Alaris Health At Kearny

Nursing Home in New Jersey

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Alaris Health At Kearny

Nursing Home in New Jersey

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.

Overview of Alaris Health at Kearny

Alaris Health at Kearny is a healthcare facility located in Kearny, New Jersey. It offers a supportive environment for post-hospitalization short-term rehabilitation patients and long-term residents. The facility is dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare services and ensuring the needs of each resident are met.
(201) 955-7067

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
5/5 ▲ 1.6 New Jersey average: 3.4/5
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
4/5 ▲ 1.1 New Jersey average: 2.9/5
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
5/5 ▲ 1.9 New Jersey average: 3.1/5
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
3/5 ▼ 1.4 New Jersey average: 4.4/5

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to New Jersey state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 63rd out of 272 homes in New Jersey.

Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
4h 10m per day
This facility New Jersey avg (3h 55m per day)
vs New Jersey avg
+7%

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 120
Avg. Length of Stay
211 days

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Might be optimal for
Long-term daily care Ongoing support needs

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

47% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 21 days

Private pay

5% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 6 - 7 months

Medicaid

48% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 years

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$13.3M
Operating loss
-$469.1K
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$13.3M
Operating loss
-$469.1K
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$440.7K
3.3% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$13.3M
Total costs $13.8M
Bed community size
120-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
89%
In line with New Jersey average
Occupied beds
107 / 120
Average residents 119 per day

License Details

Facility TypeLong Term Care Facility
StatusActive
License Number10909
CMS Certification Number315192

Ownership & Operating Entity

Alaris Health At Kearny is administrated by Mr. DEREK FROIRAN.

Owner NameWEST HUDSON SUB ACUTE CARE CENTER, LLC

Amenities & Lifestyle

0 amenities
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Inspection History

In New Jersey, the Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing conducts mandatory unannounced surveys to ensure facilities provide safe and effective resident care.

8 visits/inspections Info Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.

Results

22 with citations

0 without citations

New Jersey average: 8 visits/inspections

New Jersey average: 6 inspections

New Jersey average: 22 inspections with citations

Latest inspection

Date November 19, 2025

20 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

New Jersey average: 18 deficiencies

Inspection Report Summary for Alaris Health At Kearny

The most recent inspection on November 19, 2025, did not identify any deficiencies and focused on informing individuals about privacy practices. Earlier inspections showed a mixed record, with the September 27, 2024, survey noting deficiencies related to resident accommodations, care planning, nutrition, medication management, bed safety, and life safety code issues. Prior complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated, and earlier routine inspections cited additional issues with medication administration, emergency systems, and fire safety compliance. Enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility’s record shows some improvement since the last deficient inspection, with the most recent report free of cited issues.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

New Jersey average 4


Last Health inspection on Sep 2024

Total health citations 16

New Jersey average 20.9

Citations per inspection
5.33

New Jersey average 5.35


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

All 16 citations resulted from standard inspections.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 0.7


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 0.4

0 critical citations More info New Jersey average: 0.7

0 serious citations More info New Jersey average: 0.4

16 moderate citations More info New Jersey average: 19.3

0 minor citations More info New Jersey average: 0.5
Citations history (last 3 years)
Environmental moderate citation Info Issues related to building safety, cleanliness, maintenance, and overall living conditions. Sep 27, 2024
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Info Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored. Sep 27, 2024
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. Sep 27, 2024
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. Sep 27, 2024
Corrected

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Managed Long Term Services and Supports

NJ Medicaid MLTSS

Age 65+ or disabled
General New Jersey resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
NJ

High urban demand; managed care model.

Benefits
In-home care (5-7 hours/day) Assisted living Respite (240 hours/year) Medical services

JACC (Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving)

NJ JACC

Age 60+
General New Jersey resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $40,000 individual
NJ

Higher asset limit; limited funding.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Home modifications (~$1,000 avg.)

Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD)

New Jersey PAAD

Age 65+
General NJ resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D or eligible.
Income Limits (2025) ~$42,142/year (individual), ~$49,209/year (couple).
Asset Limits Not assessed.
NJ

Copays $5 (generic), $7 (brand); covers Part D premiums up to benchmark.

Benefits
Prescription cost reduction ($500-$1,000/year savings) Premium assistance ($20/month above benchmark)

Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program

New Jersey Senior Gold

Age 65+
General NJ resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D or eligible.
Income Limits (2025) ~$42,142-$52,142/year (individual), ~$49,209-$59,209/year (couple).
Asset Limits Not assessed.
NJ

Copays $15 + 50% of remaining cost; no premium assistance.

Benefits
Prescription cost reduction (~$300-$800/year savings)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

New Jersey Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General NJ resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
NJ

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement)

New Jersey Senior Freeze

Age 65+ by Dec 31 prior year
General NJ resident, homeowner, paid property taxes.
Income Limits (2025) ~$150,000/year combined household, projected
Asset Limits Not assessed; home ownership required.
NJ

Combines with ANCHOR/Stay NJ via PAS-1; annual application.

Benefits
Tax reimbursement (~$500-$2,000/year) for increases since base year

ANCHOR (Affordable NJ Communities for Homeowners and Renters)

New Jersey ANCHOR

Age 65+ prioritized
General NJ resident, homeowner/renter, paid property taxes/rent.
Income Limits (2025) ~$150,000/year (homeowners), ~$75,000/year (renters).
Asset Limits Not assessed.
NJ

Combines with Senior Freeze/Stay NJ; broader than prior Homestead program.

Benefits
Tax relief (~$700-$1,500/year homeowners, ~$250-$450 renters)

Stay NJ

New Jersey Stay NJ

Age 65+ by Dec 31 prior year
General NJ resident, homeowner, lived in home 10+ years.
Income Limits (2025) ~$500,000/year projected, subject to final regs
Asset Limits Not assessed; home ownership required.
NJ

Up to 50% tax credit (max $6,500); phased implementation.

Benefits
Tax credit (~$3,000-$6,500/year, projected) starting 2026

Universal Service Fund (USF)

New Jersey Universal Service Fund

Age 65+ prioritized
General NJ resident, utility customer, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month individual, 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.
NJ

Must owe >$25 on bill; combines with LIHEAP if eligible.

Benefits
Bill credits (~$300-$1,500/year) to cap energy costs at 6% of income

Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

New Jersey LIHEAP

Age 60+ prioritized
General NJ resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month individual, 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.
NJ

Covers oil, gas, electric; emergency aid available.

Benefits
Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season) Emergency fuel ($450 max)

NJ Family Caregiver Support Program (via NFCSP)

New Jersey Family Caregiver Support Program

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; NJ resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
NJ

21 AAAs; rural/low-income priority.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

New Jersey VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General NJ resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
NJ

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 98
Employees 83
Contractors 15
Staff to resident ratio 0.92:1
48% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average ratio: 1.77:1

Avg staff/day 52
Average shift 8.3 hours
0% compared with New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 8 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 39,384
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 9
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.8 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 10
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.3 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 47
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.6 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

4.6%

1,831 contractor hours this quarter

Physical Therapy Assistant: 5 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Medical Director: 2 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Speech Language Pathologist: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant4704722,66891100%8.6
Licensed Practical Nurse100105,02691100%8.3
Registered Nurse9093,66691100%8.8
Clinical Nurse Specialist5052,5908593%8.6
Other Dietary Services Staff4049938492%7
Physical Therapy Assistant0555497684%7.1
Dietitian1015346673%8.1
Mental Health Service Worker2025046369%8
Respiratory Therapy Technician0225026470%7.6
Administrator1015006369%7.9
Nurse Practitioner1014736066%7.9
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist0114646268%7.5
Other Social Services Staff1014005763%7
Occupational Therapy Aide2022002527%8
Qualified Social Worker0111052730%3.9
Medical Director02265910%7.2
Occupational Therapy Assistant011634246%1.5
Physical Therapy Aide022481112%4.3
Speech Language Pathologist011361011%3.6
47 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
10 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
9 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
5 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 93%
4 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 92%
5 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 84%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 73%
2 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 69%
2 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 70%
1 Administrator
% of Days 69%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 66%
1 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
% of Days 68%
1 Other Social Services Staff
% of Days 63%
2 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 27%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 30%
2 Medical Director
% of Days 10%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 46%
2 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 12%
1 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 11%

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 107
Medicare
11
10.3% of residents
Medicaid
94
87.9% of residents
Private pay or other
2
1.9% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 7.2
6% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 6.8

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 10.5
15% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 12.4

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 10.5%
5% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 10.1%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 14.9%
35% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 11.0%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 6.1%
62% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 16.0%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.3%
7% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 2.4%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 5.4%
12% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 6.1%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.8%
21% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 1.0%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 3.0%
36% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 4.6%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 11.3%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 12.6%
14% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 11.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
8% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 93.0%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
In line with New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 97.2%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 92.0%
17% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 78.9%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 5.4%
362% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 1.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
25% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 80.1%

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