Alaris Health At Cedar Grove
Cedar Grove, NJ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 315357) · 230 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (973) 571-6600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Alaris Health At Cedar Grove has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the New Jersey state average of 3.31. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Alaris Health At Cedar Grove reports total nurse staffing of 4.15 hours per resident per day, including 0.79 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 51.0% and a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars.
Alaris Health At Cedar Grove has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Alaris Health At Cedar Grove is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Cedar Grove, Essex County, New Jersey, first approved for certification on November 1, 1996. The facility is certified for 230 beds and reports an average daily census of 157.3 residents. It operates as a for-profit limited liability company and has not changed ownership in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Alaris Health At Cedar Grove holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the New Jersey state average of 3.31. The facility's four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars, and staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 4.15 hours per resident per day, including 0.79 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.0%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS data show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials on record — that is, no federal fines on record for this facility.
Alaris Health At Cedar Grove is part of the Alaris Health chain, which operates 8 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.1 across the chain.
This profile is based on data published by CMS Medicare Care Compare; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Alaris Health At Cedar Grove has a 4-star overall CMS rating, above the New Jersey state average of 3.31.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.15 hours per resident per day, including 0.79 RN hours per day, with 51.0% nursing staff turnover and a 4-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is displayed for this facility, and it is not designated as a Special Focus Facility according to the available data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 230 beds and has an average daily census of 157.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Alaris Health chain, which includes 8 facilities with an average rating of 3.1.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on November 1, 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 4, 3, 4, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 9735716600 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9735716600 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/315357?state=NJ.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.