Careone At Wellington
Hackensack, NJ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 315152) · 128 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 2 totaling $18,431
Phone: (201) 487-4900 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Careone At Wellington holds a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is below the New Jersey state average of 3.31. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Careone At Wellington reports total nurse staffing of about 3.52 hours per resident per day, including 0.42 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 26.8%.
Careone At Wellington has 2 federal fines on record totaling $18,431.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
Careone At Wellington is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Hackensack, Bergen County, New Jersey, operating under a for-profit, limited liability company ownership structure. The facility has been certified since April 18, 1974, and holds 128 certified beds, with an average daily census of 120.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Careone At Wellington carries an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which falls below the New Jersey state average of 3.31. This overall figure is composed of four component ratings: a Health Inspection rating of 2 out of 5, a Quality Measure (QM) rating of 5 out of 5, and a Staffing rating of 3 out of 5.
Staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 3.51769 hours per resident per day, with RN hours at 0.42073 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 26.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $18,431.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility status listed in the provided data for this facility.
Careone At Wellington is part of the Careone chain, which operates 37 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.4. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so ratings reflect the current operator.
Data source: CMS Medicare 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 Wellington has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is below the New Jersey state average of 3.31.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.51769 hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 26.8%, and a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $18,431.00 and 0 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?
Careone At Wellington has 128 certified beds with an average daily census of 120.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Careone chain, which includes 37 facilities with an average rating of 3.4.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since April 18, 1974.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (2 stars), staffing (3 stars), and quality measures (5 stars) — which combine to form the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided data; please contact the facility at 2014874900 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not part of the CMS data provided; please contact the facility at 2014874900 to arrange a visit and verify details on Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/315152?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.