Careone At Hanover Township
Whippany, NJ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 315511) · 94 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $59,832
Phone: (973) 599-7500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Careone At Hanover Township has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the New Jersey state average of 3.31. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Careone At Hanover Township reports total nurse staffing of 3.85 hours per resident per day, including 0.72 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 22.4 percent.
Careone At Hanover Township has 2 federal fines on record totaling $59,832.00, with no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon or a Special Focus designation for this facility.
About this facility
Careone At Hanover Township is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home located in Whippany, Morris County, New Jersey. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since May 21, 2012, and is licensed for 94 certified beds, with an average daily census of 72.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the New Jersey state average of 3.31. This overall score reflects a health inspection rating of 2 stars, a quality measures (QM) rating of 4 stars, and a staffing rating of 4 stars.
CMS reports total nurse staffing of 3.85 hours per resident per day, including 0.72 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 22.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $59,832.00. There are no payment denials on record for this facility.
Careone At Hanover Township is part of the Careone chain, which operates 37 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.4 stars. CMS data does not indicate a change in ownership within the past 12 months for this facility.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on the Care Compare website before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the New Jersey state average of 3.31.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.85 hours per resident per day, including 0.72 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars and turnover of 22.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $59,832.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 94 beds and has an average daily census of 72.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Careone chain, which includes 37 facilities with an average rating of 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since May 21, 2012.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; here they are 2, 2, 4, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the provided CMS data; contact the facility at 9735997500 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not included in the provided CMS data; contact the facility at 9735997500 for details on scheduling a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current information at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/315511?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.