Montclair Care Center
Montclair, NJ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 315363) · 64 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (973) 746-4616 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Montclair Care Center has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the New Jersey state average of 3.31. Its health inspection rating is also 4 stars, while its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Montclair Care Center reports 3.83 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.37 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 35.6%. CMS gives the facility a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5.
Montclair Care Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Montclair Care Center is a 64-bed skilled nursing facility in Montclair, Essex County, New Jersey, with an average daily census of 57.9 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since December 31, 1996.
According to CMS Care Compare, Montclair Care Center holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the New Jersey state average of 3.31. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 2 stars. Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.83 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.37 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.6%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility — no federal fines on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
Montclair Care Center is part of the Highbridge Healthcare chain, which operates 6 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.3 across the chain. There has been no ownership change reported in the last 12 months for this facility.
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?
Montclair Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the New Jersey state average of 3.31.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Montclair Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.83 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.37 RN hours, with a 35.6% nursing turnover rate, earning a CMS staffing rating of 2 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
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 currently in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Montclair Care Center is certified for 64 beds and has an average daily census of 57.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Highbridge Healthcare chain, which operates 6 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.3.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since December 31, 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); Montclair Care Center scores 4, 4, 2, and 4 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 9737464616 and verify current offerings on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not include tour details; contact the facility at 9737464616 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest official data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/315363?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.