Family of Caring Healthcare at Montclair
42 North Mountain Ave · Montclair, NJ · 07042 · 9737839400
70 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Family of Caring Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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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: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.92 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.00 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.51 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 33% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (15 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 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 June 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2025
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 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 June 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2025
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 15, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected December 8, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 15, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected December 8, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 31, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected March 31, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 11, 2021
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 31, 2021 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 315435 · certified since June 15, 1998. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.