Grove Park Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center
East Orange, NJ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 315147) · 185 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $50,642
Phone: (973) 672-1700 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Grove Park Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the New Jersey state average of 3.31. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Grove Park Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.36 hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 31.7%.
Grove Park Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $50,642.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Grove Park Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in East Orange, Essex County, New Jersey. The facility is certified for 185 beds and reports an average of 171.6 residents, and has been certified since December 1974. Ownership is listed as For profit - Individual, and the facility is part of the Allaire Health Services chain, which operates 20 facilities with an average rating of 2.6 stars across the chain.
According to CMS Care Compare, Grove Park holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the New Jersey state average of 3.31. The four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 star, quality measure rating of 5 stars, and staffing rating of 4 stars. These four ratings together make up the overall CMS score.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.36 per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 31.7%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 1 federal fine totaling $50,642.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates facilities as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection oversight.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to CMS records. This profile is based on data from CMS Care Compare; families are encouraged to review the full inspection record directly on Care Compare for the most current details.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the New Jersey state average of 3.31.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.36 hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing turnover is 31.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 1 fine totaling $50,642.00, and there are no payment denials on record.
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 listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 185 beds and reports an average of 171.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned under a For profit - Individual structure and is part of the Allaire Health Services chain, which has 20 facilities averaging a 2.6 star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since December 1974.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for health inspections (1 star here), staffing (4 stars), quality measures (5 stars), and an overall combined rating (2 stars).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 9736721700 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility at 9736721700 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/315147?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.