Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
CAREONE AT WELLINGTON
HACKENSACK, NJ · 128 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey June 24, 2026
CMS Certification Number 315152 · first certified April 1974
Ownership
Operated by CAREONE · For profit - Limited Liability company
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within NJ
15 citations — more than 46% of the 348 certified nursing homes in NJ. Compared within NJ rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 4 citations; the earlier surveys on file averaged 5.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens October 2027 — about 11 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was June 2026. Facilities in NJ are typically surveyed 16–19 months after the last one (median 17), measured over 464 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to about three years in Virginia. How the window is measured
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3 inspection-and-testing tags have been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities cited for sprinkler inspection and testing in CMS’s current file are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Emergency preparedness
1 of the 15 citations on file is Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
4 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 15 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in NJ, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the NJ figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 15 |
| Median facility in NJ | 15 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| October 13, 2023 | 7 |
| January 7, 2025 | 4 |
| June 24, 2026 | 4 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | 2 | 2026-06-24 |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 2 | 2026-06-24 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 2 | 2025-01-07 |
| K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | 1 | 2023-10-13 |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | 1 | 2026-06-24 |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | 1 | 2023-10-13 |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 1 | 2023-10-13 |
| K-0225 | Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | 1 | 2026-06-24 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 9
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 2
- Services Deficiencies 1
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 1
- Other 2
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 9 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 2 |
| Services Deficiencies | 1 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 1 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 1 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
June 24, 2026 — 4 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0225 | Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 17, 2026) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 17, 2026) |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 17, 2026) |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 17, 2026) |
January 7, 2025 — 4 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 31, 2025) |
| K-0374 | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 31, 2025) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 31, 2025) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 31, 2025) |
October 13, 2023 — 7 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0311 | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 3, 2023) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 3, 2023) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 3, 2023) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 3, 2023) |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 3, 2023) |
| K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 3, 2023) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 3, 2023) |
Reflects the CMS posting of October 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.