Axia Care Center Of Orange
Orange, NJ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 315352) · 188 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $124,800
Phone: (973) 266-3000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Axia Care Center Of Orange has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the New Jersey state average of 3.31. Its health inspection rating is also 1 out of 5, while its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Axia Care Center Of Orange reports 4.14 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.85 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 47.3%.
Axia Care Center Of Orange has 1 federal fine on record totaling $124,800.00, with no payment denials reported. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
Axia Care Center Of Orange is a 188-bed, for-profit (individually owned) nursing home in Orange, Essex County, New Jersey, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since February 1996. The facility currently serves an average of 160 residents daily.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Axia Care Center Of Orange holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below New Jersey's state average of 3.31. Its health inspection rating is also 1 out of 5. However, its quality measures rating is 4 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5. Families should note the wide gap between the low overall/health inspection ratings and the higher staffing and quality measure scores.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 4.14 hours per resident per day, including 0.85 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 47.3%, as reported by CMS.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $124,800.00 assessed against this facility. There have been no payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the provided data for this facility.
Axia Care Center Of Orange is part of the Alaris Health chain, which operates 8 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.1 out of 5. There has been no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Source: CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Axia Care Center Of Orange has an overall rating of 1 out of 5, which is below New Jersey's state average of 3.31.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.14 hours per resident per day, including 0.85 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing turnover is 47.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $124,800.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Axia Care Center Of Orange has 188 certified beds and an average daily census of 160 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit facility owned by an individual and is part of the Alaris Health chain, which operates 8 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.1 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on February 8, 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 4, and 4 respectively out of 5 in each category.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines like short-term rehabilitation; please contact the facility at 9732663000 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not address tour details; contact the facility at 9732663000 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/315352?state=NJ.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.