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Complete Care at Fair Lawn Edge
Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
77 East 43Rd Street
Paterson, NJ 07514
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The Vardell Report.Complete Care at Fair Lawn Edge
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- Provider Category
- Nursing home
- Location
- Paterson, NJ
- Record Period
- 2022–2025
- Source Documents
- 6
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The Essentials
Summary
Across 4 inspections from February 2022 to December 2025, state surveyors documented 26 findings at Complete Care at Fair Lawn Edge; 26 have a recorded correction; CMS lists 1 enforcement action in the window.
- Inspections
- 4
- 2022–2025, complaint and standard
- Findings
- 26
- Deficiencies cited by state inspectors
- Corrected
- 26
- Of 26 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.
| Year | Inspections | Findings | Of which, actual harm (level G or above) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
What the Record Shows
- 26 of 26 findings have a recorded correction date.
- CMS lists 1 enforcement action in the window: 1 fine of $10,036, its payment not published.
- 2 visits in this window included a complaint investigation. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
- The latest standard inspection, August 18, 2025, recorded 5 findings (most serious: Level E).
What to Ask About
Report at a Glance
- Facility
- Complete Care at Fair Lawn Edge
- Address
- 77 East 43Rd Street, Paterson, NJ 07514
- CMS Certification Number
- 315331
- Provider Type
- Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
- Certified Beds
- 180
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Record Window
- February 23, 2022 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.
- 2025
Complaint investigation
1 finding
- F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 16, 2026
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
- 2025
Standard health inspection
5 findings
- F584Honor 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.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 19, 2025
- F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 19, 2025
- F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 19, 2025
- F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 19, 2025
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 19, 2025
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
- 2024
Standard health inspection
8 findings
The same visit included a complaint investigation.
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level JImmediate jeopardyCorrected May 24, 2024
- F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 17, 2024
- F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 24, 2024
- F711Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 24, 2024
- 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 May 24, 2024
- F791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 24, 2024
- F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 24, 2024
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 24, 2024
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $10,036 imposed April 23, 2024. 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 April 23, 2024, the nearest before the penalty date.
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
- 2022
Standard health inspection
12 findings
- F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 11, 2022
- F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 11, 2022
- F584Honor 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.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 11, 2022
- F636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 11, 2022
- F638Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 11, 2022
- F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 11, 2022
- F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 11, 2022
- F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 11, 2022
- F710Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 11, 2022
- F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 11, 2022
- 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 Apr 11, 2022
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 3, 2022
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
Professional Standards, Cited in Three Inspections
Inspectors cited F658 in February 2022, April 2024 and August 2025. This citation covers whether the home’s services meet professional standards of quality. 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.
22242525F658 across all 4 inspections, oldest to newest - 2
Infection Control, Cited in Three Inspections
Inspectors cited F880 in February 2022, April 2024 and August 2025. This citation covers hand hygiene, isolation practice and the home’s infection-prevention program. 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.
22242525F880 across all 4 inspections, oldest to newest - 3
A Clean, Homelike Setting, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F584 in February 2022 and August 2025. This citation covers whether rooms and shared spaces are kept safe, clean, comfortable and homelike. 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.
22242525F584 across all 4 inspections, oldest to newest - 4
Quality of Care, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F684 in February 2022 and August 2025. This citation covers whether residents receive the treatment their orders, preferences and goals call for. 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.
22242525F684 across all 4 inspections, oldest to newest - 5
Pharmacy Services, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F755 in February 2022 and December 2025. This citation covers pharmacy services and the licensed pharmacist who oversees them. 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.
22242525F755 across all 4 inspections, oldest to newest - 6
Medication Labeling and Storage, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F761 in February 2022 and April 2024. This citation covers how drugs are labeled and kept locked, including controlled drugs. 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.
22242525F761 across all 4 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
How do you check that nurses and aides follow professional standards, and what happens when they do not?
Professional Standards: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level E.
- 02
Who leads infection control here, and how often are hand-hygiene and isolation practices audited?
Infection Control: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level D.
- 03
What was done about the cleanliness citation, and how are rooms and shared spaces checked now?
A Clean, Homelike Setting: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
- 04
How do nurses make sure a doctor’s orders are carried out, and how are families told when something is missed?
Quality of Care: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
- 05
How often does the consultant pharmacist review each resident’s medications?
Pharmacy Services: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
- 06
How are medications stored and secured, and who checks the medication carts?
Medication Labeling and Storage: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
- 07
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.
- 08
What led to the 2024 fine, and has it been paid?
A $10,036 civil money penalty was imposed April 23, 2024. 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 Feb 23, 2022 · 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 Apr 23, 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 Aug 18, 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 Dec 29, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Penalties, Provider Data CatalogView Dataset ↗
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Provider Information, Provider Data CatalogView Dataset ↗
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 315331
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Coverage
Record windowFebruary 23, 2022 – October 1, 2026
- CMS publishes about three inspection cycles; inspections before February 2022 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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