Woodcliff Lake Health & Rehabilitation Center

Name: Woodcliff Lake Health & Rehabilitation Center
Address: 555 CHESTNUT RIDGE ROAD, Woodcliff Lake, NJ, 07677, US
Telephone: 2013910900

555 Chestnut Ridge Road, Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677 · Bergen County · 114 certified beds · avg 94 residents/day · certified since Feb 1, 1972

Part of chain: FAMILY OF CARING HEALTHCARE (8 facilities, chain avg rating 3.8★)

5/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

2.96

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

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

Health inspection rating: ★★★★★5/5 · 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 (7)

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
May 6, 2025	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.
May 6, 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.
May 6, 2025	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. · from a complaint
Mar 23, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	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.
Mar 23, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not immediately notify the resident, their doctor, and a family member when something significant happened — such as an injury, a decline in health, or a room change. Families and doctors are entitled to know right away.
Mar 23, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	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.
Mar 23, 2023	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.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (4 → 2).

Year	Citations	Serious (G–L)	Worst severity that year
2023	4	0	D
2025	3	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)	2.96	3.88	3.95	bottom 5% in New Jersey; bottom 13% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.47	0.67	0.69	bottom 36% in New Jersey; bottom 33% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	2.73	3.53	3.50	bottom 7% in New Jersey; bottom 18% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.49	0.50	0.48	top 37% in New Jersey; top 34% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	27.3	39.7	45.8	top 18% in New Jersey; top 10% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	7.7	37.7	42.9	top 3% in New Jersey; top 3% 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 3.81, RN 0.61, weekend 3.51. Staffing rating: 2/5.

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 - Individual

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Chesnut Ridge Care Associates LLC	Organization	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	—	02/01/1992
Friedman, Nathan	Individual	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	—	02/01/1992
Chesnut Ridge Care Associates LLC	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	02/01/1992
Friedman, Edward	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	02/01/1992

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 often does each resident's doctor visit and review their care in person?"
"How often does the attending doctor physically see each resident, and how is that documented?"
"Can you tell me what this citation involved and what steps you took to bring care back up to standard?"
"Can you give me examples of how your staff protect residents' dignity in everyday care, like bathing and dressing?"
"If my family member falls or their condition changes, exactly when and how will I be notified?"
"When abuse or theft is suspected, who do you notify, how fast, and how do you inform the family?"
"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"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
Family of Caring at Park Ridge LLC	2.1 mi	Park Ridge, NJ	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Allendale Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center	2.5 mi	Allendale, NJ	★★★★☆	3/5
Ridgewood Center	3.9 mi	Ridgewood, NJ	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
The Willows at Ramapo Rehab and Nursing Center	4.9 mi	Suffern, NY	★★★☆☆	2/5
Northern Metropolitan Res Health Care Facility INC	4.9 mi	Monsey, NY	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center	5.1 mi	Paramus, NJ	★★★★☆	3/5
Careone at Valley	5.2 mi	Westwood, NJ	★★★★★	5/5
Emerson Health Care Center	5.3 mi	Emerson, NJ	★★★★★	5/5
Family of Caring Healthcare at Ridgewood	5.5 mi	Ridgewood, NJ	★★★★★	4/5
Northern Manor Geriatric Center INC	5.6 mi	Nanuet, NY	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Careone at Oradell	5.8 mi	Oradell, NJ	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home at Paramus	5.9 mi	Paramus, NJ	★★★★★	5/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 315133.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Woodcliff Lake Health & Rehabilitation Center

555 Chestnut Ridge Road, Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677 · 2013910900

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

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "How often does each resident's doctor visit and review their care in person?"
☐ "How often does the attending doctor physically see each resident, and how is that documented?"
☐ "Can you tell me what this citation involved and what steps you took to bring care back up to standard?"
☐ "Can you give me examples of how your staff protect residents' dignity in everyday care, like bathing and dressing?"
☐ "If my family member falls or their condition changes, exactly when and how will I be notified?"
☐ "When abuse or theft is suspected, who do you notify, how fast, and how do you inform the family?"
☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "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 315133 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)