Cheshire Home

Name: Cheshire Home
Address: 9 RIDGEDALE AVE, Florham Park, NJ, 07932, US
Telephone: 9739661232

9 Ridgedale Ave, Florham Park, NJ 07932 · Morris County · 35 certified beds · avg 34 residents/day · certified since Dec 1, 1997

4/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

6.48

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5

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.

All citations in the current public record (15)

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
Jan 8, 2026	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.
Jan 8, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. These written safeguards are the foundation of resident protection.
Jan 8, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.
Jan 8, 2026	D · Potential for 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.
Sep 6, 2024	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.
Sep 6, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. These written safeguards are the foundation of resident protection.
Sep 6, 2024	D · Potential for 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.
Sep 6, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide appropriate care related to bladder and bowel needs — including care for residents who use catheters and steps to prevent urinary tract infections.
Sep 6, 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.
Sep 6, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not post its nurse staffing information every day. Nursing homes must publicly display how many nurses and aides are on duty each day.
Sep 6, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's complete medication regimen and medical chart every month, or did not follow its own rules for reporting medication problems.
Sep 6, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide timely, quality laboratory tests to meet residents' needs.
Sep 6, 2024	D · Potential for harm, 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.
Aug 18, 2023	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not have a registered nurse on duty at least 8 hours a day, or did not have a registered nurse serving full-time as director of nursing.
Aug 18, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (9 → 4).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2023	2	F
2024	9	D
2026	4	D

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)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

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)	6.48	3.88	3.95	top 2% in New Jersey; top 2% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	1.09	0.67	0.69	top 11% in New Jersey; top 12% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	5.86	3.53	3.50	top 2% in New Jersey; top 2% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.97	0.50	0.48	top 5% in New Jersey; top 6% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	28.1	39.7	45.8	top 19% in New Jersey; top 11% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	25.0	37.7	42.9	top 25% in New Jersey; top 20% 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 7.73, RN 1.30, weekend 6.99. Staffing rating: 5/5.

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: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: —/5

Who owns this facility

Non profit - Corporation

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Genova, Frank	Individual	W-2 Managing Employee	NOT APPLICABLE	05/09/2011
Genova, Frank	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	05/09/2011
Zeitler, George	Individual	W-2 Managing Employee	NOT APPLICABLE	06/17/1991
Zeitler, George	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	06/17/1991

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"Can we tour the resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas today, including areas not on the usual tour route?"
"What specific steps do you take to prevent abuse and neglect, and how are staff trained on them?"
"Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
"How do you prevent bedsores for residents who can't move themselves, and how often are at-risk residents repositioned?"
"Can you give me examples of how you adjust daily routines and room setups to fit each resident's preferences?"
"How do you care for residents with incontinence or catheters, and what do you do to prevent urinary tract infections?"
"How many residents here use oxygen or breathing equipment, and who checks that equipment each shift?"
"Where do you post your daily staffing numbers, and can I see today's?"
"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)

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Pine Acres Rehabilitation and Healthcare	1.3 mi	Madison, NJ	★★★★★	4/5
Florham Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center	1.5 mi	Florham Park, NJ	★★★★★	5/5
Careone at Livingston	2.7 mi	Livingston, NJ	★★★★☆	4/5
Livia Health and Senior Living	2.7 mi	East Hanover, NJ	★★★★★	4/5
Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center	2.8 mi	Chatham, NJ	★★★★☆	3/5
Careone at Hanover Township	3.2 mi	Whippany, NJ	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Morristown Post Acute Rehab and Nursing Center	4.2 mi	Morristown, NJ	★★★★★	4/5
Careone at Madison Avenue	4.2 mi	Morristown, NJ	★★★☆☆	2/5
Inglemoor Rehabilitation and Care Center	4.7 mi	Livingston, NJ	★★★★★	5/5
Spring Grove Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center	4.9 mi	New Providence, NJ	★★★☆☆	2/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 315383.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Cheshire Home

9 Ridgedale Ave, Florham Park, NJ 07932 · 9739661232

Health inspection rating 4/5 · CMS overall 5/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "Can we tour the resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas today, including areas not on the usual tour route?"
☐ "What specific steps do you take to prevent abuse and neglect, and how are staff trained on them?"
☐ "Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
☐ "How do you prevent bedsores for residents who can't move themselves, and how often are at-risk residents repositioned?"
☐ "Can you give me examples of how you adjust daily routines and room setups to fit each resident's preferences?"
☐ "How do you care for residents with incontinence or catheters, and what do you do to prevent urinary tract infections?"
☐ "How many residents here use oxygen or breathing equipment, and who checks that equipment each shift?"
☐ "Where do you post your daily staffing numbers, and can I see today's?"
☐ "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?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 315383 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)