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CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

Careone at Cresskill

221 County Road, Cresskill, NJ 07626

Careone at Cresskill, a 113-bed for profit - limited liability company nursing facility in Cresskill, NJ, holds a 5-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, with nurse staffing above the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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5 / 5
Much above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
4.10
Above average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.89
14
Inspection findings
$0
Federal penalties (0)

Health Inspection

4/5

Staffing

3/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
315313
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare
Beds
113
Residents
83
In Hospital
No
County
Bergen
Last Inspection
Oct 29, 2024

Staffing Data

How the 4.10 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.78 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
1.07
CNA Hours
2.25
Total Nursing Hours
4.10 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.27
Nursing Turnover
25.0%
RN Turnover
38.9%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Careone at Cresskill

Careone at Cresskill operates 113 certified beds in Cresskill, NJ with approximately 83 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars (health inspection 4★ · staffing 3★ · quality 5★).

The inspection file contains 14 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. CMS has not levied any fines or payment denials against this facility. Staffing is reported at 4.10 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 0.78 per resident day.

Classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership and operating as a "Medicare" provider, Careone at Cresskill falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 25.0%, within a range generally associated with stable care teams.

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (14 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 29, 2024 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 30, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Oct 29, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 30, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 29, 2024 Tag: 0842

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 30, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Oct 29, 2024 Tag: 0725

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 30, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 29, 2024 Tag: 0698

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 30, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 29, 2024 Tag: 0658

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 30, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 29, 2024 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 11, 2024

C - Widespread - No harm Oct 29, 2024 Tag: 0637

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 30, 2024

B - Pattern - No harm Jan 25, 2024 Tag: 0842

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 21, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 21, 2023 Tag: 0758

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 18, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 21, 2023 Tag: 0755

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 18, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 21, 2023 Tag: 0695

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 18, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 21, 2023 Tag: 0658

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 18, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 7, 2021 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 15, 2021

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 11.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 0.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 6.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 7.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 13.9% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 1.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 8.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 13.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 99.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 17.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 16.7% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 94.5% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 95.4% No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Careone at Cresskill?
Careone at Cresskill has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (4★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (5★).
What are the staffing levels at Careone at Cresskill?
Careone at Cresskill reports 4.10 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.78 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 25.0%.
How many beds does Careone at Cresskill have?
Careone at Cresskill has 113 certified beds with approximately 83 residents. The facility is located at 221 County Road, Cresskill, NJ 07626.
Does Careone at Cresskill have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Careone at Cresskill has 14 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has Careone at Cresskill received any fines or penalties?
No, Careone at Cresskill has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Careone at Cresskill?
Careone at Cresskill is classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare".
When was Careone at Cresskill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Careone at Cresskill was on Oct 29, 2024. The facility received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Careone at Cresskill?
Careone at Cresskill is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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