Family of Caring Healthcare at Montclair
42 NORTH MOUNTAIN AVE, Montclair, NJ 07042
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Family of Caring Healthcare at Montclair Compares
Family of Caring Healthcare at Montclair is a 70-bed for-profit nursing facility in Montclair, New Jersey. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the New Jersey average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.0%) is below the New Jersey average of 2.2%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 70 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Montclair, the local average is 4.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. New Jersey average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 25.0% — worse than the New Jersey average of 12.7% (97% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the New Jersey average of 2.2% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.0% — better than the New Jersey average of 5.4%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 21.3% — better than the New Jersey average of 24.8%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against New Jersey averages across 348 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Family of Caring Healthcare at Montclair
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Family of Caring Healthcare at Montclair with other nursing homes in Montclair.
What keeps Family of Caring Healthcare at Montclair's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is Family of Caring Healthcare at Montclair doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 25.0% here versus 12.7% across New Jersey. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Family of Caring Healthcare at Montclair keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.0% here versus 2.2% across New Jersey. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Family of Caring Healthcare at Montclair maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 70 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Family of Caring Healthcare at Montclair?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Family of Caring Healthcare at Montclair?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Montclair
Montclair 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 Montclair.
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