Cheshire Home
Florham Park, NJ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 315383) · 35 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (973) 966-1232 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Cheshire Home has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the New Jersey state average of 3.31. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Cheshire Home reports 7.73 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.30 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 28.1%.
Cheshire Home has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Cheshire Home is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Florham Park, Morris County, New Jersey, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has been federally certified since December 1997. The facility maintains 35 certified beds with an average of 33.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Cheshire Home holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the New Jersey state average of 3.31. This overall score is built from a health inspection rating of 4 stars, a quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars, and a staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 7.73 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.30 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 28.1%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports zero fines totaling $0.00 and zero payment denials for this facility \u2014 that is, no federal fines are on record for Cheshire Home. No abuse icon is indicated in the provided data, and no Special Focus Facility status has been noted for this facility.
The data provided does not indicate that Cheshire Home is part of a multi-facility chain, and there is no indication of an ownership change within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Medicare Care Compare 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?
Cheshire Home has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the New Jersey state average of 3.31.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Cheshire Home is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed \u2014 nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 7.73 total nurse hours per resident per day, with 1.30 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing turnover rate of 28.1%. Its staffing star rating is 5 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for Cheshire Home.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an active abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for Cheshire Home.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Cheshire Home has 35 certified beds and an average of 33.8 residents.
Who owns this facility \u2014 and is it part of a chain?
Cheshire Home is owned by a non-profit corporation; the data provided does not indicate it is part of a chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Cheshire Home has been certified since December 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure (QM) performance; Cheshire Home scores 5, 4, 5, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines such as short-term rehabilitation; contact the facility at 9739661232 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9739661232 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Cheshire Home's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/315383?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.