Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
ALARIS HEALTH AT WEST ORANGE
WEST ORANGE, NJ · 120 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey May 21, 2026
CMS Certification Number 315449 · first certified September 1998
Ownership
Operated by ALARIS HEALTH · For profit - Limited Liability company
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within NJ
17 citations — more than 59% 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 6 citations; the earlier surveys in the window 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 September 2027 — about 11 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was May 2026. Facilities in NJ are typically surveyed 16–20 months after the last one (median 17), measured over 431 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 three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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2 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 ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Emergency preparedness
1 of the 17 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)
5 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 17 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0584 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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 | 17 |
| Median facility in NJ | 15 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| August 12, 2022 | 9 |
| December 19, 2024 | 2 |
| May 21, 2026 | 6 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 2 | 2026-05-21 |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 2 | 2026-05-21 |
| K-0311 | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | 2 | 2026-05-21 |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | 1 | 2026-05-21 |
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | 1 | 2022-08-12 |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 1 | 2022-08-12 |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | 1 | 2022-08-12 |
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | 1 | 2026-05-21 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 8
- Egress Deficiencies 3
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 2
- Services Deficiencies 2
- Other 2
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 8 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 3 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 2 |
| Services Deficiencies | 2 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 1 |
| Construction Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
May 21, 2026 — 6 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 12, 2026) |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 19, 2026) |
| K-0311 | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 12, 2026) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 12, 2026) |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 12, 2026) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 12, 2026) |
December 19, 2024 — 2 citations
August 12, 2022 — 9 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 9, 2022) |
| K-0223 | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 9, 2022) |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 9, 2022) |
| K-0341 | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 29, 2022) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 9, 2022) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 9, 2022) |
| K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 9, 2022) |
| K-0522 | Have an externally vented heating system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 9, 2022) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 9, 2022) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.