Careone at Hanover Township
101 Whippany Road, Whippany, NJ 07981 · Morris County · 94 certified beds · avg 72 residents/day · certified since May 21, 2012
Part of chain: CAREONE (37 facilities, chain avg rating 3.4★)
What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
Health inspection rating: ★★☆☆☆2/5 · CMS overall rating: 2/5
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.
Most serious findings (actual harm or immediate jeopardy)
▲ Immediate jeopardy, one-off · Jan 27, 2024 · F-0880
The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Why it matters: Weak infection control lets illnesses like flu, COVID-19, and drug-resistant infections spread quickly among vulnerable residents.
Severity (J): Inspectors found a situation that put a resident's life or safety in immediate danger, affecting one or a few residents. The facility must fix it immediately — these citations often come with large fines.
Corrected: Feb 8, 2024 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)
▲ Actual harm, one-off · Oct 29, 2025 · F-0694 · triggered by a complaint
The facility did not safely and appropriately administer IV fluids (fluids given through a vein) for residents who needed them.
Why it matters: Improper IV care can cause infections, dehydration, or dangerous fluid imbalances.
Severity (G): One or a few residents were actually harmed — physically or emotionally — though not put in immediate danger of serious injury or death.
Corrected: Dec 5, 2025 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)
▲ Actual harm, one-off · Jan 27, 2024 · F-0686
The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving.
Why it matters: Bedsores are painful, can become deeply infected, and in serious cases can be life-threatening.
Severity (G): One or a few residents were actually harmed — physically or emotionally — though not put in immediate danger of serious injury or death.
Corrected: Feb 8, 2024 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)
▲ Actual harm, one-off · Jan 27, 2024 · F-0688
The facility did not provide the care needed to maintain or improve residents' movement and flexibility — such as range-of-motion exercises — leading to avoidable decline.
Why it matters: Without this care, residents can develop stiff, contracted joints and lose the ability to move on their own.
Severity (G): One or a few residents were actually harmed — physically or emotionally — though not put in immediate danger of serious injury or death.
Corrected: Feb 1, 2024 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)
▲ Actual harm, one-off · Jan 27, 2024 · F-0689
The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
Why it matters: This is one of the most common citations and directly relates to falls and injuries, which can be devastating for older adults.
Severity (G): One or a few residents were actually harmed — physically or emotionally — though not put in immediate danger of serious injury or death.
Corrected: Feb 8, 2024 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)
All citations in the current public record (19)
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2025 | ▲ G · Actual harm, one-off | The facility did not safely and appropriately administer IV fluids (fluids given through a vein) for residents who needed them. · from a complaint |
| Apr 16, 2025 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist. |
| Apr 16, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not make reasonable adjustments to fit each resident's individual needs and preferences — things like call buttons within reach, preferred wake-up times, or accessible room setups. |
| Apr 16, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs. |
| Apr 16, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives. |
| Jan 27, 2024 | ▲ J · Immediate jeopardy, one-off | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. |
| Jan 27, 2024 | ▲ G · Actual harm, one-off | The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving. |
| Jan 27, 2024 | ▲ G · Actual harm, one-off | The facility did not provide the care needed to maintain or improve residents' movement and flexibility — such as range-of-motion exercises — leading to avoidable decline. |
| Jan 27, 2024 | ▲ G · Actual harm, one-off | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. |
| Jan 27, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not reassess a resident after a significant change in their condition, such as a sudden decline in health. A full new assessment is required when a resident's condition changes in a major way. |
| Jan 27, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives. |
| Jan 27, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not develop a resident's complete plan of care within 7 days of the full assessment, or the plan wasn't prepared, reviewed, and updated by a team of health professionals as required. |
| Jan 27, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it. |
| Jan 27, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not properly inform residents or their representatives about arbitration agreements — contracts that give up the right to sue in court — including their right to refuse to sign. |
| Sep 8, 2021 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not respond appropriately to alleged violations, such as reports of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Facilities must investigate every allegation and protect residents while they do. |
| Sep 8, 2021 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow. |
| Sep 8, 2021 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. |
| Sep 8, 2021 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it. |
| Sep 8, 2021 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (9 → 4).
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 | 0 | E |
| 2024 | 9 | 4 | J ▲ |
| 2025 | 5 | 1 | G ▲ |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
2 fines totaling $59,832.
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2025 | Fine | $34,512 |
| Jan 27, 2024 | Fine | $25,320 |
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
| Measure | This facility | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 4.07 | 3.88 | 3.95 | top 28% in New Jersey; top 37% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.76 | 0.67 | 0.69 | top 26% in New Jersey; top 31% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 3.78 | 3.53 | 3.50 | top 26% in New Jersey; top 30% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.51 | 0.50 | 0.48 | top 35% in New Jersey; top 32% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 22.4 | 39.7 | 45.8 | top 9% in New Jersey; top 4% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 38.5 | 37.7 | 42.9 | bottom 45% in New Jersey; top 44% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.85, RN 0.72, weekend 3.58. Staffing rating: 4/5.
Self-reported quality measures
Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.
Quality measures rating: 4/5 · long-stay residents: 4/5 · short-stay residents: 4/5
Who owns this facility
For profit - Corporation
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Care One LLC | Organization | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 100% | 04/30/2012 |
| Des 2009 GST Trust | Organization | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | 18% | 01/25/2017 |
| Des Holding Co., INC. | Organization | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | 24% | 04/30/2012 |
| Des-C 2009 Grat | Organization | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | 21% | 04/30/2012 |
| Straus, Daniel | Individual | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | 38% | 04/30/2012 |
| Baruch, David | Individual | W-2 Managing Employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2021 |
| Baruch, David | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2021 |
| Care Virginia Management LLC | Organization | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
- "Who on your staff manages IV therapy, and what training and monitoring is in place?"
- "How do you prevent bedsores for residents who can't move themselves, and how often are at-risk residents repositioned?"
- "What do you do daily to keep residents moving, and how do you help residents at risk of losing mobility?"
- "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
- "How does your pharmacist review residents' medications, and how quickly can you fill new or urgent prescriptions?"
- "Can you give me examples of how you adjust daily routines and room setups to fit each resident's preferences?"
- "Can we tour the resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas today, including areas not on the usual tour route?"
- "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
- "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"
Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livia Health and Senior Living | 1.5 mi | East Hanover, NJ | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Troy Hills Center | 2.2 mi | Parsippany, NJ | ★★☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Florham Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | 2.5 mi | Florham Park, NJ | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Careone at Parsippany | 3.1 mi | Parsippany Troy Hill, NJ | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | |
| Cheshire Home | 3.2 mi | Florham Park, NJ | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Morristown Post Acute Rehab and Nursing Center | 3.6 mi | Morristown, NJ | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Careone at Madison Avenue | 3.7 mi | Morristown, NJ | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Pine Acres Rehabilitation and Healthcare | 3.8 mi | Madison, NJ | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Careone at Livingston | 5.0 mi | Livingston, NJ | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Morris View Healthcare Center | 5.4 mi | Morristown, NJ | ★★☆☆☆ | 1/5 | abuse |
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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 315511.