Childrens Specialized Hospital Mountainside
Mountainside, NJ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 315239) · 64 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (908) 233-3720 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Childrens Specialized Hospital Mountainside in Mountainside, NJ has a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the New Jersey state average of 3.31. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Childrens Specialized Hospital Mountainside reports total nurse staffing of about 7.79 hours per resident per day, including 2.58 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. The reported nursing staff turnover rate is 33.0%.
Childrens Specialized Hospital Mountainside has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse warning icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Childrens Specialized Hospital Mountainside is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Mountainside, Union County, New Jersey. The facility is certified for 64 beds and reports an average of 55.4 residents. It operates as a non-profit facility (Non profit - Other) and has been federally certified since October 6, 1986.
According to CMS Care Compare, this facility holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, placing it above the New Jersey state average of 3.31 stars. The four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 5 stars, staffing rating of 5 stars, and quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars. These ratings, combined by CMS, reflect the facility's overall 5-star designation.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 7.79, including 2.58 RN hours per resident per day. The reported nursing staff turnover rate is 33.0%.
On the penalty record, CMS data shows no federal fines on record for this facility: the number of fines is 0 and total fine amount is $0.00. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse warning icon for this facility, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which targets nursing homes with a history of persistent poor performance and subjects them to increased oversight.
There is no indication in this data that ownership changed within the last 12 months, and no chain affiliation data was provided. Families should verify current details directly with the facility and via CMS Care Compare, based on the most recent CMS data vintage available.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It holds a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the New Jersey state average of 3.31 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
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 about 7.79 hours per resident per day, including 2.58 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 33.0% and a staffing star rating of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 64 beds with an average of 55.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non-profit (Non profit - Other); no chain affiliation data was provided in CMS records.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been federally certified since October 6, 1986.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
This facility has a health inspection rating of 5, a staffing rating of 5, and a quality measure rating of 4, which combine into the overall 5-star rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 9082333720 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not part of the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 9082333720 to arrange a tour and verify details.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/315239?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.