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CAREONE AT RIDGEWOOD AVENUE

W-90 RIDGEWOOD AVE, PARAMUS, NJ 07652
Score: 44 / 100

CMS data shows Careone At Ridgewood Avenue earning a D grade with a score of 44/100, placing it below most facilities in New Jersey. Prospective residents and families should carefully review the specific areas of concern detailed below.

Staffing at Careone At Ridgewood Avenue is near the national average, with 4.08 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 13 deficiencies at Careone At Ridgewood Avenue, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.08 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.01 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.05 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.02 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.56 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.74 0.7 Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

13
Total Deficiencies
Jun 3, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 12 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0689 Severity J
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Jun 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0697 Severity E
    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
    Jun 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0755 Severity E
    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    Jun 3, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0558 Severity D
    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
    Jun 3, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0577 Severity D
    Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
    Jun 3, 2025 · Resident Rights 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 24.0% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 0.0% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 5.6% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 28.0% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 5.5% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 38.7% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $16,149

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 44 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -1 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
110
Provider Type
Medicare
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jun 3, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
8