VIVO Healthcare West Orange has a 2-star overall rating, with a 2-star health inspection rating and a 3-star staffing rating; reported nurse staffing is 3.67 hours per resident per day, below the 4.1 federal benchmark. It also had a recent federal penalty and $16,801 in fines over the last 24 months.
Last inspection: March 5, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $16,801recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.6724.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.54
Licensed practical nurses
0.87
Nurse aides
2.26
Weekend nursing
3.23
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 44%
Registered nurse turnover: 59%
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
4.4%5.6%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
5.8%1%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.4%6.2%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
9.7%1.3%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
9.2%4.4%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—15%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
14.7%13.4%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.2%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
1%0.8%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
17.7%8.8%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%28.9%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
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%65.6%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—92.1%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
95.2%25.7%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to honor residents’ choices about treatment, research participation, and advance care instructions. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 578 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: J
The home failed to ensure staff provided basic life support, including CPR, before emergency medical personnel arrived. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 678 — 42 CFR §483.24(a)(3) — S/S: J
The home failed to let a resident come back after a hospital stay or therapeutic leave that went beyond its bed-hold policy. Cited May 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 626 — 42 CFR §483.15 — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited May 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited May 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
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 $10,301 was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $6,500 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $16,801 in total fines.
Federal fine
May 10, 2024
$10,301
Federal fine
May 10, 2024
$6,500
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of VIVO HEALTHCARE · 15 homes · 2.5 stars avg
Occupancy
109.2 residents on an average day (91% of 120 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 35 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.