nursing home in Mountainside, NJ
Mountainside Skilled Nursing and Rehab
1180 US Highway 22, Mountainside, NJ 07092 · (908) 654-0020
★★★★★3
Average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★2
- Staffing★★★★★3
- Quality measures★★★★★5
- Abuse citation
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Mountainside Skilled Nursing and Rehab at a glance
Mountainside Skilled Nursing and Rehab is a 151-bed for-profit nursing home in Mountainside, New Jersey (Union County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, close to the New Jersey average of 3.3.
Residents receive about 3.7 hours of nursing care per day (0.5 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (March 4, 2025) found 19 health citations. The New Jersey average is 8.5.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 33% per year (state average 39.7%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Limited Liability Company
- Beds
- 151
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Best Care Services
- Medicare-certified since
- May 19, 1988
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Union County
- CMS Certification Number
- 315259
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | New Jersey avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Average |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Average |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | New Jersey avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.67 hrs | 3.85 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Average |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.48 hrs | 0.68 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.29 hrs | 2.23 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Average |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.27 hrs | 3.50 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Average |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 33% | 39.7% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 54.5% | 37.7% | 42.9% | Worse |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | New Jersey avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 19 | 9 | 9 | Worse |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 4 | 1 | 3 | Worse |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 89 | 72.3 | 80.6 | Worse |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | New Jersey avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $34,926 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | New Jersey avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 151 | 147 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 129 | 122 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 85.4% | 84% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | New Jersey avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 1.1% | 2.3% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 6.1% | 5.4% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 7.6% | 12.7% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 20% | 8.7% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 16.7% | 8.2% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 2.5% | 4.6% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 6.1% | 12.1% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 10.8% | 18.8% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 21.9% | 15.6% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 98.3% | 97.2% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 96.4% | 93% | 93.6% | Average |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | New Jersey avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 84.8% | 80.1% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 83.1% | 79% | 82% | Average |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 33 health deficiencies and 18 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 7, 2026 Complaint | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 17, 2026 |
| August 21, 2025 Complaint | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 18, 2025 |
| August 21, 2025 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 18, 2025 |
| March 4, 2025 Fire safety | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0291 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 18, 2025 |
| March 4, 2025 Fire safety | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0311 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 11, 2025 |
| March 4, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 11, 2025 |
| March 4, 2025 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 11, 2025 |
| March 4, 2025 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 21, 2025 |
| March 4, 2025 Fire safety | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0351 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 25, 2025 |
| March 4, 2025 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 25, 2025 |
| March 4, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0362 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 18, 2025 |
| March 4, 2025 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 23, 2025 |
| March 4, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0521 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 25, 2025 |
| March 4, 2025 Fire safety | Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0531 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 25, 2025 |
| March 4, 2025 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 11, 2025 |
| March 4, 2025 Fire safety | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0911 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 25, 2025 |
| March 4, 2025 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 25, 2025 |
| March 4, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0921 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 25, 2025 |
| March 4, 2025 Fire safety | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 10, 2025 |
| March 4, 2025 Fire safety | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0223 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 18, 2025 |
| March 4, 2025 Complaint | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 1, 2025 |
| March 4, 2025 Standard | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 25, 2025 |
| March 4, 2025 Standard | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0698 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 1, 2025 |
| March 4, 2025 Complaint | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0725 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 14, 2025 |
| March 4, 2025 Standard | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 15, 2025 |
| March 4, 2025 Standard | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 1, 2025 |
| March 4, 2025 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 1, 2025 |
| March 4, 2025 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 22, 2025 |
| March 4, 2025 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 8, 2025 |
| March 4, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 1, 2025 |
| March 4, 2025 Standard | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 1, 2025 |
| March 4, 2025 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 29, 2025 |
| March 4, 2025 Standard | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0557 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 29, 2025 |
| March 4, 2025 Complaint | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 1, 2025 |
| March 4, 2025 Standard | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0809 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 1, 2025 |
| March 4, 2025 Standard | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 1, 2025 |
| March 4, 2025 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 11, 2025 |
| March 4, 2025 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 1, 2025 |
| November 14, 2024 Complaint | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 20, 2024 |
| July 31, 2024 Complaint | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 28, 2024 |
| January 26, 2023 Standard | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0803 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 14, 2023 |
| January 26, 2023 Standard | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 14, 2023 |
| January 26, 2023 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 14, 2023 |
| January 26, 2023 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 14, 2023 |
| January 26, 2023 Standard | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 14, 2023 |
| January 26, 2023 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 14, 2023 |
| January 26, 2023 Standard | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0644 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 14, 2023 |
| January 26, 2023 Standard | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0554 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 14, 2023 |
| December 23, 2020 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 21, 2021 |
| December 23, 2020 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 19, 2021 |
| December 23, 2020 Standard | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0698 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 21, 2021 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOUNTAINSIDE BHC HOLDING COMPANY LLC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 12/27/2023 |
| BROWN, AVROHOM Individual | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 22% | 12/27/2023 |
| MOUNTAINSIDE EQUITIES LLC Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 10% | 12/27/2023 |
| WILHELM, AVROHOM Individual | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 9% | 12/27/2023 |
| BROWN, AVROHOM Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/02/2025 |
| CHAPLER, YAAKOV Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/02/2025 |
| KELEHER, JESSICA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/15/2024 |
| REICH-SOBEL, DEBRA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/02/2025 |
| STEINBERG, MOSHE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/02/2025 |
| BROWN, AVROHOM Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/23/2024 |
| CHAPLER, YAAKOV Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/02/2025 |
| KELEHER, JESSICA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/15/2024 |
| REICH-SOBEL, DEBRA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/02/2025 |
| STEINBERG, MOSHE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/02/2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Mountainside Skilled Nursing and Rehab's rating?
Mountainside Skilled Nursing and Rehab has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for New Jersey nursing homes is 3.3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Mountainside Skilled Nursing and Rehab receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 19 citations, compared with a New Jersey average of 8.5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Mountainside Skilled Nursing and Rehab accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Mountainside Skilled Nursing and Rehab?
It is for profit - limited liability company and part of Best Care Services. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Mountainside Skilled Nursing and Rehab and how do I contact it?
Mountainside Skilled Nursing and Rehab is at 1180 US Highway 22, Mountainside, NJ 07092. Phone: (908) 654-0020.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.