Alaris Health at St Marys
135 South Center Street · Orange, NJ · 07050 · 9732663000
188 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 record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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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.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$124,800 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.55 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.01 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.15 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 50% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $124,800 |
Inspection citations (31 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected January 21, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected January 21, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · L January 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G January 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected February 26, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 26, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F January 23, 2025
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Corrected February 26, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F January 23, 2025
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
Corrected February 26, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2025
Honor 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.
Corrected February 26, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected February 26, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected February 26, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 23, 2025
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected February 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2025
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Corrected February 26, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F January 23, 2025
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected February 26, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 26, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E January 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected February 26, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected February 26, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 18, 2023
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 September 20, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 18, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected September 20, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 18, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected September 21, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E September 18, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected October 2, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 18, 2023
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 October 4, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| January 23, 2025 | Fine | $124,800 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 315352 · certified since February 8, 1996. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.