Alaris Health at Belgrove
195 Belgrove Drive · Kearny, NJ · 07032 · 9738444800
120 certified beds For profit - Individual Chain: Alaris Health
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.76 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.92 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.45 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $25,635 |
Inspection citations (17 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J December 5, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected January 7, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 5, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected January 7, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 5, 2024
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected January 7, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected January 7, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 7, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
Ensure 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.
Corrected January 7, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 5, 2024
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Corrected January 7, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 7, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E December 5, 2024
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected January 7, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 6, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 31, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 6, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected December 31, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 29, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected July 31, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 29, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected July 31, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 18, 2021
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected June 11, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 18, 2021
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 11, 2021 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| December 5, 2024 | Fine | $25,635 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 315366 · certified since May 13, 1997. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.