Worth Considering
1
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Mountainside, New Jersey
1 of 2 nursing homes in Mountainside (50%) meet our strict criteria. The New Jersey statewide average is 29%.
1 recommended · 0 caution · 1 avoid · data
City Average
3.0
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
214
across 2 facilities
High Risk Facilities
1
1 Grade F
$3,250 in combined fines
Zero Fines
1
/2
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why This One?
The nursing home market in Mountainside, New Jersey, is adequate, with 2 facilities available and only 1 recommended. Families should be aware that one facility has incurred total fines of $3,250, but the top-rated facility, Children's Specialized Hospital Mountainside, holds a B+ rating and 4 stars.
Strong (Grade B+, Trust Score 80-89)
- 1 CHILDRENS SPECIALIZED HOSPITAL MOUNTAINSIDE (80) — Children's Specialized Hospital Mountainside boasts an impressive Trust Score of 80/100 and a solid 4★ CMS rating. As a non-profit facility, it emphasizes community-focused care, ensuring that the needs of its 63 residents are met with compassion and dedication. With a Grade B+ and no fines, this facility is committed to providing a high standard of care.
The other 1 Mountainside facility didn't qualify — 1 carries Grade D or F ratings and 1 has fines totaling $3K.
Recommended
Children's Specialized Hospital Mountainside boasts an impressive Trust Score of 80/100 and a solid 4★ CMS rating. As a non-profit facility, it emphasizes community-focused care, ensuring that the needs of its 63 residents are met with compassion and dedication. With a Grade B+ and no fines, this facility is committed to providing a high standard of care.
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Mountainside Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 4 stars | 3.0 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 1?
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 $3,250
Questions Mountainside 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?"
Mountainside's city average is 3.0 stars
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"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
1 of 2 Mountainside facilities have fines
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"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Mountainside avg is 0 min
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"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Mountainside facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Mountainside, NJ are recommended?
1 of 2 nursing homes in Mountainside (50%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Mountainside "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 Mountainside?
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.