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Axia Care Center of Orange

135 SOUTH CENTER STREET, ORANGE, NJ 07050
Score: 26 / 100

With a score of 26/100, Axia Care Center Of Orange 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.

Axia Care Center Of Orange provides above-average staffing with 4.37 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent CMS inspections identified 31 deficiencies at Axia Care Center Of Orange, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.37 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.13 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.89 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.36 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.84 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.93 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

31
Total Deficiencies
Oct 22, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 30 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0658 Severity D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Oct 22, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0677 Severity D
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    Oct 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0660 Severity D
    Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
    Apr 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0745 Severity D
    Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
    Apr 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity L
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Jan 22, 2025 · 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 11.4% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 0.5% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 11.5% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.2% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 10.2% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 2.5% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 11.2% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $124,800

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 26 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 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 - Individual
Certified Beds
188
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jan 22, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
20