Alaris Health at Kearny
206 Bergen Ave · Kearny, NJ · 07032 · 2019557067
120 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Alaris Health
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 70 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.06 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.47 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.89 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (26 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F February 11, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D September 27, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected October 22, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 27, 2024
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected October 22, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 27, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 22, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 27, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected October 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 27, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected October 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 27, 2024
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected October 22, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 27, 2024
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Corrected October 22, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2022
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected October 31, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2022
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected October 31, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2022
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected October 31, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2022
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 31, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 315192 · certified since December 1, 1982. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.