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9 Ridgedale Ave · Florham Park, NJ · 07932 · 9739661232
35 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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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
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 8.14 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.27 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 7.46 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 33% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (15 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026
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 14, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 6, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected October 2, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 6, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected October 2, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 6, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected October 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 6, 2024
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 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 6, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 6, 2024
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected September 16, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D September 6, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected October 9, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 6, 2024
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected September 16, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D September 6, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 2, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F August 18, 2023
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected September 20, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D August 18, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected September 20, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 315383 · certified since December 1, 1997. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.