Careone at Wellington
301 Union Street · Hackensack, NJ · 07601 · 2014874900
128 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company 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.
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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: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.63 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.57 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.24 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 26% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $18,431 |
Inspection citations (28 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J June 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2025
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 31, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 7, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 7, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 7, 2025
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 31, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F January 7, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F January 7, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G November 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 13, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 2, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 13, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected November 2, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 13, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected November 2, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 13, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected November 3, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 13, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 3, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 13, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected November 2, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G August 3, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 1, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 3, 2022
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Corrected August 26, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 3, 2022
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected August 26, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 3, 2022
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected August 26, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 3, 2022
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 26, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 3, 2022
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected August 26, 2022 · 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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| July 10, 2025 | Fine | $9,113 |
| November 19, 2024 | Fine | $9,318 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 315152 · certified since April 18, 1974. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.