ST Catherine of Siena
Nursing Home · Caldwell, NJ
CMS certification number315471
Contact & location
7 Ryerson AvenueCaldwell, NJ 07006
Essex County
- Phone
- (973) 226-1577
- ZIP code
- 07006 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 30
- Residents per day
- 25.9 (86% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- ST Catherine of Siena, INC
- Medicare certified since
- September 14, 2001
- 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
- 1.93 (state 3.85 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.57 (state 0.68 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.18 (state 0.93 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 1.18 (state 2.23 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 1.88 (state 3.50 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 10.0 (state 39.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- —
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- January 7, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 7.0 (state 8.8 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 18 health · 21 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-07 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. F0730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-31 |
| 2025-01-07 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. F0947 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-31 |
| 2025-01-07 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-31 |
| 2025-01-07 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. F0625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-31 |
| 2025-01-07 | 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 2025-01-31 |
| 2025-01-07 | 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 2025-01-31 |
| 2025-01-07 | Ensure that residents are assessed for appropriateness for a feeding assistant program, receive services as per their plan of care, and feeding assistants are trained and supervised. F0811 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-31 |
| 2023-10-12 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-29 |
| 2023-10-12 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition F0637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-29 |
| 2023-10-12 | 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 2023-10-29 |
| 2023-10-12 | 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 2023-10-29 |
| 2023-10-12 | 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 2023-10-29 |
| 2023-10-12 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-29 |
| 2022-10-06 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. F0882 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-08 |
| 2022-10-06 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-11-30 |
| 2022-10-06 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition F0637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-11-28 |
| 2022-10-06 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-11-28 |
| 2022-10-06 | Post nurse staffing information every day. F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-11-28 |
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
4 penalties in the last three years, including $16,171 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-01-30 | Fine | $9,116 |
| 2023-11-13 | Fine | $2,117 |
| 2023-11-06 | Fine | $1,764 |
| 2023-10-17 | Fine | $3,174 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Schlam, Everett (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wittler, Judith (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ramm, Luella (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wittler, Judith (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of ST Catherine of Siena?
ST Catherine of Siena has a 3-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 ST Catherine of Siena have?
It has 30 certified beds and cares for about 26 residents per day.
Has ST Catherine of Siena been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 4 penalties totaling $16,171 in the last three years.
What is the phone number of ST Catherine of Siena?
(973) 226-1577. The facility is located at 7 Ryerson Avenue, Caldwell, NJ 07006.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.