For profit - Limited Liability company ·
195 certified beds ·
Medicare and Medicaid
· Part of Ocean Healthcare (11 facilities)
3
Overall CMS Rating
★★★☆☆
South Mountain Hc is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Vauxhall, New Jersey. CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall (3/5 for staffing, 2/5 for health inspections). Nurse staffing is 3.56 hours per resident per day, below the New Jersey average of 3.86. Its most recent inspection on Aug 25, 2025 cited 9 deficiencies.
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CMS Quality Ratings
Ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), updated monthly. 5 stars = highest quality.
Overall Rating
★★★☆☆ 3/5
Health Inspections
★★☆☆☆ 2/5
Staffing
★★★☆☆ 3/5
Quality Measures
★★★★★ 5/5
Long-Stay QM
★★★★★ 5/5
Short-Stay QM
★★★★☆ 4/5
How South Mountain Hc compares
This facility vs. the New Jersey and national averages, from CMS data. For staffing, higher is generally better; for turnover and deficiencies, lower is better.
Metric
This facility
New Jersey avg
National avg
Total nurse staffing (hrs/resident/day)
3.56
3.86
3.89
below avg
RN staffing (hrs/resident/day)
0.53
0.69
0.68
below avg
Aide staffing (hrs/resident/day)
2.20
2.23
2.34
below avg
Nursing staff turnover
31.7%
40.9%
46.4%
below avg
Deficiencies cited, last inspection
9.0
8.5
9.5
above avg
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported to CMS. Higher numbers indicate more direct care time.
3.56
Total Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
0.53
RN Hrs/Resident/Day
0.82
LPN Hrs/Resident/Day
2.20
Aide Hrs/Resident/Day
3.22
Weekend Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
Staff Turnover
Lower turnover typically indicates better working conditions and continuity of care. National average for nursing staff is ~60%.
Total Nursing Staff
31.7%
Registered Nurses
5.0%
Administrator Changes0 in last year
Recent Health Inspection
CMS inspects nursing facilities regularly. Deficiencies are categorized by severity.
Aug 25, 2025
Most Recent Inspection Date
9
Total Deficiencies Found
72
Health Inspection Score
0
Number of Fines
What inspectors found at South Mountain Hc
Specific deficiencies cited in recent CMS health inspections, most recent first. Severity follows the CMS scope/severity scale. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Potential for harm
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.Environmental Deficiencies · Aug 25, 2025
Potential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Aug 25, 2025
Potential for harm
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.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Aug 25, 2025
Potential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies · Aug 25, 2025
Potential for harm
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.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Aug 25, 2025
Potential for harm
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Aug 25, 2025
Potential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Aug 25, 2025
Potential for harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Aug 25, 2025
Potential for 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.Resident Rights Deficiencies · Aug 25, 2025
Potential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · May 16, 2024
Potential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies · May 16, 2024
Potential for harm
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · May 16, 2024
About This Facility
Address
2385 Springfield Avenue Vauxhall, NJ 07088
CMS Certification #
315283
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
195
Avg Residents/Day
185.4
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
First Certified
1989-08-03
Chain
Ocean Healthcare (11 facilities)
Setting
Urban
Part of Ocean Healthcare
11
Facilities Nationwide
Ocean Healthcare operates 11 nursing facilities across the United States.
CMS gives South Mountain Hc an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, including 3/5 for staffing and 2/5 for health inspections. These ratings come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and are updated monthly.
South Mountain Hc reports 3.56 total nurse hours per resident per day, compared with the New Jersey average of 3.86.
Its most recent CMS inspection cited 9 deficiencies.
South Mountain Hc is certified for 195 beds.
Admissions at South Mountain Hc
For admissions, availability and rehab questions, call (908) 688-3400. If a parent is leaving the hospital, the hospital discharge planner can also check which nursing homes have a bed.
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