7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (4 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
East Orange, NJ
4-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $15,240 in total fines with 7 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
480 Parkway Drive, East Orange, NJ
(973) 674-2700
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
190
Certified beds
Average residents
168
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Ocean Healthcare
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1988-09-21
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
11 facilities
Chain averages 3 overall / 3 health / 2 staffing / 4 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
RN hours / resident day
0.47
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.69 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.80
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.94 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.29
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.23 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.57
All reported nurse hours · state 3.86 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.28
RN + LPN hours · state 1.62 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.09
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.45 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.30
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.49 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.06
Reported PT staffing · state 0.11 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.50
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.76
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.30
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
7%
Annual RN turnover · state 39% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
21%
Annual nurse turnover · state 41% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Program rank
5,896
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
34.68
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9885
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
Readmission
1.25
Baseline 22.40% · Performance 21.46% · Measure score 1.25 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 1.25
Healthcare-associated infections
1.88
Baseline 7.69% · Performance 7.27% · Measure score 1.88 · Achievement 1.88 · Improvement 1.03
Total nurse turnover
9.08
Baseline 38.36% · Performance 26.57% · Measure score 9.08 · Achievement 9.08 · Improvement 8.22
Adjusted total nurse staffing
1.67
Baseline 3.39 hours · Performance 3.55 hours · Measure score 1.67 · Achievement 1.67 · Improvement 0.16
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 11.64% |
10.72%
0.9 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 76 · Observed rate 15.79% · Lower 95% interval 7.75% |
| Discharge to community | 47.09% |
50.57%
3.5 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 72 · Observed rate 36.11% · Lower 95% interval 38.21% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.31 |
1.02
0.3 pts worse
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 99.33% |
95.27%
4.1 pts better
|
Numerator 149 · Denominator 150 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 150 |
| Discharge self-care score | 71.43% |
53.69%
17.7 pts better
|
Numerator 75 · Denominator 105 |
| Discharge mobility score | 60% |
50.94%
9.1 pts better
|
Numerator 63 · Denominator 105 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 2.67% |
2.29%
0.4 pts worse
|
Numerator 4 · Denominator 150 · Adjusted rate 1.76% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 7.27% |
7.12%
0.1 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 49 · Observed rate 8.16% · Lower 95% interval 3.87% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 0.54% |
8.2%
7.7 pts worse
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 185 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | Not Available |
42%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure. |
| Discharge function score | 73.33% |
56.45%
16.9 pts better
|
Numerator 77 · Denominator 105 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 80% |
95.95%
16 pts worse
|
Numerator 80 · Denominator 100 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 7 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 12.35% |
25.2%
12.8 pts worse
|
Numerator 10 · Denominator 81 |
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 · Adjusted 1.8 · Observed 1.4 · Expected 1.6 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.8 |
1.1
0.3 pts better
|
1.8
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.8 · Observed 0.6 · Expected 1.3 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 93.0% |
93.0%
About the same
|
93.4%
0.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 90.7% · Q2 92.2% · Q3 94.6% · Q4 94.6% · 4Q avg 93.0% |
| 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 | 0.8% |
2.4%
1.6 pts better
|
3.3%
2.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.3% · Q2 0.7% · Q3 0.7% · Q4 0.7% · 4Q avg 0.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 2.9% |
11.4%
8.5 pts better
|
11.4%
8.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.5% · Q2 1.8% · Q3 1.8% · Q4 4.5% · 4Q avg 2.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 4.2% |
4.6%
0.4 pts better
|
5.4%
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.4% · Q2 4.8% · Q3 4.9% · Q4 3.6% · 4Q avg 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 2.5% |
19.0%
16.5 pts better
|
19.6%
17.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.4% · Q2 3.3% · Q3 1.4% · Q4 2.1% · 4Q avg 2.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 6.5% |
13.5%
7 pts better
|
16.7%
10.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.9% · Q2 5.8% · Q3 8.5% · Q4 7.5% · 4Q avg 6.5% · 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 | 13.9% |
9.8%
4.1 pts worse
|
16.3%
2.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 35.6% · Q2 10.6% · Q3 2.9% · Q4 3.1% · 4Q avg 13.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 13.5% |
9.7%
3.8 pts worse
|
14.9%
1.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 23.3% · Q2 14.1% · Q3 8.8% · Q4 7.4% · 4Q avg 13.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.2% |
0.7%
0.5 pts better
|
1.0%
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.5% · Q4 0.5% · 4Q avg 0.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.7% |
0.8%
0.1 pts better
|
1.7%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.4% · Q2 0.7% · Q3 0.7% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 21.0% |
15.9%
5.1 pts worse
|
19.8%
1.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 22.6% · Q2 27.2% · Q3 18.2% · Q4 15.7% · 4Q avg 21.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 5.1% |
6.0%
0.9 pts better
|
5.1%
About the same
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.6% · Q2 4.9% · Q3 4.6% · Q4 5.6% · 4Q avg 5.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 67.5% |
78.7%
11.2 pts worse
|
81.7%
14.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 72.8% · Q2 67.8% · Q3 69.8% · Q4 61.2% · 4Q avg 67.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 3.3% |
8.2%
4.9 pts better
|
12.0%
8.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 3.3% · Observed 3.0% · Expected 10.3% · 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 1.2% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 1.0% · 4Q avg 0.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 75.4% |
80.1%
4.7 pts worse
|
79.7%
4.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 75.4% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 17.2% |
25.4%
8.2 pts better
|
23.9%
6.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 17.2% · Observed 18.2% · Expected 25.2% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Top issue: Resident Rights (4 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Nursing and Physician Services (2 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Services (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Corrected 2025-10-01
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-12-05
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2025-12-04
Fire Safety
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Corrected 2025-10-01
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2025-10-01
Fire Safety
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2024-04-09
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2024-04-09
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-04-09
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2024-04-09
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2021-12-15
Inspection history
Health
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected 2025-11-18
Health
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected 2025-11-18
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-11-18
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2025-11-18
Health
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected 2025-11-18
Health
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2025-11-18
Health
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2025-11-18
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-04-09
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-04-09
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 2024-04-09
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-04-09
Health
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected 2024-04-09
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2024-04-09
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-04-09
Health
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2021-12-15
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2021-12-15
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2021-12-15
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 2021-12-15
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 2021-12-15
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2021-12-15
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-01-20
Health
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected 2021-12-15
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $15,240
Fine
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
5% Or Greater Mortgage Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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