists 1 enforcement action in the window: 1 fine of $11,175, its payment not published.
4 visits in this window included a complaint investigation. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
The latest standard inspection, February 14, 2025, recorded 10 findings (most serious: Level F).

What to Ask About

Infection Control, Cited in Four Inspections
Accurate Assessments, Cited in Two Inspections
The First 48 Hours, Cited in Two Inspections
Pressure Injury Care, Cited in Two Inspections
Citation F836, Cited in Two Inspections

Report at a Glance

Facility: Accela Post Acute Care at Hamilton
Address: 3 Hamilton Health Place, Hamilton, NJ 08690
CMS Certification Number: 315519
Provider Type: Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
Certified Beds: 55
Ownership: For profit - Corporation
Record Window: October 20, 2020 to October 1, 2026

Chronology

Inspection History

Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.

Oct 242025
Complaint investigation
2 findings
- F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Level GActual harmCorrected Dec 5, 2025
- F727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 5, 2025
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Feb 142025
Standard health inspection
10 findings
The same visit included a complaint investigation.
- F836Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 4, 2025
- F622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 4, 2025
- F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 4, 2025
- F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 4, 2025
- F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 4, 2025
- F947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 4, 2025
- F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 4, 2025
- F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 4, 2025
- F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 4, 2025
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 4, 2025
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $11,175 imposed October 24, 2025. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of February 14, 2025, the nearest before the penalty date.
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
May 142024
Complaint investigation
3 findings
- F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 4, 2024
- F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedLevel DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 4, 2024
- F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 4, 2024
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Oct 202023
Complaint investigation
8 findings
- F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 20, 2023
- F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 23, 2023
- F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 23, 2023
- F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedLevel DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 15, 2023
- F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 24, 2023
- F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 25, 2023
- F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 24, 2023
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 25, 2023
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Jan 122023
Standard health inspection
3 findings
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 3, 2023
- F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Level CPotential for minimal harmCorrected Feb 3, 2023
- F836Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.Level CPotential for minimal harmCorrected Feb 3, 2023
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Oct 202020
Standard health inspection
2 findings
- F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 17, 2020
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 18, 2020
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.

Context

Patterns Worth Examining

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

1
Infection Control, Cited in Four Inspections
Inspectors cited F880 in October 2020, January 2023, October 2023 and February 2025. This citation covers hand hygiene, isolation practice and the home’s infection-prevention program. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
202323242525F880 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest
2
Accurate Assessments, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F641 in October 2023 and May 2024. This citation covers whether each resident’s assessment correctly records their condition. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
202323242525F641 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest
3
The First 48 Hours, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F655 in October 2023 and May 2024. This citation covers the baseline care plan for a new resident’s immediate needs, due within 48 hours of admission. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
202323242525F655 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest
4
Pressure Injury Care, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F686 in October 2023 and October 2025. This citation covers how the home prevents and treats pressure injuries (bedsores). The most serious of these was recorded at level G (actual harm). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
202323242525F686 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest
5
Citation F836, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F836 in January 2023 and February 2025. The agency describes it this way: Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards. None rose above level F (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
202323242525F836 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest

For Your Next Visit

Questions to Ask on Your Visit

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

01
Who leads infection control here, and how often are hand-hygiene and isolation practices audited?
Infection Control: cited in four inspections, most seriously at level E.
02
Who completes resident assessments, and how are they checked for accuracy?
Accurate Assessments: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
03
What happens in the first 48 hours after admission, and who writes the first care plan?
The First 48 Hours: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
04
How often are residents checked for pressure injuries and repositioned, and who is responsible for it?
Pressure Injury Care: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level G.
05
What changed after F836 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation F836: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level F.
06
How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?
No staffing citation appears in this window. Staffing levels are published separately by CMS and are worth asking about directly.
07
What led to the 2025 fine, and has it been paid?
An $11,175 civil money penalty was imposed October 24, 2025. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid.

The Evidence

Sources and Coverage

Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the New Jersey state survey agency.

Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
New Jersey state survey agency
Inspection Oct 20, 2020 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
New Jersey state survey agency
Inspection Jan 12, 2023 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
New Jersey state survey agency
Inspection Oct 20, 2023 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
New Jersey state survey agency
Inspection May 14, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
New Jersey state survey agency
Inspection Feb 14, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
New Jersey state survey agency
Inspection Oct 24, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Penalties, Provider Data Catalog
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Provider Information, Provider Data Catalog
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 315519
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Coverage

Record windowOctober 20, 2020 – October 1, 2026

CMS publishes about three inspection cycles; inspections before October 2020 are not in this release.
CMS refreshes these files monthly, after statements of deficiencies are processed, so an inspection from the last two months may not appear yet.

What This Report Cannot Tell You

Complaints not investigated onsite: Allegations screened out by the state before an onsite visit are not published.
Complaint allegations: CMS publishes the deficiencies a complaint survey cited, not the allegation itself.
Facility-reported incidents: Self-reported incidents appear only if they led to an inspection.
Follow-up visits: CMS's files list standard, complaint and infection control surveys, not revisits; a correction date is the one CMS records.
Fire safety inspections: Published by CMS separately and not included in this record yet.
Staffing levels and ownership history: Published by CMS separately and not included in this record.
Whether fines were paid: CMS publishes the fines imposed, not whether or when they were paid.

Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.

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