Stratford Manor Rehabilitation and Care Center

Name: Stratford Manor Rehabilitation and Care Center
Address: 787 NORTHFIELD AVE, West Orange, NJ, 07052, US
Telephone: 9737314500

787 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052 · Essex County · 131 certified beds · avg 125 residents/day · certified since Oct 15, 1970

Part of chain: MB HEALTHCARE (12 facilities, chain avg rating 3.7★)

3/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

3.29

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

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

Health inspection rating: ★★★☆☆3/5 · CMS overall rating: 4/5

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, repeated · Mar 8, 2022 · F-0760

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.

Why it matters: A serious medication error can cause real harm, hospitalization, or worse.

Severity (K): A life-threatening or extremely dangerous situation affected several residents. Among the most serious findings an inspection can produce.

Corrected: Apr 14, 2022 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)

All citations in the current public record (23)

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
Sep 22, 2025	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not provide required paperwork or notices about a resident's needs, their right to appeal a transfer or discharge, or the facility's bed-hold policy (how long a bed is saved during a hospital stay).
Sep 22, 2025	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 22, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not fully assess residents on time — a complete assessment of health, abilities, and needs is required when a resident is first admitted and at least once every 12 months after that.
Sep 22, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not make sure residents actually saw their doctor face-to-face at all required visits. Doctors must examine nursing home residents in person on a regular schedule.
Sep 22, 2025	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.
Sep 22, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards.
Apr 24, 2024	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	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.
Apr 24, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not make sure the resident's doctor reviewed their care and wrote, signed, and dated progress notes and orders at each required visit.
Apr 24, 2024	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 24, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	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.
Apr 24, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not keep residents' medications free from unnecessary drugs. Residents should only take medicines they truly need, at the right dose, for a clear reason.
Apr 24, 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.
Apr 24, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not enter each resident's assessment information into the required format and send it to the state within 7 days of completing the assessment, as the rules require.
Apr 24, 2024	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.
Apr 24, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow.
Apr 24, 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.
Apr 24, 2024	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.
Apr 24, 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.
Mar 8, 2022	▲ K · Immediate jeopardy, repeated	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.
Mar 8, 2022	E · Potential for harm, repeated	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.
Mar 8, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow.
Mar 8, 2022	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.
Mar 8, 2022	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.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (12 → 6).

Year	Citations	Serious (G–L)	Worst severity that year
2022	5	1	K ▲
2024	12	0	F
2025	6	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)

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)	3.29	3.88	3.95	bottom 24% in New Jersey; bottom 26% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.62	0.67	0.69	top 41% in New Jersey; top 45% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	2.92	3.53	3.50	bottom 17% in New Jersey; bottom 27% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.40	0.50	0.48	top 48% in New Jersey; top 48% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	22.8	39.7	45.8	top 9% in New Jersey; top 5% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	16.7	37.7	42.9	top 10% in New Jersey; top 9% 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 3.33, RN 0.63, weekend 2.96. Staffing rating: 3/5.

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: 5/5

Who owns this facility

For profit - Limited Liability company

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Health Care Centers of NJ LLC	Organization	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	100%	04/24/2012
Brodt, Moshe	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	04/24/2012
Frankl, Cindie	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	04/24/2012
Health Care Centers of NJ LLC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	04/24/2012
MB Healthcare Services LLC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	04/24/2012
Rajiyah, Gitendra	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	05/10/2024
Smolarova, Alexandra	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	02/05/2025
Smolarova, Alexandra	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	02/05/2025
Sommers, Dovid	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	04/24/2012

Questions to ask on your visit

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

"What systems do you use to prevent medication errors, and what happens when one occurs?"
"What written notices do we get before any transfer or discharge, and what is your bed-hold policy?"
"What specific steps do you take to prevent abuse and neglect, and how are staff trained on them?"
"How soon after admission is a full assessment completed, and how are the findings shared with the family?"
"How often does the attending doctor physically see each resident, and how is that documented?"
"Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
"How do you keep residents' medical records accurate, complete, and secure?"
"What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
"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
Livingston Post Acute Care	0.3 mi	Livingston, NJ	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Alaris Health at West Orange	0.7 mi	West Orange, NJ	★★★★☆	3/5
Inglemoor Rehabilitation and Care Center	1.4 mi	Livingston, NJ	★★★★★	5/5
Complete Care at Summit Ridge	1.6 mi	West Orange, NJ	★★★★☆	3/5
Daughters of Israel Pleasant Valley Home	1.8 mi	West Orange, NJ	★★★☆☆	2/5
Careone at Livingston	2.9 mi	Livingston, NJ	★★★★☆	4/5
White House Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center	3.0 mi	Orange, NJ	★★★★★	4/5
Axia Care Center of Orange	3.5 mi	Orange, NJ	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Brookhaven Health Care Center	3.5 mi	East Orange, NJ	★★★☆☆	3/5
South Mountain HC	3.6 mi	Vauxhall, NJ	★★★☆☆	2/5
Winchester Gardens Health Care Center	3.7 mi	Maplewood, NJ	★★★★★	4/5
Green Hill	4.3 mi	West Orange, NJ	★★☆☆☆	2/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 315066.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Stratford Manor Rehabilitation and Care Center

787 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052 · 9737314500

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

Most serious findings on record:

▲ Mar 8, 2022 (F-0760, Immediate jeopardy, repeated): 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.

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "What systems do you use to prevent medication errors, and what happens when one occurs?"
☐ "What written notices do we get before any transfer or discharge, and what is your bed-hold policy?"
☐ "What specific steps do you take to prevent abuse and neglect, and how are staff trained on them?"
☐ "How soon after admission is a full assessment completed, and how are the findings shared with the family?"
☐ "How often does the attending doctor physically see each resident, and how is that documented?"
☐ "Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
☐ "How do you keep residents' medical records accurate, complete, and secure?"
☐ "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
☐ "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 315066 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)