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Careone At Ridgewood Avenue
W-90 Ridgewood Ave, Paramus, NJ 07652
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Careone At Ridgewood Avenue, in Paramus, New Jersey, is certified for 110 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Careone chain.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, below the New Jersey median of 4; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 2 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 13 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (8, 5, 0 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 11.8 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 15.2.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $16K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day (0.9 RN), close to the New Jersey median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 44.6%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Bergen Co. median | New Jersey median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 13 | 22 | 21 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 11.8 | 14.8 | 15.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.0 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 44.6% | 30.4% | 38.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $16,149 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (29 in the county, 348 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: New Jersey average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 4 Jun 2025, 28 Sep 2023.
Severity mix: J ×1 D ×9 E ×3
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jun 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2025 |
| 4 Jun 2025 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | E | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2025 |
| 4 Jun 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2025 |
| 4 Jun 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 5 Jul 2025 |
| 4 Jun 2025 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2025 |
| 4 Jun 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2025 |
| 4 Jun 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Jul 2025 |
| 4 Jun 2025 | F0849 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2025 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 16 Oct 2023 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 16 Oct 2023 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 16 Oct 2023 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 11 Oct 2023 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 16 Oct 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jun 2025 | Fine | $16,149 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the New Jersey average. Turnover: nursing staff 44.6%, RNs 36.7%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | New Jersey median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 17.6% | 7.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.6% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 6.3% | 6.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 21.8% | 4.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 5.9% | 11.8% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Millennium Healthcare Centers, Llc. Chain: Careone (37 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Care One LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 06/01/2009 |
| Des Holding Co., Inc. | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 24% | 12/16/2007 |
| Des-C 2009 Grat | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 21% | 10/26/2009 |
| Care One Management, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2007 |
| Healthbridge Management LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2009 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Bergen County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Careone At Valley | Westwood | 98 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 8.2 | — | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Emerson Health Care Center | Emerson | 155 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 3.2 | — | 13 Feb 2023 |
| Family of Caring Healthcare At Ridgewood | Ridgewood | 96 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 16.7 | — | 5 May 2025 |
| New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home At Paramus | Paramus | 336 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 2.1 | — | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Woodcliff Lake Health & Rehabilitation Center | Woodcliff Lake | 114 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 6.1 | — | 6 May 2025 |
| Actors Fund Home | Englewood | 107 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 14.0 | — | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Allendale Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Allendale | 120 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 23 | 19.2 | — | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Atlas Rehabilitation and Healthcare At Maywood | Maywood | 120 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 18 | 15.0 | — | 11 Aug 2025 |
All 29 facilities in Bergen County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Careone At Ridgewood Avenue been cited for?
13 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The New Jersey median is 21 per facility.
Has Careone At Ridgewood Avenue been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $16K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Careone At Ridgewood Avenue compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day against a New Jersey median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Careone At Ridgewood Avenue?
It is part of the Careone chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Care One LLC, Des Holding Co., Inc. and Des-C 2009 Grat. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Careone At Ridgewood Avenue last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 4 Jun 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 4 Jun 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.