Worth Considering
2
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in West Orange, New Jersey
2 of 5 nursing homes in West Orange (40%) meet our strict criteria. The New Jersey statewide average is 29%.
2 recommended · 2 caution · 1 avoid · data
City Average
3.4
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
833
across 5 facilities
High Risk Facilities
1
0 Grade F
$69,987 in combined fines
Zero Fines
3
/5
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why These 2?
The nursing home market in West Orange, New Jersey, is adequate, with 5 facilities and only 2 (40%) recommended. Families should note that while the top facility, Daughters of Israel Pleasant Valley Home, has a strong rating, there is one facility to avoid due to $18,000 in total fines.
Qualified (Grade B, Trust Score 70-79)
- 1 DAUGHTERS OF ISRAEL PLEASANT VALLEY HOME (70) — Daughters of Israel Pleasant Valley Home shines with its strong community focus and a solid CMS rating of 4 stars. With a Trust Score of 70/100 and a Grade B, this non-profit facility offers compassionate care in a supportive environment, making it a top choice for families seeking quality nursing care in West Orange.
- 2 COMPLETE CARE AT SUMMIT RIDGE (70) — Complete Care at Summit Ridge stands out with its commendable CMS rating of 4 stars and a Trust Score of 70/100. Despite being a for-profit facility, it maintains a Grade B and zero fines, ensuring residents receive quality care in a comfortable setting with 152 beds available.
The other 3 West Orange facilities didn't qualify — 1 carries Grade D or F ratings and 2 have fines totaling $69K.
Recommended
Daughters of Israel Pleasant Valley Home shines with its strong community focus and a solid CMS rating of 4 stars. With a Trust Score of 70/100 and a Grade B, this non-profit facility offers compassionate care in a supportive environment, making it a top choice for families seeking quality nursing care in West Orange.
Complete Care at Summit Ridge stands out with its commendable CMS rating of 4 stars and a Trust Score of 70/100. Despite being a for-profit facility, it maintains a Grade B and zero fines, ensuring residents receive quality care in a comfortable setting with 152 beds available.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Emergency Fallback
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | West Orange Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 4 stars | 3.4 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
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
- Facilities with fines
- 2 Have fines totaling $69,987
- Low-scoring facilities
- 3 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 2 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions West Orange Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
West Orange's city average is 3.4 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
2 of 5 West Orange facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; West Orange avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
West Orange 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 West Orange, NJ are recommended?
2 of 5 nursing homes in West Orange (40%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in West Orange "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 West Orange?
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.