ElderGrade
C

60/100

Average

Careone At Hanover Township

101 Whippany Road, Whippany, NJ 07981

CMS 2/5 stars #19 of 21 in Morris County (973) 599-7500
Certified beds
94
Occupancy
77%
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.

  • 5 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.

  • $59,832 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 2 penalty action(s).

How this grade was calculated

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

Inspection 8/30 Staffing 20/30 Stability 15/15 Outcomes 12/15 Enforcement 5/10

A full pentagon is full marks. The shape shows what kind of good or bad a home is — two homes can share a score and look nothing alike.

Inspection safety

8/30

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

  • -10 for 1 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -12 for 4 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years

Staffing

20/30

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

  • 4.07 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.72 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 7% against weekdays

Staff stability

15/15

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

  • 22% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

12/15

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

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

Enforcement history

5/10

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

  • $59,832 in federal fines across 2 action(s)

Grade ceiling applied

  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — immediate-jeopardy citation in the last 3 years

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 3.85 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.72 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

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

Weekend nurse hours 3.58 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

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

Nursing staff turnover 22.40%
National average 45.80% Better than average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 19 citations

Last standard health inspection: April 16, 2025 (1 year ago).

G Oct 29, 2025 F0694 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Actual harm to a resident

E Apr 16, 2025 F0755

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 16, 2025 F0558

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 16, 2025 F0584

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 16, 2025 F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

J Jan 27, 2024 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

G Jan 27, 2024 F0686

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Actual harm to a resident

G Jan 27, 2024 F0688

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Actual harm to a resident

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of CAREONE, which operates 37 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
BARUCH, DAVID Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
BARUCH, DAVID Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
CARE VIRGINIA MANAGEMENT LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
STRAUS, DANIEL Individual 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
DES HOLDING CO., INC. Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
DES-C 2009 GRAT Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
DES 2009 GST TRUST Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
CARE ONE LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Careone At Hanover Township

What is the ElderGrade for Careone At Hanover Township? +

Careone At Hanover Township holds an ElderGrade of C (60 out of 100), which we describe as "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 Careone At Hanover Township? +

Residents receive an average of 3.85 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Careone At Hanover Township been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 5 of the 19 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 Careone At Hanover Township accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Careone At Hanover Township 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.