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Nursing Home · Tenafly, NJ
133 County Road, Tenafly, NJ 07670
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Medicare overall rating
3 / 5 stars
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Catalog updated Sep 1, 2026. Current services and availability are unconfirmed.
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Reported capacity: 69 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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Family of Caring Healthcare at Tenafly, LLC has a middle-range Medicare overall rating. Strengths include excellent physical and occupational therapy. Some reviewers note concerns about inconsistent care and neglect (e.g., hygiene, call bell response) (mentioned by 4 reviewers). Review the health-inspection, staffing, and quality-measure components separately, then visit in person.
Family of Caring at Tenafly is widely praised for its high-quality physical and occupational therapy programs, newly renovated facility, and attentive nursing staff. While the vast majority of reviews are glowing, a small number of families have raised serious concerns regarding inconsistent care, communication issues, and the use of agency staff during off-hours.
AI summaries of public opinions. These describe review sentiment, not verified care quality.
The overwhelming majority of reviews highlight the kindness, professionalism, and dedication of the nursing and therapy teams.
Most families report good communication, though some note frustration with staff responsiveness and miscommunication regarding care needs.
Multiple reviewers consistently describe the facility as spotless, bright, and well-maintained.
While some residents praise the food, others describe it as cold, unappealing, or lacking in basic dietary accommodations.
Reviewers frequently mention the recreation team's efforts to keep residents engaged with puzzles, games, and social events.
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 · 158 analyzed
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Key Review Excerpts
“My grandmother did not attend many group activities, as it was her choice. However, the Recreation team visited her often and provided her with preferred puzzle books, puzzles and conversation, which was much appreciated.”
“The staff’s attitudes towards family members was not any sort of comforting/friendly. The attitudes were awful and was as if it was a hassle for them to care for our loved one.”
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 whose walking got worse
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
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
This facility has significant recurring issues across multiple surveys, with 27 total deficiencies spanning fire safety violations, medication management problems, and infection control failures. The most concerning patterns include repeated medication errors, fire safety hazards (exit doors, sprinkler systems, smoke barriers), and infection control lapses including vaccination policies. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the persistence of medication errors and infection control issues across both surveys suggests systemic problems that families should carefully consider.
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.
Egress Deficiencies
Provide at least two remote exits on each floor or fire section of the building.
Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
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.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
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.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
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
Conform to length requirements for dead end corridors.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
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
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Oct 10, 2023
$1,764
Fine
Sep 18, 2023
$3,174
Family of Caring Healthcare at Tenafly, LLC
for profit
Family of Caring Healthcare
8 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 3.6/5 · Rank 6 of 8
Owners
Friedman, Nathan
Owner
Key personnel
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