Aristacare at Cherry Hill

1399 Chapel Ave West · Cherry Hill, NJ · 08002 · 8566639009

140 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Aristacare

Why this verdict

  • Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
  • Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.

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Red flags

66% of nursing staff left within a year

High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 39
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 51
Federal penalties 15% 80
Trend 10% 75
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.433.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.320.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day2.95≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year66%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)1 · $4,194

Inspection citations (53 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · E January 16, 2026 · found via complaint

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Corrected February 25, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E August 27, 2025

    Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.

    Corrected September 18, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E August 27, 2025

    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 September 18, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D August 27, 2025

    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Corrected September 18, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D August 27, 2025

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected September 18, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D August 27, 2025

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected September 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D August 27, 2025

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Corrected September 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D August 27, 2025

    Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

    Corrected September 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 27, 2025

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Corrected September 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 27, 2025

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Corrected September 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E August 27, 2025

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Corrected September 18, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · F August 27, 2025

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected September 18, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · F August 27, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected September 18, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D June 27, 2025 · found via complaint

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Corrected July 22, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D February 14, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected March 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D February 14, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

    Corrected March 28, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · D February 14, 2025 · found via complaint

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Corrected March 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D March 7, 2024

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected March 29, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D March 7, 2024

    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

    Corrected March 29, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D March 7, 2024

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Corrected March 29, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · E March 7, 2024

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected April 17, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · E March 7, 2024

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Corrected April 17, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D March 7, 2024

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected March 29, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D March 7, 2024

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected March 29, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D March 7, 2024

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Corrected March 29, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
December 11, 2023Fine$4,194

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 315245 · certified since May 12, 1987. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.