Careone At Ridgewood Avenue
Paramus, NJ · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 315426) · 110 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $16,149
Phone: (201) 652-1950 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Careone At Ridgewood Avenue has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is below the New Jersey state average of 3.31. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Careone At Ridgewood Avenue reports total nurse staffing of 4.05 hours per resident per day, including 0.93 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.6%.
Careone At Ridgewood Avenue has 1 federal fine on record totaling $16,149.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not part of the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Careone At Ridgewood Avenue is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Paramus, Bergen County, New Jersey, certified for Medicare participation since May 26, 1998. The facility maintains 110 certified beds with an average daily census of 105.5 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which falls below the New Jersey state average of 3.31. This overall score is composed of a health inspection rating of 2 stars, a quality measures rating of 5 stars, and a staffing rating of 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 4.05, including 0.93 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.6%.
Regarding penalty history, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $16,149.00. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus program, which applies to facilities identified by CMS as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection frequency.
This facility is part of the Careone chain, which operates 37 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.4 stars. CMS data indicates no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Source: CMS 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?
The facility has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, below the New Jersey state average of 3.31.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
CMS lists this facility's provider type as Medicare.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.05 hours per resident per day, including 0.93 RN hours per resident per day, with 44.6% nursing staff turnover and a staffing rating of 2 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $16,149.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not designated under the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 110 certified beds with an average daily census of 105.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Careone chain, which operates 37 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since May 26, 1998.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (3 stars), health inspections (2 stars), quality measures (5 stars), and staffing (2 stars), each reflecting a different aspect of care quality.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not available in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 2016521950 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not available in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 2016521950 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
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/315426?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.