Alaris Health at Belgrove
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (11 vs median 7)
Bottom 25% in NJ · Meets national RN staffing standard · Above recommended total nurse staffing · Worst in ALARIS HEALTH chain · $25,635 in fines
What this means for your family
While many families report positive outcomes from the rehab therapy department, the facility has a concerning history of reports regarding neglect and poor communication. If you choose this facility, we strongly advise daily, unannounced visits to ensure your loved one is receiving consistent care, hygiene, and nutrition.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
169 reviews on Google“Alaris Health at Belgrove receives highly polarized reviews, with many families praising the compassionate nursing and rehab staff, while others report severe neglect and safety concerns. While some visitors highlight a clean and professional environment, a recurring pattern of complaints involves poor communication, understaffing, and inadequate basic care for vulnerable residents.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
- Effective physical and occupational therapy
- Clean and well-maintained facility
- Professional and helpful admissions team
Concerns
- Severe neglect and poor hygiene (e.g., bedsores, residents left in soiled linens) (mentioned by 9 reviewers)
- Understaffing leading to slow response times and lack of supervision (mentioned by 7 reviewers)
- Poor communication and lack of responsiveness from social workers/administration (mentioned by 5 reviewers)
- Medication errors or mismanagement (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Poor quality or inappropriate food service (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 171 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given the recent focus on improving care standards, what specific protocols have been implemented to ensure residents receive timely assistance with hygiene and personal care needs?
- 2I noticed the facility has a 4-star staffing rating, yet some families have expressed concerns about response times; what is your current process for ensuring call bells are answered promptly during shift changes?
- 3Could you walk me through the medication management process and how you double-check to prevent errors, especially for residents with complex health needs?
- 4I see that communication is an area you are working to improve; what is the best way for family members to receive regular, proactive updates regarding their loved one's health and well-being?
- 5What steps are being taken to enhance the dining experience and ensure that meal options are both nutritious and appropriate for residents with specific dietary requirements?
- 6How do you currently structure your daily activity calendar to ensure residents remain engaged and active, and how do you encourage participation for those who may be more reserved?
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Key Review Excerpts
“My grandma was at Alaris Belgrove, and I can’t say enough good things about the care she received. From the moment she arrived, the staff treated her with kindness, patience, and respect.”
“The therapy department was phenomenal — compassionate, knowledgeable, and fully committed to helping patients reach their goals. The therapists took the time to create a personalized plan.”
“My grandmother walked in and we had to take her out basically carried out. They are mean and cruel. They forced her to stand up knowing she can’t and she fell TWICE.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Total nursing hours are below minimum, though RN coverage is adequate. This may mean fewer aides for daily tasks like bathing and mobility.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility shows concerning patterns with 31 deficiencies across 6 surveys and multiple family complaints triggering 7 deficiency reports. The most recurring issues involve fire safety systems, medication management, and care planning standards. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the persistent nature of problems across multiple years—particularly repeated medication errors and care quality issues that generated complaints—suggests ongoing operational challenges that families should carefully consider.
Mar 27, 2025Complaint1
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Dec 5, 2024Routine14
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Egress Deficiencies
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.
Egress Deficiencies
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Administration Deficiencies
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Dec 6, 2023Complaint2
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Jun 29, 2023Routine7
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure electrical receptacles or cover plates have distinctive color or marking.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Jun 29, 2023Complaint1
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
May 18, 2021Routine3
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Dec 5, 2024
$25,635
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Alaris Health at Belgrove
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Alaris Health
8 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.9/5 · Rank 6 of 7 (Worst)
Ownership & Management
Owners
Sub Acute Rehabilitation Center at Kearny LLC
Owner · Organization
Eisenreich, Avery
Owner
Key personnel
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