St Catherine of Siena
7 Ryerson Avenue · Caldwell, NJ · 07006 · 9732261577
30 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
1.27 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 1.27 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.35 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 1.33 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 21% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 4 · $16,171 |
Inspection citations (18 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2025
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2025
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F January 7, 2025
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2025
Ensure that residents are assessed for appropriateness for a feeding assistant program, receive services as per their plan of care, and feeding assistants are trained and supervised.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F January 7, 2025
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E October 12, 2023
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected October 29, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 12, 2023
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected October 29, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 12, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected October 29, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 12, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 29, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 12, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected October 29, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 12, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected October 29, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 6, 2022
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected November 30, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 6, 2022
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected November 28, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 6, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 28, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F October 6, 2022
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected December 8, 2022 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C October 6, 2022
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected November 28, 2022 · Nursing and Physician Services
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| January 30, 2024 | Fine | $9,116 |
| November 13, 2023 | Fine | $2,117 |
| November 6, 2023 | Fine | $1,764 |
| October 17, 2023 | Fine | $3,174 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 315471 · certified since September 14, 2001. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.