ST CATHERINE OF SIENA
7 RYERSON AVENUE, Caldwell, NJ 07006
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
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 ST CATHERINE OF SIENA Compares
ST CATHERINE OF SIENA is a 30-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Caldwell, 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 (4 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (9.4%) is above the New Jersey average of 2.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 30 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 86% occupied.
By the numbers vs. New Jersey average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 13.3% — worse than the New Jersey average of 12.7%.
- Falls with major injury: 9.4% — worse than the New Jersey average of 2.2% (318% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 10.5% — worse than the New Jersey average of 5.4% (94% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against New Jersey averages across 348 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask ST CATHERINE OF SIENA
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing ST CATHERINE OF SIENA with other nursing homes in Caldwell.
How is ST CATHERINE OF SIENA addressing its staffing levels 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 is ST CATHERINE OF SIENA doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 9.4% here versus 2.2% across New Jersey. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is ST CATHERINE OF SIENA doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 10.5% here versus 5.4% across New Jersey. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at ST CATHERINE OF SIENA?
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 ST CATHERINE OF SIENA?
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 Caldwell
Caldwell 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 Caldwell.
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