Axia Care Center of Orange
135 South Center Street, Orange, NJ 07050 · (973) 266-3000
For profit - Limited Liability company · 188 certified beds
Axia Care Center of Orange has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in June 2026, found 2 citations (the New Jersey average is 8.6). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $124,800 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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on June 12, 2026 found 2 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.June 12, 2026 · F0694 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.June 12, 2026 · F0760 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 9 citations.
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.October 23, 2025 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.October 23, 2025 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.April 15, 2025 · F0660 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.April 15, 2025 · F0745 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.January 23, 2025 · F0558 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.January 23, 2025 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.January 23, 2025 · F0610 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.January 23, 2025 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.January 23, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Many
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $124,800January 23, 2025
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 | 4.14 | 3.85 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.85 | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.97 | 0.93 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.32 | 2.23 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 47.3% | 39.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 188 |
| Average residents per day | 160 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
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