ALARIS HEALTH AT ST MARYS in Orange, NJ has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a 1-star health inspection score and a recent federal penalty; staffing is 4 stars and reported nurse staffing is 4.14 hours per resident per day, just above the 4.1 federal benchmark. It was fined $124,800 in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: October 23, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $124,800recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.1371.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.85
Licensed practical nurses
0.97
Nurse aides
2.32
Weekend nursing
3.78
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 47%
Registered nurse turnover: 73%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
11.2%8%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0.7%0.8%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
13.4%12.9%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0.8%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
2.3%1.7%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
7.3%10.4%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
4.2%9.6%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
15.2%8.8%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.4%0.6%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
13%6.8%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%1%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.9%98.4%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—66.2%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
60%100%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited January 2025 — widespread issue, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: L
The home failed to respond appropriately to all reported abuse or neglect concerns. Cited January 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 610 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
The home failed to notify residents about certain money balances and to return resident funds when someone was discharged, evicted, or died. Cited January 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 569 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: F
The home failed to properly protect residents’ personal money that was kept by the facility. Cited January 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 570 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: F
The home failed to have a plan for how it would carry out quality improvement and oversight activities. Cited January 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 865 — 42 CFR §483.75 — S/S: F
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $124,800 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 16 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $124,800 in total fines.
Federal fine
Jan 23, 2025
$124,800
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Individual
Chain
Part of ALARIS HEALTH · 8 homes · 3.1 stars avg
Occupancy
160 residents on an average day (85% of 188 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 30 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.