Alaris Health at West Orange
5 Brook End Drive · West Orange, NJ · 07052 · 9733243000
120 certified beds For profit - Individual Chain: Alaris Health
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
$64,410 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.36 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.76 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.08 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $64,410 |
Inspection citations (17 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G December 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G December 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected January 21, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected January 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected January 21, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected January 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected January 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · K August 12, 2022
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected September 9, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 12, 2022
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected September 9, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 12, 2022
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected September 9, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 12, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 9, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 12, 2022
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 9, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 12, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 9, 2022 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2020
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected February 7, 2020 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 15, 2020
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected February 7, 2020 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2020
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 7, 2020 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2020
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected February 7, 2020 · Environmental
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| December 22, 2025 | Fine | $46,410 |
| December 19, 2024 | Fine | $18,000 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 315449 · certified since September 2, 1998. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.