Careone at Ridgewood Avenue
W-90 Ridgewood Ave · Paramus, NJ · 07652 · 2016521950
110 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Careone
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.
- 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.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.05 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.97 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.59 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 46% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $16,149 |
Inspection citations (13 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J June 4, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 4, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected July 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 4, 2025
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected June 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 4, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 4, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected July 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 4, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected July 15, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 4, 2025
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected July 15, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D June 4, 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 July 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 28, 2023
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected October 16, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 28, 2023
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected October 16, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 28, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 11, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 28, 2023
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 October 16, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E September 28, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 16, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| June 4, 2025 | Fine | $16,149 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 315426 · certified since May 26, 1998. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.