The Oaks at Denville
21 Pocono Road, Denville, NJ 07834 · (973) 586-5000
Non profit - Corporation · 84 certified beds
The Oaks at Denville has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in January 2025, found 6 citations (the New Jersey average is 8.6). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $16,335 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
How to read a nursing home's star ratings
Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on January 31, 2025 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.January 31, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.January 31, 2025 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.January 31, 2025 · F0758 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.January 31, 2025 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.January 31, 2025 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.January 31, 2025 · F0582 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.May 22, 2026 · F0726 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Some
- Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.November 8, 2023 · F0700 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $16,335May 22, 2026
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | New Jersey average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 5.13 | 3.85 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.66 | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.78 | 0.93 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.69 | 2.23 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 43.6% | 39.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 84 |
| Average residents per day | 65.7 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
Nursing homes nearby
- Fallsview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Boonton · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center Chatham · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Dwelling Place at St Clares Dover · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Excel Care at Dover Dover · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Livia Health and Senior Living East Hanover · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
Comparing nursing homes?
See whether help at home or assisted living fits better. Answer four questions and we'll suggest where to start: a medical alert, help at home, or assisted living.
Free for families. This isn't medical advice.
Who are you looking for help for?
Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from The Oaks at Denville on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.