Axia Care Center of Orange
Nursing Home · Orange, NJ
CMS certification number315352
Contact & location
135 South Center StreetOrange, NJ 07050
Essex County
- Phone
- (973) 266-3000
- ZIP code
- 07050 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 188
- Residents per day
- 160.0 (85% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Individual
- Legal name
- South Center Street Nursing Home LLC
- Chain
- Alaris Health (8 facilities, avg 3.1★)
- Medicare certified since
- February 8, 1996
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.14 (state 3.85 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.85 (state 0.68 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.97 (state 0.93 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.32 (state 2.23 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.78 (state 3.50 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 47.3 (state 39.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 73.2 (state 37.7 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- January 23, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 18.0 (state 8.8 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 7
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 31 health · 4 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-23 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-21 |
| 2025-10-23 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-21 |
| 2025-04-15 | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. F0660 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-07 |
| 2025-04-15 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. F0745 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-07 |
| 2025-01-23 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
L Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2025-02-26 |
| 2025-01-23 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2025-02-26 |
| 2025-01-23 | Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. F0569 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-26 |
| 2025-01-23 | Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility. F0570 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-26 |
| 2025-01-23 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. F0865 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-26 |
| 2025-01-23 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-26 |
| 2025-01-23 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-26 |
| 2025-01-23 | Provide appropriate foot care. F0687 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-26 |
| 2025-01-23 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-26 |
| 2025-01-23 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-26 |
| 2025-01-23 | 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. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-26 |
| 2025-01-23 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-26 |
| 2025-01-23 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-26 |
| 2025-01-23 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-26 |
| 2025-01-23 | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. F0847 · Administration Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-26 |
| 2025-01-23 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-26 |
| 2023-09-18 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-02 |
| 2023-09-18 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-20 |
| 2023-09-18 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-20 |
| 2023-09-18 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-21 |
| 2023-09-18 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-04 |
| 2023-09-18 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-27 |
| 2023-09-18 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-25 |
| 2022-01-13 | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. F0711 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-01-25 |
| 2022-01-13 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-01-25 |
| 2022-01-13 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-01-20 |
| 2022-01-13 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-01-21 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
1 penalty in the last three years, including $124,800 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-23 | Fine | $124,800 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Zelmanovitz, Joseph (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 99% | |
| Roman, Susan (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Samuel, Ramez (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stern, Samuel (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Zelmanovitz, Giti (individual) | Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Roman, Susan (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Samuel, Ramez (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Axia Care Center of Orange?
Axia Care Center of Orange has a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.3-star average in New Jersey.
How many beds does Axia Care Center of Orange have?
It has 188 certified beds and cares for about 160 residents per day.
Has Axia Care Center of Orange been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $124,800 in the last three years.
Who owns Axia Care Center of Orange?
It is part of Alaris Health and is classified as for profit - individual. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Axia Care Center of Orange?
(973) 266-3000. The facility is located at 135 South Center Street, Orange, NJ 07050.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.