Cycle 1
Health 2025-01-23 · Fire 2025-01-23
20 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (6 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)
Orange, NJ
Axia Care Center of Orange
1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $124,800 in total fines with 20 recent health deficiencies with 1 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
135 South Center Street, Orange, NJ
(973) 266-3000
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
188
Certified beds
Average residents
163
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Alaris Health
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1996-02-08
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
1.13
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.89
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.36
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.84
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
74%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
47%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.1 |
2.1
About the same
|
1.9
0.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 97.1% |
93.0%
4.1 pts better
|
93.4%
3.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 98.0% |
97.2%
0.8 pts better
|
95.5%
2.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 0.5% |
2.4%
1.9 pts better
|
3.3%
2.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.0% |
11.4%
11.4 pts better
|
11.4%
11.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 2.5% |
4.6%
2.1 pts better
|
5.4%
2.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 13.6% |
19.0%
5.4 pts better
|
19.6%
6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 11.5% |
13.5%
2 pts better
|
16.7%
5.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 10.4% |
9.8%
0.6 pts worse
|
16.3%
5.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 10.2% |
9.7%
0.5 pts worse
|
14.9%
4.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.2% |
0.7%
0.5 pts better
|
1.0%
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 11.2% |
15.9%
4.7 pts better
|
19.8%
8.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 11.4% |
6.0%
5.4 pts worse
|
5.1%
6.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 69.8% |
78.7%
8.9 pts worse
|
81.7%
11.9 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 6.2% |
8.2%
2 pts better
|
12.0%
5.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.6% |
1.2%
0.6 pts better
|
1.6%
1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 66.2% |
80.1%
13.9 pts worse
|
79.7%
13.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 28.5% |
25.4%
3.1 pts worse
|
23.9%
4.6 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2023-09-18 · Fire 2023-09-18
7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2022-01-13 · Fire 2022-01-13
4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-23
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-02-26
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-18
K311 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2023-10-23
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-18
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2023-10-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-01-13
K222 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
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.
Corrected 2022-01-28
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-10-23
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2026-01-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-10-23
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2026-01-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-15
F660 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected 2025-05-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-15
F745 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected 2025-05-07
L · Immediate jeopardy
2025-01-23
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 2025-02-26
G · Actual harm
2025-01-23
F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-02-26
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-23
F569 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Corrected 2025-02-26
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-23
F570 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
Corrected 2025-02-26
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-23
F865 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected 2025-02-26
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-23
F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2025-02-26
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-23
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-02-26
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-23
F687 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected 2025-02-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-23
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-02-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-23
F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2025-02-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-23
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 2025-02-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-23
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-02-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-23
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-02-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-23
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-02-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-23
F847 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Corrected 2025-02-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-23
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-02-26
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-18
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2023-10-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-18
F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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 2023-09-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-18
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2023-09-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-18
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2023-09-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-18
F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
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 2023-10-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-18
F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2023-09-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-18
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 2023-09-25
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-01-13
F711 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected 2022-01-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-01-13
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 2022-01-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-01-13
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2022-01-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-01-13
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2022-01-21
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$124,800
2025-01-23
Fine
Fine · fine $124,800
Fine
Ownership
Domingo, Margot
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
South Center Street Nursing LLC
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Stern, Samuel
Corporate Officer · Individual
Zelmanovitz, Joseph
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
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