Public Record
Childrens Specialized Hospital Mountainside
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Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 5 / 5
- Certified beds
- 63
- Avg. residents per day
- 51.3
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Citations on record
- 25
- Inspections on file
- 9
- Last inspection
- 2026-01-23
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Citations
25 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0351Generalpotential for harm
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- 0363Generalpotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0521Generalpotential for harm
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- 0928Generalpotential for harm
Ensure equipment listed for use in oxygen-enriched atmospheres are correctly labeled.
- 0658Generalpotential for harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- 0342Generalpotential for harm
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
- 0132Generalpotential for harm
Meet requirements for outpatient facilities located next to inpatient facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
- 0271Generalpotential for harm
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0842Generalpotential for harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- 0351Generalpotential for harm
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- 0222Generalpotential for harm
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- 0341Generalpotential for harm
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
- 0511Generalpotential for harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- 0521Generalpotential for harm
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- 0641Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- 0658Generalpotential for harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- 0686Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- 0756Generalpotential for harm
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
- 0291Generalpotential for harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0886Generalpotential for harm
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
Inspection history
Every health inspection on record
Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.
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FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Childrens Specialized Hospital Mountainside?
- Childrens Specialized Hospital Mountainside is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Mountainside, NJ, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 315239.
- What is the CMS rating for Childrens Specialized Hospital Mountainside?
- Childrens Specialized Hospital Mountainside has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Childrens Specialized Hospital Mountainside have?
- Childrens Specialized Hospital Mountainside is certified for 63 beds. It serves an average of 51.3 residents per day.
- How many citations does Childrens Specialized Hospital Mountainside have?
- Childrens Specialized Hospital Mountainside has 25 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Childrens Specialized Hospital Mountainside last inspected?
- Childrens Specialized Hospital Mountainside was last inspected on January 23, 2026. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
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