Mountainside, NJ · 64 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Mountainside's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
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Stratford Manor Rehabilitation and Care Center
787 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052 · Essex County
Healthcare and Rehab Center
74
StrongHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates strong.
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Availability outlook● Very limited availability
Typically 96% full (126 of 131 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in West Orange
Stratford Manor Rehabilitation and Care Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in West Orange, NJ, with 131 certified beds and an average of about 126 residents per day. It operates as part of the Mb Healthcare network.
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.31 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.62 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 24.3%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 6 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.31 hrs/resident/day)
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in West Orange for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 131
- Avg. residents/day
- 126
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Part of a chain
- Mb Healthcare
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 315066
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
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| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $12,170–$16,340/mo (median $13,830) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Newark prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.31
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.62
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 24.3%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 6
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2025-09-22
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (23 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-09-22Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
2025-09-22Severity D — potential for harmFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
2025-09-22Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
2025-09-22Severity D — potential for harmNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
2025-09-22Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy 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, compar…
2025-09-22Severity D — potential for harmResident 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.
2024-04-24Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2024-04-24Severity E — potential for harmNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Physical therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Respite / short-term stays
- ✓ Restaurant-style dining
- ✓ Chef-prepared meals
- ✓ Housekeeping & laundry
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ Library
- ✓ Private rooms available
- ✓ 24/7 staff
Location
787 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Stratford Manor Rehabilitation and Care Center
How much does Stratford Manor Rehabilitation and Care Center cost?
Stratford Manor Rehabilitation and Care Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the West Orange, NJ area typically runs $12,170–$16,340 per month (median $13,830, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Stratford Manor Rehabilitation and Care Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Stratford Manor Rehabilitation and Care Center 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Stratford Manor Rehabilitation and Care Center?
Staff provide about 3.31 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 24.3% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Stratford Manor Rehabilitation and Care Center?
Stratford Manor Rehabilitation and Care Center has 23 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-09-22). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Stratford Manor Rehabilitation and Care Center have availability?
Typically 96% full (126 of 131 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Stratford Manor Rehabilitation and Care Center offer?
Stratford Manor Rehabilitation and Care Center in West Orange, NJ offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 131 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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