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F
Critical

ST CATHERINE OF SIENA

7 RYERSON AVENUE · CALDWELL, NJ 07006

9732261577 · Non profit - Corporation

30 beds25.7 residents50 staff
CMS Five-Star Ratings
Overall
★★★★★
Staffing
★★★★★
Quality
★★★★★
Inspections
★★★★★
Staffing Grades
F
Critical
Total Staff
C
Below Standard
RN Staff
F
Critical
Overall
✗CMS Benchmark(≥ 3.48 HPRD)
✗RN Recommendation(≥ 0.75 HPRD)
✗Research Standard(≥ 4.10 HPRD)
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What This Means in Plain English

ST CATHERINE OF SIENA receives an overall staffing grade of F (Critical). With 1.725 total nurse hours per resident per day, this facility falls below the CMS staffing benchmark of 3.48 HPRD and has RN staffing of 0.5008 HPRD, below the recommended 0.75. It is 2.17 HPRD below the national average.

Weekend staffing stays relatively consistent — dropping 1.54% compared to weekdays. The facility has low agency staff usage (1.47% of hours), suggesting a mostly permanent workforce.

Staffing levels have been trending upward over recent quarters.

🔍 Areas of Concern (3)

🚨Had 10 days with zero RN hours this quarter — CMS automatically assigns a 1-star staffing rating for 4+ days.
🚨Does not meet the CMS staffing benchmark of 3.48 HPRD. Current: 1.725 HPRD — needs 1.75 more hours per resident per day.
⚠️RN staffing (0.5008 HPRD) is below the research-recommended minimum of 0.75 HPRD. This means less clinical oversight per resident.

✨ Strengths (2)

✅Low agency staff usage (1.47%) — mostly permanent, familiar staff
✅Consistent weekend staffing — only 1.54% drop-off
Total Nurse HPRD
1.725hrs/resident/day▼ 2.17
CMS benchmark: 3.48
RN HPRD
0.5008hrs/resident/day▼ 0.18
Recommended: 0.75
Weekend Drop-off
1.54%
1.7325 weekday → 1.7059 weekend
Agency Staff
1.47%
5.06% of RN hours from contractors
Days with Zero RN
10days this quarter
4+ days = auto 1-star
⚠ Auto 1-star triggered
CNA HPRD
1.0878hrs/resident/day
Direct care aides
LPN HPRD
0.1364hrs/resident/day
Licensed practical nurses
Consistency
0.621std dev
Lower = more predictable

HPRD Over Time

Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, by quarter

Total HPRD (shaded area)RN HPRDCMS Benchmark (3.48) — staffing standardResearch Standard (4.10) — recommended level

How Does This Facility Compare?

Compared to county, state, and national averages for total nurse HPRD

vs. Essex County Average-2.08 HPRD
3.80
01.73 HPRD
vs. New Jersey State Average-2.14 HPRD
3.87
01.73 HPRD
vs. National Average-2.17 HPRD
3.90
01.73 HPRD
■ Colored bar = this facility · | Black line = average · Based on 2025Q3 data

Nearby Facilities

Compare with other nursing homes in the area

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ST CATHERINE OF SIENA ★
CALDWELL · This facility
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F
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WEST CALDWELL
1.9 mi
C
3.53930.532★★★★☆
CANTERBURY AT CEDAR GROVE
CEDAR GROVE
2.2 mi
C
3.3990.5593★☆☆☆☆
COMPLETE CARE AT CEDAR GROVE
CEDAR GROVE
3 mi
C
3.58720.4209★★★★☆
DAUGHTERS OF ISRAEL PLEASANT VALLEY HOME
WEST ORANGE
3.2 mi
B
3.85840.7804★★★★☆
COMPLETE CARE AT SUMMIT RIDGE
WEST ORANGE
3.2 mi
B
3.75670.5592★★★★☆

Inspection History & Penalties

Health inspection results from state surveys — most recent first

3
Inspections
18
Total Deficiencies
$16,171
Fines Assessed
Jan 7, 2025Health
7 deficiencies cited
▼
Oct 12, 2023Health
6 deficiencies cited
▼
Oct 6, 2022Health
5 deficiencies cited
▼

Penalty History

Jan 30, 2024Fine
$9,116
Nov 13, 2023Fine
$2,117
Nov 6, 2023Fine
$1,764
Oct 17, 2023Fine
$3,174
CMS Severity Scale
A–C: No Harm / PotentialD–F: No Harm but ConcernG–H: Actual HarmI–L: Immediate Jeopardy

Source: CMS Staffing & Quality Data — 2025Q3 · data.cms.gov

Staffing grades are based on CMS-published thresholds and research recommendations. CMS is not affiliated with and does not endorse this website.