Federal inspection record · CMS data as of October 1, 2026
Aristacare At Cherry Hill
1399 Chapel Ave West, Cherry Hill, NJ · (856) 663-9009
- Certified beds
- 140
- Residents per day
- 131
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Chain
- Aristacare
- Medicare / Medicaid
- Medicare + Medicaid
- Certified since
- May 12, 1987
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How this home got 2 stars
The overall rating isn't an average. CMS starts from the inspection rating and nudges it at most two steps. Here is the arithmetic for this home, using CMS's own rules.
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Health inspections
★★★★★starting point
Everything starts from what state inspectors found on site. This is a ranking against other homes in New Jersey.
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Staffing
★★★★★no change (already 1)
Only a 5-star staffing rating adds a star, and only a 1-star rating removes one. Ratings of 2 to 4 change nothing.
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Quality measures
★★★★★+1 star
Same rule: 5 stars adds one, 1 star takes one away. These measures are mostly reported by the home itself.
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Overall
★★★★★2 of 5
Matches the rating CMS publishes on Care Compare.
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Where it sits among New Jersey homes
Aristacare At Cherry Hill carries 114 inspection points. That is fewer than 12% of New Jersey's 346 rated homes.
Inspectors' citations earn points by how serious and how widespread they were (the grid below). CMS then ranks every home in New Jersey: the 10% with the fewest points get 5 stars, the 20% with the most get 1 star, and the middle 70% split evenly into 2, 3 and 4.
- 5★ 0–18 pts
- 4★ 18–37 pts
- 3★ 37–60 pts
- 2★ 60–93.75 pts
- 1★ over 93.75 pts
Bars show every rated home in New Jersey by its weighted inspection score. CMS recalibrates the cut points monthly but holds a home's rating until its own score changes, so a home can sit just outside today's band.
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What inspectors found
54 health citations on record since 2021. Each one gets a letter: the row says how badly residents were affected, the column how many.
Immediate jeopardyResidents at risk of serious injury or death
Actual harmA resident was hurt
Potential for harmNo one was hurt, but could have been
Minimal harmPaperwork-level problems
Read the rows, not the total. Most citations nationwide are a D: one problem, nobody hurt. Rows G–I mean a resident was harmed; J–L mean inspectors found residents in immediate danger of serious injury or death.
Small numbers in each cell are the inspection points CMS assigns per citation. Those points are what the state curve above ranks.
No citation on record at the harm or immediate-jeopardy level.
Everything else, by area of care
Resident Assessment and Care Planning13E
- D
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- E
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- D
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- D
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- D
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- D
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- E
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- D
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- D
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- D
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- B
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
- B
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- D
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Quality of Life and Care9D
- D
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.
- D
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
- D
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- D
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- D
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- D
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.
- D
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- D
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
- D
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Nutrition and Dietary8F
- F
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- E
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
- E
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.
- E
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- D
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
- F
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- E
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
- D
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation6E
- D
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
- D
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- E
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- E
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
- D
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
- D
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Resident Rights5E
- E
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
- E
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.
- D
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- D
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
- D
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Pharmacy Service5E
- E
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- E
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.
- D
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- D
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- E
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Infection Control3F
- F
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- E
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- E
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Nursing and Physician Services3E
- D
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
- E
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.
- B
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Administration1E
- E
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.
Environmental1E
- E
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Inspection history
2025-08-27
14 health deficiencies · 8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (4 deficiencies)
2024-03-07
29 health deficiencies · 5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (7 deficiencies)
2021-11-24
11 health deficiencies · 3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (3 deficiencies)
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Nursing time per resident, per day
Each resident here gets about 3 h 30 min of nursing staff time a day, 29 min of it from a registered nurse.
This home
3 h 30 min
New Jersey average
3 h 54 min
U.S. average
3 h 54 min
- Registered nurse
- Licensed practical nurse
- Nurse aide
Turnover: 65% of nursing staff and 75% of registered nurses left in the past year.
Reported hours from payroll data the home submits to CMS, divided by its daily resident count. Not adjusted for how sick residents are.
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Fines and payment denials
$4,194 in federal fines on record over the past three years.
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-12-11 | Fine | $4,194 |
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Resident outcomes
Quality measures compared with state and national averages. Most come from assessments the home itself reports.
| Measure | This home | State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days1 pts worse | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1.8 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days0.4 pts worse | 1.4 | 1.0 | 1.7 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine20.1 pts worse | 72.9% | 93.0% | 93.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine12.5 pts worse | 84.3% | 96.8% | 95.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury1.1 pts better | 1.2% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms0.9 pts worse | 13.4% | 12.5% | 13.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight0.7 pts better | 4.0% | 4.7% | 5.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication0.9 pts worse | 19.7% | 18.8% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication2.8 pts worse | 15.7% | 12.9% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained0.1 pts better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened3.2 pts better | 4.1% | 7.3% | 12.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased4.5 pts better | 3.8% | 8.3% | 13.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.5 pts better | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection0.2 pts better | 0.5% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence5.8 pts worse | 21.0% | 15.2% | 18.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers2.2 pts worse | 7.5% | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine42 pts worse | 37.0% | 79.0% | 82.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit3 pts worse | 11.1% | 8.1% | 11.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication1.1 pts better | 0.0% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine11 pts worse | 68.5% | 79.5% | 80.1% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission7.3 pts worse | 31.4% | 24.1% | 23.4% |
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Who owns and runs it
3 owners and managers reported to CMS. The last column counts how many nursing homes each one is tied to.
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| Name | Role | Share | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenberger, Sidney | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual | 50% | 9 facilities |
| Klein, Zvi | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual | 50% | 8 facilities |
| Scherfel, Jayson | W-2 Managing Employee · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
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Fire safety
16 life-safety citations (sprinklers, exits, alarms). These don't count toward the star rating.
Smoke7F
- F
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- F
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
- F
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- F
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems3F
- F
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- F
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
- D
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Egress2F
- F
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- D
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Services2E
- E
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
- E
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Emergency Preparedness1F
- F
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Miscellaneous1F
- F
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
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