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CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
4/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Have a peaceful retirement with the extraordinary senior living community of Allendale Senior Living, located in the tranquil neighborhood of Harreton Road, Allendale, NJ, that offers assisted living and memory care. Featuring snug and sophisticated accommodations in variations of private and semi-private studio and one-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures seniors experience unparalleled comfort and convenience. With round-the-clock care and assistance from a reliable and highly qualified team, residents thrive and experience meaningful things.
With a lively and welcoming environment, residents enjoy amazing interactions and lead fulfilling lives. Moreover, enjoyable activities and fun recreational programs accompany seniors as they go about their day. The community serves delectable cuisine for seniors to have a delightful dining experience. Allendale Senior Living is a great place for seniors to live their best years doing what they love.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This home is ranked 262nd out of 274 homes in New Jersey for nurse hours. 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.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 36m per day | ▼ 14% State avg: 42m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 55m per day | ▼ 3% State avg: 57m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 2h 12m per day | ■ Avg State avg: 2h 15m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 17m per day | ▼ 6% State avg: 3h 30m per day · National avg: 3h 27m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 3m per day | ▼ 55% State avg: 7m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 17m per day | ▼ 42% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Lower than the New Jersey average: 77%Allendale Senior Living is legally operated by Allendale Senior Living, and administrated by Mr. Daniel Silva.
Officers are individuals or entities with formal legal or financial responsibility for the organization that owns this facility
LLC Skilled Venture, LLC Ukr Nexgen, LLC Quinton Nexgen
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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the New Jersey state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NJ Average | vs. NJ Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 41 | 18 | This facility has 128% more total deficiencies than a typical New Jersey nursing home (41 vs. NJ avg 18).↑ 128% worse |
|
Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2020.
| 6.8 | 3 | This facility has 127% more deficiencies per year than a typical New Jersey nursing home (6.8 vs. NJ avg 3).↑ 127% worse |
|
Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 5.9 | 2 | This facility has 195% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical New Jersey nursing home (5.9 vs. NJ avg 2).↑ 195% worse |
Per-category split of the 19 deficiencies recorded across all inspections. Counts are compared against the New Jersey state average for each category. A green dot means this facility is below the state average for that category; an amber dot means it is above.
Inspections
| This Facility | NJ Average | vs. NJ Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 7 | 9 | This facility has 22% fewer total inspections than a typical New Jersey nursing home (7 vs. NJ avg 9).↓ 22% better |
|
Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with New Jersey regulators.
| 2 | 3 | This facility has 33% fewer complaint investigations than a typical New Jersey nursing home (2 vs. NJ avg 3).↓ 33% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
New Jersey average 4
Last Health inspection on Jun 2024
New Jersey average 20.9
New Jersey average 5.35
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
16 of 22 citations resulted from standard inspections; 3 of 22 resulted from complaint investigations; and 3 of 22 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
100% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 0.7
100% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 0.4
Corrected
Corrected
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Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
41% fewer staff per resident than New Jersey average
5% better than New Jersey average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
14 total: 8 full-time employees and 6 contractors.
14
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
6.9 hoursAssists with medical care and medications.
All 19 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
19
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.6 hoursHelps with daily care and mobility.
All 45 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
45
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
3,485 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 45 | 0 | 45 | 19,334 | 92 | 100% | 9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 19 | 0 | 19 | 7,613 | 92 | 100% | 8.6 |
| Registered Nurse | 8 | 6 | 14 | 2,571 | 92 | 100% | 6.9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 5 | 0 | 5 | 2,285 | 71 | 77% | 7.9 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,966 | 91 | 99% | 7.4 |
| Dental Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 976 | 66 | 72% | 7.7 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 3 | 3 | 888 | 71 | 77% | 7.5 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 781 | 77 | 84% | 6.8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 4 | 4 | 581 | 67 | 73% | 5.9 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 60 | 65% | 8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 472 | 59 | 64% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 464 | 58 | 63% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 435 | 68 | 74% | 6.4 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 420 | 52 | 57% | 7.6 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 392 | 49 | 53% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 376 | 47 | 51% | 8 |
| Qualified Activities Professional | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1% | 8 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
4.1
40% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 6.8
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
8.3
34% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 12.4
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
7.5%
26% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 10.1%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
4.3%
61% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 11.0%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
13.0%
19% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 16.0%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.0%
58% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 2.4%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.4%
28% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 6.1%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.1%
9% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 1.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.1%
34% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 4.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
67.8%
500% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 11.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
10.9%
In line with New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 11.1%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.3%
7% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 93.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.8%
In line with New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 97.2%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
96.8%
23% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 78.9%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.0%
11% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 1.2%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
93.8%
17% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 80.1%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
61% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
28% of new residents, often for short stays.
11% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
106Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for Allendale Senior Living from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on the 2023 CMS SNF Cost Report.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #161 / 272Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 161st out of 272 homes in New Jersey. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the New Jersey average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Housing Options: Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
Building Type: 2-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (61% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
21.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Allendale's city center to Allendale Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
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125
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86.6%
Facility
86.6%
NJ AVG
77%
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#156 / 493 | +12% | 5.83
Facility
5.83
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3.88
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#9 / 274 | +57% | +50% | $0
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$76.4k
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2
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20.9
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#1 / 276 | 1.0
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1.0
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5.3
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#1 / 276 | - | 58 | - |
25
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NJ AVG
47
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$19.6M
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$22.8M
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$7.1M
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#8 / 272 | 34%
Facility
34%
NJ AVG
39.3%
Rank
#261 / 272 | 315356 | ||||
| Brighton Gardens of Edison |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
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Facility
118
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#288 / 561 |
90.5%
Facility
90.5%
NJ AVG
77%
Rank
#93 / 493 | +18% | 4.90
Facility
4.90
NJ AVG
3.88
Rank
#26 / 274 | +93% | +26% | $33.4k
Facility
$33.4k
NJ AVG
$76.4k
Rank
#204 / 276 | 17
Facility
17
NJ AVG
20.9
Rank
#106 / 276 | 8.5
Facility
8.5
NJ AVG
5.3
Rank
#255 / 276 | 1 | 25 | A+ |
64
Facility
64
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#198 / 640 | Tracey Borges | $17.0M
Facility
$17.0M
NJ AVG
$19.6M
Rank
#168 / 272 | $7.7M
Facility
$7.7M
NJ AVG
$7.1M
Rank
#190 / 272 | 45.3%
Facility
45.3%
NJ AVG
39.3%
Rank
#197 / 272 | 315351 | ||||
| Harmony Village at CareOne Valley |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
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Facility
98
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#391 / 561 |
89.8%
Facility
89.8%
NJ AVG
77%
Rank
#107 / 493 | +17% | 3.40
Facility
3.40
NJ AVG
3.88
Rank
#186 / 274 | +18% | -12% | $0
Facility
$0
NJ AVG
$76.4k
Rank
#156 / 276 | 6
Facility
6
NJ AVG
20.9
Rank
#14 / 276 | 1.5
Facility
1.5
NJ AVG
5.3
Rank
#5 / 276 | - | 94 | - |
56
Facility
56
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#232 / 640 | Careone At Valley | $23.6M
Facility
$23.6M
NJ AVG
$19.6M
Rank
#75 / 272 | $9.3M
Facility
$9.3M
NJ AVG
$7.1M
Rank
#138 / 272 | 39.6%
Facility
39.6%
NJ AVG
39.3%
Rank
#244 / 272 | 315369 | ||||
| Allendale Senior Living |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
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RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Allendale | 216
Facility
216
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#42 / 561 |
39.8%
Facility
39.8%
NJ AVG
77%
Rank
#467 / 493 | -48% | 2.86
Facility
2.86
NJ AVG
3.88
Rank
#262 / 274 | +34% | -26% | $0
Facility
$0
NJ AVG
$76.4k
Rank
#1 / 276 | 22
Facility
22
NJ AVG
20.9
Rank
#163 / 276 | 5.5
Facility
5.5
NJ AVG
5.3
Rank
#164 / 276 | - | 96 | A+ |
30
Facility
30
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#447 / 640 | Allendale Senior Living | $17.9M
Facility
$17.9M
NJ AVG
$19.6M
Rank
#155 / 272 | $8.6M
Facility
$8.6M
NJ AVG
$7.1M
Rank
#161 / 272 | 48.2%
Facility
48.2%
NJ AVG
39.3%
Rank
#171 / 272 | 315497 | ||||
| Peace Care St. Ann’s |
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AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
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Facility
120
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#236 / 561 |
88.3%
Facility
88.3%
NJ AVG
77%
Rank
#130 / 493 | +15% | 4.07
Facility
4.07
NJ AVG
3.88
Rank
#66 / 274 | +170% | +5% | $0
Facility
$0
NJ AVG
$76.4k
Rank
#1 / 276 | 12
Facility
12
NJ AVG
20.9
Rank
#49 / 276 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
NJ AVG
5.3
Rank
#39 / 276 | - | 108 | - |
86
Facility
86
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#51 / 640 | Peace Care Inc | $24.2M
Facility
$24.2M
NJ AVG
$19.6M
Rank
#69 / 272 | $11.0M
Facility
$11.0M
NJ AVG
$7.1M
Rank
#99 / 272 | 45.3%
Facility
45.3%
NJ AVG
39.3%
Rank
#197 / 272 | 315413 |
Allendale Senior Living has a walk score of 30. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
According to NJ state health department records, Allendale Senior Living's license number is 05C001.
According to NJ state health department records, Allendale Senior Living's license expires on September 30, 2026.
Allendale Senior Living's occupancy is 40%.
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Allendale Senior Living on this page.
Mr. Daniel Silva is the administrator of Allendale Senior Living.
Allendale Senior Living has 216 beds.
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