7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Administration (2 deficiencies)
16 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (5 deficiencies)
West Caldwell, NJ
4-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 7 recent health deficiencies with 16 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
165 Fairfield Ave, West Caldwell, NJ
(973) 226-1100
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
180
Certified beds
Average residents
138
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Complete Care
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1987-10-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.53
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.80
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.20
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.11
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
52%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
46%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.8 |
2.1
0.3 pts better
|
1.9
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.6 |
1.1
0.5 pts better
|
1.8
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.8% |
93.0%
6.8 pts better
|
93.4%
6.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.4% |
2.4%
1 pts better
|
3.3%
1.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 6.4% |
11.4%
5 pts better
|
11.4%
5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 2.2% |
4.6%
2.4 pts better
|
5.4%
3.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 18.9% |
19.0%
0.1 pts better
|
19.6%
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 4.8% |
9.8%
5 pts better
|
16.3%
11.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 4.3% |
9.7%
5.4 pts better
|
14.9%
10.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
0.7%
0.7 pts better
|
1.0%
1 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 | 18.2% |
15.9%
2.3 pts worse
|
19.8%
1.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.9% |
6.0%
1.1 pts better
|
5.1%
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
78.7%
21.3 pts better
|
81.7%
18.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 4.8% |
8.2%
3.4 pts better
|
12.0%
7.2 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 | 100.0% |
80.1%
19.9 pts better
|
79.7%
20.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 28.6% |
25.4%
3.2 pts worse
|
23.9%
4.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Administration (2 deficiencies)
16 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (5 deficiencies)
No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (1 deficiency)
Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2025-04-16
Fire Safety
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Corrected 2025-04-10
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2025-04-10
Fire Safety
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2025-04-10
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 2025-04-10
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-04-10
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-04-18
Fire Safety
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Corrected 2025-04-10
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2025-04-18
Fire Safety
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Corrected 2025-04-18
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-04-10
Fire Safety
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Corrected 2025-04-10
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-04-17
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Corrected 2025-04-17
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-04-10
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2025-04-10
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2023-04-28
Fire Safety
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Corrected 2023-04-14
Fire Safety
Ensure gas and vacuum systems are inspected and tested as part of a maintenance program.
Corrected 2023-04-14
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-04-14
Inspection history
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-12-18
Health
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2025-04-10
Health
Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.
Corrected 2025-04-10
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-04-10
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-04-10
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-04-10
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 2025-04-10
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-04-14
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2020-11-13
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2020-11-13
Penalties and ownership
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