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MORRIS VIEW HEALTHCARE CENTER

540 WEST HANOVER AVENUE, MORRISTOWN, NJ 07960
Score: 32 / 100

With a score of 32/100, Morris View Healthcare Center ranks in the bottom tier of New Jersey nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

Staffing at Morris View Healthcare Center is near the national average, with 3.61 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 44 deficiencies at Morris View Healthcare Center, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.61 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.61 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.72 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.27 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.04 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.34 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

44
Total Deficiencies
May 11, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 43 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0609 Severity D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    May 11, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0657 Severity D
    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    May 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0583 Severity E
    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
    Oct 23, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0658 Severity D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Oct 23, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity H
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Jul 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 5.9% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 1.8% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 15.2% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 0.4% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 3.0% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 4.3% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 22.5% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $165,519

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 32 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -10 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
283
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jul 23, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
17