Worth Considering
0
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Morristown, New Jersey
0 of 3 nursing homes in Morristown (0%) meet our strict criteria. The New Jersey statewide average is 29%.
0 recommended · 2 caution · 1 avoid · data
City Average
2.7
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
748
across 3 facilities
High Risk Facilities
1
1 Grade F
$165,519 in combined fines
Zero Fines
2
/3
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
35 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why No Recommendations?
The nursing home market in Morristown, New Jersey, is weak, with only three facilities available and none recommended. Families should be aware that one facility has accumulated significant fines totaling $165,519, indicating potential concerns in quality of care.
The other 3 Morristown facilities didn't qualify — 1 carries Grade D or F ratings and 1 has fines totaling $165K.
Recommended
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Best Available Alternative
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 3?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 1 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 1 Have fines totaling $165,519
- Low-scoring facilities
- 2 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 2 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Morristown Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Morristown's city average is 2.7 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
1 of 3 Morristown facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Morristown avg is 35 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Morristown facilities average 35.7 deficiencies per inspection
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Morristown at a Glance
Good News
- 2 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 1 facility carries Grade F — a significant share
- $165K in total fines across 1 facility
- Worst facility has $165K in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 43.0 (dragged down by 1 F-grade)
- 100% for-profit, 0% non-profit, 0% government
- 35.7 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Morristown, NJ are recommended?
0 of 3 nursing homes in Morristown (0%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
Why are there no recommended nursing homes in Morristown?
Our criteria are intentionally strict. While Morristown has 3 nursing homes, none currently achieve both a Trust Grade of B+ or better AND zero fines. We list all facilities with honest assessments to help you make informed decisions.
What makes a nursing home in Morristown "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Morristown?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.