Compare Nursing Homes around Florham Park
The information below is reported by the New Jersey Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing.
| Florham Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | NH HC MC NC PC RC | Florham Park | 53
Facility
53
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#507 / 561 | - | - | 3.25
Facility
3.25
NJ AVG
3.88
Rank
#221 / 294 | +49% | -16% | $0
Facility
$0
NJ AVG
$76.4k
Rank
#1 / 297 | 2
Facility
2
NJ AVG
20.9
Rank
#1 / 296 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
NJ AVG
5.3
Rank
#1 / 296 | - | 51 | - |
32
Facility
32
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#434 / 640 | - | - | - | - | 315530 | ||||
| Cheshire Home | NH | Florham Park | 35
Facility
35
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#539 / 561 |
88.6%
Facility
88.6%
NJ AVG
77%
Rank
#124 / 496 | +15% | 6.21
Facility
6.21
NJ AVG
3.88
Rank
#5 / 294 | +21% | +60% | $0
Facility
$0
NJ AVG
$76.4k
Rank
#1 / 297 | 13
Facility
13
NJ AVG
20.9
Rank
#66 / 296 | 4.3
Facility
4.3
NJ AVG
5.3
Rank
#112 / 296 | - | 33 | - |
14
Facility
14
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#561 / 640 | Frank Genova | -
Facility
-
NJ AVG
$19.6M
Rank
#276 / 292 | -
Facility
-
NJ AVG
$7.1M
Rank
#223 / 292 | -
Facility
-
NJ AVG
39.3%
Rank
#6 / 292 | 315383 |
Florham Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare is a nursing home in Florham Park, NJ, offering long-term care, post-acute care, and rehabilitation. The community’s comfortable and home-like setting also ensures older adults are treated well throughout their stay. With 24-hour care, restaurant-style dining, laundry, and transportation services, residents can maintain their independence with ease. Personalized care plans are also provided to help residents recover and return to their routines.
Family gatherings and various games ensure residents can make friends and live happily. Cozy lounges, spacious outdoors, and walking paths are also available for residents’ recreation and wellness. Nestled in the tree-lined neighborhood of Florham Park, near bus stops and Fairleigh Dickinson University, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. This nursing home is one of the best choices for senior living in New Jersey, especially with top-notch amenities and exceptional standards of care.
Overview of Cheshire Home
Cheshire Home is a compact 35-bed nursing facility located in Florham Park, New Jersey, on Ridgedale Avenue. With an 89% occupancy rate, the stable resident census is 31. Functionally, this is a skilled nursing operation focused on rehabilitation and post-acute recovery, primarily serving individuals requiring intensive support after hospital discharge to restore function.
The rehabilitation framework is structured around three key programs: the Cheshire Achieve Roadmap to Independence, Rise&Walk®, and the Wheelchair Seating & Mobility Clinic. These specialized tracks directly address the needs of residents recovering from acute illness, injury, or surgery.
Staffing allocates 6 hours and 12 minutes of total nursing care per resident daily. This three-tiered structure consists of 1 hour 19 minutes provided by Registered Nurses, 4 hours 8 minutes by Certified Nurse Aides, and an additional 1 hour 19 minutes from LPNs or LVNs. This distribution facilitates comprehensive care delivery within the facility’s small footprint.
The physical location is inherently car-dependent, evidenced by a Walk Score of 14, meaning essential errands require vehicle use due to limited walkable proximity. This factor is common to the surrounding suburban area of northern New Jersey and is a geographical constant, not an operational deficit.
A review of Cheshire Home’s inspection history over six years indicates a trend toward regulatory compliance. Initial surveys cited deficiencies across several critical domains, including pressure ulcer prevention, medication administration protocols, infection control, and life safety systems, specifically related to fire safety and smoke barrier integrity. Concurrently, complaint investigations confirmed issues with RN staffing levels and medication access. However, the November 2025 inspection reported zero deficiencies, suggesting the facility has successfully implemented and sustained corrective measures.
The facility’s value proposition is its highly structured setting for acute medical and surgical recovery. Specialized skilled nursing, intensive structured therapy, and mobility expertise are the primary mechanisms for maximizing functional gains and successful discharge planning.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these nursing homes
Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.
Weighting overview
- 35%Care Quality
- 20%Staffing
- 20%Regulatory
- 20%Operational
- 5%Environment
01
Care Quality 35%
The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.
- Includes
- Overall Rating
- Health Inspection
- QM Rating
- Long-Stay QM
- Short-Stay QM
02
Staffing Adequacy 20%
The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
- Includes
- Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
- RN vs State
- Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
- RN Turnover
03
Regulatory & Safety Record 20%
Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
- Includes
- Citations
- Citations/Inspection
- Severe Citations
- Fines
- Accreditations
04
Operational & Financial Stability 20%
Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.
- Includes
- Occupancy vs State
- Avg Length of Stay
- Revenue
- Payroll %
- Years in Operation
- Admin Tenure
05
Environment & Accessibility 5%
Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.
- Includes
- Walk Score
- BBB Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Florham Park, NJ
What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in New Jersey?
Assisted living in New Jersey is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.
Does New Jersey Medicaid cover nursing home care?
Yes — New Jersey Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.
What is nursing home care?
Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.
How many nursing homes are listed on this page?
This page features 2 nursing homes in Florham Park, NJ. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right nursing home in Florham Park, NJ?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Florham Park, NJ, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Florham Park, NJ?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.
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