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Green Hill

West Orange, New Jersey · CCN 315416

15 surveys since 2011, 2 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
67
Surveys
15
Harm or worse
2
Immediate jeopardy
0
The record, 2011–2025
’11’15’20’25
No harm recordedHarm or worseNot surveyed
Harm or worse2

Findings where a surveyor recorded actual harm to a resident.

Beyond CMS’s monthly file11/15

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

The facility

Certified beds
127
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Chain
Independent
County
Essex
Medicare-certified since
1997

CMS ratings

Overall
2
Health inspection
2
Staffing
3
Quality measures
4

CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.

Compared with similar facilities

Since 2021, this facility recorded somewhat more weighted findings than its peer group.

Weighted by harm level, against 97 facilities of 100–127 beds in New Jersey.

Last survey on record

Oct 29, 2025

376 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 day4.234.21
Registered-nurse hours per resident day0.68—
Annual nurse turnover55.0%34.3%

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 harmG14.0%H—I—
No harm, potential for more than minimalD2080.0%E14.0%F312.0%
No harm, potential for minimalA—B—C—
CMS’s current file: 25 of the 67 citations on record.

Most frequently cited here

In CMS’s current monthly file.

  • F6583×

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

  • F6412×

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  • F8062×

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

  • F8122×

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  • F5801×

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Green Hill, in the surveyor’s own words.

  • Actual harm, isolatedF686Jan 27, 2023

    Based on observation, interview, and record review it was determined that the facility failed to a. provide effective preventative treatment to a known high risk resident who was admitted to the facility with a Stage 1 (redness) pressure ulcer that progressed and developed into an open pressure ulcer (Stage 2) and, b. accurately monitor and document weekly skin assessments resulting in the development of an open pressure ulcer that had a delay in being identified and treated, for a resident who was found in pain. This deficient practice resulted in the development, progression delaying the identification and treatment of an open pressure ulcer. This deficient practice was identified for 1 of 5 resident, Resident #3 reviewed for pressure ulcers. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF806Feb 24, 2025

    Based on observations, interviews, record review, and review of pertinent facility documents, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that resident's dietary preferences were consistently implemented and followed for 4 of 4 residents (Resident #104, #105, #1 and #3) reviewed for dietary preferences during meal observations. This deficient practice was evidenced as follows: 1. On 2/18/25 at 11:55 AM, the surveyor was observing the lunch meal on first floor unit. The surveyor observed Resident #104's tray, per the tray ticket, Resident #104 was supposed to receive 4 ounce (oz) assorted ice cream and a 6oz Coffee, both items were missing from the tray. On 2/20/25 at 10:00 AM, the surveyor reviewed the electronic medical record (E-mar) for Resident #104. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF809Feb 24, 2025

    Based on interview, and review of pertinent facility documents, it was determined that the facility failed to serve and document residents received a nourishing snack in the evening when there was more than a 14-hour span between dinner and breakfast mealtimes. This deficient practice was identified for 6 of 6 (Resident's #9, #34, #41, #53, #60, and #78) residents during the resident council meeting and was evidenced by the following: On 02/18/25 at 11:08 AM, the surveyor conducted a group meeting with six residents who were alert and oriented and selected by the facility to participate. Six out of six residents stated they were not offered nor receive snacks in the evening. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Feb 24, 2025

    REPEAT DEFICIENCY Based on observation, interview, and review of facility policies, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain proper kitchen sanitation practices in a manner to prevent food borne illness. This deficient practice was observed and evidenced by the following: On 2/14/25 at 10:23 AM, the surveyor in the presence of the Food Service Director (FSD) observed the following during the kitchen tour: 1. Upon entering the kitchen, the surveyor observed the Regional FSD (RFSD) and three dietary aides (DA) all wearing large earrings. FSD alerted staff and earrings were removed. 2. In the cooking area of the kitchen the surveyor observed on top of the 2-door standing oven, burnt-on debris and a large build up of a greyish dust like substance. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Feb 24, 2021

    Based on observation, interview, and review of pertinent facility documents, it was determined that the facility failed to: a) ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) for 1 of 3 staff; b) perform handwashing appropriately for 1 of 10; c) ensure that workers are knowledgeable of the cleaning chemical used in the workplace for 2 of 3 staff; and, d) maintain 6 feet of social distancing in accordance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines for infection control to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and other transmission-based precaution infection. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: According to the U.S. […]

Read 21 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 21 of 67 on record.

Every survey on record

FindingsAt actual harm or above

  • Oct 29, 2025Complaint6 findings
  • Feb 24, 2025Standard10 findings
  • Jan 27, 2023Standard5 findings · 1 harm
  • Aug 10, 2021Complaint1 finding
  • Feb 24, 2021Standard4 findings
  • Dec 20, 2018Standard1 finding
  • Dec 4, 2017Standard6 findings
  • Nov 1, 2016Standard2 findings
Show the 7 earlier surveys
  • Feb 23, 2016Complaint1 finding
  • Sep 25, 2015Standard and complaint4 findings
  • Oct 31, 2014Standard and complaint7 findings · 1 harm
  • Nov 15, 2013—5 findings
  • Dec 11, 2012—2 findings
  • Sep 20, 2012—10 findings
  • Sep 22, 2011—3 findings

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

Comparable facilities

The nearest facilities to this one in the same peer group, by weighted findings.

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