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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

St Catherine of Siena

7 Ryerson Avenue, Caldwell, NJ 07006

St Catherine of Siena, a 30-bed non profit - corporation nursing facility in Caldwell, NJ, holds a 3-star CMS overall rating - right around the 3.0-star national average, ranking #227 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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3 / 5
Average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#227 of 346
In-state rank among rated NJ homes
1.93
Well below average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
18
Inspection findings

The verdict

St Catherine of Siena, a 30-bed non profit - corporation nursing facility in Caldwell, NJ, holds a 3-star CMS overall rating - right around the 3.0-star national average, ranking #227 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.

3 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#227 of 346
In-state rank among rated NJ homes
1.93
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
18
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 Non profit - Corporation. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

3/5

Staffing

2/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Long-Stay Quality

4/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
315471
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
30
Residents
26
In Hospital
No
County
Essex
Last Inspection
Jan 7, 2025

Staffing Data

How the 1.93 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.57 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
0.18
CNA Hours
1.18
Total Nursing Hours
1.93 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.00
Nursing Turnover
10.0%

What the CMS Record Reveals About St Catherine of Siena

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, St Catherine of Siena ranks #227 of 346 rated nursing homes in NJ on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). St Catherine of Siena operates 30 certified beds in Caldwell, NJ with approximately 26 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars (health inspection 3★ · staffing 2★ · quality 4★).

The inspection file contains 18 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. This provider has been fined 4 times by CMS, for a combined $16K. Staffing is reported at 1.93 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.86), with RN coverage at 0.57 per resident day.

Classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, St Catherine of Siena falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 10.0% (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 (18 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 7, 2025 Tag: 0811

Ensure that residents are assessed for appropriateness for a feeding assistant program, receive services as per their plan of care, and feeding assistants are trained and supervised.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 31, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 7, 2025 Tag: 0695

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 31, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 7, 2025 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 31, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 7, 2025 Tag: 0625

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 31, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 7, 2025 Tag: 0623

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 31, 2025

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Jan 7, 2025 Tag: 0947

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 31, 2025

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Jan 7, 2025 Tag: 0730

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 31, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 12, 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: Oct 29, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 12, 2023 Tag: 0657

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 29, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 12, 2023 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 29, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 12, 2023 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 29, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 12, 2023 Tag: 0637

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 29, 2023

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Oct 12, 2023 Tag: 0582

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 29, 2023

C - Widespread - No harm Oct 6, 2022 Tag: 0732

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 28, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 6, 2022 Tag: 0684

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 28, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 6, 2022 Tag: 0637

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 28, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 6, 2022 Tag: 0623

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 30, 2022

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Oct 6, 2022 Tag: 0882

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 8, 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 6.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 9.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 10.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 10.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 13.3% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 5.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 0.0% 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 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 20.0% 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 33.4% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay N/A No

Penalty History 4 penalties totaling $16K

Date Type Amount
Jan 30, 2024 Fine $9K
Nov 13, 2023 Fine $2K
Nov 6, 2023 Fine $2K
Oct 17, 2023 Fine $3K

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for St Catherine of Siena, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for St Catherine of Siena

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 30 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 St Catherine of Siena?
St Catherine of Siena has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (3★), staffing levels (2★), and quality measures (4★).
Where does St Catherine of Siena rank among nursing homes in NJ?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), St Catherine of Siena ranks 227th among 346 rated nursing homes in NJ (#227 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 St Catherine of Siena?
St Catherine of Siena reports 1.93 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 0.57 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 10.0%.
How many beds does St Catherine of Siena have?
St Catherine of Siena has 30 certified beds with approximately 26 residents. The facility is located at 7 Ryerson Avenue, Caldwell, NJ 07006.
Does St Catherine of Siena have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, St Catherine of Siena has 18 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has St Catherine of Siena received any fines or penalties?
Yes, St Catherine of Siena has received 4 penalties totaling $16K.
Who owns St Catherine of Siena?
St Catherine of Siena is classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was St Catherine of Siena last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for St Catherine of Siena was on Jan 7, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for St Catherine of Siena?
St Catherine of Siena 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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