ElderGrade
B

83.8/100

Above average

Alaris Health At Cedar Grove

110 Grove Ave, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009

CMS 4/5 stars #11 of 32 in Essex County (973) 571-6600
Certified beds
230
Occupancy
68%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 2 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

25.8/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -4.2 for 29 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

24/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 4.96 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.79 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 8% against weekdays

Staff stability

9/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 51% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

15/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 5 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 4.15 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.79 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.82 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 51.00%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 42 citations

Last standard health inspection: September 18, 2025 (11 months ago).

D Apr 8, 2026 F0693 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 8, 2026 F0842 From a complaint

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Sep 18, 2025 F0842

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 18, 2025 F0558

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 18, 2025 F0610 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 18, 2025 F0656

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 18, 2025 F0692 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 18, 2025 F0698

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of ALARIS HEALTH, which operates 8 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
REYES, GRACE Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
STERN, SAMUEL Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
STERN, SAMUEL Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
STERN, SAMUEL Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
CG HEALTHCARE LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
EISENREICH, AVERY Individual 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Alaris Health At Cedar Grove

What is the ElderGrade for Alaris Health At Cedar Grove? +

Alaris Health At Cedar Grove holds an ElderGrade of B (83.8 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Alaris Health At Cedar Grove? +

Residents receive an average of 4.15 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Alaris Health At Cedar Grove been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 2 of the 42 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Alaris Health At Cedar Grove accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Alaris Health At Cedar Grove is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.