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Complete Care at Cedar Grove
536 Ridge Road, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009 (opens Google Maps) · Essex County · (973) 239-9300· 190 certified beds · avg 164 residents/day · certified since Jan 11, 1985 · Medicare and Medicaid certified
Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →
Part of chain: COMPLETE CARE (85 facilities, chain avg rating 3.1★)
3/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
inspected Nov 22, 2024
0
Serious findings on record
$0
Fines, last 3 years
3.65
Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)
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What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
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Health inspection rating: ★★★☆☆3/5 · CMS overall rating: 4/5 · how star ratings work →
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 quality measures from resident assessments and claims.
Inspection findings in the public record
Showing the latest 3 of 19 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.
The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards. · from a complaint F-0842
The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs. · from a complaint F-0584
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. F-0695
View all 19 inspection findingsShow only the latest 3 findings
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards. · from a complaint · F-0842 |
| Apr 28, 2025 | B · Potential for minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs. · from a complaint · F-0584 |
| Nov 22, 2024 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | 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. · F-0695 |
| Nov 22, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0558 |
| Nov 22, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow. · F-0658 |
| Nov 22, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist. · F-0755 |
| Nov 22, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility's medication error rate was 5 percent or higher — meaning too many doses were given incorrectly, such as the wrong drug, dose, or time. · F-0759 |
| Aug 18, 2023 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not serve meals and snacks at times that fit residents' needs, preferences, and requests, or did not offer nourishing alternatives for residents who want to eat outside scheduled meal times. · F-0809 |
| Aug 18, 2023 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · F-0812 |
| Aug 18, 2023 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility's quality committee — the internal group responsible for finding and fixing care problems — did not have the required members or did not meet at least every three months. · F-0868 |
| Aug 18, 2023 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not serve food and drinks that were appetizing, attractive, and at a safe and pleasant temperature. · F-0804 |
| Aug 18, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not honor residents' right to make their own choices about their daily lives, such as when to wake up, what to eat, or how to spend their time. · F-0561 |
| Aug 18, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not give residents (and their representatives and the ombudsman, a state advocate for residents) proper advance notice before a transfer or discharge, including information about their right to appeal. · F-0623 |
| Aug 18, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives. · F-0641 |
| Aug 18, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0656 |
| Aug 18, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own. · F-0677 |
| Aug 18, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · F-0689 |
| Aug 18, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0695 |
| Aug 18, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not keep residents free from significant medication errors — such as giving the wrong drug, the wrong dose, or missing a critical medication. · F-0760 |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (12 → 5).
All citationsSerious citations (G–L)
2023
All citations: 12
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2024
All citations: 5
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2025
All citations: 1
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2026
All citations: 1
Serious citations (G–L): 0
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 12 | 0 | F |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 | E |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | B |
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 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)
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
What these staffing numbers mean →
This facilityNew Jersey averageU.S. average
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)
This facility: 3.65
New Jersey average: 3.88
U.S. average: 3.95
Registered Nurse hours
This facility: 0.39
New Jersey average: 0.67
U.S. average: 0.69
Weekend total nurse staffing
This facility: 3.51
New Jersey average: 3.53
U.S. average: 3.50
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Measure | This facility | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 3.65 | 3.88 | 3.95 | bottom 50% in New Jersey; bottom 44% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.39 | 0.67 | 0.69 | bottom 20% in New Jersey; bottom 21% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 3.51 | 3.53 | 3.50 | top 37% in New Jersey; top 41% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.35 | 0.50 | 0.48 | bottom 40% in New Jersey; bottom 41% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 67.2 | 39.7 | 45.8 | bottom 3% in New Jersey; bottom 8% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 52.4 | 37.7 | 42.9 | bottom 21% in New Jersey; bottom 32% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — 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 3.55, RN 0.38, weekend 3.41.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (3.55 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 2/5.
Quality measures: assessments & claims
Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.
Quality measures rating: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: 5/5
Costs & payment
Price evidence · separate from quality
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Who owns this facility
How to read ownership records →
Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →
For profit - Corporation
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC NJ1 Opcos LLC | Organization | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 100% | 07/01/2021 |
| PC Wta Opco Holdco LLC | Organization | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | — | 07/01/2021 |
| SMS 2021 Trust | Organization | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | — | 07/01/2021 |
| Stein, Shalom | Individual | Indirect Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2021 |
| Aurora Guardian Holdco II Co-Borrower, LLC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/30/2021 |
| Aurora Guardian Holdco II Mezz Borrower, LLC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/30/2021 |
| Aurora Guardian Holdco II, LLC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/30/2021 |
| Aurora Guardian II Realty, LLC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/30/2021 |
| Aurora Guardian Partners II LLC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/30/2021 |
| Grewal, Baljinder | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2021 |
| Grewal, Baljinder | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2021 |
| Hart,, Julia | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2021 |
| J & R Family Investments, LLC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/30/2021 |
| L Friedman 2018 Family Trust | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2021 |
| L Friedman Family Holdings LLC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2021 |
| Landau Family Investment Trust | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/30/2021 |
| Levovitz, Yitzchok | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2021 |
| M Friedman 2018 Family Trust | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/30/2021 |
| Marx, Joseph | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/09/2023 |
| Marx, Joseph | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/09/2023 |
Showing 20 of 34 parties CMS has on file for this facility; 14 are not displayed. The full list is in the CMS Ownership dataset.
Other facilities in the same chain
CMS lists this facility under the chain Complete Care — 85 facilities in the current records. Chain membership says who operates these homes. It says nothing about how any individual one of them was inspected; each has its own record.
- Complete Care at Chestnut Hill LLC — Passaic, NJ · overall 1/5
- Complete Care at Clark LLC — Clark, NJ · overall 4/5
- Complete Care at Court House, LLC — Cape May Court House, NJ · overall 5/5
- Complete Care at Fair Lawn Edge — Paterson, NJ · overall 3/5
- Complete Care at Green Acres — Toms River, NJ · overall 5/5
- Complete Care at Green Knoll — Bridgewater, NJ · overall 4/5
- Complete Care at Hamilton, LLC — Passaic, NJ · overall 5/5
- Complete Care at Harborage LLC — North Bergen, NJ · overall 2/5abuse
Listed by state, then facility name — not a ranking. Showing 8 of the 84 others, continuing from this facility's own place in that list.
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "How do you keep residents' medical records accurate, complete, and secure?"
- "Can we tour the resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas today, including areas not on the usual tour route?"
- "How many residents here use oxygen or breathing equipment, and who checks that equipment each shift?"
- "Can you give me examples of how you adjust daily routines and room setups to fit each resident's preferences?"
- "Can you tell me what this citation involved and what steps you took to bring care back up to standard?"
- "How does your pharmacist review residents' medications, and how quickly can you fill new or urgent prescriptions?"
- "What is your current medication error rate, and what have you changed to bring errors down?"
- "What happens if a resident is hungry between meals or misses a mealtime — what food options are available?"
Also worth asking anywhere
- "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
- "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
- "CMS reports 67% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
- "The ownership record on file lists 34 owning or managing parties — who makes the decisions about staffing levels?"
- "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"
Nearby facilities (12 closest of 235 within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaris Health at Cedar Grove | 0.7 mi | Cedar Grove, NJ | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | |
| Canterbury at Cedar Grove | 0.8 mi | Cedar Grove, NJ | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Complete Care at St Vincents LLC | 1.3 mi | Cedar Grove, NJ | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Arbor Glen Center | 1.8 mi | Cedar Grove, NJ | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Family of Caring Healthcare at Montclair | 2.3 mi | Montclair, NJ | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Green Hill | 3.0 mi | West Orange, NJ | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| St Catherine of Siena | 3.0 mi | Caldwell, NJ | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Montclair Care Center | 3.3 mi | Montclair, NJ | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Complete Care at West Caldwell LLC | 3.6 mi | West Caldwell, NJ | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | |
| Atlas Rehabilitation and Healthcare at Daughters O | 3.6 mi | Clifton, NJ | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Complete Care at Chestnut Hill LLC | 4.3 mi | Passaic, NJ | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Lutheran Social Ministries Cranes Mill | 4.4 mi | West Caldwell, NJ | ★★★★★ | 4/5 |
Compare this facility with the 3 closest →
Other facilities in the same county
CMS records place this facility in Essex, NJ — 32 certified facilities there. These are outside the 20-mile list above, or far enough down it not to appear.
- Complete Care at Orange Park — East Orange, NJ · overall 3/5
- Complete Care at Summit Ridge — West Orange, NJ · overall 4/5
- Daughters of Israel Pleasant Valley Home — West Orange, NJ · overall 3/5
- Forest Hills Center for Rehabilitation and Healing — Newark, NJ · overall 2/5
Listed by facility name — not a ranking. Homes already in the table above are not repeated here.
Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 315216.
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