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
Chain footprint
37 facilities
Chain averages 3 overall / 3 health / 3 staffing / 5 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
1.01
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.69 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
1.05
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.94 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.02
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.23 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
4.08
All reported nurse hours · state 3.86 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
2.06
RN + LPN hours · state 1.62 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.56
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.45 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.74
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.49 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.34
Reported PT staffing · state 0.11 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.73
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
2.93
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.90
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
37%
Annual RN turnover · state 39% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
34%
Annual nurse turnover · state 41% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
3,908
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
42.17
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9951
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
8.88
Baseline 20.90% · Performance 17.32% · Measure score 8.88 · Achievement 8.88 · Improvement 8.76
Healthcare-associated infections
1.49
Baseline 5.54% · Performance 7.39% · Measure score 1.49 · Achievement 1.49 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
6.5
Baseline 59.48% · Performance 37.11% · Measure score 6.5 · Achievement 6.5 · Improvement 5.96
Adjusted total nurse staffing
0
Baseline 2.87 hours · Performance 2.74 hours · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 9.67% |
10.72%
1.1 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 790 · Observed rate 8.73% · Lower 95% interval 7.94% |
| Discharge to community | 67.03% |
50.57%
16.5 pts better
|
Better than the National Rate · Eligible stays 899 · Observed rate 58.4% · Lower 95% interval 62.49% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.32 |
1.02
0.3 pts worse
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 99.81% |
95.27%
4.5 pts better
|
Numerator 513 · Denominator 514 |
| Falls with major injury | 0.58% |
0.77%
0.2 pts better
|
Numerator 3 · Denominator 514 |
| Discharge self-care score | 54.03% |
53.69%
0.3 pts better
|
Numerator 161 · Denominator 298 |
| Discharge mobility score | 64.09% |
50.94%
13.2 pts better
|
Numerator 191 · Denominator 298 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 4.28% |
2.29%
2 pts worse
|
Numerator 22 · Denominator 514 · Adjusted rate 3.81% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 7.39% |
7.12%
0.3 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 522 · Observed rate 7.66% · Lower 95% interval 5.5% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 2.41% |
8.2%
5.8 pts worse
|
Numerator 6 · Denominator 249 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 71.73% |
42%
29.7 pts better
|
Numerator 170 · Denominator 237 |
| Discharge function score | 61.74% |
56.45%
5.3 pts better
|
Numerator 184 · Denominator 298 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 99.69% |
95.95%
3.7 pts better
|
Numerator 317 · Denominator 318 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 91.86% |
96.28%
4.4 pts worse
|
Numerator 158 · Denominator 172 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 18.86% |
25.2%
6.3 pts worse
|
Numerator 53 · Denominator 281 |
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 · Adjusted 1.9 · Observed 2.4 · Expected 2.4 · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Adjusted 1.3 · Observed 1.3 · Expected 1.7 · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| 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 · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · 4Q avg 71.9% |
| 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 · 4Q avg 5.5% |
| 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 · 4Q avg 25.4% |
| 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 · 4Q avg 5.6% · 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 · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| 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 · 4Q avg 20.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · 4Q avg 28.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · 4Q avg 1.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · 4Q avg 38.7% |
| 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 · Q4 16.9% · 4Q avg 24.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 88.2% · Q2 83.9% · Q3 84.2% · Q4 89.0% · 4Q avg 86.3% |
| 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 · Adjusted 9.4% · Observed 8.3% · Expected 9.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.7% · Q2 0.6% · Q3 1.2% · Q4 1.8% · 4Q avg 1.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · 4Q avg 84.8% |
| 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 · Adjusted 22.8% · Observed 22.1% · Expected 23.2% · Used in QM five-star |
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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