Alaris Health At West Orange
West Orange, NJ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 315449) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 2 totaling $64,410
Phone: (973) 324-3000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Alaris Health At West Orange 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 2 stars.
Alaris Health At West Orange reports total nurse staffing of about 3.55 hours per resident per day, including about 0.81 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars. CMS did not report a nursing turnover percentage for this facility in the data reviewed.
Alaris Health At West Orange has 2 federal fines on record totaling $64,410.00, with 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation was noted in the CMS data reviewed for this facility.
About this facility
Alaris Health At West Orange is a 120-certified-bed nursing home in West Orange, Essex County, New Jersey, with an average daily census of 108.5 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been certified by Medicare and Medicaid since September 2, 1998. It participates in both the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, placing it above the New Jersey state average of 3.31. The rating breaks down into a health inspection rating of 3 stars, a quality measure rating of 5 stars, and a staffing rating of 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of approximately 3.55 hours per resident per day, including about 0.81 RN hours per resident per day. CMS did not report a nursing staff turnover percentage in the data reviewed for this profile.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $64,410.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation was indicated in the data reviewed.
Alaris Health At West Orange is part of the Alaris Health chain, which operates 8 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.1 across the chain. There is no indication of an ownership change in the past 12 months for this facility. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided; families should verify current details directly with Medicare Care Compare.
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 West Orange has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the New Jersey state average of 3.31.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.55 hours per resident per day, including 0.81 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2. CMS turnover data was not included in the information reviewed.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $64,410.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data reviewed does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 120 certified beds and an average daily census of 108.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company, part of the Alaris Health chain, which operates 8 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.1.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since September 2, 1998.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4 overall, 3 for health inspections, 2 for staffing, and 5 for quality measures.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 9733243000 and 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 9733243000 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/315449?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.