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AXIA CARE CENTER OF ORANGE Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (ORANGE, New Jersey)

135 SOUTH CENTER STREET, ORANGE, New Jersey 07050

Phone: 9732663000

CMS Overall:3/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
188
Avg Residents/Day
162.6
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Essex
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall3/5
Health2/5
Staffing3/5
Quality5/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityNew Jersey AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.600.70-0.10
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.863.90-0.04
CMS Staffing Rating3/53.2/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover48.1%39.3%-

Health Citation History

29 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-06-12Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-12Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-10-23Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-10-23Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-15Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesPlan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-15Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-23Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.L – Immediate Jeopardy
2025-01-23Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.G – Actual Harm
2025-01-23Resident Rights DeficienciesNotify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-23Resident Rights DeficienciesAssure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-23Administration DeficienciesHave a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-23Resident Rights DeficienciesReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-23Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-23Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate foot care.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-23Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-23Resident Rights DeficienciesImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-23Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-23Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-23Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-23Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-23Administration DeficienciesInform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-23Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-18Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-18Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-18Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-18Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-18Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-18Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-18Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

7 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-06-12Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-12Smoke DeficienciesHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-12Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-12Services DeficienciesInstall properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-23Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-18Smoke DeficienciesHave an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-18Miscellaneous DeficienciesTo conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.F – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$124,800
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
1
Number of Fines
1
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2025-01-23Fine$124,800-

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