Grove Park Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
101 North Grove Street · East Orange, NJ · 07017 · 9736721700
185 certified beds For profit - Individual Chain: Allaire Health Services
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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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.
$65,430 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: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.33 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.52 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.96 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 29% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $65,430 |
Inspection citations (31 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · K February 21, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 16, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 21, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 16, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 21, 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 March 16, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 21, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected March 16, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 21, 2026
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected March 16, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 21, 2026
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected March 16, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 21, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 16, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 11, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F October 18, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected November 11, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected November 11, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected November 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected November 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected November 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected November 11, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F October 18, 2024
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Corrected November 11, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F October 18, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 11, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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No harm found · B October 18, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected November 11, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E June 8, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected July 13, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E June 8, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected July 13, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 8, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected July 13, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 8, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 13, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 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 July 13, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 8, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 13, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 8, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected July 13, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 8, 2023
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
Corrected July 13, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| February 21, 2026 | Fine | $65,430 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 315147 · certified since December 1, 1974. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.