Caldwell, NJ

St Catherine Of Siena

2-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $16,171 in total fines with 7 recent health deficiencies with 10 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

7 Ryerson Avenue, Caldwell, NJ

(973) 226-1577

Compare this facility

Overall

2 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

1 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

30

Certified beds

Average residents

26

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

2001-09-14

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

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

0.50

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.69 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.14

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.94 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

1.09

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.23 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

1.73

All reported nurse hours · state 3.86 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

0.64

RN + LPN hours · state 1.62 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

1.71

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.45 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.47

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.49 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.00

Reported PT staffing

Adjusted RN hours

0.61

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

2.10

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.13

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

0%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

23%

Annual nurse turnover · state 41% · national 46%

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission Not Available
10.72%
Not Available · Eligible stays 17 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Discharge to community Not Available
50.57%
Not Available · Eligible stays 12 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Medicare spending per beneficiary Not Available
1.02
Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Drug regimen review with follow-up Not Available
95.27%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 7 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Falls with major injury Not Available
0.77%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 7 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Discharge self-care score Not Available
53.69%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 7 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Discharge mobility score Not Available
50.94%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 7 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened Not Available
2.29%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 7 · Adjusted rate Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization Not Available
7.12%
Not Available · Eligible stays 8 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 9.86%
8.2%
1.7 pts better
Numerator 7 · Denominator 71
Staff flu vaccination coverage 92%
42%
50 pts better
Numerator 69 · Denominator 75
Discharge function score Not Available
56.45%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 7 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Transfer of health information to provider Not Available
95.95%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · Newly certified or not enough cases to report.
Transfer of health information to patient Not Available
96.28%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 2 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date Not Available
25.2%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 3 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.8
2.1
0.7 pts worse
1.9
0.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.8 · Observed 1.8 · Expected 1.3 · 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 0.7 · Expected 1.3 · 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 11.9%
2.4%
9.5 pts worse
3.3%
8.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.0% · Q2 11.1% · Q3 16.7% · Q4 12.0% · 4Q avg 11.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
11.4%
11.4 pts better
11.4%
11.4 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 who lose too much weight 5.1%
4.6%
0.5 pts worse
5.4%
0.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.8% · Q2 4.5% · 4Q avg 5.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 28.8%
19.0%
9.8 pts worse
19.6%
9.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 31.8% · Q2 40.9% · 4Q avg 28.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 6.8%
13.5%
6.7 pts better
16.7%
9.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 6.8% · 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 12.5%
9.8%
2.7 pts worse
16.3%
3.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 12.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 13.2%
9.7%
3.5 pts worse
14.9%
1.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 15.0% · Q2 20.0% · 4Q avg 13.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.6%
0.7%
0.1 pts better
1.0%
0.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 2.3% · 4Q avg 0.6% · 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 39.2%
15.9%
23.3 pts worse
19.8%
19.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 34.3% · Q2 40.1% · Q3 34.8% · Q4 47.3% · 4Q avg 39.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 13.5%
6.0%
7.5 pts worse
5.1%
8.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 12.8% · Q2 16.5% · Q3 15.0% · Q4 9.5% · 4Q avg 13.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 96.3%
78.7%
17.6 pts better
81.7%
14.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 96.3%

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-01-07 · Fire 2025-01-07

7 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nursing and Physician Services (2 deficiencies)

10 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (4 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-10-12 · Fire 2023-10-12

6 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (4 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2022-10-06 · Fire 2022-10-06

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)

7 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-07

K225 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-01-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-07

K281 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install proper backup exit lighting.

Corrected 2025-02-03

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-07

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2025-02-14

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-07

K293 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2025-02-26

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-07

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 2025-03-26

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-07

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-02-14

F · 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 2025-02-14

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-07

K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2025-02-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-07

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2025-02-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-07

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2025-02-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-12

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2023-10-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-12

K293 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2023-10-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-12

K311 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

Corrected 2023-10-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-12

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 2023-10-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-06

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2022-11-28

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-06

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2022-11-28

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-06

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2022-11-28

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-06

K926 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

Corrected 2022-11-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-06

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2022-10-26

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-06

K311 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

Corrected 2022-12-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-06

K341 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

Corrected 2022-11-28

Inspection history

Recent health citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-07

F730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Corrected 2025-01-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-07

F947 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Corrected 2025-01-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-07

F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected 2025-01-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-07

F625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

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

F811 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are assessed for appropriateness for a feeding assistant program, receive services as per their plan of care, and feeding assistants are trained and supervised.

Corrected 2025-01-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-12

F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Corrected 2023-10-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-12

F637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Corrected 2023-10-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-12

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2023-10-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-12

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 2023-10-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-12

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 2023-10-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-12

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 2023-10-29

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-06

F882 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Corrected 2022-12-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-06

F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected 2022-11-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-06

F637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Corrected 2022-11-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-06

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2022-11-28

C · Minimal harm 2022-10-06

F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected 2022-11-28

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$9,116 2024-01-30

Fine

Fine · fine $9,116

Fine

$2,117 2023-11-13

Fine

Fine · fine $2,117

Fine

$1,764 2023-11-06

Fine

Fine · fine $1,764

Fine

$3,174 2023-10-17

Fine

Fine · fine $3,174

Fine

Ownership

Ramm, Luella

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2020-05-01
Wittler, Judith

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2023-09-23

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