All citations for Alaris Health at West Orange

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

May 21, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 35 citations

  1. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

    Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level K.

    Health citation F-0803, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of August 12, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 9, 2022).

  2. Harm to a resident

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 22, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 30, 2026).

  3. Harm to a resident

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 21, 2025).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 19, 2026).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Use approved construction type or materials.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of December 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 21, 2025).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0311, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 21, 2025).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of August 12, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 9, 2022).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 12, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 9, 2022).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0341, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 12, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 29, 2022).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 12, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 9, 2022).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of August 12, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 9, 2022).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have an externally vented heating system.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0522, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of August 12, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 9, 2022).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 12, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 9, 2022).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0759, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 19, 2026).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 12, 2026).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0311, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 12, 2026).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 12, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 9, 2022).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of August 12, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 9, 2022).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 12, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 9, 2022).

  20. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 19, 2026).

  21. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 19, 2026).

  22. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 19, 2026).

  23. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 19, 2026).

  24. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 12, 2026).

  25. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 12, 2026).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.