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Complete Care at Harborage LLC
Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
7600 River Rd
North Bergen, NJ 07047
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- Provider Category
- Nursing home
- Location
- North Bergen, NJ
- Record Period
- 2023–2026
- Source Documents
- 7
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The Essentials
Summary
Across 5 inspections from April 2023 to May 2026, state surveyors documented 47 findings at Complete Care at Harborage LLC; 46 have a recorded correction and 1 awaits one; CMS lists 1 enforcement action in the window.
- Inspections
- 5
- 2023–2026, complaint, standard and infection control
- Findings
- 47
- Deficiencies cited by state inspectors
- Corrected
- 46
- Of 47 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 2 | 28 | 1 |
What the Record Shows
- 46 of 47 findings have a recorded correction date.
- CMS lists 1 enforcement action in the window: 1 fine of $17,796, its payment not published.
- 3 visits in this window included a complaint investigation. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
- The latest standard inspection, May 1, 2026, recorded 25 findings (most serious: Level E).
What to Ask About
- Pharmacy Services, Cited in Four Inspections
- Infection Control, Cited in Three Inspections
- A Clean, Homelike Setting, Cited in Two Inspections
- Care Plans, Cited in Two Inspections
- Professional Standards, Cited in Two Inspections
- Help With Daily Living, Cited in Two Inspections
- Accident Hazards and Supervision, Cited in Two Inspections
- Respiratory Care, Cited in Two Inspections
- Medication Error Rate, Cited in Two Inspections
- Medication Labeling and Storage, Cited in Two Inspections
- Protection From Abuse and Neglect, No Recorded Correction
Report at a Glance
- Facility
- Complete Care at Harborage LLC
- Address
- 7600 River Rd, North Bergen, NJ 07047
- CMS Certification Number
- 315307
- Provider Type
- Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
- Certified Beds
- 247
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Record Window
- April 26, 2023 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.
- 2026
Complaint investigation
3 findings
- F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Level JImmediate jeopardyPast Non-Compliance
- F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 18, 2026
- F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 18, 2026
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
- 2026
Standard health inspection
25 findings
The same visit included a complaint investigation.
- F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 19, 2026
- F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 19, 2026
- F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 19, 2026
- F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 19, 2026
- F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 19, 2026
- 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 ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 19, 2026
- 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 Jun 10, 2026
- 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 May 19, 2026
- F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 19, 2026
- 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 May 19, 2026
- 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 May 19, 2026
- F585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 19, 2026
- F640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 19, 2026
- F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 19, 2026
- F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 19, 2026
- F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 19, 2026
- F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 19, 2026
- F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 19, 2026
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 19, 2026
- F693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 19, 2026
- F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 19, 2026
- F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 19, 2026
- F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 19, 2026
- F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 19, 2026
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 19, 2026
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $17,796 imposed May 1, 2026. 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 May 1, 2026, the nearest before the penalty date.
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
- 2024
Standard health inspection
6 findings
The same visit included a complaint investigation.
- F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 30, 2025
- F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 26, 2024
- F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 26, 2024
- F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 26, 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 Jan 30, 2025
- F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 28, 2025
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
- 2024
Infection control inspection
2 findings
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level KImmediate jeopardyCorrected Jan 30, 2024
- 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 30, 2024
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
- 2023
Standard health inspection
11 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 DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 16, 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 Jun 16, 2023
- F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 16, 2023
- F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 16, 2023
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 16, 2023
- F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 16, 2023
- F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 16, 2023
- 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 Jun 16, 2023
- F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 16, 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 DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 16, 2023
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 16, 2023
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
Pharmacy Services, Cited in Four Inspections
Inspectors cited F755 in April 2023, January 2024, December 2024 and May 2026. This citation covers pharmacy services and the licensed pharmacist who oversees them. 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.
2324242626F755 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest - 2
Infection Control, Cited in Three Inspections
Inspectors cited F880 in April 2023, January 2024 and May 2026. This citation covers hand hygiene, isolation practice and the home’s infection-prevention program. The most serious of these was recorded at level K (immediate jeopardy). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
2324242626F880 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest - 3
A Clean, Homelike Setting, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F584 in April 2023 and May 2026. This citation covers whether rooms and shared spaces are kept safe, clean, comfortable and homelike. 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.
2324242626F584 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest - 4
Care Plans, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F656 in December 2024 and May 2026. This citation covers whether each resident has a written care plan that meets their needs, with goals that can be measured. 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.
2324242626F656 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest - 5
Professional Standards, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F658 in April 2023 and May 2026. This citation covers whether the home’s services meet professional standards of quality. 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.
2324242626F658 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest - 6
Help With Daily Living, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F677 in April 2023 and December 2024. This citation covers help with bathing, dressing, eating and toileting for residents who cannot manage alone. 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.
2324242626F677 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest - 7
Accident Hazards and Supervision, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F689 in April 2023 and May 2026. This citation covers whether residents are protected from accident hazards and supervised closely enough to prevent accidents, including falls. 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.
2324242626F689 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest - 8
Respiratory Care, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F695 in April 2023 and May 2026. This citation covers oxygen, breathing treatments and other respiratory care. 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.
2324242626F695 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest - 9
Medication Error Rate, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F759 in April 2023 and May 2026. This citation covers whether medication errors stayed under 5 percent when inspectors watched medications being given. 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.
2324242626F759 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest - 10
Medication Labeling and Storage, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F761 in December 2024 and May 2026. This citation covers how drugs are labeled and kept locked, including controlled drugs. 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.
2324242626F761 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest - 11
Protection From Abuse and Neglect, No Recorded Correction
F600 was cited in May 2026. This citation covers whether residents are protected from abuse and neglect by anyone. The most serious was level J (immediate jeopardy). The May 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Past Non-Compliance.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.
2324242626F600 across all 5 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 often does the consultant pharmacist review each resident’s medications?
Pharmacy Services: cited in four 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 K.
- 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 D.
- 04
How is a care plan written and reviewed here, and how do families take part in it?
Care Plans: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
- 05
How do you check that nurses and aides follow professional standards, and what happens when they do not?
Professional Standards: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
- 06
How long do residents usually wait for help with bathing, dressing or the bathroom, and how is that tracked?
Help With Daily Living: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
- 07
What changed in fall prevention and supervision after the last citation, and how do you check that it is still working?
Accident Hazards and Supervision: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
- 08
Who manages oxygen and breathing treatments on each shift, and how is the equipment checked?
Respiratory Care: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
- 09
How are medication passes checked, and what happens when an error is found?
Medication Error Rate: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
- 10
How are medications stored and secured, and who checks the medication carts?
Medication Labeling and Storage: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
- 11
What happened after the abuse or neglect citation, and what changed in training or supervision?
Protection From Abuse and Neglect: cited in one inspections, most seriously at level J. The May 18, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.
- 12
How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?
Insufficient nursing staff was cited in April 2023.
- 13
What led to the 2026 fine, and has it been paid?
A $17,796 civil money penalty was imposed May 1, 2026. 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 Apr 26, 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 Jan 8, 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 Dec 6, 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 May 1, 2026 · 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 18, 2026 · 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 · 315307
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Coverage
Record windowApril 26, 2023 – October 1, 2026
- CMS publishes about three inspection cycles; inspections before April 2023 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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