Careone at Oradell
600 Kinderkamack Road · Oradell, NJ · 07649 · 2019670002
154 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Careone
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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Red flags
$74,344 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.99 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.73 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.57 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 25% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $74,344 |
Inspection citations (30 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G December 13, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected February 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 13, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 19, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 13, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected December 20, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 13, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected December 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 13, 2024
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected December 16, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D December 13, 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 December 18, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 13, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected December 16, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E December 13, 2024 · found via complaint
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 December 20, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected December 20, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F December 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected December 15, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D November 25, 2024 · 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 30, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E September 8, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 8, 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 September 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 8, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 27, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F September 8, 2023
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected September 18, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D September 8, 2023
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected September 19, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D September 8, 2023
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected September 20, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 8, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected September 19, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 8, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 18, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 8, 2023
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected September 18, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 8, 2023
Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
Corrected October 5, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E September 8, 2023 · found via complaint
Honor 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.
Corrected September 19, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 8, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected September 25, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 8, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected September 27, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| November 25, 2024 | Fine | $74,344 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 315339 · certified since February 1, 1995. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.