Careone At Valley
Westwood, NJ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 315369) · 98 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (201) 664-8888 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Careone At Valley holds a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the New Jersey state average of 3.31 stars. It also earns 5 stars for health inspections, though its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Careone At Valley reports 3.88 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.61 RN hours per resident per day, with a staff turnover rate of 23.6%. CMS gives this facility a staffing rating of 2 stars, its weakest component score.
Careone At Valley has no federal fines on record — 0 fines totaling $0.00 — and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation noted for this facility in the available CMS data.
About this facility
Careone At Valley is a for-profit nursing home in Westwood, Bergen County, New Jersey, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since September 1997. The facility maintains 98 certified beds with an average daily census of 89.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Careone At Valley holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the New Jersey state average of 3.31. This overall score reflects a 5-star health inspection rating and a 5-star quality measure (QM) rating, both strong marks. However, the facility's staffing rating is 2 stars, lower than the other components. Reported nurse staffing totals 3.88 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.61 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 23.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus status noted in the available data for this facility.
Careone At Valley is part of the Careone chain, which operates 37 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.4 stars — notably below this individual facility's 5-star overall rating. There has been no ownership change reported in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the same operator throughout the rating period.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and quality measures directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current details. Data 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?
Careone At Valley has an overall rating of 5 stars, above New Jersey's state average of 3.31 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.88 hours per resident per day, including 0.61 RN hours, with a 23.6% nursing turnover rate; CMS rates staffing at 2 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines on record and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Careone At Valley has 98 certified beds with an average daily census of 89.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Careone chain, which includes 37 facilities nationally averaging 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since September 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 5, 2, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 2016648888 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2016648888 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 view the latest official ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/315369?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.