Auditor finds state nursing home inspections are often delayed

State auditors found that health department inspectors are lagging in their inspections of nursing homes, potentially endangering residents.

By: Lilo H. Stainton

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: September 9, 2026

Words: 685

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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Staffing levels at many New Jersey nursing homes remain inadequate and state inspections are frequently delayed, weaknesses that increase the risk to residents, a new state audit warns.

State Auditor David Kaschak released a report Tuesday based on his office’s audit of the Department of Health’s work between July 1, 2022, and March 31 of this year. The department oversees New Jersey’s 350 nursing homes, conducting at least 500 inspections and responding …

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