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Mountainside Skilled Nursing and Rehab
1180 Us Highway 22, Mountainside, NJ 07092 (opens Google Maps) · Union County · (908) 654-0020· 151 certified beds · avg 129 residents/day · certified since May 19, 1988 · 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: BEST CARE SERVICES (10 facilities, chain avg rating 2.3★)
2/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
inspected Mar 4, 2025
0
Serious findings on record
$0
Fines, last 3 years
3.81
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: ★★☆☆☆2/5 · CMS overall rating: 3/5 · 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 32 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.
The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors. · from a complaint F-0600
The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation. · from a complaint F-0609
The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs. F-0584
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors. · from a complaint · F-0600 |
| Aug 21, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation. · from a complaint · F-0609 |
| Mar 4, 2025 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs. · F-0584 |
| Mar 4, 2025 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | 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. · from a complaint · F-0677 |
| Mar 4, 2025 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not provide safe, appropriate care for residents who need dialysis — the treatment that filters the blood when kidneys fail. · F-0698 |
| Mar 4, 2025 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not have enough nursing staff each day to meet every resident's needs, or did not have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Adequate staffing is one of the strongest predictors of good care. · from a complaint · F-0725 |
| Mar 4, 2025 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | 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 |
| Mar 4, 2025 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | 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 |
| Mar 4, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights. · F-0550 |
| Mar 4, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not treat residents with respect and dignity, or did not let them keep and use their own personal belongings. · F-0557 |
| Mar 4, 2025 | 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. · from a complaint · F-0558 |
| Mar 4, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors. · F-0600 |
| Mar 4, 2025 | 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 |
| Mar 4, 2025 | 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 |
| Mar 4, 2025 | 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 |
| Mar 4, 2025 | 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 |
| Mar 4, 2025 | 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 |
| Mar 4, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0756 |
| Mar 4, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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 |
| Mar 4, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0880 |
| Nov 14, 2024 | 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. · from a complaint · F-0760 |
| Jul 31, 2024 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | 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. · from a complaint · F-0690 |
| Jan 26, 2023 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility's menus did not meet residents' nutritional needs, or were not prepared in advance, followed as written, kept up to date, or reviewed by a dietician. · F-0803 |
| Jan 26, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights. · F-0550 |
| Jan 26, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not allow residents to take their own medications when a clinical review showed they could do so safely. Residents have this right if their care team determines it's appropriate. · F-0554 |
| Jan 26, 2023 | 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 |
| Jan 26, 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 |
| Jan 26, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not coordinate resident assessments with the state's pre-admission screening program for mental illness and intellectual disabilities, or failed to refer residents for the special services they need. · F-0644 |
| Jan 26, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0690 |
| Jan 26, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0880 |
| Dec 23, 2020 | 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 |
| Dec 23, 2020 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide safe, appropriate care for residents who need dialysis — the treatment that filters the blood when kidneys fail. · F-0698 |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (8 → 18).
All citationsSerious citations (G–L)
2020
All citations: 2
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2023
All citations: 8
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2024
All citations: 2
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2025
All citations: 20
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 0 | F |
| 2023 | 8 | 0 | E |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | E |
| 2025 | 20 | 0 | E |
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: 3.81
New Jersey average: 3.88
U.S. average: 3.95
Registered Nurse hours
This facility: 0.50
New Jersey average: 0.67
U.S. average: 0.69
Weekend total nurse staffing
This facility: 3.40
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) | 3.81 | 3.88 | 3.95 | top 40% in New Jersey; top 48% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.50 | 0.67 | 0.69 | bottom 40% in New Jersey; bottom 38% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 3.40 | 3.53 | 3.50 | top 46% in New Jersey; top 48% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.21 | 0.50 | 0.48 | bottom 12% in New Jersey; bottom 14% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 33.0 | 39.7 | 45.8 | top 31% in New Jersey; top 20% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 54.5 | 37.7 | 42.9 | bottom 18% in New Jersey; bottom 29% 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 3.67, RN 0.48, weekend 3.27.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (3.67 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 3/5.
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 - Limited Liability company
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown, Avrohom | Individual | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | 22% | 12/27/2023 |
| Mountainside BHC Holding Company LLC | Organization | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 100% | 12/27/2023 |
| Mountainside Equities LLC | Organization | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | 10% | 12/27/2023 |
| Wilhelm, Avrohom | Individual | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | 9% | 12/27/2023 |
| Brown, Avrohom | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/23/2024 |
| Brown, Avrohom | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/02/2025 |
| Chapler, Yaakov | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/02/2025 |
| Chapler, Yaakov | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/02/2025 |
| Keleher, Jessica | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/15/2024 |
| Keleher, Jessica | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/15/2024 |
| Reich-Sobel, Debra | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/02/2025 |
| Reich-Sobel, Debra | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/02/2025 |
| Steinberg, Moshe | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/02/2025 |
| Steinberg, Moshe | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/02/2025 |
All 14 owning or managing parties CMS has on file are shown — none excluded.
Other facilities in the same chain
CMS lists this facility under the chain Best Care Services — 10 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.
- Charlwell House Health and Rehabilitation — Norwood, MA · overall 1/5
- Kimwell Nursing and Rehabilitation — Fall River, MA · overall 1/5
- Park Avenue Health Center — Arlington, MA · overall 1/5
- Prescott House — North Andover, MA · overall 2/5
- Sarah S Brayton Center — Fall River, MA · overall 2/5
- Somerset Ridge Center — Somerset, MA · overall 4/5
- The Guardian Center — Brockton, MA · overall 1/5
- Westford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center — Westford, MA · overall 4/5
Listed by state, then facility name — not a ranking. Showing 8 of the 9 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.
- "Tell me about this abuse or neglect citation — what happened, and what specific changes did you make afterward?"
- "When abuse or theft is suspected, who do you notify, how fast, and how do you inform the family?"
- "Can we tour the resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas today, including areas not on the usual tour route?"
- "How many aides are on each shift, and how do you make sure every resident gets timely help with bathing, dressing, and meals?"
- "How do you coordinate and monitor care for residents who receive dialysis?"
- "What is your nurse and aide staffing ratio on each shift, including nights and weekends?"
- "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?"
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 33% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
- "The ownership record on file lists 14 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 157 within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Childrens Specialized Hospital Mountainside | 0.8 mi | Mountainside, NJ | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Continuing Care at Lantern Hill | 2.9 mi | New Providence, NJ | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | 3.0 mi | Cranford, NJ | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Cranford Park Care | 3.0 mi | Cranford, NJ | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Spring Grove Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | 3.5 mi | New Providence, NJ | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Complete Care at Westfield, LLC | 3.7 mi | Westfield, NJ | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | |
| Complete Care at Clark LLC | 3.8 mi | Clark, NJ | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| South Mountain HC | 4.0 mi | Vauxhall, NJ | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| McAuley Hall Health Care Cente | 4.1 mi | Watchung, NJ | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Cornell Hall Care & Rehabilitation Center | 4.1 mi | Union, NJ | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Runnells Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare | 4.2 mi | Berkeley Heights, NJ | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Ashbrook Care & Rehabilitation Center | 4.3 mi | Scotch Plains, NJ | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 |
Compare this facility with the 3 closest →
Other facilities in the same county
CMS records place this facility in Union, NJ — 23 certified facilities there. These are outside the 20-mile list above, or far enough down it not to appear.
- Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center — Elizabeth, NJ · overall 4/5
- Trinitas Hospital — Elizabeth, NJ · overall 3/5
- Adroit Care Rehabilitation and Nursing Center — Rahway, NJ · overall 4/5
- Aristacare at Norwood Terrace — Plainfield, NJ · overall 5/5
- Aristacare at Parkside — Linden, NJ · overall 3/5
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 315259.