Wall, NJ

Careone At Wall

3-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $68,819 in total fines with 5 recent health deficiencies with 8 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

2621 Highway 138, Wall, NJ

(732) 556-1060

Compare this facility

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

130

Certified beds

Average residents

99

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Careone

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

2004-09-10

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

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

0.75

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.69 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

1.22

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.94 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

1.87

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.23 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.84

All reported nurse hours · state 3.86 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.97

RN + LPN hours · state 1.62 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.42

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.45 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.59

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.49 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.17

Reported PT staffing · state 0.11 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.66

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

3.40

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.54

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

21%

Annual RN turnover · state 39% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

25%

Annual nurse turnover · state 41% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

3,567

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

43.75

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9968

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

8.92

Baseline 19.31% · Performance 17.30% · Measure score 8.92 · Achievement 8.92 · Improvement 8.31

Healthcare-associated infections

3.34

Baseline 7.01% · Performance 6.83% · Measure score 3.34 · Achievement 3.34 · Improvement 0.39

Total nurse turnover

5.24

Baseline 57.62% · Performance 42.27% · Measure score 5.24 · Achievement 5.24 · Improvement 4.18

Adjusted total nurse staffing

0

Baseline 3.72 hours · Performance 2.92 hours · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 11.47%
10.72%
0.8 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 601 · Observed rate 12.65% · Lower 95% interval 9.41%
Discharge to community 65.87%
50.57%
15.3 pts better
Better than the National Rate · Eligible stays 651 · Observed rate 54.69% · Lower 95% interval 61.14%
Medicare spending per beneficiary 1.16
1.02
0.1 pts worse
Drug regimen review with follow-up 97.63%
95.27%
2.4 pts better
Numerator 370 · Denominator 379
Falls with major injury 0.53%
0.77%
0.2 pts better
Numerator 2 · Denominator 379
Discharge self-care score 53.85%
53.69%
0.2 pts better
Numerator 126 · Denominator 234
Discharge mobility score 47.01%
50.94%
3.9 pts worse
Numerator 110 · Denominator 234
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 1.58%
2.29%
0.7 pts better
Numerator 6 · Denominator 379 · Adjusted rate 1.67%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization 6.83%
7.12%
0.3 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 366 · Observed rate 7.92% · Lower 95% interval 5.35%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 1.15%
8.2%
7 pts worse
Numerator 2 · Denominator 174
Staff flu vaccination coverage 75.98%
42%
34 pts better
Numerator 136 · Denominator 179
Discharge function score 60.26%
56.45%
3.8 pts better
Numerator 141 · Denominator 234
Transfer of health information to provider 94.65%
95.95%
1.3 pts worse
Numerator 230 · Denominator 243
Transfer of health information to patient 93.41%
96.28%
2.9 pts worse
Numerator 85 · Denominator 91
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date 36.92%
25.2%
11.7 pts better
Numerator 72 · Denominator 195

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.2
2.1
0.1 pts worse
1.9
0.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.2 · Observed 2.9 · Expected 2.5 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.0
1.1
0.1 pts better
1.8
0.8 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.0 · Observed 1.1 · Expected 1.8 · 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 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
97.2%
2.8 pts better
95.5%
4.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.7%
2.4%
1.3 pts worse
3.3%
0.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.3% · Q2 2.3% · Q3 2.1% · Q4 1.9% · 4Q avg 3.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 17.6%
11.4%
6.2 pts worse
11.4%
6.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 17.1% · Q2 19.5% · Q3 11.6% · Q4 21.6% · 4Q avg 17.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.1%
4.6%
0.5 pts better
5.4%
1.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.7% · Q2 8.6% · Q3 2.8% · Q4 2.6% · 4Q avg 4.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 13.7%
19.0%
5.3 pts better
19.6%
5.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 12.2% · Q2 10.0% · Q3 15.8% · Q4 16.7% · 4Q avg 13.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 6.1%
13.5%
7.4 pts better
16.7%
10.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.8% · Q2 8.0% · Q3 3.2% · Q4 9.4% · 4Q avg 6.1% · 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 13.7%
9.8%
3.9 pts worse
16.3%
2.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q4 9.1% · 4Q avg 13.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 9.8%
9.7%
0.1 pts worse
14.9%
5.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 12.8% · Q2 10.5% · Q3 8.3% · Q4 7.5% · 4Q avg 9.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.4%
0.7%
0.3 pts better
1.0%
0.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 1.4% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.4% · 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 · 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 new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 9.7%
15.9%
6.2 pts better
19.8%
10.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 14.8% · Q2 8.9% · Q3 7.6% · Q4 8.1% · 4Q avg 9.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 9.2%
6.0%
3.2 pts worse
5.1%
4.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 14.3% · Q2 10.9% · Q3 5.3% · Q4 7.7% · 4Q avg 9.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 96.1%
78.7%
17.4 pts better
81.7%
14.4 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 89.6% · Q2 95.6% · Q3 99.1% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 96.1%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 6.9%
8.2%
1.3 pts better
12.0%
5.1 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 6.9% · Observed 6.6% · Expected 10.6% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 0.5% · Q2 0.9% · Q3 0.9% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 90.8%
80.1%
10.7 pts better
79.7%
11.1 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 90.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 18.5%
25.4%
6.9 pts better
23.9%
5.4 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 18.5% · Observed 18.0% · Expected 23.3% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-10-18 · Fire 2024-10-18

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)

8 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-10-17 · Fire 2023-10-17

14 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2022-06-02 · Fire 2022-06-02

9 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (2 deficiencies)

8 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (4 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-18

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-10-30

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-18

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-11-22

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-18

K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2024-10-30

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-18

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-11-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-18

K225 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

Corrected 2024-10-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-18

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2024-10-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-18

K374 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2024-11-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-18

K531 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

Corrected 2024-11-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-17

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2023-11-30

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-17

K347 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

Corrected 2024-01-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-17

K525 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Enure that solid fuel-burning fireplaces are not in patient sleeping areas.

Corrected 2024-01-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-02

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2022-06-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-02

K225 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

Corrected 2022-06-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-02

K531 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

Corrected 2022-06-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-02

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2022-06-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-02

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2022-06-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-02

K927 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.

Corrected 2022-07-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-02

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2022-06-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-02

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2022-06-24

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-28

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.

Not marked corrected

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-28

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.

Not marked corrected

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-28

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.

Not marked corrected

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-18

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 2024-11-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-18

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 2024-11-04

J · Immediate jeopardy 2023-10-17

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 2023-11-30

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-17

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 2023-10-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-17

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 2023-11-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-17

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2023-10-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-17

F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Corrected 2023-10-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-17

F865 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Corrected 2023-10-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-17

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2023-10-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-17

F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2023-11-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-17

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 2023-11-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-17

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2023-10-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-17

F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2023-11-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-17

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 2023-10-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-17

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 2023-11-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-17

F940 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.

Corrected 2023-11-30

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-02

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 2022-06-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-02

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2022-08-17

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-02

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 2022-06-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-02

F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Corrected 2022-06-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-02

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2022-06-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-02

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 2022-06-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-02

F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected 2022-06-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-02

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 2022-06-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-02

F886 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

Corrected 2022-06-24

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$68,819 2023-10-17

Fine

Fine · fine $68,819

Fine

Ownership

Care One LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 17 facilities 2007-04-01
Straus, Daniel

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

38% 37 facilities 2007-04-21
Des Holding Co., Inc.

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

24% 16 facilities 2007-12-16
Des-C 2009 Grat

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

21% 18 facilities 2009-10-26
Des 2009 Gst Trust

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

18% 18 facilities 2018-07-30
Baruch, David

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 37 facilities 2021-12-01
Baruch, David

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 37 facilities 2021-12-01
Care One Management, LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 15 facilities 2007-04-01
Healthbridge Management LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 35 facilities 2008-07-25

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