Cycle 1
Health 2024-11-21 · Fire 2024-11-21
6 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (3 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (1 deficiency)
South Plainfield, NJ
Aristacare At Cedar Oaks
3-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with abuse icon flag with 6 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
1311 Durham Avenue, South Plainfield, NJ
(732) 287-9555
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
230
Certified beds
Average residents
199
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Aristacare
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1985-01-22
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
9 facilities
Chain averages 3 overall / 2 health / 2 staffing / 4 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.55
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.69 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.72
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.94 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.08
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.23 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.34
All reported nurse hours · state 3.86 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.26
RN + LPN hours · state 1.62 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
2.99
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.45 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.32
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.49 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.06
Reported PT staffing · state 0.11 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.56
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.39
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.35
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
48%
Annual RN turnover · state 39% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
32%
Annual nurse turnover · state 41% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
4,200
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
40.95
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9939
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
3.18
Baseline 20.09% · Performance 19.96% · Measure score 3.18 · Achievement 3.18 · Improvement 0
Healthcare-associated infections
4.03
Baseline 8.31% · Performance 6.81% · Measure score 4.03 · Achievement 3.42 · Improvement 4.03
Total nurse turnover
8.57
Baseline 35.91% · Performance 28.67% · Measure score 8.57 · Achievement 8.57 · Improvement 6.05
Adjusted total nurse staffing
0.61
Baseline 3.46 hours · Performance 3.25 hours · Measure score 0.61 · Achievement 0.61 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 10.94% |
10.72%
0.2 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 265 · Observed rate 11.7% · Lower 95% interval 8.65% |
| Discharge to community | 59.53% |
50.57%
9 pts better
|
Better than the National Rate · Eligible stays 258 · Observed rate 52.33% · Lower 95% interval 53.1% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.2 |
1.02
0.2 pts worse
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 100% |
95.27%
4.7 pts better
|
Numerator 215 · Denominator 215 |
| Falls with major injury | 0.47% |
0.77%
0.3 pts better
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 215 |
| Discharge self-care score | 63.12% |
53.69%
9.4 pts better
|
Numerator 89 · Denominator 141 |
| Discharge mobility score | 61.7% |
50.94%
10.8 pts better
|
Numerator 87 · Denominator 141 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 1.4% |
2.29%
0.9 pts better
|
Numerator 3 · Denominator 215 · Adjusted rate 1.09% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 6.81% |
7.12%
0.3 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 179 · Observed rate 7.82% · Lower 95% interval 4.8% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 0.72% |
8.2%
7.5 pts worse
|
Numerator 2 · Denominator 277 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 33.56% |
42%
8.4 pts worse
|
Numerator 97 · Denominator 289 |
| Discharge function score | 63.83% |
56.45%
7.4 pts better
|
Numerator 90 · Denominator 141 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 98.41% |
95.95%
2.5 pts better
|
Numerator 62 · Denominator 63 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 100% |
96.28%
3.7 pts better
|
Numerator 101 · Denominator 101 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 4.13% |
25.2%
21.1 pts worse
|
Numerator 5 · Denominator 121 |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.5 |
2.1
0.6 pts better
|
1.9
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.5 · Observed 1.6 · Expected 2.0 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.9 |
1.1
0.2 pts better
|
1.8
0.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.9 · Observed 0.8 · Expected 1.4 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 61.9% |
93.0%
31.1 pts worse
|
93.4%
31.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 66.5% · Q2 64.7% · Q3 58.3% · Q4 57.6% · 4Q avg 61.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 98.4% |
97.2%
1.2 pts better
|
95.5%
2.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 98.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.2% |
2.4%
0.2 pts better
|
3.3%
1.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.3% · Q2 2.3% · Q3 1.2% · Q4 3.0% · 4Q avg 2.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 8.5% |
11.4%
2.9 pts better
|
11.4%
2.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.1% · Q2 9.4% · Q3 7.0% · Q4 7.6% · 4Q avg 8.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 1.6% |
4.6%
3 pts better
|
5.4%
3.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.2% · Q2 1.9% · Q3 1.3% · Q4 1.9% · 4Q avg 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 9.4% |
19.0%
9.6 pts better
|
19.6%
10.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.4% · Q2 9.6% · Q3 9.2% · Q4 9.4% · 4Q avg 9.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 9.7% |
13.5%
3.8 pts better
|
16.7%
7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.5% · Q2 10.8% · Q3 9.9% · Q4 9.7% · 4Q avg 9.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 4.7% |
9.8%
5.1 pts better
|
16.3%
11.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.5% · Q2 3.1% · Q3 3.2% · Q4 12.4% · 4Q avg 4.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 4.4% |
9.7%
5.3 pts better
|
14.9%
10.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.4% · Q2 2.8% · Q3 4.3% · Q4 7.5% · 4Q avg 4.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
0.7%
0.7 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.2% |
0.8%
0.6 pts better
|
1.7%
1.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.6% · 4Q avg 0.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 22.6% |
15.9%
6.7 pts worse
|
19.8%
2.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 23.6% · Q2 21.7% · Q3 27.6% · Q4 17.4% · 4Q avg 22.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 2.8% |
6.0%
3.2 pts better
|
5.1%
2.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.2% · Q2 3.6% · Q3 2.0% · Q4 3.3% · 4Q avg 2.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 64.7% |
78.7%
14 pts worse
|
81.7%
17 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 45.1% · Q2 67.3% · Q3 74.9% · Q4 72.1% · 4Q avg 64.7% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 7.9% |
8.2%
0.3 pts better
|
12.0%
4.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 7.9% · Observed 7.7% · Expected 10.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.8% |
1.2%
0.4 pts better
|
1.6%
0.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.8% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 1.6% · Q4 0.8% · 4Q avg 0.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 77.0% |
80.1%
3.1 pts worse
|
79.7%
2.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 77.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 24.1% |
25.4%
1.3 pts better
|
23.9%
0.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 24.1% · Observed 25.2% · Expected 24.9% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2023-08-11 · Fire 2023-08-11
11 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2021-06-21 · Fire 2021-06-21
3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Administration (1 deficiency)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-21
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-01-06
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-21
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2025-01-06
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-11
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-09-10
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-11
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2023-09-25
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-11
K521 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2023-09-10
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-11
K531 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Corrected 2023-09-10
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-11
K911 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2023-09-10
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-11
K916 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Corrected 2023-09-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-11
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-09-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-11
K355 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2023-09-10
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-06-21
K911 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2021-08-03
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-06-21
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2021-08-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-06-21
K291 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2021-08-03
Inspection history
Recent health citations
J · Immediate jeopardy
2025-08-25
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-10-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-21
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-12-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-21
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-12-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-21
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-12-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-21
F806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2024-12-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-21
F808 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Corrected 2024-12-22
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-11
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-09-10
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-11
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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 2023-09-10
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-11
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-09-10
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-11
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2023-09-10
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-11
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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 2023-09-10
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-11
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-09-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-11
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-09-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-11
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-09-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-11
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-09-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-11
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2023-09-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-11
F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2023-09-10
J · Immediate jeopardy
2021-06-21
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2021-08-03
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-06-21
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2021-08-03
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-06-21
F836 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2021-08-03
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Greenberger, Sidney
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Isaac, Steven
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Klein, Zvi
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
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