Cycle 1
Health 2025-06-04 · Fire 2025-06-04
8 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
9 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Paramus, NJ
Careone At Ridgewood Avenue
2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $16,149 in total fines with 8 recent health deficiencies with 9 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
W-90 Ridgewood Ave, Paramus, NJ
(201) 652-1950
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
110
Certified beds
Average residents
101
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Careone
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1998-05-26
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
1.01
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.05
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.02
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.56
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
37%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
34%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.9 |
2.1
0.2 pts better
|
1.9
About the same
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.3 |
1.1
0.2 pts worse
|
1.8
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
93.0%
7 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 0.0% |
2.4%
2.4 pts better
|
3.3%
3.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 71.9% |
11.4%
60.5 pts worse
|
11.4%
60.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 5.5% |
4.6%
0.9 pts worse
|
5.4%
0.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 25.4% |
19.0%
6.4 pts worse
|
19.6%
5.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 5.6% |
13.5%
7.9 pts better
|
16.7%
11.1 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 | 20.6% |
9.8%
10.8 pts worse
|
16.3%
4.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 28.0% |
9.7%
18.3 pts worse
|
14.9%
13.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.0% |
0.7%
0.3 pts worse
|
1.0%
About the same
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.0% |
0.8%
0.8 pts better
|
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 38.7% |
15.9%
22.8 pts worse
|
19.8%
18.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 24.0% |
6.0%
18 pts worse
|
5.1%
18.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 86.3% |
78.7%
7.6 pts better
|
81.7%
4.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 9.4% |
8.2%
1.2 pts worse
|
12.0%
2.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.1% |
1.2%
0.1 pts better
|
1.6%
0.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 84.8% |
80.1%
4.7 pts better
|
79.7%
5.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 22.8% |
25.4%
2.6 pts better
|
23.9%
1.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2023-09-28 · Fire 2023-09-28
5 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (2 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2021-06-30 · Fire 2021-06-30
0 health deficiencies
No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-04
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 2025-07-20
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-04
K225 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Corrected 2025-07-20
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-04
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2025-07-20
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-04
K341 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2025-07-20
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-04
K347 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Corrected 2025-07-20
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-04
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2025-07-20
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-04
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-07-20
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-04
K531 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Corrected 2025-07-20
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-04
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-07-20
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-28
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-10-11
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-28
K341 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2023-10-16
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-28
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2023-10-16
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-28
K911 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2023-10-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-06-30
K281 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Corrected 2021-07-28
Inspection history
Recent health citations
J · Immediate jeopardy
2025-06-04
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 2025-07-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-04
F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-07-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-04
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 2025-07-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-04
F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2025-07-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-04
F577 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected 2025-06-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-04
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-07-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-04
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-07-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-04
F849 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected 2025-07-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-28
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 2023-10-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-28
F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2023-10-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-28
F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2023-10-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-28
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-10-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-28
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 2023-10-16
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$16,149
2025-06-04
Fine
Fine · fine $16,149
Fine
Ownership
Care One LLC
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Straus, Daniel
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Des Holding Co., Inc.
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Des-C 2009 Grat
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Des 2009 Gst Trust
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Baruch, David
Corporate Officer · Individual
Baruch, David
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Care One Management, LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Healthbridge Management LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
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