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Doctors Subacute Healthcare, LLC

Paterson, New Jersey · CCN 315096

14 surveys since 2011, 1 of them producing a finding at harm level or worse.

Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.

Citations on record
52
Surveys
14
Harm or worse
1
Immediate jeopardy
0
The record, 2011–2025
’11’15’20’25
No harm recordedHarm or worseNot surveyed
Harm or worse1

Findings where a surveyor recorded actual harm to a resident.

Beyond CMS’s monthly file11/14

Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.

The facility

Certified beds
54
Ownership
For profit - Individual
Chain
MB HEALTHCARE
County
Passaic
Medicare-certified since
1969

CMS ratings

Overall
5
Health inspection
4
Staffing
4
Quality measures
5

CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.

Compared with similar facilities

Not shown for this facility: too few citations in window (n=17, floor 20).

Last survey on record

Dec 2, 2025

342 days ago.

Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.

Staffing

MeasureThis facilityPeer median
Nurse hours per resident day3.784.39
Registered-nurse hours per resident day0.94—
Annual nurse turnover24.4%37.8%

As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.

Enforcement

No fines, payment denials or special-focus designation on the current CMS record.

Severity of recent findings

Citations by CMS scope and severity. Rows are harm level, columns are how widespread the finding was.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardyJ—K—L—
Actual harmG—H—I—
No harm, potential for more than minimalD16100.0%E—F—
No harm, potential for minimalA—B—C—
CMS’s current file: 16 of the 52 citations on record.

Most frequently cited here

In CMS’s current monthly file.

  • F6562×

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  • F5541×

    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

  • F5581×

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

  • F6021×

    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

  • F6091×

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Doctors Subacute Healthcare, LLC, in the surveyor’s own words.

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF558Dec 2, 2025

    Based on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure the resident's call device was readily accessible. The deficient practice was identified for 1 (one) of the 13 residents (Resident #1) reviewed for reasonable accommodations of needs/preferences. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: On 9/21/2025 10:55 AM, the surveyor observed Resident #1 in bed, awake, and able to answer the surveyor's inquiry. The surveyor observed that the call device was tied to the resident's arm rail and was dangling towards the floor. The surveyor asked the resident if the resident was able to use the call bell, and the resident stated, I am not sure where it is; I just yell out to the staff for help. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF640Dec 2, 2025

    Based on the interview and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to complete and transmit a Minimum Data Set (MDS, an assessment tool used to facilitate the management of care) in accordance with federal guidelines. This deficient practice was identified for 3 of 13 residents (Resident #3, 5, and #51) during the review of resident assessment. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: The MDS is a comprehensive tool, a federally mandated process for clinical assessment of all residents that must be completed and transmitted to the Quality Measure System. The facility must electronically transmit the MDS within 14 days of completing the assessment. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF641Dec 2, 2025

    Based on interviews and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to accurately code the Minimum Data Set (MDS, an assessment tool used to facilitate the management of care), in accordance with federal guidelines, for 1 (one) of 13 residents (Resident #3), who were reviewed for accuracy for MDS coding. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: On 9/21/2025 at 10:11 AM, the surveyor observed Resident #3 in bed watching television, alert and oriented x3, able to answer questions appropriately. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF711Dec 2, 2025

    Based on the interview and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that the residents' Primary Physician (PP) or an alternating advanced practice nurse (APN) signed the monthly Physician Orders (PO). The deficient practice was observed for 3 of 13 residents (Resident #3, 5, and #47) reviewed and occurred over the previous 6 months. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: 1. A review of the electronic Medical Record (eMR) for Resident #3 revealed that PP #1 or an alternating APN has not electronically signed the monthly POs of April, May, July, and September 2025. 2. A review of the eMR for Resident #5 revealed that the PP #2 has not electronically signed the monthly PO from April to September 2025. 3. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF849Dec 2, 2025

    Based on observation, interview, review of the medical record and other facility documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure the consistent hospice services were provided, in accordance with professional standards and principles to meet the resident's needs (Resident #6). This deficient practice was identified for one (1) of one (1) resident reviewed for hospice and end of life care. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following:On 9/21/25 at 10:19 AM, during the initial tour, the surveyor observed Resident #6 seated at the edge of the bed, eating from a plastic container and had a bruise on their upper lip. The surveyor reviewed the medical record for Resident #6. […]

Read 21 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 21 of 52 on record.

Every survey on record

FindingsAt actual harm or above

  • Dec 2, 2025Standard6 findings
  • Apr 5, 2024Standard7 findings
  • Dec 9, 2021Standard3 findings
  • Jan 22, 2021Infection control1 finding
  • Jan 3, 2020Standard4 findings
  • Feb 7, 2019Standard5 findings
  • Nov 22, 2017Standard2 findings
  • Dec 29, 2016Standard2 findings
Show the 6 earlier surveys
  • Nov 25, 2015Standard5 findings
  • Dec 31, 2014Standard1 finding
  • Mar 27, 2014Standard3 findings
  • Apr 3, 2013—6 findings
  • May 9, 2012—5 findings
  • Mar 3, 2011—2 findings · 1 harm

Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.

Comparable facilities

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