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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Montclair Care Center

111-115 Gates Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042

Montclair Care Center, a 64-bed for profit - limited liability company nursing facility in Montclair, NJ, holds a 4-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #155 of 346 rated homes in NJ on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below 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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4 / 5
Above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#155 of 346
In-state rank among rated NJ homes
3.83
About average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
14
Inspection findings

The verdict

Montclair Care Center, a 64-bed for profit - limited liability company nursing facility in Montclair, NJ, holds a 4-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #155 of 346 rated homes in NJ on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

4 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#155 of 346
In-state rank among rated NJ homes
3.83
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
14
Inspection findings on file

CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.

In-state ownership mix · peer inventory

How 348 NJ nursing homes split by ownership sector

This facility is recorded as For profit - Limited Liability company. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

4/5

Staffing

2/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
315363
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
64
Residents
58
In Hospital
No
County
Essex
Last Inspection
Nov 26, 2025

Staffing Data

How the 3.83 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.37 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
0.97
CNA Hours
2.49
Total Nursing Hours
3.83 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.10
Nursing Turnover
35.6%
RN Turnover
44.4%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Montclair Care Center

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Montclair Care Center ranks #155 of 346 rated nursing homes in NJ on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Montclair Care Center operates 64 certified beds in Montclair, NJ with approximately 58 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars (health inspection 4★ · staffing 2★ · quality 4★).

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. Per resident day, this facility reports 3.83 total nursing hours (national average 3.86) and 0.37 RN hours.

Classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Montclair Care Center falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 35.6% (CMS payroll-based measure).

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 the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (14 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 26, 2025 Tag: 0759

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 24, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 26, 2025 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: Dec 24, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 26, 2025 Tag: 0640

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 24, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 5, 2024 Tag: 0757

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: May 10, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 5, 2024 Tag: 0698

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 10, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 5, 2024 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: May 10, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 5, 2024 Tag: 0637

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: May 10, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 5, 2024 Tag: 0558

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: May 10, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 5, 2024 Tag: 0726

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: May 10, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 5, 2024 Tag: 0711

Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: May 10, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 5, 2024 Tag: 0640

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: May 10, 2024

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Apr 5, 2024 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: May 10, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 3, 2022 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: Apr 3, 2022

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Mar 3, 2022 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 3, 2022

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 9.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 14.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 7.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 7.7% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 2.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 2.9% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 7.0% 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 99.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 19.3% 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 19.1% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 93.4% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 84.2% No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Montclair Care Center, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Montclair Care Center

The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.

  • The NJ registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View NJ registry
  • Peer homes near 64 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in NJ. Compare a similar-size peer
  • CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work

CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Montclair Care Center?
Montclair Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (4★), staffing levels (2★), and quality measures (4★).
Where does Montclair Care Center rank among nursing homes in NJ?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Montclair Care Center ranks 155th among 346 rated nursing homes in NJ (#155 of 346). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
What are the staffing levels at Montclair Care Center?
Montclair Care Center reports 3.83 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 0.37 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 35.6%.
How many beds does Montclair Care Center have?
Montclair Care Center has 64 certified beds with approximately 58 residents. The facility is located at 111-115 Gates Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042.
Does Montclair Care Center have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Montclair Care Center has 14 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has Montclair Care Center received any fines or penalties?
No, Montclair Care Center has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Montclair Care Center?
Montclair Care Center is classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Montclair Care Center last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Montclair Care Center was on Nov 26, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Montclair Care Center?
Montclair Care Center 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. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and 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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