Memory Care Home

Complete Care at Cedar Grove

Memory Care Home

Complete Care at Cedar Grove

536 Ridge Rd, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009 View map
Overview of Complete Care at Cedar Grove

Ideally settled in Essex County, Cedar Grove, NJ, Complete Care at Cedar Grove is a reliable senior care provider that offers an array of healthcare services that enhances seniors’ quality of life. The community ensures a full continuum of care with access to various therapy, long-term care, short-term care, rehabilitation, memory care, and other clinical services for more complex needs. Residents are provided with expert physicians and an exceptional team that deliver outstanding treatment with a focus on our patients’ overall wellbeing.

Understanding that care provision is more than just providing a wide array of clinical services, the community also ensures that residents are welcomed into well-appointed, private and semi-private rooms with access to a host of amenities. Residents’ days are vibrant with a dedicated activities director that carefully curates a calendar of activities inspired by residents’ unique interests, needs, and capabilities. The community also offers restaurant-style dining, cozy lounges, refreshing courtyard gardens, and on-site beauty salon.

(973) 239-9300

Managed by Jeanne Leus

Administrator

Jeanne Leus serves as the Administrator at Complete Care at Cedar Grove. She leads the community with a focus on establishing strong relationships with residents and fostering a dedicated, long-tenured staff committed to excellence in care.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
4/5
New Jersey average: 3.4/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
3/5
New Jersey average: 2.9/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
2/5
New Jersey average: 3.1/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
5/5
New Jersey average: 4.4/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 43m per day

This home provides 5% less nursing time per resident than the New Jersey average.

New Jersey average: 3h 54m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 20m per day 29m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 190

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the New Jersey average
Occupancy rate 93.7%
Residents per day (avg) 176
Occupancy rate
93.7%
Residents per day (avg)
176

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

37% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

36% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

27% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 years

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$21.8M
Profit
$794.3K
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$21,819,358.00
Profit
$794,287.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$5.2M
23.6% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$15.9M
Total costs $21.0M
Bed community size
190-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 20 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
94%
In line with New Jersey average
Occupied beds
178 / 190
Average residents 119 per day

License details

Facility type
Long Term Care Facility
Expiration January 31, 2026

Additional licensing details

License number: 60720
CMS Certification Number: 315216
Awards: CMS 4 Star Overall, CMS Five Star Quality, Great Place to Work 2025-2026, Striving for Ten, High 5

Ownership & operating entity

Complete Care at Cedar Grove is legally operated by COMPLETE CARE AT WATERVIEW, LLC, and administrated by JOSEPH MARX.

Officers

Info Officers are individuals or entities with formal legal or financial responsibility for the organization that owns this facility

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Type Of Units

Long Term Care
190 units
Total beds
190 units

Safety & Compliance

Hoyer Lift

Care Services

Alzheimer's Certification
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Memory Care
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Post-Acute Care
Skilled Nursing
Long-Term Care

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Post-Acute Care, Skilled Nursing, Long-Term Care, Rehabilitation Program, Primary Care, Orthopedic & Post-Surgical Care, Cardiac Care, Neuro & Stroke Care, Pulmonary Care, Wound Care, Palliative Care, Bariatric Care, Psychology/Psychiatric Care, Memory Care, Hospice Care, Respite Care

What does this home offer?

Accepts Medicaid icon
Accepts Medicaid icon

Accept Medicaid: Yes

Total residents icon
Total residents icon

Total Residents: 190

Types of Care at Complete Care at Cedar Grove

Memory Care Nursing Care Hospice Care
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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.

11 visits/inspections

4 complaint inspections

7 routine inspections

New Jersey average: 8 visits/inspections

New Jersey average: 6 inspections

Routine Scope And Severity F – Moderate Concern

On a scale from A (least severe) to L (most severe).

Latest inspection

Date:November 19, 2025

27 deficiencies

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

New Jersey average: 18 deficiencies

32 deficiencies identified during routine visits

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

New Jersey average: 18 deficiencies

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

New Jersey average 4


Last Health inspection on Apr 2025

Total health citations 18
Citations per inspection
6

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

17 of 18 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 18 resulted from complaint investigations.

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

17 moderate citations More info New Jersey average: 19.3

1 minor citation More info New Jersey average: 0.5
Citations history (last 3 years)
Resident Rights minor citation Apr 28, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Nov 22, 2024
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Nov 22, 2024
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Nov 22, 2024
Corrected

Compare Memory Care around Essex County

The information below is reported by the New Jersey Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing.
Complete Care at Cedar Grove
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Cedar Grove
190
No
20
CareOne at Livingston
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Livingston
120
No
12
Arden Courts – ProMedica Memory Care Community (West Orange)
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

West Orange
56
Yes
39
Little Senior Residence
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Montclair
-
No
83

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Address 0.9 miles from city center

Address 536 Ridge Rd, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

418
Total Staff
109
Employees
309
Contractors
64,170
Total Hours (Quarter)
85
Avg Staff/Day
8.3
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse137.6 No
Licensed Practical Nurse1179 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant2368.5 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
371 staff
8.5hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
12 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Therapy Services
18 staff
6.7hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
6 staff
5.9hs shift avg
Dietary Services
8 staff
7hs shift avg
Other Services
2 staff
8.2hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
47.2%
of total hours from contractors
30,319 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 184 Physical Therapy Assistant: 6 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 6 Qualified Social Worker: 6 Physical Therapy Aide: 3 Licensed Practical Nurse: 101 Speech Language Pathologist: 3
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant5218423636,26291100%8.5
Licensed Practical Nurse1610111713,09091100%9
Registered Nurse130132,72191100%7.6
Clinical Nurse Specialist100102,61591100%7.9
RN Director of Nursing5052,1497380%8
Other Dietary Services Staff7071,89391100%6.8
Respiratory Therapy Technician0669037987%6.5
Physical Therapy Assistant0667806571%7.1
Dental Services Staff1015376369%8.5
Speech Language Pathologist0335316673%5.7
Mental Health Service Worker1015106470%8
Physical Therapy Aide0334786066%7.8
Administrator1014756066%7.9
Nurse Practitioner2024265156%8.3
Dietitian1014145358%7.8
Qualified Social Worker0663886470%5.9

Facility Characteristics

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

Total census
175 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
19 residents (10.9%)
Medicaid
130 residents (74.3%)
Private pay or other
26 residents (14.9%)
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. 2.7
60% better 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. 7.9
36% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 12.4

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly above average New Jersey avg: 4.5 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 3.0%
70% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 10.1%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 3.7%
67% better 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 17.1%
7% worse 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 0.3%
87% 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 5.1%
16% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 6.1%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
100% 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 1.5%
69% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 4.6%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 5.7%
50% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 11.3%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 6.7%
39% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 11.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.5%
7% 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%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.13
46% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 2.08

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 0.89
21% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 1.12

Short-stay resident measures
Significantly above average New Jersey avg: 3.5 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.3%
25% 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 0.0%
100% better 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 98.0%
22% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 80.1%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 18.7%
26% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 25.4%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 9.3%
13% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 8.2%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 65.8%
23% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 38.4%
24% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 50.6%

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Managed Long Term Services and Supports

NJ Medicaid MLTSS

Age 65+ or disabled, New Jersey resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

High urban demand; managed care model.

JACC (Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving)

NJ JACC

Age 60+, New Jersey resident, at risk of nursing home.

~$2,500/month (individual, varies).

$40,000 (individual).

Higher asset limit; limited funding.

Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD)

New Jersey PAAD

Age 65+, NJ resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D or eligible.

~$42,142/year (individual), ~$49,209/year (couple).

Not assessed.

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

Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program

New Jersey Senior Gold

Age 65+, NJ resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D or eligible.

~$42,142-$52,142/year (individual), ~$49,209-$59,209/year (couple).

Not assessed.

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

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

New Jersey Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, NJ resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

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

Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement)

New Jersey Senior Freeze

Age 65+ by Dec 31 prior year, NJ resident, homeowner, paid property taxes.

~$150,000/year (combined household, projected).

Not assessed; home ownership required.

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

ANCHOR (Affordable NJ Communities for Homeowners and Renters)

New Jersey ANCHOR

Age 65+ prioritized, NJ resident, homeowner/renter, paid property taxes/rent.

~$150,000/year (homeowners), ~$75,000/year (renters).

Not assessed.

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

Stay NJ

New Jersey Stay NJ

Age 65+ by Dec 31 prior year, NJ resident, homeowner, lived in home 10+ years.

~$500,000/year (projected, subject to final regs).

Not assessed; home ownership required.

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

Universal Service Fund (USF)

New Jersey Universal Service Fund

Age 65+ prioritized, NJ resident, utility customer, low-income.

~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Not assessed; income-focused.

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

Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

New Jersey LIHEAP

Age 60+ prioritized, NJ resident, low-income household.

~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Not assessed; income-focused.

Covers oil, gas, electric; emergency aid available.

NJ Family Caregiver Support Program (via NFCSP)

New Jersey Family Caregiver Support Program

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; NJ resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Not assessed; need-based.

21 AAAs; rural/low-income priority.

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

New Jersey VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, NJ resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

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