Park Crescent Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
East Orange, NJ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 315266) · 190 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $15,240
Phone: (973) 674-2700 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Park Crescent Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above New Jersey's state average of 3.31 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Park Crescent reports total nurse staffing of about 3.60 hours per resident per day, including 0.45 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 25.3%. Its CMS staffing rating is 4 stars.
Park Crescent has 1 federal fine on record totaling $15,240.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Park Crescent Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home located in East Orange, Essex County, New Jersey. The facility has been certified since 1988 and operates 190 certified beds, with an average of 173.4 residents per day. It is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Ocean Healthcare chain, which includes 11 facilities with a chain-wide average CMS rating of 2.8 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Park Crescent holds an overall rating of 4 stars, above the New Jersey state average of 3.31 stars. Its component ratings are: 3 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 4 stars for staffing. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of approximately 3.60 hours per resident per day, including 0.45 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 25.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $15,240.00 assessed against this facility, and 0 payment denials of Medicare/Medicaid payment. No abuse icon is displayed for this facility on CMS Care Compare, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes with a history of serious, persistent quality problems subject to increased inspection.
Families should verify all current details directly with CMS Care Compare, as this profile reflects the most recent data vintage available at time of writing.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Park Crescent has a 4-star overall CMS rating, above New Jersey's state average of 3.31 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.60 hours per resident per day, including 0.45 RN hours, with 25.3% nursing turnover and a 4-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $15,240.00 and 0 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 has 190 certified beds with an average daily census of 173.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company, part of the Ocean Healthcare chain, which has 11 facilities with a chain-wide average rating of 2.8 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since September 21, 1988.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for health inspections (3 stars here), staffing (4 stars), quality measures (5 stars), and an overall rating (4 stars) combining these.
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 973-674-2700 or 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 973-674-2700 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/315266?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.