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Nursing Home · Westwood, NJ
300 Old Hook Road, Westwood, NJ 07675
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Medicare overall rating
5 / 5 stars
Inspection records →About this listing
Catalog updated Sep 1, 2026. Current services and availability are unconfirmed.
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Reported capacity: 98 beds. This is not the number of openings.
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Provides nursing care and help with daily activities. Some offer short-term rehabilitation.
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Careone at Valley has a strong overall Medicare rating. Medicare reports an average of 0.61 registered-nurse hours per resident per day. Ask how coverage varies across shifts. Public Google reviews average 4.2 out of 5. Read both positive and critical feedback, and ask how concerns are handled. Review the component ratings and current source records before deciding.
CareOne at Valley receives polarized feedback, with many families praising the facility for its professional rehab therapy, clean environment, and compassionate nursing staff. However, a significant number of reviewers report serious concerns regarding neglect, poor communication, and understaffing, particularly during off-hours and weekends. Families considering this facility should be aware of these inconsistencies and perform thorough, unscheduled visits.
AI summaries of public opinions. These describe review sentiment, not verified care quality.
Many reviewers laud specific nurses and aides for compassion, while others report instances of rudeness and neglect.
Frequent complaints exist regarding difficulty reaching staff by phone and lack of updates from administration.
Multiple reviewers consistently describe the facility as clean, hygienic, and well-maintained.
Reviews are split, with some praising meal variety while others complain about poor quality and incorrect orders.
Reviewers mention positive experiences with activities staff and holiday events.
Several serious allegations regarding medication errors and withholding of treatment have been raised.
Families of residents with dementia report positive outcomes and attentive care.
Scores range from 0 (negative) to 10 (positive). They are model interpretations of reviews and are not clinical, safety, or inspection ratings. Unmentioned topics are omitted.
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Distribution · 192 analyzed
This facility rarely responds to reviews.
Key Review Excerpts
“The entire staff was truly committed to getting her there with intense PT/OT every day….and they did! She was ready to go home in 2 weeks!”
“The staff truly go above and beyond they are not only professional but also genuinely kind and compassionate. It gave me so much peace of mind knowing my loved one was being cared for with such attention and respect.”
“The staff ignored her and other patients, the bells for attention rang constantly. They lost her chosen menu and gave her things that she never asked for and gave her an attitude when she asked for what she wanted.”
Reported nursing hours are daily averages per resident. They do not describe a specific shift or guarantee one-to-one care.
Per resident, per day
Nurses and aides combined
Reported by Medicare
Registered nurses
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EveryPlace uses reference points of 0.75 registered-nurse hours and 4.1 total nursing hours per resident per day. These are comparison targets, not current federal minimum requirements or a determination that a facility meets a resident's needs.
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
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
Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback
CareOne at Valley shows a pattern of recurring fire safety deficiencies across all three surveys, with issues in sprinkler systems, emergency lighting, and fire alarms appearing repeatedly. The facility also had problems with resident care planning on two surveys and infection control monitoring. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the consistent fire safety violations across multiple years suggest ongoing challenges with building safety systems that families should discuss during visits.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Construction Deficiencies
Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy.
Egress Deficiencies
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Egress Deficiencies
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Careone at Valley
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Careone
37 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 3.4/5 · Rank 1 of 37 (Highest rating)
Owners
Care One LLC
Owner · Organization
Des 2009 Gst Trust
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Des Holding Co., INC.
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Des-C 2009 Grat
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Straus, Daniel
Owner (parent company)
Key personnel
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