Childrens Specialized Hospital Mountainside
150 New Providence Road · Mountainside, NJ · 07092 · 9082333720
64 certified beds Non profit - Other Hospital-based
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 8.31 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 2.77 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 7.65 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 38% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (9 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 1, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected October 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F September 26, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 27, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E July 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected August 21, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 21, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E June 27, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected July 31, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected August 8, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected August 1, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 27, 2023
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected August 8, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 315239 · certified since October 6, 1986. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.