Cycle 1
Health 2025-01-07 · Fire 2025-01-07
12 health deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (4 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (1 deficiency)
Hackensack, NJ
Careone At Wellington
3-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $18,431 in total fines with 12 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
301 Union Street, Hackensack, NJ
(201) 487-4900
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
128
Certified beds
Average residents
106
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Careone
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1974-04-18
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
0.67
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
1.91
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.23 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.62
All reported nurse hours · state 3.86 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.72
RN + LPN hours · state 1.62 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.31
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.45 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.60
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.49 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.22
Reported PT staffing · state 0.11 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.63
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.38
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.47
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
27%
Annual RN turnover · state 39% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
33%
Annual nurse turnover · state 41% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
1,657
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
54.99
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
1.0099
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
5.42
Baseline 18.51% · Performance 18.92% · Measure score 5.42 · Achievement 5.42 · Improvement 0
Healthcare-associated infections
6.15
Baseline 8.38% · Performance 6.13% · Measure score 6.15 · Achievement 5.71 · Improvement 6.15
Total nurse turnover
8.72
Baseline 46.73% · Performance 28.05% · Measure score 8.72 · Achievement 8.72 · Improvement 8.04
Adjusted total nurse staffing
1.70
Baseline 2.72 hours · Performance 3.40 hours · Measure score 1.70 · Achievement 1.12 · Improvement 1.70
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 12.09% |
10.72%
1.4 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 326 · Observed rate 13.19% · Lower 95% interval 9.78% |
| Discharge to community | 52.75% |
50.57%
2.2 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 374 · Observed rate 41.71% · Lower 95% interval 47.09% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.3 |
1.02
0.3 pts worse
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 100% |
95.27%
4.7 pts better
|
Numerator 220 · Denominator 220 |
| Falls with major injury | 1.82% |
0.77%
1.1 pts worse
|
Numerator 4 · Denominator 220 |
| Discharge self-care score | 61.11% |
53.69%
7.4 pts better
|
Numerator 77 · Denominator 126 |
| Discharge mobility score | 58.73% |
50.94%
7.8 pts better
|
Numerator 74 · Denominator 126 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 1.36% |
2.29%
0.9 pts better
|
Numerator 3 · Denominator 220 · Adjusted rate 1.29% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 6.13% |
7.12%
1 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 191 · Observed rate 5.76% · Lower 95% interval 4.09% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 7.47% |
8.2%
0.7 pts worse
|
Numerator 13 · Denominator 174 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | Not Available |
42%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure. |
| Discharge function score | 62.7% |
56.45%
6.2 pts better
|
Numerator 79 · Denominator 126 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 87.2% |
95.95%
8.8 pts worse
|
Numerator 109 · Denominator 125 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 96.43% |
96.28%
0.2 pts better
|
Numerator 54 · Denominator 56 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 9.76% |
25.2%
15.4 pts worse
|
Numerator 12 · Denominator 123 |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.2 |
2.1
0.9 pts better
|
1.9
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.2 · Observed 1.3 · Expected 2.0 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.5 |
1.1
0.6 pts better
|
1.8
1.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.5 · Observed 0.5 · Expected 1.5 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.6% |
93.0%
6.6 pts better
|
93.4%
6.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 98.5% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 99.6% |
| 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 | 4.1% |
2.4%
1.7 pts worse
|
3.3%
0.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.8% · Q2 4.0% · Q3 4.5% · Q4 5.4% · 4Q avg 4.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 4.7% |
11.4%
6.7 pts better
|
11.4%
6.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.1% · Q2 9.3% · Q3 6.6% · Q4 1.6% · 4Q avg 4.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 6.2% |
4.6%
1.6 pts worse
|
5.4%
0.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 6.2% · Q3 3.3% · Q4 13.6% · 4Q avg 6.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 13.4% |
19.0%
5.6 pts better
|
19.6%
6.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 15.1% · Q2 18.4% · Q3 11.1% · Q4 10.4% · 4Q avg 13.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 15.4% |
13.5%
1.9 pts worse
|
16.7%
1.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.6% · Q2 18.8% · Q3 15.0% · Q4 18.4% · 4Q avg 15.4% · 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 | 11.9% |
9.8%
2.1 pts worse
|
16.3%
4.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 12.2% · Q2 16.3% · Q3 15.3% · Q4 5.1% · 4Q avg 11.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 8.0% |
9.7%
1.7 pts better
|
14.9%
6.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.8% · Q2 9.1% · Q3 11.3% · Q4 3.1% · 4Q avg 8.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.7% |
0.7%
1 pts worse
|
1.0%
0.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.1% · Q2 2.9% · Q3 1.7% · Q4 0.8% · 4Q avg 1.7% · 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 | 24.3% |
15.9%
8.4 pts worse
|
19.8%
4.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 21.3% · Q2 34.7% · Q3 24.5% · Q4 19.3% · 4Q avg 24.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 7.6% |
6.0%
1.6 pts worse
|
5.1%
2.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.4% · Q2 7.6% · Q3 12.1% · Q4 6.8% · 4Q avg 7.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 97.0% |
78.7%
18.3 pts better
|
81.7%
15.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 97.9% · Q2 95.3% · Q3 96.7% · Q4 98.0% · 4Q avg 97.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 8.0% |
8.2%
0.2 pts better
|
12.0%
4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 8.0% · Observed 8.3% · Expected 11.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 2.1% |
1.2%
0.9 pts worse
|
1.6%
0.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.4% · Q2 2.5% · Q3 0.8% · Q4 2.8% · 4Q avg 2.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 98.0% |
80.1%
17.9 pts better
|
79.7%
18.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 98.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 17.1% |
25.4%
8.3 pts better
|
23.9%
6.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 17.1% · Observed 19.5% · Expected 27.2% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2023-10-13 · Fire 2023-10-13
7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2022-08-03 · Fire 2022-08-03
9 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (2 deficiencies)
8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-07
E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2025-01-31
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-07
K374 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2025-01-31
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-07
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-01-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-07
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-01-31
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-13
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-11-03
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-13
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2023-11-03
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-13
K521 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2023-11-03
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-13
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-11-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-13
K311 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2023-11-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-13
K355 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2023-11-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-13
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-11-03
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-03
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 2022-08-26
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-03
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2022-08-26
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-03
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2022-11-07
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-03
K531 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Corrected 2022-08-26
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-03
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2022-08-26
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-03
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 2022-08-26
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-03
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2022-08-04
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-03
K521 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2022-09-13
Inspection history
Recent health citations
J · Immediate jeopardy
2025-06-10
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 2025-05-30
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-07
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 2025-01-31
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-07
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-01-31
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-07
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 2025-01-31
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-07
F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2025-01-31
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-07
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 2025-01-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-07
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 2025-01-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-07
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 2025-01-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-07
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-01-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-07
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-01-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-07
F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-01-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-07
F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2025-01-31
G · Actual harm
2024-11-19
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 2025-01-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-13
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 2023-11-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-13
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 2023-11-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-13
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-11-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-13
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-11-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-13
F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2023-11-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-13
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 2023-11-03
G · Actual harm
2022-08-03
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 2022-11-01
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-03
F559 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Corrected 2022-08-26
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-03
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2022-08-26
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-03
F712 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected 2022-08-26
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-03
F836 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2022-08-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-03
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 2022-08-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-03
F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2022-08-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-03
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 2022-08-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-03
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 2022-08-26
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$9,113
2025-07-10
Fine
Fine · fine $9,113
Fine
$9,318
2024-11-19
Fine
Fine · fine $9,318
Fine
Ownership
Care One LLC
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Baruch, David
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Baruch, David
Corporate Officer · Individual
Baruch, David
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Care One Management, LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Des 2009 Gst Trust
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Des Holding Co., Inc.
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Des-C 2009 Grat
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Healthbridge Management LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Straus, Daniel
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
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