nursing home in Montclair, NJ

Family of Caring Healthcare at Montclair

42 North Mountain Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042 · (973) 783-9400

★★★★★4
Above average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★4
  • Staffing★★★★★4
  • Quality measures★★★★★4

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Family of Caring Healthcare at Montclair at a glance

Family of Caring Healthcare at Montclair is a 70-bed for-profit nursing home in Montclair, New Jersey (Essex County).

CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the New Jersey average of 3.3.

Residents receive about 4.1 hours of nursing care per day (1.2 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.8 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (April 30, 2025) found 10 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 32.2% per year (state average 39.7%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
For Profit - Limited Liability Company
Beds
70
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Chain / affiliated entity
Family of Caring Healthcare
Medicare-certified since
June 15, 1998
Resident/family council
Resident
County
Essex County
CMS Certification Number
315435

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityNew Jersey avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 53.3 / 53 / 5Better
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 52.8 / 52.8 / 5Better
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 53.1 / 52.9 / 5Better
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 54.4 / 53.6 / 5Average
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)3 / 54.5 / 53.8 / 5Worse
Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better)5 / 54.1 / 53.3 / 5Better

Staffing

This facility4.11 hrsNew Jersey average3.85 hrsU.S. average3.86 hrs
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day: this facility vs. New Jersey and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityNew Jersey avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better)4.11 hrs3.85 hrs3.86 hrsBetter
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)1.18 hrs0.68 hrs0.69 hrsBetter
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.14 hrs2.23 hrs2.32 hrsWorse
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)3.69 hrs3.50 hrs3.42 hrsBetter
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)32.2%39.7%45.8%Better
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)14.3%37.7%42.9%Better
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)011Better

Inspections

This facility10New Jersey average9U.S. average9
Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. New Jersey and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityNew Jersey avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)1099Worse
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)113Better
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)3472.380.6Better

Penalties

This facility0New Jersey average1U.S. average1
Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. New Jersey and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityNew Jersey avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$0$34,926$30,972Better
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better

Size

MeasureThis facilityNew Jersey avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds70147107
Average residents per day6512286
Occupancy93.3%84%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility0%New Jersey average2.3%U.S. average3.2%
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. New Jersey and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityNew Jersey avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)0%2.3%3.2%Better
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)5%5.4%4.6%Worse
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)25%12.7%15.4%Worse
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)0%0.8%1.6%Better
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)2.5%0.6%0.8%Worse
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)12.1%8.7%13.9%Better
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)13.8%8.2%14.1%Average
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)7.3%4.6%5.2%Worse
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)14.7%12.1%12.8%Worse
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)18.3%18.8%19.5%Better
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)17.9%15.6%19%Better
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)97.4%97.2%95.5%Average
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)100%93%93.6%Better

Short-stay residents

This facility0.9%New Jersey average1.2%U.S. average1.6%
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication: this facility vs. New Jersey and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityNew Jersey avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)0.9%1.2%1.6%Better
Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)82.3%80.1%79.8%Average
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)99.3%79%82%Better

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 15 health deficiencies and 15 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.

DateCitationSeverityStatus
April 30, 2025
Fire safety
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0347
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected June 30, 2025
April 30, 2025
Fire safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0355
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected May 20, 2025
April 30, 2025
Fire safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0374
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected May 20, 2025
April 30, 2025
Fire safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0761
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected June 30, 2025
April 30, 2025
Fire safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected May 20, 2025
April 30, 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 May 30, 2025
April 30, 2025
Fire safety
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0225
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected July 20, 2025
April 30, 2025
Fire safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0293
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected June 15, 2025
April 30, 2025
Fire safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected May 31, 2025
April 30, 2025
Standard
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 30, 2025
April 30, 2025
Standard
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0685
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 30, 2025
April 30, 2025
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 30, 2025
April 30, 2025
Standard
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0697
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 30, 2025
April 30, 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 June 30, 2025
April 30, 2025
Standard
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0554
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 30, 2025
April 30, 2025
Standard
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 30, 2025
April 30, 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
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 30, 2025
April 30, 2025
Standard
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0640
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 30, 2025
April 30, 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
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 30, 2025
November 15, 2023
Complaint
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0773
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 8, 2023
November 15, 2023
Complaint
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0552
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 8, 2023
March 13, 2023
Fire safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected March 15, 2023
March 13, 2023
Fire safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0291
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected March 31, 2023
March 13, 2023
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 March 31, 2023
March 13, 2023
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
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 31, 2023
May 11, 2021
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
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected May 31, 2021
May 11, 2021
Fire safety
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0311
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected July 13, 2021
May 11, 2021
Fire safety
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0341
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 31, 2021
May 11, 2021
Fire safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712
C
No harm, widespread
Corrected May 31, 2021
May 11, 2021
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 31, 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.

NameRoleShareSince
FAMILY OF CARING HEALTHCARE AT MONTCLAIR LLC
Organization
5% or greater direct ownership interest—10/04/2018
FRIEDMAN, NATHAN
Individual
5% or greater direct ownership interest—10/04/2018
FRIEDMAN, EDWARD
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE10/04/2018
FRIEDMAN, EDWARD
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE10/04/2018

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Frequently asked questions

What is Family of Caring Healthcare at Montclair's rating?

Family of Caring Healthcare at Montclair has 4 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 Family of Caring Healthcare at Montclair receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 10 citations, compared with a New Jersey average of 8.5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Family of Caring Healthcare at Montclair 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 Family of Caring Healthcare at Montclair?

It is for profit - limited liability company and part of Family of Caring Healthcare. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Family of Caring Healthcare at Montclair and how do I contact it?

Family of Caring Healthcare at Montclair is at 42 North Mountain Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042. Phone: (973) 783-9400.

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.