ALARIS HEALTH AT WEST ORANGE
5 BROOK END DRIVE, West Orange, NJ 07052
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How ALARIS HEALTH AT WEST ORANGE Compares
ALARIS HEALTH AT WEST ORANGE is a 120-bed for-profit nursing facility in West Orange, New Jersey. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, below the New Jersey average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (13.1%) is above the New Jersey average of 5.7% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 120 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
Among the 5 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in West Orange, the local average is 3.6 stars.
By the numbers vs. New Jersey average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 6.1% — better than the New Jersey average of 12.7% (52% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 1.2% — better than the New Jersey average of 2.3% (49% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 13.1% — worse than the New Jersey average of 5.7% (128% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 25.1% — better than the New Jersey average of 25.2%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against New Jersey averages across 348 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask ALARIS HEALTH AT WEST ORANGE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing ALARIS HEALTH AT WEST ORANGE with other nursing homes in West Orange.
How is ALARIS HEALTH AT WEST ORANGE addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help ALARIS HEALTH AT WEST ORANGE keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 6.1% here versus 12.7% across New Jersey. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help ALARIS HEALTH AT WEST ORANGE keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.2% here versus 2.3% across New Jersey. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does ALARIS HEALTH AT WEST ORANGE maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 120 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at ALARIS HEALTH AT WEST ORANGE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does ALARIS HEALTH AT WEST ORANGE lag behind other West Orange options?
Its 3-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.6 stars across 5 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around West Orange
West Orange sits in Essex County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.7% of the population — a lower share of seniors than New Jersey as a whole (16.2% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 109,354 (13.7%)
- Median age
- 37.7 years
- Median household income
- $63,959
- Median home value
- $395,900
Demographics for Essex County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near West Orange.
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