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ALARIS HEALTH AT WEST ORANGE

5 BROOK END DRIVE, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052
Score: 59 / 100

With a score of 59 out of 100, Alaris Health At West Orange earns a C grade — placing it near the middle of New Jersey nursing facilities. Families should review the detailed metrics below when considering this West Orange location.

Staffing at Alaris Health At West Orange is near the national average, with 3.64 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 17 deficiencies at Alaris Health At West Orange, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ 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 3.64 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.77 0.7 Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.50 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.38 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.35 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.60 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

17
Total Deficiencies
Dec 21, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 16 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0684 Severity G
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Dec 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Dec 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0604 Severity D
    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
    Dec 18, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0645 Severity D
    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
    Dec 18, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0806 Severity D
    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing
    Dec 18, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary 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 11.9% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 1.2% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 8.4% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 1.8% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 11.4% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 6.7% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 6.0% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $18,000

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 59 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 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 - Individual
Certified Beds
120
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Dec 18, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
6