Oaks at Denville, the
21 Pocono Road · Denville, NJ · 07834 · 9735865000
84 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Springpoint Senior Living Part of a CCRC
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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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: 3 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.42 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.54 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 5.18 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 44% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (23 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 31, 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 February 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 31, 2025
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected February 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2025
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected February 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F January 31, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 28, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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No harm found · B January 31, 2025
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected February 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 8, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected December 8, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 8, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 1, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 8, 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 December 1, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E November 8, 2023
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected December 1, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F November 8, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 1, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 8, 2023
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected December 1, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 8, 2023
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected December 1, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E November 8, 2023
Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
Corrected December 1, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D November 8, 2023
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected December 12, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D November 8, 2023 · found via complaint
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected December 1, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 22, 2021
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected September 3, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 22, 2021
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 3, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 22, 2021
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 3, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 22, 2021
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected September 3, 2021 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E July 22, 2021
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected September 3, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 22, 2021
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected September 3, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E July 22, 2021
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected September 3, 2021 · Administration
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 315329 · certified since February 3, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.